Friday, August 14th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu: Flatbread with Mushrooms, Pine Nuts, Roasted Peppers, Sundried Tomato, Prosciutto Ham, Feta Cheese and Balsamic Reduction ● Shrimp, Scallop, and Crab Stuffed Vol au Vent with Pesto Sauce ● Zabaglione with Berries and Biscotti. *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, August 15th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu: Penne Pasta Puttanesca with Crabmeat and Herb Crust ● Seared Chicken Breast with Sauce au Poivre, Ratatouille of Vegetables, and Saffron Rice Pilaf ● Ginger Orange Creme Brulee 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.

Monday, August 17th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Basics of Cake Decorating ~ Derby Hat Style ~ Technique Class" ● Hands- On Class ● Jesica Jones - Love at First Bite ● $65.00. Be "Run for the Roses" ready!  Learn all of the basics of cake decorating. Some of the topics covered in this class are assembly, filling, crumb coating, and flat icing the cake, borders and piping techniques, coloring the frosting, making Swiss Meringue buttercream frosting, and more. Each student will be provided with an 8 inch cake to decorate and take home, show off, and enjoy! You will get to design your own Derby Hat Cake using colorful foils, flowers, and ribbons, as well as learn many tips and techniques to make your cake a show- stopping piece for your Derby party!  This is not a Wilton cake class--it's SO much more!  Please arrive early, with your supplies, as we will begin promptly at 6:30 pm.  ***Ask for your supply list at signup. We offer these items for sale at the Cottage, along with a 10% class discount on your purchase. We would be happy to put a kit together for you ahead of time. Just let us know.

Tuesday, August 18th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Lost Pies of the South ~ Part One" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00.  This summer, we're inviting you on a road trip with us, an imaginary excursion through four of our Southern states, each one with a particular pie worthy of a place on your table. You won't need a map, a seat belt, or car keys for this journey-just an appetite to try something different. These pies, each with a distinct provenance, are full of stories and flavors that are unique to the states from which they came.  Menu: Over the Moon Pie ~ inspired by a sweet confection born in 1917 in Chattanooga, the famous Moon Pie ~ Tennessee. ● Atlantic Beach Pie ~ this was the only dessert at most seafood restaurants along the coast featuring a saltine crust, citrusy bite and topped with fresh whipped cream ~ ,North Carolina ● Peanut Pie with a Peanut Butter Crust and topped with Brown Sugar-Bourbon Whipped Cream ~ Georgia ● Grapefruit Chess Pie ~ in the low country, scattered here and there behind older homes around the city, trees bear kumquats, lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruit-a secret spread-out orchard. Inspired by a neighbor's harvest, the Lee Brothers made a creamy, custardy version of this pie ~ South Carolina

Thursday, August 20th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Off to the Races ~ Derby Style" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00.  Getting ready for that first Saturday in May?  Be inspired by some delicious new offerings perfect for your Derby spread.  Menu: Lilly for the Fillies Cocktail ● Kentucky Hot Brown Dip with Crostini ● Asparagus and Havarti Puff Pastry Bites topped with a Pine Nut ● Cheddar, Bacon, and Fresh Chive Biscuits with Country Ham ● Sweet and Spicy Candied Bourbon Pecans ● Bourbon Ham Meatballs ● Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses.

Friday, August 21st ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu: Wilted Spinach Salad with Cherry Tomato, Goat Cheese, and Hot Bacon Balsamic Dressing ● Seared Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms, Leeks, Roasted Garlic Crema served with Whipped Potatoes and Sautéed Vegetables ● Classic Cheesecake with Fresh Berries.   *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.

KIDS CLASS! Saturday, August 22nd ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Derby Time Cupcakes ~ Kids Class"

● Ages 7 - 12 years old ● Hands-On Class ● Jesica Jones - Love at First Bite ● $50.00. Cupcakes are so much fun to eat, but even more fun to make and decorate! Learn to make the batter and "bakery" buttercream from scratch, bake the cupcakes, and decorate them to take home and enjoy. You will also learn how to fill the cupcakes, as well as fun decorating and piping techniques. Menu: Derby Time Themed Cupcakes: Vanilla Cupcakes ● Vanilla and Chocolate "Bakery" Buttercream Icing. We will be making a Derby Hat Cupcake ● Horse Cupcake ● Rose Cupcake ● Fireworks Cupcake ● Create Your Own Cupcake * There is no supply list for this class.  ** (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, August 22nd ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu: New Orleans Style Shrimp and Grits ● Seared Pork Medallions with Sun-Dried Cherry Sauce with Honey Orange Glazed Carrots, and Gruyere Mashed Potato ● Chocolate Chip Saturdays - build your own sundae on Saturday. *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, August 24th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Your New Roots ~ Plant Based/Gluten Free" ● Demonstration Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health & Wellness ● $50.00. Take a walk on the fresh side and try out some plant based/gluten free options that may be fun to incorporate into your current repertoire. Menu: Barbecued Cauliflower Bites ● Roasted Asparagus with Shiitake Mushrooms and Sesame Vinaigrette ● Arugula Salad with Pumpkin Seeds, Radish, and Avocado Dressing ● Black Bean Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa ● Lemon Bars.

Tuesday, August 25th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Flawless French Macarons ~ Summer Edition" ● Hands-On Class ● Jesica Jones - Love at First Bite ● $60.00. Learn to perfect the skills needed to create stunning French almond macarons, perfectly domed and footed, as well as make two types of buttercream for the filling. You will practice the preparation of ingredients, a foolproof way of mixing the batter, and piping and baking these popular cookies. Each student will take home a small package of macarons to enjoy! Please bring an apron with you to class. Menu: Blueberry Lemon Macaron ● Dark Chocolate Raspberry Macaron ● Strawberries and Crème Macaron

Thursday, August 27th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "In the Heat of the Summer" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $50.00.  Take a break from the kitchen and the heat of the summer tonight.  Come "chill" with us and enjoy a cool summer dinner.   Menu: Chilled Watermelon and Feta Salad with Fresh Kentucky Mint ● Thai Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Cilantro Slaw ● Jalapeno Popper Yukon Gold Potato Salad ● Frozen Samoa Torte with Melted Caramel and Toasted Coconut

Friday, August 28th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu: Crab Cakes with Spicy Cole Slaw ● Pasta with Chicken, Spinach, Prosciutto Ham, and Tomato tossed in Vodka Cream Sauce topped with Asiago Cheese ● Peach Bourbon Bread Pudding.  *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, August 29th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands-On Class ● Angelina LaRosa - Angelina's Culinary Consulting ● $105.00 for TWO individuals. Menu: Fried Green Tomatoes with Basil Aioli ● Fennel Rubbed Pork Loin Filet with Roasted Apricot Reduction Sauce, Whipped Potatoes and Heirloom Carrots ● Lemon Curd Crepes with Fresh Blackberries, Whipped Cream and Powdered Sugar. *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, August 31st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "The Herb Kitchen ~ Milk Street Class" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $65.00.  Bitter, pungent, sweet, and fresh, herbs are a cornerstone of Milk Street Cooking. Sure, we toss handfuls on dishes as a garnish - a familiar finishing flourish - but we've also learned to use them as major ingredients in stir-fries, salads, meatballs, soups, dressings, and more. In Vietnam, Georgia, Tel Aviv, Italy, Peru, Morocco, France, Mexico, and China we saw herbs used in ways that opened our eyes to a better way to cook and we want to share our experiences with you. This class dives deep into the culinary power of parsley, cilantro, mint, basil, tarragon, dill, and marjoram and will change the way you cook. Menu: French Carrot Salad ● Cilantro, Scallion and Cucumber Salad ● Jasmine Rice and Herb Salad with Shrimp ● Summer Squash, and Herb Salad with Almonds and Parmesan ● Herb and Pistachio Couscous.