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Cookies for the Season

It's our favorite time of year - time to bake holiday cookies! Whether you plan to share with neighbors or co-workers, send to friends far away, or serve at home, cookies are an easy and fun time to express your kitchen creativity and celebrate the season.

 

IN THIS ISSUE, we offer three cookie recipes with plenty of visual appeal for the holiday cookie plate. From biscotti-like Holiday Slices and classic Gingerbread people, to buttery Finnish Almond Logs, these cookies will become permanent additions to your holiday cookie repertoire. We also offer tips for planning your holiday baking, achieving baking success, and putting together a cookie exchange.

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Our COOKING CLASSES are packed with kitchen inspiration and plenty of fun and laughter. REGISTER EARLY for the best selection! Plan an evening out now! Access the entire FALL 2012 Class Schedule and details for each class here.
November Classes
Thursday, November 15th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm "From The Cabbage Patch" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00    There are five members of the cabbage family ~ green cabbage, red cabbage, savoy cabbage, napa cabbage & bok choy.  This class will learn about each variety, the differences in flavor and texture and their best applications. Menu: Fish Tacos with Napa Cabbage Slaw ● Savoy Cabbage, Apple & DreamCatcher Bacon Salad ● Stuffed Cabbage Rolls ●  Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage ● Baby Bok Choy & Shrimp Stir Fry ● Pierogies with Sauteed Green Cabbage & Onions

SOLD OUT! Friday, November 16th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two Menu: Roasted Tomato & Mozzarella Bouchettes with Pesto Cream Sauce ● Pork Tenderloin topped with Shrimp & Andouille Etouffee ● Bourbon Pecan Tarts

SOLD OUT! Saturday, November 17th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "The Magic of Christmas" ●  Hands On Class ● Cathy Webb Frederick - Cathy's Designer Cookies ● $55.00   The season is here, so please come and learn to make cookies too beautiful to eat!  Some of the things you will learn in class are how to roll out and bake perfectly shaped cookies, several different cookie decorating techniques, including the use of royal icing, outlining and flooding cookies, the sanding technique and  brush embroidery icing technique. She will also share her recipes for Traditional Sugar Cookies & Royal Icing. Visit Cathy's website~ www.cathysdesignercookies.com ~ and  see some of her creations. Ice Blue and Silver will be the theme of this class creating the feeling of a Winter wonderland.  Learn to make a Giant Santa Claus with His Pack cookie, Snow Covered Sleigh cookie, a four inch Snowflake using the brush embroidery icing technique and a Beautiful Christmas Tree cookie.  This class is always a sell out, so sign up early.

SOLD OUT! Saturday, November 17th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ●  Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two   Menu: Linguini with Seasonal Vegetables & Shrimp in Spicy Tomato Sauce ● KY Sorghum Poached Duck Breast with Sundried Cranberry Sauce ● White Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

Sunday, November 18th ● 1:00 - 3:30 pm
"Holiday Gifts from Your Kitchen"
Demonstration Class ● Cathy Webb Frederick - Cathy's Designer Cookies ● $45.00  Why spend so much money on expensive gourmet gifts when you can create them at home? Just a few gifts, perfect for holiday giving include: Candy Cane Marshmallows ● Italian Cream Cookies in a Jar ● Raspberry Chocolate French Macaroons ~ the real thing ● Ultimate Chocolate Bark ● Olives with Fennel Seed & Orange ● Homemade Spice Rub ● White Hot Chocolate ~ to die for! ● Red Velvet Truffles.  Creative and easy packaging tips will also be demonstrated in class.

SOLD OUT! Sunday, November 18th ● 5:00 - 7:30 pm ● "The Magic of Christmas" Hands On Class ● Cathy Webb Frederick - Cathy's Designer Cookies ● $55.00   The season is here, so please come and learn to make cookies too beautiful to eat!  Some of the things you will learn in class are how to roll out and bake perfectly shaped cookies, several different cookie decorating techniques, including the use of royal icing, outlining and flooding cookies, the sanding technique and  brush embroidery icing technique. She will also share her recipes for Traditional Sugar Cookies & Royal Icing. Visit Cathy's website~ www.cathysdesignercookies.com ~ and  see some of her creations. Ice Blue and Silver will be the theme of this class creating the feeling of a Winter wonderland.  Learn to make a Giant Santa Claus with His Pack cookie, Snow Covered Sleigh cookie, a four inch Snowflake using the brush embroidery icing technique and a Beautiful Christmas Tree cookie.  This class is always a sell out, so sign up early.

Monday, November 19th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm "Traditional Holiday Candies"
Demonstration Class ● Josh Moore - Volare ● $45.00  Creating a variety of confections for holiday gift giving is a sweet assignment.  More than the candy itself, this is a gift of your time, attention and love, truly making it a gift from the heart!  Menu: Modjeskas made with Homemade Marshmallows ● Bourbon Balls ● Chocolate Covered Turtles ● Chocolate Truffles ● Old Fashioned Divinity ~ dependent on weather conditions ● Peanut Butter Fudge ●  Old Fashioned Potato Candy ● Peanut Brittle

SOLD OUT!  Sunday, November 25th ● 1:00 - 3:30 pm ● "The Magic of Christmas" ● Hands On Class ● Cathy Webb Frederick - Cathy's Designer Cookies ● $55.00   The season is here, so please come and learn to make cookies too beautiful to eat!  Some of the things you will learn in class are how to roll out and bake perfectly shaped cookies, several different cookie decorating techniques, including the use of royal icing, outlining and flooding cookies, the sanding technique and  brush embroidery icing technique. She will also share her recipes for Traditional Sugar Cookies & Royal Icing. Visit Cathy's website~ www.cathysdesignercookies.com ~ and  see some of her creations. Ice Blue and Silver will be the theme of this class creating the feeling of a Winter wonderland.  Learn to make a Giant Santa Claus with His Pack cookie, Snow Covered Sleigh cookie, a four inch Snowflake using the brush embroidery icing technique and a Beautiful Christmas Tree cookie.  We have sold out two classes for this season, so this class is sure to be a quick sell out!

NEW CLASS!  Sunday, November 25th ● 5:00 - 7:30 pm ● "The Magic of Christmas"
Hands On Class ● Cathy Webb Frederick - Cathy's Designer Cookies ● $55.00   The season is here, so please come and learn to make cookies too beautiful to eat!  Some of the things you will learn in class are how to roll out and bake perfectly shaped cookies, several different cookie decorating techniques, including the use of royal icing, outlining and flooding cookies, the sanding technique and  brush embroidery icing technique. She will also share her recipes for Traditional Sugar Cookies & Royal Icing. Visit Cathy's website~ www.cathysdesignercookies.com ~ and  see some of her creations. Ice Blue and Silver will be the theme of this class creating the feeling of a Winter wonderland.  Learn to make a Giant Santa Claus with His Pack cookie, Snow Covered Sleigh cookie, a four inch Snowflake using the brush embroidery icing technique and a Beautiful Christmas Tree cookie. We have sold out two classes for this season, so this class is sure to be a quick sell out!

Monday, November 26th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm "A Tour of Italian Cuisine - "Toscana (Tuscany)" ● Demonstration Class ● Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers ● $50.00   This is the eighth of a series of monthly classes exploring the different regions of Italy!  This region is known best for its hearty cuisine from thick bean soups to delicious grilled meats.  It has been described by locals as rustic, but refined using only quality local ingredients.  The full bodied red wines from the region are also some of Italy's most prized exports. The most famous of all cities is Florence known highly for its art & history, The regional landscape ranges from grape covered hilly vineyards to mossy covered mountains.  Menu: Crostini di Pollo ~ chicken liver & veal crostini ● Minestrone Toscano ~ Tuscan hearty bean soup ● Agnello Pilottato al Forno ~ garlic & rosemary Infused roasted lamb ● Frittata di Carciofi ~ artichoke omelet ● Torta di Mele ~ apple torte

Tuesday, November 27th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm
"Curry Shop Cuisine" ● Demonstration Class ● Steve Lee - The Herbmeister ● $45.00 There is Indian food and then there is Indian food done as a cult cuisine in London, England.  This class will explore the tastes of curry shops from the heart of Soho to the outskirts of Redbridge.  Authentic in name and inspiration these dishes are as decidedly different as Tex-Mex is from Mexican and an exiled Brits food fantasy.  Join us as we replicate an enticing "milder" Chicken Vindaloo and an Eggplant Masala both scooped in fashion with class-made Whole-Wheat Chapati for our main course.  You'll learn about Ghee and how to make your own Garam Masala as we prepare side dishes of a cooling Cucumber Raita and Cardamon Basmati Rice to accompany. (primarily vegetarian)

Wednesday, November 28th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm
"Festive Holiday Luncheon" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00  Take time out of your busy schedule before the holiday season is in full swing.  Gather a group of friends together and enjoy time and lunch together! Menu: Roasted Potato Chowder ● Applewood Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin served with Sauteed Granny Smith Apples and garnished with Apple Juniper Chutney ● Zabagloine Trifle made with Marinated Figs and Sour Cream Poundcake topped with Freshly Grated Nutmeg

6 SEATS LEFT! Thursday, November 29th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm "Introduction to Sushi" ● Hands On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $65.00  In this class you will learn about how to make proper Sushi Rice, how to select sushi grade fish, as well as a discussion of necessary ingredients and equipment. We'll review all the different kinds of sushi including Maki Sushi (Hosomaki, Futomaki), Nigiri Sushi, Gunkan Sushi, Temaki Sushi, Oshi Sushi, Chirashi Sushi and Inari Sushi. Class will include hands on making of an Inside roll and an Outside roll. In class, you will sample our version of a Cucumber Roll, Salmon Skin Roll, Grilled Asparagus Roll, Ebi Nigeri, Spicy Squid Roll, Philadelphia Roll and a Dragon Roll with Eel. For dessert, we'll have Fresh Fruit Splashed with Midori

SOLD OUT! Friday, November 30th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two   Menu: Lump Crab Cakes with Creole Cream Sauce ● Seared Breast of Chicken with Mushroom & Bleu Cheese Risotto, Asparagus and Herbed Veloute ● Bourbon Pecan Bread Pudding
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Small Business Saturday - Nov 24
recipeone RECIPE: Glace Cherry Holiday Slices
RECIPE: Glace Cherry Holiday Slices
RECIPE: Glace Cherry Holiday Slices
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Accomplishing Your Holiday Baking
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Plan and Prioritize
Plan and Prioritize
Plan and Prioritize
Gather the Recipe and Ingredients
Gather the Recipe and Ingredients
Start the Cookies
Finish as time allows
Cookie Mixing Essentials
recipetwo RECIPE: Basic Ginger Bread
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Mixing Tips
Mixing Tips
Baking Tips
Baking Tips
recipethree RECIPE: Finnish Almond Logs
RECIPE: Finnish Almond Logs
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Enjoy the kitchen traditions of the season and bake some holiday cookies! 
Mark & Linda
Mark & Linda Kunz Bayens

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