MAY 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 5:00 to 5:30 pm, $2 per knife (max. 3 knives)
KNIFE SKILLS
Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 6:00 pm, $50
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 $39.95 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.
JUNE 2012
JUICING! - FREE
Saturday, June 2, 2012 - 12:45 pm, 1:35 pm, 2:30 pm, Free
Sasha Henry, Le Cordon Bleu trained Chef, Caterer
Chef Sasha will demonstrate the Hurom Slow Juicer. She will cover a vast array of recipes using combinations of fresh fruits and veggies. Why juice, and why "slow" juice? High speed and the new slow juicers will be discussed and explained. Juicers are becoming a new American must-have in the kitchen. Learn why and take control of your nutrition intake. Class will be approximately 30 minutes long and is free. Preregistration is encouraged but not required. Standing room only.
COOKING KIDS HERB CLASS
Sunday, June 3, 2012 - 3-4pm, $20
Jessie Etter, Chef, Marietta College
Chef Jessie will be teaching about herbs; how they grow, how to identify them, what they taste like, and how to use them. She will teach how to make Pasta Salad, Pizza Sauce, and Boursin Type Cheese... all from scratch! Class is limited to 8.
Our Cooking Kid's Classes are limited to 8 children, ages 9 to 12 years old. They will be instructed in clean and safe handling of food and clean-up! You know your child best...this is a class for kids who are able to stay focused for an hour and a half, are able to take turns and listen to (and take) instructions.
SEAFOOD 101
Thursday, June 7, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $55
Dagmar Kupsche, Owner, The Cook's Shop
Learn the basics, from shopping, to selection and preparation of fresh seafood. Dagmar will pan sear, bake, and stuff while taking the mystery and fear out of cooking fish. Born in New England, Dagmar grew up on Plymouth Bay where fresh fish was always plentiful. Genetically predisposed to traditional New England cooking (her family owned one of the oldest grocery stores in Boston, The SS Pierce Co.) she learned from the best - her mother. Class is limited to 16.
SUSHI... AGAIN!
Monday, June 11, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $50
Dave Rudie-son, Chef, Parkersburg Country Club
The last time we offered this class it sold out almost immediately. If you're interested in learning to roll your own sushi we suggest you call early to register! Our most popular instructor/chef is conducting another hands-on Sushi Roll class. You'll learn to cook perfect rice, select the proper ingredients (Dave will cover both seafood and vegetable sushi), roll and cut your own. Each participant will take home their own bamboo sushi mat and rice paddle. Class is limited to 14.
PRESSURE COOKING
Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $45
Matt Rapposelli, Executive Chef, OU, Athens
Chef Matt will take the fear out of pressure cooking using the newest technology from Fissler and Fagor (Cook's Magazine lists Fagor's pressure cooker as a Best Value!). Times have changed - these are NOT your Grandmother's pressure cookers that exploded sending chicken all over the kitchen! Learn to create complete meals in a fraction of the time without heating up your kitchen on a hot day. A must class for the cook who's always "on the go". Class is limited to 16.
WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $40
Nicole Kosher, Pastry Chef, Parkersburg Country Club
Chef Nicole made all of the delicious ice cream at The Blennerhasset Hotel before leaving to begin a new career at the Parkersburg Country Club. She will be sharing her recipes and secrets while showing various ways to make this wonderful frozen dessert! Class is limited to 16.
COOKING KIDS EASY & COOL SUMMER TREATS
Sunday, June 24, 2012 - 3-4pm, $20
Jessie Etter, Chef, Marietta College
Chef Jessie will be creating "COOL" recipes... Tasty Watermelon Smoothies, Fun Freezer Ice Cubes, Orange Sherbet Cupcakes, and Fruit Shape Skewers. Class is limited to 8.
Our Cooking Kid's Classes are limited to 8 children, ages 9 to 12 years old. They will be instructed in clean and safe handling of food and clean-up! You know your child best...this is a class for kids who are able to stay focused for an hour and a half, are able to take turns and listen to (and take) instructions.
RISOTTO Thursday, June 28, 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.
JULY 2012
PANINI'S
Saturday, July 7, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $40
Sasha Henry, Le Cordon Bleu trained Chef, Caterer
Chef Sasha will teach several types of Panini's including great sauces to compliment all of them! She will be using local seasonal produce in her creations. Class is limited to 16.
COOKING KIDS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! (Party Activities!)
Sunday, July 8, 2012 - 3-4pm, $20
Jessie Etter, Chef, Marietta College
Chef Jessie will be making recipes that a number of kids can have fun making together! She will demonstrate Popsicle Making 101 (with a ZOKU), Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Easy Sorbet. Class is limited to 8.
Our Cooking Kid's Classes are limited to 8 children, ages 9 to 12 years old. They will be instructed in clean and safe handling of food and clean-up! You know your child best...this is a class for kids who are able to stay focused for an hour and a half, are able to take turns and listen to (and take) instructions.
SEAFOOD 102
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $55
Dagmar Kupsche, Owner, The Cook's Shop
Learn the basics, from shopping, to selection and preparation of fresh seafood. Dagmar will build off "Seafood 101" with a focus on shrimp, scallops, steamers, and clam chowder while taking the mystery and fear out of preparing and cooking seafood. Class is limited to 16.
FRENCH FRUIT TARTS
Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $45
Nicole Kosher, Pastry Chef, Parkersburg Country Club
Chef Nicole will teach the art of tarts from start to finish. She will be teaching the traditional French techniques using local seasonal fruit. Class is limited to 16.
AUGUST 2012
PUFF PASTRY MADE EASY
Saturday, August 4, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $40
Nicole Kosher, Pastry Chef, Parkersburg Country Club
Gayle Shank, Chef/Cooking School Coordinator at The Cook's Shop
Chef Nicole will demystify the art of creating perfect puff pastry. No frozen pastry in this class! Gayle will then put the pastry to use in a delicious brunch recipe guaranteed to impress your guests! Class is limited to 16.
LOBSTER & MORE
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $65
Dagmar Kupsche, Owner, The Cook's Shop
What is Lobster tomalley and roe, and why on earth would you want to eat it? Dagmar will start with the basics of shopping, selection and lobster preparation. She'll then cover the traditional standards of boiled lobster, baked & stuffed lobster, and Linguini with lobster sauce! If possible (depends on inventory at the fish market) she'll show you how to tell the difference between a male and female lobster. Class is limited to 16.
COOKING KIDS BACK TO SCHOOL!
Sunday, August 12, 2012 - 3-4pm, $20
Jessie Etter, Chef, Marietta College
Chef Jessie is ready to send you back to school with healthy lunch box choices, including Pita Pocket Sandwiches. She will also show fun after-school snacks and feature tips for packing lunch bags! Class is limited to 8.
Our Cooking Kid's Classes are limited to 8 children, ages 9 to 12 years old. They will be instructed in clean and safe handling of food and clean-up! You know your child best...this is a class for kids who are able to stay focused for an hour and a half, are able to take turns and listen to (and take) instructions.
SMOKING!
Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $45
Kevin Black, Blacksmith Barbeque
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.
SEPTEMBER 2012
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.
Chicago and thought they looked fun. They're insulated travel mugs with a customizable, removable paper liner. Online templates allow you to choose the background, insert photos of friends or family and add personalized text. When you're done, print your design, cut on the dotted line and insert into your mug. This is a great project for kids who want to make something useful for Dad, or the ideal gag gift for a co-worker.
RIVERSIDE ARTIST'S GALLERY CASH MOB
Monday night about 20 or more folks gathered at 2nd and Putnam then moved down the street to the Riverside Artist's Gallery. Think it might be tough to only spend $10 at a Gallery? Wrong! Beautiful hand-painted watercolor cards could be had for only $8. There were hand wrought hooks, photos and prints, all available for under $10. Dagmar fell in love with a funny little papier-mâché dog that ended up going home with us. Afterwards, we all met at The Galley where they created a custom "mob-tail" just for the evening's festivities.
It was a great opportunity to talk with both new friends and old.
