Cabrillo Culinary Arts Program Approved Elective, 2 Units
Itinerary
Introductory Meetings TBA Spring 2008
Reading lists, study suggestions and more
July 19-August 8 2008
July 19 & 20: Transit. BLD Depart USA aboard regularly scheduled Singapore Airlines. Your flight includes several meals, drinks and films by Singapore's famed service staff. Cross international dateline and lose one day, which is made up on your return.
July 21: Sanur. BLD Arrive in Bali where you are met by your guides and transported to our beach front hotel in Sanur for and comfortable night's sleep.
July 22: Munduk. BD Morning orientation, with focus on basic Indonesian language, manners & customs, then embark to the highlands of Bali to our hotel in Munduk village. Arrive for lunch, followed by a walk to Bali's highest waterfall, through coffee and clove plantations. Chances along the way to sample cacao fruit and witness vanilla growing Late afternoon the first of several cooking classes, beginning with an introduction to herbs and spices, then discovering the intricacies of making Balinese soups and appetizers. We will begin the process of making chocolate from the fruit. After dinner, where we consume our soups and small plates, a fruit-tasting party, a chance to sample some of Bali's exotic, succulent fruits.July 23: Munduk BL Morning orientation on Indonesian history and language revue, followed by a walk around Lake Tamblingan, past several important temples, tropical forests inhabited by many species of birds, and coffee plantations. Return to hotel for down time with an opportunity to observe a dance class by village children. Late afternoon sample betel nut, the Balinese drug of choice and discuss variations in betel practice throughout Asia. Talk on history of plantation economics in Bali in the context of global food ways.
July 24: Munduk BD Excursion to the district capitol of Singaraja to tour a Kecap (soy sauce) factory. Indonesians use both sweet and salty soy in their cooking. Then on to a nearby aboriginal village to watch the process of making palm sugar. In the afternoon a cooking class to make Main Course Part 1: stews and curries. Finish our chocolate processing. At dinner consume our latest creations.
July 25: Munduk BD Morning orientation on Bali's religion and caste system, which is reflected in all aspects of life. Visit to the village market followed by a tour of a coffee production factory followed by a cooking class focusing on, as well as experiencing the history and practices of coffee consumption.
July 26: Munduk BL Early departure for West Bali National Park for a world class snorkeling excursion at Menjangan island. After registering, we travel by boat with a park ranger to Terima Bay, where we dock at the island and snorkel along a fabulous coral reef, with myriad varieties of tropical fish. Box lunch provided. From here we travel back to Munduk, stopping along the way and the stunning Hot Springs in Banjar village, and then visit Bali’s only Buddhist Monastery, perched on a hillside with stunning vistas.
July 27: Munduk BD Morning free with optional trek to the Big Banyan tree, through rice fields, small villages and plantations. Talk on the processes of rice farming and irrigation system in Bali.In the afternoon we have a cooking class to explore coconut production, and its use in making saté, a Balinese speciality. In the evening we consume our work, and enjoy a farewell to Munduk performance of traditional dance.
July 28: Ubud BL Depart for Ubud, Bali's cultural center. Stop along the way at Pura Ulun Danu, Bali's most beautiful temple, and the fruit and flower market where your guide identifies the displays of herbs and spices. Arrive in Kedewatan Ubud in time for lunch of Nasi Campur at a famous local Warung (food stall). Check into hotel and downtime. Late afternoon we depart for your guide’s home for a cooking/tasting party of various types of krupuk (crackers), sambal (dips), brem (rice wine) and arak (fire water). Return to Ubud for dinner on your own at one of the many good restaurants within walking distance of our hotel.
July 29 Ubud. BL Today we journey to the scenic village of Tampaksiring to be part of a class in the cooking preparations for a major gathering. Party follows. And we have a banana tasting--a chance to sample some of Bali’s 17 varieties of bananas and discover why most people here are so mellow.
July 30 Ubud BD This morning an opportunity to visit the homes/studios of Ubud’s basket makers, wood carvers’, mask makers, painters, and weavers’, to photograph and watch them work, as well as make purchases at considerable savings. Our final stop is at the home of an esteemed cook well known for her smoked duck. We observe the process, and anticipate the results which we will consume on the following evening. Afternoon cooking class at a local restaurant, then consume the product of our labors at dinner, with a performance of the Kecak Dance. Evening performance of the Kecak Dance.
July 31 Ubud BD Early morning excursion to the Ubud market to secure provisions for Foods for the Gods..our workshop in making Balinese offerings. Learn about the ritual foods and offerings that accompany important religious events in Bali. Learn about the symbolism of the dishes produced, regional variations around Bali, and connections between the foods and the music, dance and other cultural practices. Afternoon cooking class with famed chef Ibu Wayan in preparing Balinese snacks and desserts, including food from cassava, sweet potatoes, sticky rice (nasi Bantal) and sumping. Evening feast of smoked duck, which has cooked overnight.
Aug 1 Ubud B Ubud/Candi Dasa B After breakfast, island tour to East Bali, stopping along the way to visit the aboriginal village of Tenganan, center of Bali’s textile art, to watch the double ikat weaving process (created only two places in the world), and a demonstration of Balinese lontar (or palm leaf books) being made, as well as a chance to taste the tuak palm beer brewed by the local people. Venture on to Tirtagangga, the last Raja’s Water Palace and an opportunity to swim in the olympic sized natural spring-fed pool. Return to Ubud.
Aug. 2: Ubud Visit tofu, tempeh, mushroom fermented soy pâté, and tapé--fermented cassava-- factories. Lecture on the place and history of fermented foods in world cuisine, with a chance to sample each.
Aug. 3 Ubud. BL A cooking class in Javanese (Muslim) cuisine. Spend the morning with a master of East Javan cookery learning various ways to prepare Goat. In the afternoon, “Tourism and World Cuisine” Ubud is home to a dizzying array of restaurants of all ethnicities. We will hear from local experts how visitor's experiences and expectations have changed the local food practices, and why Anthony Bourdain wants to retire in Ubud Bali.
Aug. 4 Legian BL Depart Ubud for south Bali to visit your guide Surya's family compound, existing at the same location for the past 400 years. We take a tour and then join the family in preparations for our lunch, learning to make lawar, tape, and rice wine. Arrive in Legian in time for sunset. Evening excursion to the Night Market, where we sample dishes found nowhere else in Bali.
Aug. 5 Legian BL Excursion to jaja factory in Denpasar, where ceremonial cakes are made. Then visit to the Big Market of Denpasar where we will purchase our spices, condiments, and tools for your home kitchen. Back to Legian in time to enjoy the beach. Lunch at Jimbaran fish restaurants.
Aug. 6: Legian BL Optional early visit to the fish market in Jimbaran. Visit to King Cobra, a restaurant specializing in snake meat to find out about recipes and preparation. Lunch at the famed Cafe Batu Jimbar
Aug. 7: Legian BD Day free to shop, swim, and prepare for your return to the USA. At 5:00 we journey to Singapadu village for a fabulous evening evening event, where we are entertained by the royal family. We observe some of the preparations being made for our extensive ristaffel in the the family kitchen, as well as some of the food created especially for offerings Back to the Palace to be fêted at dinner, followed by a private performance of the Calon Arang dance in the village center.
Aug. 8: Travel Day. BLD Rest and relax before beginning your journey back to the real world, or stay on for further adventures in Bali or Indonesia! You arrive back the same day, or take advantage of some of the low-priced stopovers.
Itinerary may change subject to unplanned opportunities. Although no one is required to attend any activities, there will be no refunds for missed activities. Anyone who leaves the tour at any time, for any reason, is on their own.
Trip Package Includes:
Round-trip airfare from San Francisco, Los Angeles, or New York on Singapore Airlines with an open return and optional stopovers.
Inter-island transport.
*7 nights in Ubud Cultural Center
*1 night in Sanur Beach
*4 nights in Legian Beach
*6 nights in Munduk Mountain Resort
Full breakfasts and one other meal almost every day.
Seminars in Indonesian language, local customs, Bali Hinduism, caste and social systems, offerings and temples, Indonesian history and politics, farming and irrigation systems, local dining customs, and more.
At least 8 cooking classes in making local traditional dishes
3 live theater performances.
Treks through local villages, coffee & clove plantations, tropical rain forests.
Services of professional Balinese English-speaking guide Made Surya
Pre-trip information, and printed recipes from each class. Restaurant guide in Ubud.
Visits to important temples, fruit and flower market, Tenganan
aboriginal village, royal palaces, family homes, artists, weavers, and carvers compounds.
Food-related excursions to soy sauce factory, coffee production factory, palm sugar processing, and other food.
Guided tour and visits to at least four different markets.
Guidance to some of Bali’s great shopping opportunities.
* Travel/health/repatriation insurance
Not Included: Extra drinks at meals (bottled
water only provided), Some meals, laundry services, extra baggage and overweight charges, passport fees, single room supplement, tips and airport taxes.
Price: $3700.00 for tour based on two people sharing a room with twin beds and a private bath. The price includes land arrangements and air, but taxes are not included and will be quoted at time of final payment.
All participants must register for CAHM 167 at Cabrillo College. Registration fees: Instate $40 Out of State $348 Lab Fees $70 Health Services Fee $15 Student Center Fee $2
Single Supplement: Those traveling as singles may choose roommates from among the group. If no roommate is available, the client will be advised before departure, and must pay a single supplement $380.00. Maximum:20 people. Minimum 10. A $360.00 deposit is required to secure space. Cancellations and Refunds: After tickets are issued, refunds for air fares will be governed by regulations listed in flight contract. For the land portion, a cancellation fee of $75.00 is charged until time of departure. There will be no refunds after departure. Final payments due April 1, 2008
Single Supplement: Those traveling as singles may choose roommates from among the group. If no roommate is available, the client will be advised before departure, and must pay a single supplement $380.00. Maximum:20 people. Minimum 10. A $360.00 deposit is required to secure space. Cancellations and Refunds: After tickets are issued, refunds for air fares will be governed by regulations listed in flight contract. For the land portion, a cancellation fee of $75.00 is charged until time of departure. There will be no refunds after departure. Final payments due April 1, 2008.
Airlines: Singapore Air, the world's foremost airline, flies to Bali from San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles. Connecting flights from your home town are offered at a discount, return stopover in Singapore is offered for free.
Passport, Visa and Health: A passport, valid six months from date of entry with proof of onward transportation. An Indonesian visa will be issued on arrival, with payment of $25.00. No inoculations are suggested or required. 4. We need to cite the requirement that they provide written documentation that they've passed a health exam prior to departure.
Instructor:
Jozseph Schultz, founder and chef for 25 years of internationally acclaimed Santa Cruz restaurant India Joze. On the faculty of Cabrillo College for the past 10 years. An expert on the traditional/ethnic food movement, he brings historical, scientific, and practical perspective to issues food and farming, cooking and dining. He has written three books and appeared in dozens of television shows.
Trip Organizer/Leader:
Madé Surya B.S. is a professional tour organizer who has been leading study tours in Bali for 13 years. He has translated and worked with scholars and educational film and video crews, including National Geographic, and lives in Bali half the year. He was Senior Researcher for the Society for the Study of the After Death's Bali research project. Made Surya's was a research assistant for Eat Smart Indonesia and his recipes appear there as well as in several esteemed restaurants.bnfghj