Mar 8, 2010
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Virtual Victuals

Our favorite online food and wine courses.
By David Bernstein
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Absolute Coffee

Youri Vlag, a Sheffield, England, roaster, demonstrates creative designs in cappuccino foam and other barista techniques in this Skype-based class ($133). 

American Tea Masters Association

The history, preparation, and serving of tea is taught by masters via Skype in this 13-week, one-on-one course for enthusiasts hoping to become certified tea masters ($2,125).

Ecole Chocolat

The Professional Chocolatier Program ($595) is a rich curriculum in the making and marketing of chocolates, with a supplementary course in bean-to-bar techniques ($395). 

Online Culinary School

Interactive courses ($195) in basics like knife skills and the execution of classic stocks, soups, and sauces are taught by French chef Eric Arrouzé. 

University of California at Davis Extension
UC–Davis's famed Department of Viticulture and Enology offers Introduction to Winemaking ($650), surveying the technology, geography, and labeling of wines.

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #128

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