CIA Grilling and BBQ Boot Camp?

[Mosca]

https://register.culinary.edu/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=4937

I dunno, man. $925. I know, things are getting ‘spensive. But that’s a chunk of change. OTOH, there isn’t a single piece of equipment I could buy for $925 that would be of greater benefit.

[pkadare]

Myron Mixon's classes are $895. It looks like for Steven Raichlen's BBQ University you also need to book accommodation at the resort where it is held and from what I can tell that starts at $2998/night. I haven't been able find out how much the Texas A&M camps are but I'd imagine they are right up there so I don't think the CIA class cost is that far out of line and the CIA certainly has a great reputation.

[bbqLuv]

The high prices are so they don't have the likes of me there.

[smokin fool]

I was under the impression the A&M camps are a lottery invite, my nephews an alum and been trying to crack that nut for years.
Then there is the cost thing.

[Potkettleblack]

The campus is beautiful and they educated my brother. They were just starting the grill/BBQ program when he graduated, so they’ve been doing that a while. The food safety stuff might be a revelation, but I suspect you can do most of the skills they’re teaching already.

[Mosca]

I’m thinking the same. My issue on the deck is more about consistency, and that is really attentiveness.

[Troutman]

It’s a 2 day class, hello. Buy a $23 subscription to the AR Pit and save the rest to buy a nice cooker. 👍

[Mosca]

Troutman Yep, to a point. Reading text and watching videos are both good, but no substitute for hands-on. Thing is, I’ve learned by eating mistakes. Eating mistakes and paying attention, and then making a different mistake, etc. It would be nice to at least have those lessons validated.

[Troutman]

I didn’t realize the Central Intelligence Agency was into food? Boy that’s really news to me

[tbob4]

Yep and all those foreign foods you have been cooking have put you on their watchlist. When you start posing Cuban sandwich recipes it's over for you.

[texastweeter]

What is North Korean cuisine like?

[bbqLuv]

Nope, Nah, Not yet, Not right now, I don’t think so, No Thanks, No thank you, No way, Absolutely not!

I hope I am not misunderstood.

[Mosca]

😆😆 But I still might do it. I’m retired now, and restless.

[FireMan]

Everything one wants to know is available right here, somewhere, somehow, with somebody! Just ask or browse around or wait, it’ll come.

[Mosca]

You know,when someone calls something a boot camp, it’s probably basic, like, ”this is a grill.” I’m not ready to teach classes, or go on the professional circuit, but I think I’d be wasting my money by attending a boot camp. I think I’ll hold out for something more intermediate.