SMOKING!
Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $45
Kevin Black, Blacksmith Barbecue
Chef Kevin will explain and demonstrate the art of smoking on both gas and charcoal grills. Chicken, beef and pork will all be covered in detail. Class is limited to 16.
GARDEN HARVEST & CASSEROLES Last Minute Addition!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 6:30pm, $45
Zachery Leverett, Chef/Owner Elite Dining Services
Delicious meals for when your garden is at its peak! Class is limited to 16.
SEPTEMBER 2012
RISOTTO
Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $45
Sasha Henry, Le Cordon Bleu trained Chef, Caterer
Chef Sasha will teach the gentle process required to produce a perfect, creamy risotto. She will demonstrate many different recipes, to be determined. Class is limited to 16.
TAJINE COOKING
Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $40
Matt Rapposelli, Executive Chef, OU, Athens
Tajines are used as a stove-top slow cooker in Morocco. The slow simmering effect on less-expensive cuts of meat turns them into tender meat dishes with aromatic veggies and sauce. While simmering, the conical top remains cool to the touch while promoting the return of all the condensation to the pot. Chef Matt will be preparing several dishes using tajines.
Class is limited to 16.
TAILGATING 101
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $45
Zachary Leverett, Chef/Owner of Elite Dining Catering
Zach has lots of wonderful ideas to take your tailgating up to a higher level this fall. He will feature ribs and chili and lots more! Gooo Teammm! Class is limited to 16.
ARGENTINEAN GRILLING Last Minute Class Addition!Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 - 1:00 pm, $45
Tere Clegg, Owner/Chef - Mango Latin Bistro, Parkersburg
Tere will prepare Provelata, a grilled provolone cheese appetizer served with crusty bread and chimichurri sauce followed by a marinated skirt steak and a marinated chicken dish served with chimicurri sauce. She'll also be grilling Argentinean sausage! Class is limited to 16.
OCTOBER 2012
EURO BREADS
Saturday, October 13, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $40
Matt Rapposelli - Executive Chef, OU, Athens
Chef Matt will be teaching everything you need to know to create Euro breads in your own kitchen! This class is as much about history and teaching as about cooking. You will learn to make a Hearth Bread, No-Knead Bread, and a Country Loaf. Matt is well known in Athens for the wonderful bread that came out of the bakery he owned and operated there years ago. Class is limited to 16.
CHOCOLATE 101 Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $45
Shane Danford, Chocolatier/Owner of Putnam Chocolates
Shane will share a few of his secrets for melting, tempering, and handling chocolate. Chocolate is actually quite healthy... so come and indulge! Class is limited to 16.
COOKING WITH DAVE RUDIE
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $50
Mr. Rudie is back again, which means only one thing.... FUN! We have asked Dave to teach one of his favorites, but he has soooo many.... Come and enjoy a wonderful Rudie-Night! Menu TBD. Class is limited to 16.
PRIME RIB FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $50
Zachary Leverett, Chef/Owner of Elite Dining Catering
Zach's back! He'll be showing us how to create a perfect prime rib for the holidays. This will include gravy and side dishes. Sure to be a new favorite meal for your family! Class is limited to 16.
NOVEMBER 2012
KNIFE SHARPENING
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 5:00 to 5:30 pm, $2 per knife (max. 3 knives)
KNIFE SKILLS
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 6:00 pm, $55
Ed Bartush, Wusthof Knives Sales Rep.
Ed will discuss knife construction, metal composition and sharpening. He'll also demonstrate proper cutting techniques along with a few tips and tricks that you can use in your own kitchen. You'll learn to properly cut onions and tomatoes, de-bone a chicken, carve a chicken or turkey and make an apple swan garnish! Best of all, you'll get your own Wusthof Classic paring knife to use and take home. This knife retails for $49.95 and has been given a "Highly Recommended" rating by Cooks Magazine - their highest rating. This is a hands-on class limited to 16. Prior to class, Ed will be available to sharpen your knives for $2 each. All proceeds will be donated to the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Washington County.
