These handheld sweet treats look like sandwich cookies, but are really made from cake, even though they're called pies. Regardless of terms, whoopie pies are officially in season!
IN THIS ISSUE, we celebrate the season of love by baking up some of these delightfully nostalgic sweet treats. From baking perfectly domed little cakes to whipping up wonderful fillings, you'll be ready to delight all the valentines in your life with your own version of whoopie pies.
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 Last month The Cook's Shop was fortunate to be the first business in Marietta to be hit with a "Cash Mob". If you didn't hear about it at the time, a Cash Mob is similar to a Flash Mob, a group of people who meet at a specific time and location, usually announced via social media at the last minute, for a predetermined reason. In this case, the goal was for everyone to show their support of a local business by spending $10 in their store.  We were hit with over 20 customers who managed to actually double our sales that day (some spent far more than $10!). Afterwards the group stopped at the Marietta Brewing Company where they voted on the next Cash Mob location while enjoying a special Chocolate Chip Cookie cocktail that Tony made up just for the event. If you'd like to take part in the next Cash Mob all you have to do is set aside an hour or two on Feb. 13th around 5 pm. While the business will be a secret until 5 that night, the meeting location will be announced a few days before that on Restore Marietta's Cash Mob Facebook page. If you're not on Facebook, feel free to give ReStore a call at 740.885.8194 the day before for meeting location. Hope to see you soon -- Thanks for your support!
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MARDI GRAS MEALS  Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $45. Gayle Shank - In-house Chef Two favorites! Seafood Gumbo and Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage and Ham. Gayle will also make Cuisinart Baguettes. Class is limited to 16. CAKE DECORATING 102 Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $35. David McIntyre - Little Stir Bakery, Vienna This hands-on class will feature flowers and borders. No crumb coating or frosting. Class limited to 14. THAI CUISINE - SOLD OUT! Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $45. Matt Rapposelli - Executive Chef, OU Menu to be determined. Class is limited to 16. SUSHI ROLLS - A Hands-On Class - SOLD OUT!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $50 Dave Rudie - 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 for this class! Our most popular instructor/chef is conducting another hands-on Sushi Roll class! You'll learn to cook perfect rice, select the proper ingredients (he'll cover both seafood and vegetable types), roll and cut your own. Each participant will take home their own bamboo sushi mat and rice paddle. Class is limited to 15.
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GREEK CUISINE Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $45. Heidi Riley Chef A three or four course meal, to be determined. Class is limited to 16. QUICK & LIGHT SPRING SOUPS Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $40. Gayle Shank - In-House Chef Hungarian Mushroom, Six Onion and Tortellini Soups along with Cuisinart Baguettes. Class limited to 16. CHEESECAKE 101 Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $40. Gayle Shank - In-House Chef New York Style, Sour Cream Topping and Marble Cheesecakes. Class is limited to 16. ITALIAN DINNER Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $45. Gayle Shank - In-House Chef Antipasto, Basic Marinara, Stuffed Shells, Homemade Ricotta Cheese, Italian Bread and Sicilian Cassata dessert. Class is limited to 16. GRILLING Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $50. Matt Rapposelli - Executive Chef, OU Featuring Leg of Lamb and Chicken, just in time for Easter. Class is limited to 16. EURO BREADS Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $40. Matt Rapposelli - Executive Chef, OU Hearth Bread description and overview, No-Knead Bread and a Country Loaf. Class is limited to 16.
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Enjoy celebrating all the special people in your life this Valentine's season!
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