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Soup Seasonal & Savory
Just the notion is immediately satisfying - a bowl of soup. Great soups are within reach of every cook. Use seasonal vegetables and each spoonful is accompanied by a contented sigh.

IN THIS ISSUE, we're ladling three seasonal and savory soups: Sweet Potato with Thai Curry and Coconut, a Classic Split Green Pea, and a novel (and delicious) Eggplant Parmesan Soup. Plus, the soup doctor is here to help you make your homemade soup even better!
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Our COOKING CLASSES are packed with kitchen inspiration and plenty of fun and laughter. REGISTER EARLY for the best selection! Access the FALL & HOLIDAY Schedule here.
October Classes
Thursday, October 24th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Farm to Table Brunch" ● Demonstration Class ● Coby Ming - Harvest ● $45.00  Brunch is a fun way to entertain, enjoy a lazy weekend morning or makes a wonderful alternative to a traditional dinner.  Harvest, a locally grown restaurant, has received rave reviews of its brunch selections so let's see for ourselves. Menu: Peach Basil Bellini ● Blueberry Cake Donuts with Bourbon Maple Glaze ● Pizzettes with Caramelized Onion & Pickled Peaches ● Farm Fresh Omelette ~ farm fresh eggs, roasted sweet potatoes, spinach, goat cheese ~ with side of Canadian bacon and Cheese Grits

1 TABLE OPEN!  Saturday, October 26th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu: New Orleans Savory Crawfish & Vegetable Trinity Cheesecake with Savory Cayenne Whipped Cream ● Seared Beef Tenderloin with Hunters Sauce ● Lemon Mousse with Bourbon Marinated Fruit

10 SEATS OPEN! Monday, October 28th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Making Pasta & Gnocchi from Scratch" ● Hands On Class ● Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers ● $55.00  Come, learn and make pasta and gnocchi from scratch.  Tender and delectable, there is nothing like it!  After class you will have the knowledge to make your own for family and friends.  Menu: Maccarruna di Casa ~ duram semolina flour, water and egg pasta shells in a simple sauce of fresh tomatoes ●  Gnocchi di Patate con Spinaci ~ potato & spinach gnocchi in a creamy four cheese white sauce

Nov Classes
Monday, November 4th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Plant Based & Gluten Free Thanksgiving Feast" ● Demonstration Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health and Wellness ● $45.00  Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family and friends and give thanks for natures' bounty.  A plant based or gluten free lifestyle may present a challenge when thinking in terms of this traditional feast.  Not any more!   Menu: Sweet Potato Bisque with Roasted Sage ● Apple, Walnut and Pepita Salad with Cranberry-Ginger Vinaigrette ● Green Bean Shiitake Casserole ● Maple and Apple Cider Glazed Tofu with Quinoa Stuffing ● Pumpkin Cheesecake

Wednesday, November 6th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Bountiful Goodness" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00  Gather your friends together before the holiday madness begins. Lunch, learn and enjoy!  Menu: Wild Rice & Mushroom Chowder ● Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad with Feta, Bacon, Walnuts with Dijon Vinaigrette ● Hot Brown Quiche with Spiced Cranberry Chutney ● Pecan Squares with Sweetened Whipped Cream

Wednesday, November 6th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Showcase of KY Appetizers" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00  A table laden with a variety of appetizers is sure to delight your guests and set the tone for a wonderful party.  Add a Kentucky bourbon cocktail and the result will be a winning combination.  Menu:  Arancini, stuffed with Colonel Newsome's Country Ham and Gruyère Cheese, served with Stoneground Mustard Sauce ~ fried stuffed risotto balls ● Cornbread Madelines and Ratatouille ● Hot Brown Tartlettes with Sundried Tomato Crust ● Angels on Horseback served with Remoulade Sauce ~ lightly fried gulf oysters wrapped in bacon ●  Southern Buttermilk Pie garnished with Fresh Berries

9  SEATS OPEN!  Thursday, November 7th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Mayan Café Favorites" ● Demonstration Class ● Bruce Ucan - Mayan Café ●  $45.00  Bruce Ucán, is a Mayan Indian from Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. In the kitchen he fuses traditional Mayan flavors, ingredients & cooking techniques with local, sustainably-farmed ingredients. The results are incredible.  Welcome Bruce to the Cottage for your first class in our kitchen!  Menu: Salbutes with Grilled Cactus & Queso Fresco ~ open faced taco from the Yucatan region of Mexico ● Cochinita Pibil ~ slow roasted pork, topped with pickled onions ● Tok-sel Lima Beans ● Banana Churros ~ fried dough pastry

SOLD OUT! Saturday, November 9th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Kentucky Style Shrimp & Grits with Red Eye Gravy ● Seared Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Mustard Demi Glace ● Bourbon Chocolate Mousse with Toasted Meringue

Monday, November 11th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Tour of Italy ~ Sardegna" ● Demonstration Class ● Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers ● $50.00  This is the seventeenth of a series of monthly classes exploring the different regions of Italy!  With its location in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, Sardegna is the absolute ideal location for a fabulous summer holiday or beach home for travel. The climate here is generally dry and warm year round and the beaches in the north are considered to be the most beautiful beaches in the world. Each region of the island however has its own treasures to be discovered with the Western part, Alghero, having some of the most fantastic grottos, the central part mountains and the South long sandy beaches and home to the Capitol, Calgiari. The island, having been conquered over the centuries by many different nations has a language all of its own, know as "Sardo", Nothing like Italian whatsoever. Legumes are consumed as a staple vegetable on the island and ironically, many local natives suffer from a disorder called "Favismo" which does not allow them to consume legumes. Seafood is also very prevalent in the diets of the locals as it is readily available throughout the year. Desserts here are simple and many include almonds, candied almonds & amaretti cookies.  Menu: Favata ~ hearty thick soup loaded with beans, pork and sausage with cabbage, onions, celery, carrots tomatoes and fresh fennel  ● Arragosta Arrosto ~ roasted cubed lobster tail, seasoned and finished off in the oven ● Carciofi con Patate in Umido ~ stew of seasoned potatoes and seasoned & steamed artichoke hearts ● Fave Stufate ~ stewed fava beans (or green beans) , steamed then sauteed with onions, extra virgin olive oil, fresh tomatoes and seasonings  ● Gatto' ~ candied almond brittle with lemon zest

Wednesday, November 13th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Slice of the Season" ● Demonstration Class ● Josh Moore - Volare ● $45.00  Tis the season to indulge yourself and enjoy classic desserts filled with the flavors of the holidays.  One bite and you will feel like a child again, surrounded by family and friends. Menu: Black Forest Cake ~ chocolate sponge cake with tart cherry filling & chantilly cream ● Kentucky Jam Cake with Poured Caramel Icing ● Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting ● Decadent Eggnog Cheesecake ●Traditional Buche de Noel ~ yule log with custard filling and chocolate ganache

Thursday, November 14th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Meet Me at the Cottage" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00  A sensational meal, good company and the opportunity to learn a thing or two is what you will experience when you meet your friends at the Cottage for class.  Menu: Tomato Basil Bisque topped with a White Cheddar Crouton ● Boneless Chicken Supreme with Green Peppercorn Cream Sauce ● Roasted Fall Vegetable Bacon Hash ● Linzer Tart with Spiced Black Raspberry Whipped Cream

Thursday, November 14th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Sweet Southern Traditions" ●  Demonstration Class ● Barbara Turner - Sullivan University ● $45.00  With just one bite, you will be transported back in time to the kitchen of a grand Southern home, preparing to entertain their guests.  Menu: Old Fashioned Caramel Cake ~ yellow cake with caramel icing ● Southern Pecan Pie ~ perfect for the holiday table ● Deep South Fried Peach Pie ~ half moon shaped, also known as hand pie or pocket pie ● Louisiana Pecan Pralines

SOLD OUT!  Friday, November 15th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Lobster & Crab Cakes with Creole Sauce ● Sauteed Chicken with Caramelized Onion, Mushrooms, Asparagus & Champagne Butter Sauce ● Chocolate Pots de Crème with Macerated Berries

9 SEATS OPEN!  Saturday, November 16th ● 9:00 - 3:00 pm ● "Springerle & Molded Cookie Workshop" ● 6 Hour Hands On Workshop ● Connie Meisinger - House on the Hill Cookie Molds ● $115.00  For cookies too pretty to eat, learn techniques to properly make traditional  European artisan cookies using both single and multiple image presses as well as rolling pins. In this hands on class, you will produce your own Springerle, molded gingerbread, Speculaas (think Windmill cookies) and luscious almond Franfurter Brenton cookies. You will also learn a simple procedure for applying chocolate to the backs of the cookies. Beautiful additions to your holiday baking! Connie is the owner of House on the Hill, Inc., a company that provides working replicas of both historic cookie molds and newly designed and hand carved cookie mold designs.  She started collecting the molds primarily as a baker of Springerle cookies and became interested in their history and art as much as their function. Since buying the business in 2002, Connie has expanded the range of cookie molds to include over 500 designs. She continues to find and develop molded cookie recipes. House on the Hill's molds have been featured in Martha Stewart Living, Victoria, and other baking and crafting publications. Connie appeared on the Martha Stewart Show in December 2011.  There will be a 30 minute break during this workshop. Bring a shiny aluminum cookie sheet to transport your cookies home to dry and bake.

SOLD OUT!  Saturday, November 16th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu: New Orleans BBQ Shrimp on Garlic Cheese Grits ● Breaded Scaloppini of Chicken Breast with Lemon Caper Veloute ● Flambéed Bananas Foster on Flaky Biscuits with Vanilla Ice Cream
   
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Homemade soup, hearty and healthy - put it on the menu today!

Mark & Linda
Mark & Linda Kunz Bayens

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