SOLD OUT! Friday, June 13th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Roasted Pepper & Corn Chowder ● Beef Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Ragout, Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes & Sautéed Vegetables ● Bourbon Pecan Tarts with Chocolate Chips & Chantilly Cream

SOLD OUT!  Saturday, June 14th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Bacon, Onion and Spinach Frittata with Black Pepper Cream ● Chicken Wellington with Sauce Bordelaise ● Lemon Chess Pie with Sweet Cream & Marinated Berries

Monday, June 16th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Down To Earth" ● Hands On Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health & Wellness * $55.00  You've asked and we have listened.  Join us in our first hands on plant based, gluten free class at the Cottage!  Menu: Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with Avocado, Corn & Fresh Basil ● Kale Salad with Sesame Miso Dressing ● Tofu and Mushroom Veggie Burgers served with Quinoa Pilaf & Roasted Red Pepper Coulis ● Strawberry Shortcake

New KIDS Class! Tuesday, June 17th ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Olé ~ Mexican Favorites - Kids Class" Ages 7 - 12 years old ● Hands On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00  Let's take a trip South of the border and learn to make some Mexican favorites!  Menu:  Guacamole with Toasted Pita ● Chicken Fajitas ● Spanish Rice ● Churros ● Mexican Hot Chocolate

SOLD OUT! Wednesday, June 18th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Basics of Cake Decorating" ● Hands On Class ● Jesica Jones - Love at First Bite ● $55.00 Learn all of the basics of cake decorating. Some of the topics that will be covered in this class are assembly, filling, crumb coating and flat icing the cake, borders and piping techniques, coloring the frosting, making homemade buttercream frosting and much more. Each student will be provided with an 8 inch cake to decorate and take home. This is not a Wilton cake class...it's SO much more! *Ask for your supply list at signup. We offer these items for sale at the Cottage along with a 10% class discount on your purchase.

Thursday, June 19th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Out & About" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00  Come in and discover easy dishes, bursting with flavor, that are sure to please everyone at the table. Menu: Baby Spinach Salad with Ripe Strawberries, Fresh Asiago Fresca Cheese and Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette ● Potato, Pancetta & Mushroom Hash with Fresh Rosemary & Pearl Onion topped with a Fried Egg ● Fresh Homemade Apple Sauce ● Lemon Ricotta Cheese Blintzes

New KIDS Class!  Monday, June 23rd ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Basics of Cake Decorating - Kids Class" ● Ages 7 - 12 years old ● Hands On Class ● Jesica Jones - Love at First Bite ● $45.00 Learn all of the basics of cake decorating. Some of the topics that will be covered in this class are assembly, filling, crumb coating and flat icing the cake, borders and piping techniques, coloring the frosting, making homemade buttercream frosting and much more. Each student will be provided with an 8 inch cake to decorate and take home. This is not a Wilton cake class...it's SO much more! *Ask for your supply list at signup. We offer these items for sale at the Cottage along with a 10% class discount on your purchase.

Monday, June 23rd ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Tour of Italy - Veneto" ● Demonstration Class  ● Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers * $50.00  We will be revisiting different regions of Italy on our second tour - complete with new dishes. This is the sixth of a series of monthly classes exploring the different regions of Italy!  The region of Veneto is most well recognized for its largest city, Venice.  This region is bordered on the West by Largo di Garda (Italy's largest and most famous lake) and on the right by the Adriatic Sea.  Other well known historic cities in this province are Verona, which is home of the balcony site of Romeo and Juliet and Padua a small town with a wonderful university.  Also in the region in the mountainous northern section is the scenic and beautiful ski town of Cortina D'Ampezzo in the Dolomite mountains. This region is famous for all types of Risotto dishes & fish. Menu:  Risotto Sampler:  Risotto de Branzin ~ Sea Bass Risotto ~ a flaky fish risotto with white wine, garlic, leeks, butter, sage & parmigiano cheese ● Risotto de Caparozzoli ~ Shell Fish Risotto ~ a hearty rich & flavorful simple risotto with cooked steamed mussels & clams in white wine, fresh parsley, garlic & a hint of fresh tomato ● Passatino di Manzo ~ Slow Cooked Braised Beef ~ herb, red wine & spice marinated beef roast slow cooked in a Dutch oven with carrots, celery, onions, & tomato for two hours served in its own natural juices ● Patate Alla Veneziana ~ Potatoes, Venetian Style ~ thinly sliced Idaho potatoes pan sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, onions, butter & freshly chopped parsley, served with the braised beef ● Crema Fritta alla Veneziana ~ Fried Venetian Cream ~ a thick lemon flavored egg pudding cream chilled then sliced & fried in a butter oil mix & served with a powdered sugar

New TEENS Class! Tuesday, June 24th ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Healthy Eating - Teens Class" ● Ages 12 - 17 years old ● Hands On Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health & Wellness ● $45.00 Learn to cook healthy meals and snacks as well as how to take some of your favorites and make them in a healthier way ~ Mat will give you techniques as well as tips to do just that.  Menu: California Rolls ● Turkey Tacos with Avocado, Black Bean & Corn Salsa ● Apple Squares & Greek Yogurt with Cinnamon

NEW CLASS! Wednesday, June 25th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Basics of Cake Decorating" ● Hands On Class ● Jesica Jones - Love at First Bite ● $55.00 Learn all of the basics of cake decorating. Some of the topics that will be covered in this class are assembly, filling, crumb coating and flat icing the cake, borders and piping techniques, coloring the frosting, making homemade buttercream frosting and much more. Each student will be provided with an 8 inch cake to decorate and take home. This is not a Wilton cake class...it's SO much more! *Ask for your supply list at signup. We offer these items for sale at the Cottage along with a 10% class discount on your purchase.

Wednesday, June 25th ● 11:30 - 2:00 ● "Went to a Garden Party" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00  Take advantage of this beautiful time of year and eat outdoors amongst the flowers and sunshine.  Menu: Hibiscus Honey Iced Tea ● Crispy Cheese Straws ● Chicken, Spring Onion & Almonds in a Rice Paper Wrapper ● Curried Crab Salad served in a Vol a Vent ● Comice Pear filled with Stilton Cheese with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing ● Roasted Vegetable Terrine ● Key Lime Tartlettes with Toasted Meringue

NOTE: This class is also being offered again on Aug. 21
SOLD OUT!  Thursday, June 26th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm (held outdoors) ● "Grilled To Perfection" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $55.00 We are taking it outside so you can learn the techniques and secrets for grilling various mouth-watering meats, vegetables and fruits.  We will talk about the ins and outs of cooking with charcoal versus gas, how to control the grill and its heat, cook meats to ensure desired doneness and how to know when it has been reached. Brining vs. Marinating will be explored as well as demonstrated.  After class, you will leave with a new found confidence when you light up the grill. Menu: Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Thighs ● Brined & Grilled Pork Loin Chops ● Classic All American Burger ~ on toasted onion bun topped with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, melted sharp cheddar cheese, fresh tomato slices and crispy lettuce ● Twice Baked Potato Salad ● Spiced Rum Grilled Pineapple Kabobs served with Pineapple Sherbet

Thursday, July 10th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Going South of the Border" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00  Come along as we take a trip south of the border. to experience this area's diverse flavors. Menu: Braised Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri Sauce ● Black Bean Salad with Guacamole and Salsa Verde ● Chipotle and Bacon Scalloped Potatoes ● Jalapeno and Cheddar Popovers ● Local Honey and Tequila Upside Down Cake

Friday, July 11th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Shrimp and Grits with Creole Cream Sauce ● Seared Breast of Chicken with Wild Mushroom Cognac Sauce served with Risotto and Vegetables ● Zabaglione with Fresh Fruit

Saturday, July 12th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Bacon, Onion and Spinach frittata with Black Pepper Cream ● Seared Filet of Salmon with Shallot Saffron Supreme Sauce ● Orange Scented Cheesecake with Toasted Almonds

Monday, July 14th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Authentic European Breads & Pastries" ● Demonstration Class ● Christina Singer - Christina Bakes! ● $45.00  With a European heritage, part-Czech and part-Slavic, Christina realized that no one in Louisville makes European pastries the way that she makes them, so her business was a natural. With a degree from CIA and experience, teaching at Sur la Table and we are thrilled to have her join us in her first class at the Cottage.  Menu: Schnecken ~ (translates to snail) ~ this pastry, originating from Germany, looks like tiny yeasted pinwheels  studded with currant and pecans and finished with a gooey caramel glaze ● Brioche Donuts ~ this original butter rich yeasted dough from France is being transformed into donuts and will finish them with  glazes, jams, and sugar ● Vanocka ~ (Czech braided bread) ~ this yeasted bread originates from the Czech Republic and is a braided Christmas celebration bread filled with walnuts and raisins

Tuesdays, July 15th through August 19th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm * "Basic Training 101" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $475.00 for a Six Week course  A six week series of HANDS ON training, guaranteed to have you cooking like a pro in no time! This class is designed for all students from the beginning cook to the cook who wants to fine-tune their skills and understand the "whys" of cooking! During this course, you will learn proper knife skills, stocks and basic sauce making, soups, salads, vinaigrettes, techniques such as sautéing, roasting, braising, slow roasting, pan frying, deep-frying and grilling. You will learn how to break down a whole chicken into individual pieces & how to truss meat correctly. You will learn about cooking beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables and starches. After this course, you will feel much more confident in the kitchen & motivated to try out new dishes and create your own recipes! Feel free to bring your cook's knife and an apron to class each week if you wish.

Wednesday, July 16th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Cooking with Herbs & Spices Deux ~ Chicken" ● Demonstration Class ● John Varanese - Varanese ● $45.00  Herbs and spices are the "paint" used by a chef in creating a new food palate of flavors.  By using them in unique combinations, a masterpiece is created!  You will learn how to mix and match an array of different herbs and spices by preparing chicken in three different cuisines.  Menu: Thai Chicken in a Coconut Broth with Glass Noodles, Edamame and Peanuts ● Curry Roasted Chicken served over Quinoa, Couscous and Herb Tabbouleh ● Chicken Caponata ~ scaloppini chicken topped with roasted eggplant, tomatoes, mushrooms and capers, shaved aged provolone and fried basil ● Orange Zest and Coriander Panna Cotta with Dried Cherry, Black Pepper and Red Wine Chutney garnished with Fresh Mint

Saturday, July 19th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Truffle Macaroni and Gruyere Cheese with Summer Vegetables ● Seared Beef Tenderloin with Brandy Green Peppercorn Sauce ● Flambéed Bananas over Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and a Buttermilk Biscuit

Monday, July 21st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Bar B Que ~ Smoked Meat You Can't Beat" ● Demonstration Class ● Reed Johnson - Wiltshire Pantry ● $55.00  Barbecuing is most often done outdoors by smoking  meat over wood or charcoal, low and slow.  Many consider this an art form and the country is filled with barbecue competitions.  Come and learn this art from a man who is both a chef and outdoorsman.  Reed has a true passion for this process and is quite skilled at it.  He is looking forward to passing it, along with tricks of the trade, on to you.  Menu: more to come on this...menu is under construction at this time.