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November Classes
Thursday, November 16th ● 6:00 - 8:30 pm ● "Private Event" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University

Friday, November 17th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Wilted Spinach Salad, Chevre, Apples and Hot Bacon Dressing ● Seared Beef Tenderloin with Green Peppercorn Cognac Sauce ● Banana Bread Pudding with Spiced Pecans and Bourbon Sauce  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Register OnlineSaturday, November 18th ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Kids Travel the USA ~ Massachusetts Celebrates the First Thanksgiving" ● Hands On Class ● Ages 7 - 12 years old ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00 Come with us as we visit another area of the USA ~ Massachusetts.  The state is named for the Massachusett tribe, which once inhabited the area. The capital of Massachusetts and the most populous city in New England is Boston, but Massachusetts really is where the history of our country began with the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock in 1620. The first holiday feast dates back to 1621 when the newly arrived Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians gathered at Plymouth for an autumn harvest celebration regarded as America's first Thanksgiving.  But what was really on the menu?  Not our traditional menu offerings?  We'll explore what might have been on that first menu and why.  Menu:  Hearty Seafood Stew ● Roasted Corn ● Pumpkin Custard ** (parents will not be permitted to stay during class; our staff will be on hand to assist the chef and the students and provide extra supervision) *** when registering, please list the child's name and age in the comment section.

Saturday, November 18th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals Menu: Spinach, Mushroom, Feta Cheese Tart with Savory Cream ● Pork Medallions with Dried Cherry Gastrique ● Pumpkin Crème Brulee with Spiced Sweet Cream *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Monday, November 27th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Taste of Maharashtra" ● Demonstration Class ● Bhavana Barde - Bhavana Foods Catering ● $50.00  Bhavana called the Maharashtra region of India her home for many years before moving to Kentucky.  Located in the West region, Maharashtra is the third largest state of India by size and the second largest by population. It stretches from the west coast to the interior regions and its climate varies with its geography. Maharashtra contains India's most industrialized region, the Mumbai-Pune belt and agriculturally too, this state is one of India's more advanced and well-irrigated. The northern and eastern parts of the state, however lag behind the western region. Come and learn about some of the dishes from Bhavana's homeland.  Menu: Tawa Fried Shrimp ~ marinated shrimp stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, and slivers of jalapenos and ginger. ● Tandoori Lamb Chops ● Raita Sauce ~ Indian yogurt cucumber condiment ● Vegetable Pulavo ~ spicy rice dish with an assortment of vegetables and spices ● Mutton Masala ~ mouthwatering masala curry recipe made with goat ● Mango Pie

NEW CLASS! Tuesday, November 28th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Tree Trimming Buffet" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $55.00 Gather friends and family together to trim the tree and celebrate the holiday season.  A fun time will be had by all creating memories, catching up, and enjoying a beautiful selection of tempting treats. Menu:  Wild Mushroom Bisque Shooters ● Smoked Trout Spread with Assorted Crudities ● Prosciutto Rolls with Arugula and Fig ● Chicken, Wild Rice and Pecan Salad on Endive Spears ● Red Velvet Madeline Christmas Tree ● Chocolate Orange Bouche de Noel

Tuesday, November 28th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "The European Holiday Cookie Basket" ● Demonstration Class ● Christina Singer - Christina Bakes! ● $50.00  Fill the cookie jar or share these fabulous cookies with friends, neighbors, and even a Christmas Eve guest, as this class has everyone thirsting for an ice-cold glass of milk! Christina shares some of her favorite recipes for European cookies; some of which are family recipes.  Menu: Raspberry Jam Cookies ● Hazelnut Meringue Rounds ● Walnut Crescents ● Shortbread Stars with Royal Icing ● Meringue Kisses

Wednesday, November 29th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Wonders in Candyland" ● Demonstration Class ● Andrea Riegling - Grasshoppers ● $50.00  It's amazing how the holidays bring out the child in each of us. Everyone will feel nostalgic with the bright colors and flavors of a myriad of candies reminiscent of your favorite candy store.  Perfect for gift giving or a wonderful addition to your holiday entertaining.  Menu: Traditional Brazilian Chocolate Brigadeiro ● Chocolate Covered Raspberry Jellies ● Sin Bars ~ upscale peanut butter cups ● Mint Chocolate Chip Truffles ● Candied Orange Peel dipped in Dark Chocolate ● Chocolate Peppermint Patties
December Classes
Friday, December 1st ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Duck Confits and Wild Mushroom Macaroni and Cheese ● Pan Seared Salmon with White Beans, Roasted Garlic and Herbed Butter ● Pumpkin, Maple and Spiced Pecan Tiramisu  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Saturday, December 2nd ● 10:00 - 11:00 am ● "Breakfast with the Grinch" ● $50.00 per table  Enjoy a wonderful Holiday breakfast with the one and only "Mr. Grinch"!  Breakfast will be ready for you at our "Top your own Homemade Waffle Bar" and enjoy Roast Beast (sausage links), Who Hash (hash brown potatoes), Milk, Who Juice (orange juice), Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate and Hot Coffee! Bring your camera and have your picture taken with the "Mean Ol' Mr. Grinch!"  Each reservation is for one table includes two children and two adults or a family of four due to space constraints. **when registering please let us know how many are in your party ~ both children and adults.

Saturday, December 2nd ● 1:00 - 3:00 pm ● "The Ultimate Gingerbread House" ● Hands On Class ● Josh Moore - Volare ● $90.00 per house  A Holiday Tradition at the Cottage. Do you wish you knew how to bake, assemble, decorate and preserve the charming gingerbread houses you see in the magazines and on TV? Learn how as we go through the process, step by step, to create and decorate a masterpiece! Each student or family will make their own, large house to take home with them! Don't miss out! Class is priced per house; this would apply to an individual, couple or family of four or less. This class is always a sell out and space is limited, so sign up early!. **when registering please let us know how many are in your party ~ both children and adults ~ for seating purposes

Saturday, December 2nd ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals   Menu: Truffle Mac n' Cheese with Shrimp and an Herb Crust ● Seared Beef Tenderloin with Artichokes and Mushrooms ● Chocolate Cheesecake with Mini Marshmallows and Chocolate Cream  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation. Aprons are not provided.

Sunday, December 3rd ● 1:00 - 3:00 pm ● "The Ultimate Gingerbread House" ● Hands On Class ● Josh Moore - Volare ● $90.00 per house  A Holiday Tradition at the Cottage. Do you wish you knew how to bake, assemble, decorate and preserve the charming gingerbread houses you see in the magazines and on TV? Learn how as we go through the process, step by step, to create and decorate a masterpiece! Each student or family will make their own, large house to take home with them! Don't miss out! Class is priced per house; this would apply to an individual, couple or family of four or less. This class is always a sell out and space is limited, so sign up early!  **when registering please let us know how many are in your party ~ both children and adults ~ for seating purposes.

Monday, December 4th ● "Holiday Quick Breads ~ Sweet & Savory" ● Hands On Class ● Andrea Estes Riegling - Rock That Plate ● $60.00  Nothing is better than the smell of holiday baking wafting from the oven!  Discover the secrets to making moist, tender quick breads in this hands on class.  Besides being delicious, they're wonderful because they don't require kneading or rising time.  And did I mention that they make wonderful gifts for everyone on your list?  Menu: Garlic Butter Beer Bread ● Pumpkin Molasses Bread ● Zucchini, Cheddar and Chive Bread ● Scratch Made Boursin Cheese ● Snickerdoodle Spread

Tuesday, December 5th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Elegant Christmas Dinner" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $70.00  Bring family and friends together, creating an elegant menu that will fill your home with all things delicious, and enjoy this wonderful time of year. Entertaining is so fun with a beautifully adorned table, the glow of the tree and the excitement of the season. Menu: Sweet Potato Soup with Lobster and Orange Crème Fraiche ● Pomegranate, Pear, Pecan, Brie Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette ● Beef Tenderloin Roulade with Blue Cheese, Spinach Roasted Tomato and Pinenuts ● Wild Rice Dressing with Pearl Onion, Dried Cherries and Apricots ● Red Velvet Raspberry Tiramisu Trifle made with Red Velvet Madeleines ● Dessert Wine

Wednesday, December 6th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Dashing Through the Snow ~ Cookie Decorating Workshop" ● Hands On Class ● Molly Karr - Cookie Decorator ● $60.00  This class is open to both adults and kids ages 12 and up.  Learn to decorate a variety of holiday cookies, perfect for Christmas, to give your family and friends or enjoy yourself. Learn the techniques and tricks to work with royal icing, achieve the proper consistency as well as coloring the icing; you will learn the correct way to fill and use a piping bag for decorating as well as how to store leftover icing. Several different cookie decorating techniques, such as   working with royal icing, outlining and flooding cookies will be covered in class as well as tips for baking the perfect cookie. Molly will share her recipes for Traditional Sugar Cookies, Gingerbread Cookies & Royal Icing. Students will take home four cookies they complete in this class ~ Santa Face ● Elegant Snowflake ● Frosty Snowman ● Adorned Christmas Tree  *All tools, icings and cookies are supplied.

Thursday, December 7th ● 12:30 - 3:00 pm ● "Private Event" ● Hands On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm

Thursday, December 7th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Celebrate the Season with Holiday Tapas" ● Demonstration Class ● Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers ● $75.00  What a fun way to have a holiday get together. Plenty of time to talk, enjoy a cocktail or two and celebrate the season.  Sandra will give us a number of ideas to make your get together a success.  Menu: Cocktail ~ Boca Negroni ~ Aperol, Sweet Vermouth and Cachaca on the rocks with a lemon twist ● Antipasto Tray ~ Pickled & Roasted Vegetables with Blue Dog Bread ~ eggplant, zucchini, green tomatoes and mushrooms; Variety Imported Luncheon Meats and Cheeses ~ speck, chorizo, manchego, auricchio ● Layered Polenta Squares ~ a rich and creamy polenta seasoned with pancetta, sautéed spinach and parmigiano layered with creamy gorgonzola cheese then oven baked and served in squares ● Seared Ahi Tuna ~ marinated fresh tuna cubed and tossed with fennel, crushed red pepper, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and seared then tossed with seasoned variety bell peppers, heirloom tomatoes and red onion served atop a bed of bibb lettuce ● Spicy Ginger-Soy Garlic Shrimp on Cucumber Chips ~ cut large shrimp marinated with freshly grated ginger and garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, extra virgin olive oil and soy sauce pan sautéed and served atop fresh cucumber chips with a homemade zesty cucumber ranch dressing ● Lamb and Artichoke Plate ~ miniature lollipop lamb chops marinated in lemon, garlic, rosemary and extra virgin olive oil broiled and served with marinated artichoke hearts ● Mascarpone and Balsamic Strawberry Parfait ~ fresh macerated strawberries layered between rich mascarpone cream then topped with whipped cream

Friday, December 8th ● 12:00 - 3:00 pm ● "Private Event" ● Hands On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm

Friday, December 8th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Fried Green Tomatoes with Lobster, Corn and Country Ham Hash ● Pork Schnitzel with Bacon Gastrique Sauce ● Chocolate Kahlua Ganache Trifle with Berries and Crème Anglaise *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Saturday, December 9th ● 10:00 - 11:00 am ● "Breakfast with the Grinch" $50.00 per table  Enjoy a wonderful Holiday breakfast with the one and only "Mr. Grinch"!  Breakfast will be ready for you at our "Top your own Homemade Waffle Bar" and enjoy Roast Beast (sausage links), Who Hash (hash brown potatoes), Milk, Who Juice (orange juice), Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate and Hot Coffee! Bring your camera and have your picture taken with the "Mean Ol' Mr. Grinch!"  Each reservation is for one table includes two children and two adults or a family of four due to space constraints. **when registering please let us know how many are in your party ~ both children and adults.

Saturday, December 9th ● 1:00 - 3:00 pm ● "The Ultimate Gingerbread House" ● Hands On Class ● Josh Moore - Volare ● $90.00 per house  A Holiday Tradition at the Cottage. Do you wish you knew how to bake, assemble, decorate and preserve the charming gingerbread houses you see in the magazines and on TV? Learn how as we go through the process, step by step, to create and decorate a masterpiece! Each student or family will make their own, large house to take home with them! Don't miss out! Class is priced per house; this would apply to an individual, couple or family of four or less. This class is always a sell out and space is limited, so sign up early!  **when registering please let us know how many are in your party ~ both children and adults ~ for seating purposes.

Saturday, December 9th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals   Menu: Seafood Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Crust ● Scaloppini of Pork with Sauce Italianne ● Egg Nog Crème Brulee with Toasted Meringue  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Sunday, December 10th ● 10:00 - 11:00 am ● "Private Event"

Sunday, December 10th ● 1:00 - 3:00 pm ● "The Ultimate Gingerbread House" ● Hands On Class ● Josh Moore - Volare ● $90.00 per house  A Holiday Tradition at the Cottage. Do you wish you knew how to bake, assemble, decorate and preserve the charming gingerbread houses you see in the magazines and on TV? Learn how as we go through the process, step by step, to create and decorate a masterpiece! Each student or family will make their own, large house to take home with them! Don't miss out! Class is priced per house; this would apply to an individual, couple or family of four or less. This class is always a sell out and space is limited, so sign up early!  **when registering please let us know how many are in your party ~ both children and adults ~ for seating purposes.

Monday, December 11th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Christmas Candy Shoppe" ● Demonstration Class ● Andrea Estes Riegling - Rock That Plate ● $50.00  This class will take you back to the days when you were a child, standing at the candy counter, while the snow was gently falling outside. The air was filled with sweet smells and Christmas carols.  Anyone on your list would love to receive these sweet treats for a gift! Menu: Toffee ● Divinity ● Buckeyes ● Torrone ● Red and Green Gem Peppermint Bark

Tuesday, December 12th ● 6:00 - 8:30 pm ● "Private Event" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University

Wednesday, December 13th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Springerle & Speculaas Molded Cookie Workshop" ● Hands On Class ● Andrea Estes Riegling - Rock That Plate ● $65.00  Don't be intimidated by cookie molds!  Join us and learn to make molded cookies that are rich with tradition, too pretty to eat ~ almost, in an array of different flavors. Springerle cookies are the dense dry anise flavored cookies that many of our grandmothers made for the holidays. Don't worry if you don't like the traditional anise ~ we will be making one or more of these flavors for you ~ lemon, orange or almond. We may even back the citrus flavor in bittersweet chocolate.  You will also learn to make Speculaas, (or Dutch windmill cookies), a fragrant spiced shortcrust biscuit, traditionally baked to eat on or just before St Nicholas' day in the Netherlands, Belgium, and around Christmas in Germany. There will be plenty of samples to taste and Andrea will explain how to choose the right cookie mold for various types of molded cookies. She has studied with Connie Meisinger, owner of House on the Hill Cookie Molds, and is ready to show you how to make these beauties.

Thursday, December 14th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Gingerbread & Frankfurter Brenton Almond Molded Cookie Workshop" ● Hands On Class ● Andrea Estes Riegling - Rock That Plate ● $65.00  Don't be intimidated by cookie molds!  Join us and learn to make molded cookies that are rich with tradition, too pretty to eat ~ almost, in an array of different flavors. You will also learn to make Molded Gingerbread cookies, rich with spices and molasses as well as Frankfurter Brenton, an easy and delicious almond molded cookie.  We may even back some of the Frankfurter Brenton cookies with bittersweet chocolate. There will be plenty of samples to taste and Andrea will explain how to choose the right cookie mold for various types of molded cookies.  She has studied with Connie Meisinger, owner of House on the Hill Cookie Molds, and is ready to show you how to make these beauties.

Friday, December 15th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Andrea Estes Riegling - Rock That Plate ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Honeycrisp Apple, Toasted Pecans and Crispy Bacon Salad with Sorghum Vinaigrette ● Cranberry Glazed Chicken with Wild Rice Pilaf ● Gingerbread Whoopie Pies  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Saturday, December 16th ● 10:00 - 11:00 am ● "Breakfast with the Grinch" ● $50.00 per table  Enjoy a wonderful Holiday breakfast with the one and only "Mr. Grinch"!  Breakfast will be ready for you at our "Top your own Homemade Waffle Bar" and enjoy Roast Beast (sausage links), Who Hash (hash brown potatoes), Milk, Who Juice (orange juice), Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate and Hot Coffee! Bring your camera and have your picture taken with the "Mean Ol' Mr. Grinch!"  Each reservation is for one table includes two children and two adults or a family of four due to space constraints. **when registering please let us know how many are in your party ~ both children and adults.

Saturday, December 16th ● 1:00 - 3:00 pm ● "The Ultimate Gingerbread House" ● Hands On Class ● Josh Moore - Volare ● $90.00 per house  A Holiday Tradition at the Cottage. Do you wish you knew how to bake, assemble, decorate and preserve the charming gingerbread houses you see in the magazines and on TV? Learn how as we go through the process, step by step, to create and decorate a masterpiece! Each student or family will make their own, large house to take home with them! Don't miss out! Class is priced per house; this would apply to an individual, couple or family of four or less. This class is always a sell out and space is limited, so sign up early!  **when registering please let us know how many are in your party ~ both children and adults ~ for seating purposes.

Saturday, December 16th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals   Menu: Sun-dried Tomato and Roasted Onion Frittata with Black Pepper Cream ● Seared Filet of Salmon with Julienne Vegetables and Herb Veloute ● Pumpkin and Cranberry Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Cream  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Sunday, December 17th ● 12:00 - 2:30 pm ● "Dashing Through the Snow ~ Cookie Decorating Workshop" ● Hands On Class ● Molly Karr - Cookie Decorator ● $60.00 This class is open to both adults and kids ages 12 and up.  Learn to decorate a variety of holiday cookies, perfect for Christmas, to give your family and friends or enjoy yourself. Learn the techniques and tricks to work with royal icing, achieve the proper consistency as well as coloring the icing; you will learn the correct way to fill and use a piping bag for decorating as well as how to store leftover icing. Several different cookie decorating techniques, such as   working with royal icing, outlining and flooding cookies will be covered in class as well as tips for baking the perfect cookie. Molly will share her recipes for Traditional Sugar Cookies, Gingerbread Cookies & Royal Icing. Students will take home four cookies they complete in this class ~ Santa Face ● Elegant Snowflake ● Frosty Snowman ● Adorned Christmas Tree  *All tools, icings and cookies are supplied.

Wednesday, December 20th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Dashing Through the Snow ~ Cookie Decorating Workshop" ● Hands On Class ● Molly Karr - Cookie Decorator ● $60.00 This class is open to both adults and kids ages 12 and up.  Learn to decorate a variety of holiday cookies, perfect for Christmas, to give your family and friends or enjoy yourself. Learn the techniques and tricks to work with royal icing, achieve the proper consistency as well as coloring the icing; you will learn the correct way to fill and use a piping bag for decorating as well as how to store leftover icing. Several different cookie decorating techniques, such as   working with royal icing, outlining and flooding cookies will be covered in class as well as tips for baking the perfect cookie. Molly will share her recipes for Traditional Sugar Cookies, Gingerbread Cookies & Royal Icing. Students will take home four cookies they complete in this class ~ Santa Face ● Elegant Snowflake ● Frosty Snowman ● Adorned Christmas Tree  *All tools, icings and cookies are supplied.

Friday, December 22nd ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Andrea Estes Riegling - Rock That Plate ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Classic Wedge Salad with Bacon and Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing ● Pan Seared Filet of Beef with Herb Butter with Hasselback Potatoes ● Dark Chocolate and Bitter Orange Tart  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.
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