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Spring Asparagus - Every Which Way!


People mark time in different ways, the alignment of the stars, the phase of the moon, or what flowers are blooming in the garden. For us, it's what fresh vegetables and fruits are making their first seasonal appearance in the markets, and nothing says "spring" like asparagus!

 

IN THIS ISSUE, we celebrate asparagus as the beginning of the garden's cascade of fresh, local produce in the season ahead. We indulge in the bounty of asparagus by preparing it a variety of ways: steamed, grilled, roasted, breaded, stir-fried, pureed, wrapped, and garnished. You'll find plenty of ideas for your own improvisations with this springtime delicacy!

In This Issue
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Cooking Classes
Spring Asparagus
How to Store, Clean & Prep
RECIPE: Asparagus with Fresh Tomato Garnish
Steamed & Boiled
A Quick Hollandaise
Roasted & Grilled
RECIPE: Wok Seared Chicken with Asparagus
Wrap It Up
"Asparagamole"
RECIPE: Asparagus Soup
Cookbook Review
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Cooking Classes at Love to Cook!
We have a great line-up of classes underway! It's a great way to spend an evening or day!  We look forward to having you in our kitchen soon! Cooking classes make a great date night too! Get all of the details on our website's Cooking Class page or Click the Class Titles below. 

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Thursday, April 21 - Spring & Summer Salads - 6:30 p.m. - Salads can be a light and refreshing side dish in the spring and summer or a main course that won't heat up your house.   Leah Nielsen, local caterer has recipes that will add some new variety to the old favorites.  Bring them to a BBQ, summer picnic, or just enjoy them at home.  These dishes are versatile and delicious!


Friday, April 22 - Friday Night Fiesta - 6:30 p.m. -  There's something about the spicy flavors in Mexican Cuisine that are irresistible!  In this class, Robert Sanderson has dishes that are sure to add some spice to your usual cooking routine.  Come learn authentic recipes and support a local charity! Proceeds from class tuition plus 20% of sales will be donated to the Child and Family Support Center.  Don't miss out this Friday night fiesta for a cause!

 

Spring Cooking ClassSaturday, April 23 - Perfect Under Pressure: Electric Pressure Cooking - 11:00 a.m.-  Couldn't we all use a little more time in the day?  With the electric pressure cooker in your kitchen you can cut down on your time spent in the kitchen so you can spend more time out of the kitchen.  Resident Chef, JaDene Denniston has all the tools you'll need to master this appliance.  It's soon to become your favorite!

 

Thursday, April 28 - Intermediate BOSCH Class - 6:30 p.m.-  

So many of us have a BOSCH kitchen machine and use it for a few tasks but have you ever asked yourself, What else can it do?  In this class, Resident Chef, JaDene Denniston will answer that question.  The BOSCH along with it's attachments can be your best friend in the kitchen.  Come learn all the things you can do with your machine that you may be missing out on!  

 

Friday, April 29 - Healthy Classic Italian: Bold, Light, & Fresh - 6:30 p.m.- Registered Dietitian and personal trainer Mary Dimmick gives classic Italian dishes a healthy makeover then applies them to a menu plan that you can take home!  As part of her well-balanced cooking series, this class will feature how to cook with a healthy balance of simplicity, flavor, affordability, nutrition, and indulgence.    

Saturday, April 30 - Wizards in the Kitchen: A Harry Potter Cooking Class - 11:00 a.m.- Using "The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook" as their guide, Resident Chef, JaDene Denniston & Anne Parrish will teach you to be a wizard in the kitchen!  Magical recipes, potions, butter beer, and so much more!  Come celebrate Harry Potter in the kitchen in this fun, light-hearted class.

 

Tuesday, May 3 - Cinco de Mayo! - 6:30 p.m. - Spicy, bold flavors is what Mexican Cuisine is all about.  In this class, Lindsey Owens has recipes that will become some of your favorites!  If you like Mexican food, this class is a must for you.  Come join in for a night of fun and food and celebreate Cinco de Mayo!

 

Wednesday, May 4 - Hands on Whole Wheat Bread - 1:00 p.m.- Come learn from our in-store instructor how to make delicious wheat bread using freshly ground wheat flour.  Instructor will also demonstrate how to make our cinnamon/currant variation.  Includes pan and one loaf of bread to take home. 

 

Thursday, May 5 - Honey 101: Nature's "Beelicious" Sweetener - 6:30 p.m.- Honey has many uses in the kitchen.  In this class full of information you will learn what you should be doing with honey that you aren't!  Honey can be used as a sugar substitute, can be baked with, can be used in canning, has many health benefits, plus much more.  Tiffany Jeppsen has tons of knowledge to share about how to make honey your friend in the ktichen.

 

Friday, May 6 - Fun with Fungi: Taking the Mystery out of Mushroom - 6:30 p.m -  We've all cooked with the white button mushrooms but how many of us have branched out to the other, more mysterious varieties?  Learn the difference between all those varieties as well as what they pair well with in this class.  Janice Skousen has recipes to highlight these ingredients that can add so many different flavors and textures to your meals.  Take the mystery out of mushrooms and start fearlessly cooking with them!

 

A Little ChefSaturday, May 7 - Kids in the Kitchen: Mother's Day Brunch - 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.- Mother's Day is a special day that deserves some extra fun.  In this hands-on class kids will learn to prepare a brunch worthy of Mom!  Resident Chef, JaDene Denniston creates a fun atmosphere with lots of learning, not to mention delicious food!  Have your child learn some basic kitchen skills that they can show off at home!

Hands-On Class limit 8 children.  For children ages 7-12.

 

Tuesday, May 10 - International Breads - 6:30 p.m.- International breads offer different flavors, textures, and traditions than we are used to every day but they can be a little intimidating.  Come learn how to bake these international treasures with owner of the local "Bear Bakery", Jim Bear.  With no more fear in the kitchen about these daunting breads, you'll be a pro in no time at all!   

We have more wonderful classes planned! Learn more on our website's Cooking Class page.

Spring Asparagus

How to Choose Asparagus

How to Store Fresh Asparagus
How to Clean Fresh Asparagus How to Prep Fresh Asparagus
Prepping Tools
Cutting Board
Knife
Peeler
CUTTING BOARDS
Many sizes and materials - protect your countertops
WUSTHOF 6" CHEF'S KNIFE
the perfect size for vegetable prepping tasks
KYOCERA PEELER
ceramic blade retains a sharp edge; browning reduced
Asparagus with Fresh Tomato Garnish
Asparagus - Steamed and Boiled
Asparagus with Garnishes Galore
A Quick Hollandaise Sauce
Sauce-making Tools
SaucierWhiskLadle
ALL-CLAD'S SAUCIER
Rounded bottom for perfect sauce-making

WHISK
a necessity for smooth sauces, many sizes available
SAUCE LADLE
by WMF - perfect portions,
elegant, sleek design
Asparagus - Roasted and Grilled
Wok Seared Chicken with Asparagus
Asparagus - Wrapped Up
Asparagus - Wrapped Up
Asparagus Soup
Asparagus - Green, White, Purple

Cookbook Review

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Celebrate spring with asparagus prepared in all kinds of ways!

Chris Beykirch and All the Staff at Love to Cook!

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