It's happening all around us - gardens bursting with produce, trees laden with fruits, bushes yielding their colorful berries. It's hard to know which favorite to bring into the kitchen next!

IN THIS ISSUE, we're celebrating summer in one of our favorite ways - preparing fresh fruit desserts, rustic-style. We guide you through making your own Fresh Red Raspberry Crostata, individual Summer Peach-Almond Galettes, and a special treat every time we make them, our Best Blueberry Hand Pies. Read on, then try them yourself!

WHAT'S COOKING AT THE COTTAGE

NEW CLASS! Monday, August 11th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Summer Sensory Overload" ● Demonstration Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health & Wellness ● $45.00 More plant based, gluten free cooking comes your way this summer from the chef, turned health and nutrition coach. His students will attest that will show you the way. Menu: Cucumber Wasabi Gazpacho ● Heirloom Tomato Panzanella ● Spicy Tempeh Stuffed Peppers ● Red Wine Glazed Shiitake Mushrooms with Sweet Corn and Potato Hash ● Mixed Berry "Cheesecake"

SOLD OUT! Tuesday, August 12th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "It's So Corny" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00 Freshly picked sweet, juicy corn is one of my favorite things about summer. Delicious served just as is or used as part of a dish, its versatility is endless. Menu: Roasted Corn Chowder served with Old Fashioned Corn Sticks and Corn Fritters and Whipped Butter ● Bibb Lettuce, Fried Chicken, Heirloom Tomatoes, Garlic Croutons and White Balsamic Corn Relish Vinaigrette ● Corn O'Brien ~ corn sautéed with red and green bell peppers, onions and bacon ● Beaumont Inn Corn Pudding ● Sweet Silver Queen Corn Ice Cream drizzled with Homemade Caramel and topped with Crunchy Caramel Corn

NEW PRICE! Wednesday, August 13th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● (held outdoors) ● "Burgers by Land and By Sea" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00 What makes the perfect summertime meal? Awesome burgers, cooked on the grill! Learn how to make the perfect burger patty and grill the perfect burger. With a host of flavor possibilities, you can't go wrong; something for everyone. Menu: DreamCatcher Grass Fed Burger with all the fixings ● Stuffed Lamb Burger with Fresh Rosemary and Gorgonzola Cheese ● Salmon Burger with Sweet Chili Mayonnaise ● Veggie Burger with Black Beans and Corn ● Grown Up S'mores with Homemade Caramel Sauce

SOLD OUT! Saturday, August 16th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two Menu: Creole Style Penne Pasta with Shrimp and Smoked Sausage ● Seared Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom and Onion Demi Glace ● Apple Strawberry Cobbler with Cinnamon Crumble

Wednesday, August 20th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Volare Visits Aruba" ● Demonstration Class ● Josh Moore - Volare ● $55.00 Just back from a trip to Aruba, where he was the guest chef at the acclaimed L.G. Smith's Steak & Chophouse at the Renaissance Resort in Oranjestad, Aruba, Josh will prepare some of his creations he served for guests of the resort. "I wanted to keep my style of nouveau-Italian cuisine present in the menu," says Moore. "But I asked some of the chefs in Aruba what local ingredients would be available this time of year and tried to work those in as much as I could. I'm all about local produce. That became a no-brainer. Even the snapper - that's coming in right off the boats on the island." This promises to be a one of a kind experience. Menu: Lamb Ribs ● Panzanella ● Steak Crudo ● Snapper with Agrodolce ● Sherry Grappa Tart with Pine Nut Brittle

SOLD OUT! Thursday, August 21st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm (held outdoors) ● "Grilled To Perfection" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $55.00 We are taking it outside so you can learn the techniques and secrets for grilling various mouth-watering meats, vegetables and fruits. We will talk about the ins and outs of cooking with charcoal versus gas, how to control the grill and its heat, cook meats to ensure desired doneness and how to know when it has been reached. Brining vs. Marinating will be explored as well as demonstrated. After class, you will leave with a new found confidence when you light up the grill. Menu: Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Thighs ● Brined & Grilled Pork Loin Chops ● Classic All American Burger ~ on toasted onion bun topped with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, melted sharp cheddar cheese, fresh tomato slices and crispy lettuce ● Twice Baked Potato Salad ● Spiced Rum Grilled Pineapple Kabobs served with Pineapple Sherbet

SOLD OUT! Friday, August 22nd ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two Menu: Lobster Bisque ● Roasted Airline Breast of Chicken with Cassoulet of White Beans, Andouille and Herbs ● Bourbon Pecan Bread Pudding

SOLD OUT! Saturday, August 23rd ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two Menu: Classic Caesar Salad with Sundried Tomato Dressing and Garlic Croutons ● Chicken Cordon Blue with Lemon Caper Veloute ● NY Style Lemon Scented Cheesecake with Rum Marinated Strawberries

NEW CLASS! Monday, August 25th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Anchors Away My Friend" ● Demonstration Class ● Geoffrey Heyde - The Village Anchor ● $50.00 Enjoy an evening where Cheoffrey, a name Chef Geoff is widely known by, puts his unique spin on a variety of small plates with unexpected results. Favorites of the patrons of The Village Anchor, this promises to be one wild ride. Menu: Bloody Berry Cocktail ● Silver Dollar Lump Crab Cakes served with Tomato Jam and Lemon Crème Fraîche ● Lobster Corn Dog served with Drawn Butter and Jalapeno Remoulade ● Salad of Arugula, Blueberries, Goat Cheese, Craisins, Candied Walnuts with Honey Walnut Vinaigrette ● Blackened Fish Tacos ~ grilled soft-flour tacos, blackened tilapia, napa cabbage, avocado, queso fresco, lime, cilantro sour cream; fresh pico de gallo, tortilla chips ● Buttermilk Pie

NEW CLASS! Thursday, August 28th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "You Say Tomato...Heirloom of Course" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00 Baskets of these heirloom beauties adorn the stands at farmers markets and can be found on the menus of most local restaurants. Celebrate this time of year and enjoy tomatoes in a number of different ways. Menu: Southern Style Tomato Gravy served with Mini Buttermilk Biscuits ● Heirloom Caprese Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing ● Orzo and Scallop Stuffed Tomatoes ● Grandmothers Tomato Upside Down Spice Cake

Thursday, August 28th ● 6:00 - 9:00 pm ● "Have Your Cake & Eat It Too" ● Partial Hands On Class ● Barbara Turner - The Seelbach Hilton ● $55.00 Baking the perfect cake is a challenge for some and a passion for others. Learn the techniques of making three different styles of cake ~ classic batter cake, sponge and pound cake. Each is unique and has different methods of preparation. You will put the finishing touch on these beauties. Menu: Classic White Cake with Chocolate Ganache ~ simple piping and swirl rose techniques ● Angel Food Cake ~ sponge cake, baked in a tube pan, finished with fresh whipped cream and strawberries ● Pound Cake ~ baked in mini bundt pans and finished with an assortment of glazes

SOLD OUT! Friday, August 29th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two Menu: Fried Green Tomatoes topped with Shrimp Etouffee ● Seared Duck Breast with Chipotle Maple Glaze, Basmati Rice and Vegetables ● Chocolate Mousse with Macerated Berries

NEW CLASS! Thursday, September 4th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Goodness from Mother Earth" ● Hands On Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health & Wellness ● $55.00 Take matters into your own hands and learn to prepare a plant based, gluten free meal you are sure to enjoy. This is the place to start a healthier journey to a new you. Menu: Avocado Caesar with Jicama "Croutons" ● Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry with Barley ● Apple Cobbler

SOLD OUT! Friday, September 5th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two Menu: Wilted Spinach Salad with Sliced Pears and Chevre ● Beef Tenderloin en Croute with Green Peppercorn Cognac Sauce, Stone Ground Grits and Roasted Vegetables ● Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Tarts with Whipped Cream

Monday, September 8th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Fisherman's Stew" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $55.00 With the passing of Summer and cooler days ahead, our minds turn to soups and stews. Classic seafood stews are a great way to kick off this season and are a delicious way to entertain your friends. Menu: Cioppino ~ San Francisco Fish Stew ● Bouillabaisse ~ French Fish Stew served with a Rouille ● Alaska Fisherman's Chowder ● along with plenty of bread to enjoy every last drop ● Boston Cream Pie

NEW CLASS! Thursday, September 11th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Kick Back & Enjoy a Taste of Harvest" ● Demonstration Class ● Coby Ming - Harvest ● $45.00 As Fall rolls in to Kentucky, kick back and enjoy a taste of Harvest. This promises to be a low key evening full of flavor and fun! Menu: Beer Cheese ~ NABC Elector served with pretzel bread ● Tomato Salad with Fresh Basil and Tomme de Nena cheese ● Hot Brown Burger topped with Sweet Potato Mornay Sauce, Asiago Cheese and Spicy Tomato Fondue ● Bittersweet Chocolate Torte garnished with Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream and Strawberries

SOLD OUT! Saturday, September 13th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two Menu: Country Ham Grit Cakes with Seared Shrimp and Red Eye Gravy ● Filet of Salmon Wellington with Saffron Cream Sauce ● Apple Walnut Caramel Sauce over Vanilla Custard Filled Crepes

Monday, September 15th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Give Breakfast the Respect it Deserves" ● Demonstration Class ● Darnell "Superchef" Ferguson - SuperChefs ● $45.00 Amazing, enchanting, quirky and divine are just some of the adjectives used when talking about the selections you will find at SuperChefs whether it be breakfast or lunch. Welcome Darnell to Cooking at the Cottage for your first class with us...we are so happy to have you. Menu: Beignets ~ hot & fresh, dusted with powdered sugar ● Blueberry and Lemon Mascarpone Pancakes ● Grilled Romaine and Strawberry Salad ● Shrimp & Spinach Hash

Wednesday, September 17th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Relish the Chutney" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00 It's a myth that preserving is an art - the preparation of a simple chutney or relish is within the reach of any cook and it's such a worthwhile task. Almost any cooked meat will benefit from a spicy spoonful of rich chutney on the side and certainly, every burger needs its relish. Nothing is more rewarding than lining up the jars of preserved goodness on your kitchen shelf. These beauties make perfect hostess gifts or special gifts for the holidays. Menu: Ginger, Date & Apple Chutney with Pork Tenderloin ● Mango Chutney with Smoked Turkey Sandwich ● Spicy Corn Relish with Seared Salmon ● Pickled Peaches ● Kentucky Chow Chow

NEW CLASS! Tuesday, September 16th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Home Crafted Brews" ● Demonstration Class ● Matthew Pawley - Kentucky Brewing Company ● $45.00 Ever wondered how beer is made? Have you brewed beer before but would like to design a great beer? This class is for those curious about home brewing, beginner brewers, or people who just enjoy beer and would like know more about it. We will discuss classic beer styles and their history while sampling 4 commercial versions. Afterwards, we will go over all the ingredients, as well as what flavor each ingredient contributes, and the equipment necessary to brew a great beer at home. We will sample 2 simple homemade beers. After this class, you will feel confident to start making your own brew. Students must be 21 years of age to participate. Menu: Two Varieties of Home Brew ~ to be determined ● Pilsner ~ Pilsner Urquell ● Dunkel ~ Warsteiner Dunkel ● Pale Ale ~ Schlafly Pale Ale ● Brown Ale ~ Bells Brown Ale

Wednesday, September 17th ● 6:00 - 9:00 pm ● "Basics of Bread Baking" ● Partial Hands On Class ● Barbara Turner - The Seelbach Hilton ● $55.00 The aroma of homemade bread baking in the kitchen is an iconic smell of home. Get your hands in to it and learn the ins and outs of working with dough, kneading, shaping and baking as well as the versatility of each dough in this class. Menu: Brioche ~ and its versatility ● Whole Wheat Bread

DATE CHANGE - New Date is: Friday, September 19th ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Let Me Serve You" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00 The lazy days of summer are turning to the crisp days of fall. You're back from the beach and life is returning to normal so, join us for an incredible lunch experience and let me serve you. Menu: Hollis' Shrimp Dip with Fresh Vegetable Sticks and Crostini ● Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce ● Orzo with Pesto Genovese, Pecorino Romano and Toasted Pine Nuts ● Grilled Vegetable Brochette ● Bumbleberry Tart with Streusel Topping and Fresh Whipped Cream

NEW CLASS! Saturday, September 20th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Really Great Cookies" ● Demonstration Class ● Brad Dillon - Brad's Designer Breads ● $45.00 If you can turn on your oven, you can bake lust worthy cookies. Brad has been collecting, testing and perfecting cookie recipes for years. This is your chance to benefit from Brad's quest to bake the perfect cookie. Learn about proper mixing techniques and how to make consistent sized cookies. Learn what small accents to a recipe can turn a good cookie into a memorable one. Menu: Best Chocolate Chip Ever ● Peanut Butter/Oatmeal/Health Cookie ● Lemon Ricotta Cookie with Lemon Glaze (light & dainty) ● Orange Walnut Biscotti with Chocolate Glaze ● Pumpkin Butterscotch Chip Cookie

SOLD OUT! Saturday, September 20th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two Menu: Manhattan Style Seafood Chowder with Garlic Herb Crostini ● Boneless Pork Loin stuffed with Spinach, Feta Cheese and Toasted Pine nuts ● Poached Pear and Almond Bread Pudding topped with Cinnamon Crème Fraîche

MORE CLASSES AVAILABLE
including more SEPTEMBER CLASSES!

Summer and early autumn brings additional grilling
classes, a Garden Party, more touring Italy's regions,
and more Date Nights!
View all the selections in our Summer Brochure (PDF format).

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