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Tim McCoy


Growing up in a small community on eastern Long Island, ICASI Education Director Chef Tim McCoy lived in close proximity to the vibrant ethnic food scene in New York City. He took every opportunity to explore other cultures through their cuisines. Despite his love of food, Chef McCoy originally intended to pursue an academic career. He moved to Cleveland and studied at Case Western Reserve University until a college job landed him in a restaurant kitchen and ignited his interest in professional cooking. Chef McCoy worked in a steady succession of restaurants recognized regionally for the quality of their operations. During this time he gained broad-based experience in a diversity of cuisines and cooking techniques, management skills, administrative functions, and effective teaching and training techniques. These experiences provided the basis for his professional development and the development of the skill set he shares with ICASI students.Chef McCoy likes to combine his culinary interests and academic interests with his personal outlook. He believes that simply learning techniques or recipes is not the proper way to appreciate any cuisine, but that it is necessary to understand the context in which it developed. Geography, historical experience, spiritual values, and aesthetic sensibilities all contribute to the development of cuisine. Food is more than just sustenance. Each cuisine represents a distillation of the heart, soul, and psyche of the culture in which it was created. If the world's cuisines are approached with this in mind, the cook will gain some measure of connection to the people who created them.

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Fabulous Crepes!
Thursday,Mar.21,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Hands-on
Vegetarian Burger Bash
Friday,Mar.22,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Demonstration
 Ooh La La French Macarons
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Ooh La La French Macarons
Monday,Apr.01,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Hands-on
Strudel from Scratch
Wednesday,Apr.03,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Hands-on
Eastern European Baking (2 Sessions)
Saturday,Apr.06,2024 10:00 am
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Hands-on
Indian Favorites
Monday,Apr.08,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Demonstration
Gluten-Free Baking at Home
Wednesday,Apr.10,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Hands-on
Date Night: Dazzling Dinner
Friday,Apr.19,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Hands-on
Sushi Primer
Monday,Apr.22,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Hands-on
An Australian Aussie Dinner
Saturday,Apr.27,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Dinner
Basic Techniques of Cooking 4 (4 Sessions)
Monday,Apr.29,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Hands-on
Global Vegetarian
Tuesday,Apr.30,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Hands-on
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Saturday,May.04,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Demonstration
Rustic Breads of the World
Tuesday,May.07,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Hands-on
Basic Techniques of Mexican Cuisine (2 Sessions)
Wednesday,May.08,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Hands-on
The Saffron Table
Friday,May.10,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Demonstration
Barbeque and Grilling Boot Camp
Saturday,May.18,2024 8:00 am
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Hands-on
Basic Techniques of Bread Baking (3 Sessions)
Wednesday,Jun.12,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Hands-on
The Whole Enchilada
Friday,Jun.14,2024 6:00 pm
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
Demonstration
Teens: Wide World of Food Cooking Camp
Monday,Jul.08,2024 10:00 am
CHESTERLAND, OH
Instructor: Tim McCoy
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