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BREAD BASICS |
Saturday November 1 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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Join us to learn to work with Yeast & learn the techniques of bread baking so you can enjoy the pleasures of fresh baked bread at home. In this class you'll make Challah Knots with Honey Butter; Stollen - traditional German Holiday Bread; Sweet Potato & Cranberry Rolls with Cinnamon Butter; Hot Cross Buns; Sun-dried Tomato & Olive Rolls with Roasted Garlic Butter; Cloverleaf Dinner Rolls & Cinnamon Apple Raisin Rolls with Raisin Frosting. |
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SOUPS & BREADS |
Tuesday November 4 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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There's nothing quite as satisfying as homemade soups; add a Quick Bread & you've got a great meal for a few or a crowd! Join this satisfying lesson & learn Broccoli Cheese Soup with Herb Buttermilk Sticks; Beef & Chili Stew with Cornbread Dumplings; Corn & Red Bell Pepper Chowder with Kielbasa & Bacon wrapped Breadsticks; Minestrone & Cheese Tortellini & Pesto Biscuits; Shrimp & Crab Chowder with Parmesan Wafers; Spiced Carrot Soup with Crème Fraiche & Candied Almonds & Chicken Tortilla Soup with Jalapeno Cheese Corn Muffins. |
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GRILLING ALL THE WAY |
Wednesday November 5 |
Laura Slama |
$55 |
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Now that the weather has cooled, learning to grill a variety food makes a lot of sense! This lesson offers great combinations! Come learn to prepare Bacon-wrapped Citrus-marinated Shrimp Skewers; Rib-Eye Steak Sandwiches with Grilled Tomatoes & Herbed Chevre; Spicy Pineapple Habanero Chicken "Wings" Grilled Pizza Margharita; Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Apple Salsa & Grilled Seasonal Fruit Kabobs with Kahlúa Chocolate Ganache. |
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MEDITERRANEAN MEDLEY |
Wednesday November 5 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
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When you combine the fresh foods & spices from this sun-kissed part of the world, you have the makings of delicious, healthy specialties! Come learn to make your own specialties from the lessons of this class. We'll prepare Mediterranean Stuffed Tomatoes; Cheesy Eggplant Florentine; Spinach with Lamb Syrian Style; Mediterranean Pork Skewers over Couscous; Spaghetti with White Beans & Tuna & Mediterranean Prosciutto-wrapped Swordfish. Dessert will be Baked Apricots stuffed with Almond Paste & Vanilla Ice Cream. |
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PARTY PLATTERS |
Thursday November 6 |
Amy Barnes |
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With a little know-how, you can make your own beautiful platters using any combination of foods! It's fun, creative & impressive when you can do it yourself. Join us to learn a variety of preparation & presentation techniques. We'll prepare a domestic Cheese Tray with homemade Lavosh & Herb Crackers; an Antipasto Platter with Balsamic Roasted Vegetables, Tapenade, Marinated Olives & Artichokes with Foccacia Bread; a Fruit Basket Platter with Fruit Kabobs & Sweet Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce; Platter of Smoked Salmon with Hard Boiled Eggs, Caramelized Onions; Capers with Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail & Lemon Aioli Sauces & a Chocolate Dessert Platter with Dark & White Chocolate covered Strawberries, Mini White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies & Triple Chocolate Brownies. |
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CANAPES & CRUDITES |
Thursday November 6 |
Linda Hunt |
$55 |
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If you've ever wanted to be able to create your own beautiful and delicious bite-sized finger foods - now's your chance. Come for a fun evening to learn Cherry Tomatoes with White Bean Puree; Little Pastries with Chicken & Cheddar; Parmesan-Rosemary Crackers; Tarragon Shrimp in Tart Shells; Scallop "Ceviche" & Avocado Puree in Toasted Corn Cups; Vegetable Medley with Peppercorn Dip & Basil Tomato "French Toast". |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday November 7 |
Linda Martin |
$25 |
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Here is a great lunch with irresistible foods - so sign up & don't miss out! Our DEMONSTRATION will be Shrimp Enchiladas Con Queso & easy Black Beans with Garlic & Cotija. Dessert will be light & luscious Key Lime Tartlets. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday November 7 |
Ashly Young |
$150 per couple |
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This couples class offers a delicious combination of foods & a sampling of wines to accompany. Join us for a fun lesson to prepare Shrimp Cakes with Spicy Lime Cream Sauce, served with Gewurztraminer. The entrée will be Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Ancho Chili Gravy, Tri-colored Sweet Peppers with Orange & Cumin & Smashed Red Potatoes with Cilantro, served with Rose. Dessert will be Apple Crostada with Cinnamon-Almond Streusel. |
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INTRODUCTION TO ITALIAN COOKING |
Saturday November 8 |
Shelley Sikora |
$55 |
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We've invited our friend Shelley Sikora to spend a morning guiding us through two of the genuine treasures of Italian cuisine as well as learning to make some unique finger foods. Shelley, author of An Italian Affair & Tomatoes & Mozzarella, will begin with a brief lecture about "Italian Gold" - olive oil - and we'll taste some different types. We'll also learn how to make fresh mozzarella cheese from scratch. Shelley will then show us how to put together a fabulous yet simple cocktail party or brunch with crostini, crisps & crackers with: Poor Man's Caviar; Sweet Golden Raisin Camponata; Sicilian Humus; Parmesan Cannoli; Pepper-crusted Steak with Horseradis Cream; Wild Mushrooms & a Blue Cheese, Walnut & Cranberry Frisee Salad. |
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MOMS & KIDS COOK |
Saturday November 8 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 per person |
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If your kids (ages 8 & above) like to cook & you want to share the experience of learning new recipes, sign up to make these recipes together then share them at home with the rest of your family! Our fun lesson teaches Fried Mozzarella Cheese Balls with Marinara Sauce; Grilled Vegetable Panini with Basil Vinaigrette; Mexican Calzones; Broccoli & Cheese Soup with Cheese Crisps; Chicken Tostadas; Chicken Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy & Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting. |
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HOLIDAY COCKTAIL PARTY |
Wednesday Nov 12 |
Laura Slama |
$55 | |
If this is your year to create an impressive holiday party on your own, you can do it! With the help of these recipes and the lessons from this class, come learn & have a great time! We'll create Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers; Asian Meatballs with Sesame Lime Glaze; Baby Lamb Chops with Mint Basil Pesto; Butternut Squash Soup Shooters with Candied Orange Zest; Crostini of Pan Seared Duck with Black Cherry Compote & Apple & Almond Tartlets in Brie Puff Pastry. |
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GRILLING EVERY DAY |
Wednesday November 12 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
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Want to learn more about grilling? Sign up for this great lesson! You'll learn to grill a variety of foods & impress everyone with what you know & how great it tastes! Come learn to prepare Grilled Eggplant & Wrapped Feta Cheese with Basil & Sundried Tomatoes; Grilled Swordfish with Garlic Baste & Blue Cheese Butter; Grilled Chicken Breast with Ginger & Soy served with Sweet Chili Cucumber Pickles; Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Pineapple Salsa & Cilantro Oil; New York Strip Steaks with Grilled Fennel Salad & Paprika Butter & Marinated Shrimp on Rosemary Skewers with Cherry Tomato, Black Olive & Garlic Salsa. Dessert will be Grilled Bananas & Apricots with Walnut Cookies & Caramel Rum Sauce. |
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TAPAS & PAELLA |
Thursday November 13 |
Amy Barnes |
$55 | |
Here's a great idea for a party with the focus on the enchanting foods of Spain. Our menu begins with a variety of Tapas, including Potato & Chorizo Tortillas; White Gazpacho with Cucumbers, Marcona Almonds & Grapes; Chorizo stuffed Dates wrapped in Bacon; Oven Roasted Shrimp with Toasted Garlic & Red Chile Oil. From there we'll prepare a delicious combination of Spanish Chicken & Chorizo Paella. Dessert will be Kiwi & Raspberry Tart with Sangria. |
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NORTHERN ITALIAN |
Thursday November 13 |
Linda Martin |
$55 | |
This class is for anyone who loves authentic Italian cuisine. Come learn this fabulous menu & enjoy a meal you'll share with your family & friends. Our lesson will be Caponatina with Crostini & Clams Casino; Grilled Pork Chops with Rosemary; Cannellini Beans with Basil & Fresh Tomato; Saffron Risotto & Roasted Asparagus with Garlic & Herbs. Dessert will be Olive Oil Cake with Blackberry Jam & Orange Mascarpone Cream. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday November 14 |
Linda Hunt |
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Here is a lovely lesson for all of you beef lovers! Come for a DEMONSTRATION & lunch of Beef Filets with Roasted Garlic Balsamic Steak Sauce & Crispy Rosemary Potatoes with Parmesan. Dessert will be Bailey's Chocolate Mousse. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday November 14 |
Laura Slama |
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Invite a culinary partner to share this fun & delicious lesson. As a couple you'll create this menu & enjoy it with a sampling of wines. Join us to prepare Sun-dried Tomato, Fontina & Red Onion Tarts with Butter Lettuce & Frisee with Balsamic Vinaigrette & Pecan & Blue Cheese Crostini, paired with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Grilled Halibut Puttanesca with Fresh Fettuccini; Grilled Eggplant & Portabella Mushrooms, served with Merlot. Dessert will be Amaretto Chocolate Mousse Napoleons. |
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PHYLLO & PUFF PASTRY |
Saturday Nov 15 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$55 |
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This fun lesson will teach you the techniques of successfully working with Phyllo & Puff Pastry. In three hours you'll have a new repertoire of recipes for appetizers and entrees. Come for a great class to learn Puff Pastry Pesto Pinwheels with Sun-dried Tomato Cream Sauce; Smoked Salmon, Boursin Cheese & Leek Puff Pastry Turnovers; Puff Pastry Bowls filled with Squash Bisque topped with Crispy Prosciutto; Brie & Asparagus Phyllo Rolls with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis; Chicken Wellington with Herbed Goat Cheese & Tarragon Beurre Blanc Sauce; Zucchini & Mushroom Soufflés in Phyllo Cups topped with Arugula Salad & Apple, Walnut & Cranberry Strudel with Cinnamon Crème Anglaise. |
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GOURMET SAMPLINGS |
Saturday November 15 |
$10 |
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We've invited our product reps from Arizona and California to show you some of their best tools and cookware. Join us for a series of DEMONSTRATIONS including a crepe demo using the Berndes crepe pans, with samplings of light, delicious crepes; a stir-fry demo with Joyce Chen stir-fry pans & samplings of great stir-fry; a paella demo with paella pans from Myson Cookware & samplings of paella. A demo of Emile Henry Flame Top Cookware with samplings of Barley Mushroom Pilaf. Did we mention food sampling? We'll offer an array of our best (& favorite) specialty foods from Rothschild Farm, Stonewall Kitchens & Urban Oven. Come for an afternoon of food, fun & lessons. We'll have a drawing for a free crepe pan, stir-fry pan & paella pan! Be sure to sign up ahead of time. |
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THANKSGIVING REHEARSAL |
Tuesday Nov 18 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$55 |
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Get ready for this most important holiday with a plan in mind & great recipes to share with your family & friends. This lesson will show how to time each dish so the meal comes together when you're ready. Join us to learn Squash & Apple Soup with Cider Cream; Cranberry & Apple Glazed Turkey; Sage & Chestnut Cornbread Stuffing; Sautéed Green Beans with Cranberries & Candied Almonds; Butternut Squash & Yam Casserole with Pecan Strudel Topping; Pumpkin & Cherry Bread Knots & Cranberry Bread Pudding with Crème Anglaise. |
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FONDUE FUN |
Wednesday November 19 |
Laura Slama |
$50 |
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Gather your friends around the Fondue pots & have a great time mixing it up with any combo - Meat, Cheese, & Chocolate & all the accompaniments that go with them! We'll learn how to prepare it all! Join us for Cheddar & Lager Beer Fondue with Bratwurst Bites; Classic Swiss Fondue with Gruyere & Emmenthaler; Boeuf Bourguignonne - Beef Fondue cooked in Burgundy Wine Sauce & Bailey's Chocolate S'mores Fondue & Graham Crackers from scratch. |
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LADIES NIGHT OUT |
Wednesday November 19 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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Ladies, get away for a fun night out with your girlfriends. You'll have a chance to cook, visit & learn a great new menu! Sign up & be part of creating Blue Cheese & Brie Quesadillas with Pear & Brown Sugar Compote; Dungeness Crab Cakes with Green Cocktail Sauce; Spinach & Three Cheese Triangles; Hot Wings with Blue Cheese Yogurt Sauce; Popcorn Shrimp with Chili Lime Dipping Sauce; Layered Black Bean Chili Dip & Chocolate Turnovers. We'll enjoy this yummy menu with Frozen Mango Martinis. |
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BEEF IT UP |
Thursday November 20 |
Amy Barnes |
$55 |
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If Beef is popular at your house, learn some new ways to prepare it for family dinners & impressive entertaining! These are great recipes for all types of occasions! Come for Rio Grande (Flank) Steak Burrito with Spanish Rice; Country Fried (Cube) Steaks & Gravy with Sour Cream & Chive Potatoes; Jalapeno Blue Cheese Burgers with Black Bean, Corn & Tomato Salad with Feta; Greek Style Pan-fried Rib-Eye Steak with Lemon Pepper Pasta; Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Porcini Mushroom Sauce & Sautéed New Potatoes & Meatball Sliders. |
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THANKSGIVING REHEARSAL |
Thursday Nov 20 |
Linda Martin |
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Invite your family & friends to a Thanksgiving celebration they will really love. As we put this menu together, we'll discuss how to time the preparation so that everything is ready at the same time. Join us to learn Spiced Pecans; Roasted Turkey Breast with Cornbread-Sage Stuffing & Brandy Gravy; Chipotle Sweet Potatoes; Broccoli au Gratin; Cranberries two ways: Cranberry Jalapeño Relish; & Spiced Cranberries in Cabernet; Traditional Pumpkin Pie & Toffee Chocolate Pecan Pie. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday November 21 |
Laura Slama |
$25 |
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Here is a terrific lesson & delicious lunch which we hope you can stop in to enjoy. Our DEMONSTRATION will be Pan-seared Halibut with Thai Chili Glaze, served with sautéed Sugar Snap Peas & Red Pepper & Basmati Rice Pilaf. Dessert will be Ginger Crème Brûleé. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday November 21 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
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You & your partner can be part of a delicious culinary experience creating a great meal & sampling nice wines. Enjoy Bruschetta with Mediterranean Tomato Topping & Roasted Eggplant with Sun-dried Tomato Napoleons & Black Olive Dressing, served with Pinot Grigio. The entrée will be Crab & Shiitake stuffed Filets with Scallops wrapped in Peruvian Purple Potato Nests with Béarnaise Sauce & Roasted Fennel & Green Bean Relish, served with Merlot. Dessert will be Tiramisu Parfaits. |
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HOLIDAY COCKTAIL PARTY |
Saturday Nov 22 |
Melissa Blackburn |
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Get ready to host your Holiday party with a dynamic menu you confidently prepare yourself. This menu is sure to impress your guests with flavors & creativity! Our lesson will be Shrimp Pesto Salad in Endive Cups with Candied Lemon Zest & Red Pepper Strips; Beef Crostini with Roasted Red Pepper Spread & Caramelized Balsamic Onions; Spice Rubbed Ahi Tuna Crostini with Cucumber Relish & Wasabi Cream; Goat Cheese & Roasted Chicken Fritters with Cranberry Chutney; Crab Stuffed Mushrooms en Croute, & Mini Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes & Fontina Cheese Tarts. The finale will be the creation of a beautiful Croquembouche (Cream Puffs built in pyramid shape, covered with Caramel Sauce). |
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KNIFE SKILLS |
Saturday November 22 |
Kyle Hogan |
$10 |
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If you want to be able to use your knives more efficiently, join us to chop, dice, & slice using top of the line cutlery. Our friend from Wüsthof-Trident Cutlery will lead you through this hands-on class. Kyle will introduce you to classic knife cuts, discuss different types of cutlery & show how to maintain your knives. Once you know how to easily chop, slice & dice you'll be amazed at how efficient you'll be in the kitchen. Everyone will go home with a complimentary paring knife & you'll receive a 10% discount on Wüsthof Cutlery while you are here! |
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THANKSGIVING PIES |
Tuesday November 25 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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Are you in charge of pie at your Thanksgiving celebration? Make it here - then take it home & offer an outstanding dessert to your family & friends! Choose one of these flavors: Sweet Potato Pie with Spiced Walnut Crust & Brown Sugar Whipped Cream; Pumpkin Pie with flaky Crust & Glazed Pecan Topping & Apple & Cranberry Custard Tarts with Sable Crust & Cider Bourbon Sauce. Tell us which pie you want to make when you make your reservation. We will sample one of these pies in class. Bring a 9" pie dish or plan to purchase one the morning of class. |
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SOUPS & STEWS |
Wednesday November 26 |
Laura Slama |
$50 |
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Now is a great time to learn new soup & stew recipes. Use these for family dinners & casual gatherings so everyone can enjoy these satisfying foods! Come to prepare Southwestern White Turkey Chili; Squash Stew with White Beans & Kale; Ribollita -Tuscan Soup with Chicken, Bread & Vegetables; Potato & Leek Soup with Brie Croutons; Spicy Corn Bisque with Roasted Bell Pepper Coulis & Moroccan Chicken Stew with Mediterranean Couscous. |
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CHINESE SPECIALTIES |
Wednesday November 26 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$55 |
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If you love Chinese food, learn to prepare these specialties so you can enjoy them any time. This great lesson teaches Chicken Spring Rolls; Wonton Soup; Chicken & Chinese Sausage Rice Hot Pot; Asian Flank Steak with Fried Chinese Noodles with Peppers; Shrimp & Pineapple Stir-Fry & Banana, Apple & Pineapple in Caramel Crust. |
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LUNCH & LEARN |
Friday November 28 |
Amy Barnes |
$25 |
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Come relax & enjoy a great lunch as you watch our DEMONSTRATION. Learn to prepare Carrot Soup with Tarragon & Orange & Panko Crusted Chicken with Penne & Wild Mushroom Ragu. Dessert will be Pear Tortetta. |
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GOURMET COUPLES |
Friday November 28 |
Patricia Ribeiro |
$150 per couple |
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Join us for a great lesson & learn to prepare it with your partner. We'll sample wines as we enjoy this fabulous meal. Our lesson is Baked Crab Cakes with Avocado Mousse over Baby Greens, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée will be Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts with a Butter infused Pan Sauce; Zucchini Fritters & Rice Amandine with Cranberries, served with Beaujolais. Dessert will be Caramel Soufflé. |
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COOKING WITH JAN & LIVIA |
Saturday November 29 |
Jan & Livia D'Atri |
$55 |
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If you enjoy homemade Italian food, you will adore this DEMONSTRATION class! Jan D'Atri & her Mom Livia are here to cook up some of Momma's very best specialties! Using recipes from their cookbook, "Momma & Me & You", they will prepare Mama's Famous Meatballs & Homemade Meat Sauce with fresh Cheese filled Raviolis. Dessert will be Crostata di Fruita (a beautiful fresh Fruit Tart)! Come hungry - you'll leave full & happy! |
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GINGERBREAD HOUSES |
Saturday Nov 29 |
Melissa Blackburn |
$50 |
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This class is for kids ages 8 and above & adults who want to decorate a Gingerbread House then take it home for all to admire! We'll provide the house & all the goodies to trim & decorate it so you can make it uniquely your own! Come for a very fun & creative session. Each participant will decorate their own house. |
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