Savannah Technical College’s Savannah Culinary Institute offers its ninth annual online, pre-order Sweetheart Sale featuring popular assorted artisan chocolates, pastries and artisan breads for Valentine’s Day at www.bistrosavoir.com.

Hand-made chocolates include dipped strawberries (6) and an assortment of handmade artisan chocolate truffles. Truffles will be sold as a sampler pack of 4 for $8, in a heart-shaped cardboard box (15) for $24, or an artisan dark chocolate bon bon box (15) for $36. The sale also features chocolate creme eclairs, dark chocolate dipped coconut macaroons, fudgy brownies, lemon/raspberry mousse cake and chocolate/strawberry mousse cake. Artisan breads include brioche rolls (6) and a sourdough white chocolate baguette.

The Sweetheart Sale features the finest quality ingredients that are locally sourced, milled and handmade under the direction of Savannah Culinary Institute chef instructors. Proceeds will benefit Savannah Technical College’s Junior Chefs Fund, which supports activities like competitions.

 Online pre-order sales are available through February 10, or when quantities are sold out. Orders will be available for pickup at the College’s Savannah campus February 12 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Eckburg Auditorium (5717 White Bluff Road). By request only, pickup will be available at the Crossroads, Liberty and Effingham Campuses. For a list of items for sale and to place orders, visit www.bistrosavoir.com.

 Savannah Tech’s baking and pastry program that was developed by the College to teach the art of creating tasty baked goods, pastries, and confections, from traditional bread baking to beautiful showpieces. Students learn a variety of international and classical pastries and desserts using basic and advanced techniques, which meet industry quality standards. Graduates are working as pastry chefs in the area’s finest restaurants and establishments, including Plant Riverside District, Local 11 Ten, Le Café Gourmet, Savannah Yacht Club, and The Landings Club. There are 40 students are currently enrolled in the baking and pastry program.

 With support from the Savannah Technical College Foundation, the College has purchased 7 West Bay Street as the new downtown location for an expansion of its Culinary Arts program that will more than double the available instructional space. Senior level (second year) students will take classes and work in the bakery and restaurant. The hands-on, real-world experience in the restaurant/bakery will allow students the opportunity to apply techniques learned in the classroom to practical use, complete a required field placement, and gain first-hand experience in restaurant operations. 

 New students are admitted to the baking and pastry program year round. The priority application deadline for the upcoming Spring 2021 Mini-Mester is February 15. For more information about Culinary Arts at Savannah Tech visit: www.facebook.com/SavannahCulinaryInstitute.