This course will explore the history of classical cuisine and its origins. The accomplishments of our forefathers will be explored and their impact on cooking discussed. Students will absorb these concepts and hone their techniques in order to apply them to modern day cooking. Historical chefs like Escoffier and Careme will be introduced and explored. Classical cuisine will be an overview of how cooking has evolved throughout time and will conclude with modern technology, equipment development, and the evolution of food products.