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 SPRING 2013 Class Schedule and details for each class here.

Thursday, May 16th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "An Italian Country Picnic" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00  This will be anything other than your everyday picnic!   Elegant enough to take to a outdoor concert, romantic enough for that special evening or easy enough to take tailgating. Let your imagination run wild!  Menu: Bruschetta with Salsa Cruda, Grilled Eggplant, Melted Fontina and Smoked Provolone ● Tuscan Antipasto Platter with Salami, Grilled Balsamic Vegetables and Crostini with Roasted Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce ● Arugula Salad with Pickled Red Onion, Goat Cheese, Crispy Bacon and White Balsamic Vinaigrette ● Orzo with Pesto, Grilled Chicken, Heirloom Tomato, Artichoke Hearts and Toasted Pignoli ● Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Fresh Raspberries

SOLD OUT!  Thursday, May 16th ● 6:30 - 9:00 ● "Basics of Cake Decorating" ● Hands On Class ● Jesica Jones - Certified Pastry Culinarian ● $50.00   Learn all of the basics of cake decorating. Some of the topics that will be covered in this class are assembly, filling, crumb coating and flat icing the cake, borders and piping techniques, coloring the frosting, making homemade buttercream frosting and much more. Each student will be provided with an 8 inch cake to decorate and take home. This is not a Wilton cake class...it's SO much more! *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.

3 TABLES OPEN! Friday, May 17th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Tom Smith - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Gulf Crawfish, Tri-Color Bell Peppers, Vidalia Onion, Celery Hearts and Scallions with Spiced Andouille Aioli  and Grilled Asparagus ● Seared Pork Medallions with Green Tomato Chow Chow served with Buttered Barley with Sautéed Spinach, Bacon and Wild Mushrooms ● Strawberry Shortcakes

SOLD OUT! Saturday, May 18th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu:  Spicy Shrimp and Crab Chowder with Garlic Croutons ● Chicken Saltimbocca with Lemon Shallot Butter Sauce ● Chocolate Almond Bread Pudding with Vanilla Scented Cream

Monday, May 20th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Tour of Italy ~ Campania" ● Demonstration Class ● Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers ● $50.00 This is the twelth of a series of monthly classes exploring the different regions of Italy!  Naples is the city at the heart of this region.  situated beautifully on the Mediterranean coast overlooking the sea near the infamous town of Pompeii. In the food world, two scents are said to reign here:  the scent of items frying in olive oil and ragu.  Ask any Italian and they will tell you that this region has been blessed with the freshest and best water and grain in the county.  As a result, the pasta, pizza and espresso made here is unmatched.  Menu: Mozzarella in Carozza ~ a fried mozzarella sandwich ● Pizza Rustica ~ rustic stuffed pizza with meats and cheeses in a semi sweet dough ● Spaghettia Alla Puttanesca ~ a spicy and savory sauce of black olive, garlic, capers, anchovies, artichokes and tomatoes well known around the world ● Bistecchine alla Napoletana ~ oven baked thin beef steaks atop seasoned mushrooms and prosciutto, spritzed with fresh lemon juice ● Coviglie al Caffe ~ a specialty of Naples - espresso cream topped with freshly whipped cream and coffee beans

SOLD OUT!  Wednesday, May 22nd ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Smoke & Pickles - Recipes & Stories from a New Southern Kitchen" ● Demonstration Class & Book Signing ● Edward Lee - 610 Magnolia & MilkWood ● $80.00 (price includes a copy of Edward's new cookbook - Smoke & Pickles) ● Please join us for this culinary event and welcome Edward to the Cottage for his first class with us!  You may remember following Edward on Top Chef: Texas as well as his win on Iron Chef America.  The offerings for this class come from his new book and are comforting and personal, but never complacent. Take this opportunity to meet Edward, hear his stories and experience his food firsthand. Menu: Chilled Yellow Squash Soup with Cured Strawberries ● Braised Beef Brisket ● Collards and Kimchi ● Buttermilk Ice Cream Affogato (there is  a 7 day cancellation policy on this class due to the inclusion of the cookbook)

Thursday, May 23rd ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Cakes Worthy of a Celebration" ● Demonstration Class ● Claudia DeLatorre - Cake Flour, A Natural Baking Company ● $45.00  The celebration cake is often the centerpiece of the table as well as the talk of the party.  Learn the techniques and tricks that take a cake from ordinary to extraordinary!   Menu:  Decadent Fresh Banana Truffle Cake ~ moist banana cake filled with dark chocolate ganache covered in dark chocolate glaze  ●  Lucious Lemon Chiffon Cake ~ light and fresh lemon cake, filled with organic strawberry preserves, frosted with homemade lemon buttercream

SOLD OUT! Saturday, June 1st ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Southern Shrimp and Grits, Red Eye Gravy ● Seared Tenderloin of Beef with Sauce Piquant ● Warm Bananas Foster with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

SOLD OUT! Tuesday, June 4th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Mastering the Art of Grilling" ● Partial Hands On Class (held outdoors) ● David Moeller - Sullivan University & 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. After class, you will leave with a new found confidence when you light up the grill.  Menu: Spinach Salad with Grilled Pears, Goat Cheese and Bacon Dressing ● Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Gorgonzola Butter ● Grilled Pork Rib Chops with Grilled Corn on the Cob ● Grilled Chicken with Grilled Summer Vegetables with Balsamic Vinaigrette ●  Spiced Rum Grilled Pineapple Kabobs

NEW CLASS!  Wednesday, June 5th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Patio Wine Party" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00  Let's take a page from Junior League of Louisville's new cookbook, Bluegrass Gatherings, and kick the Summer off right with a Patio Wine Party!  Casual yet classy best describes this meal, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Menu:  Sangria Blanca ● Spicy Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Sauce ● Adobo Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Orange Sauce and Sweet Corn Grit Cakes ● Proscuitto with Melon and Asparagus ● Sweet Finish Sorbet Trio - blueberry lemon, wine and raspberry sorbets

SOLD OUT!  Friday, June 7th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two  Menu: Lobster Bisque ● Seared Flat Iron Steak with Mushroom Ragout, Whipped Potatoes and Vegetables ● Cherries Jubilee Cheesecake

SOLD OUT!  Saturday, June 8th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two  Menu:  Herbed Mac and Cheese with a Feta Cheese Crust ● Breaded Chicken Scallopini with Herbed Sauce Picatta ● Crystallized Ginger, Apple and Cinnamon Cobbler

Monday, June 10th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "The Basics of Home Canning" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00  An overview of home canning to help with the abundance of the summer garden.  If you grow tomatoes, then maybe it's time for a refresher course in keeping these summer delights to have all winter long.  We'll review the basics of home canning, food safety, hot pack verses raw pack, jars and lids, correct processing time, cooling jars, seals, and storing canned goods.   We will be canning tomatoes and tomato juice, and green beans.  Pickled vegetables and a review of jams and jellies will also be included.  We'll also get a few samples...Appetizer Tray of Pickled Veggies, Tomato Soup with Basil, and a Fresh Scone with Jam.

Tuesday, June 11th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Let's Crank It Up with Homemade Pasta" ●  Demonstration Class ● Josh Moore - Volare ● $45.00  Making pasta from scratch is both delicious and fun for the whole family, so dust off your pasta machine let's get started.  Josh will demonstrate how to make each dough as well as each sauce.  Menu: Vodka Sauce with Pappardelle Pasta ● Marinara with Tagliolini Pasta ● Bolognese with Ricotta Gnocchi ● Duck Egg Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter ● Italian Macaroons

7 SEATS OPEN!  Wednesday mornings, June 12th through July 24th (no class on July 3rd) ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Basic Training 101" - Hands On Class ● Nancy Russman - Chef Instructor & Cookbook Author ● $475.00 for a Six Week course A six week series of HANDS ON training, guaranteed to have you cooking like a pro in no time! This class is designed for all students from the beginning cook to the cook who wants to fine-tune their skills and understand the "whys" of cooking! During this course, you will learn proper knife skills, stocks and basic sauce making, soups, salads, vinaigrettes, techniques such as sautéing, roasting, braising, slow roasting, pan frying, deep-frying and grilling. You will learn how to break down a whole chicken into individual pieces & how to truss meat correctly. You will learn about cooking beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables and starches. After this course, you will feel much more confident in the kitchen & motivated to try out new dishes and create your own recipes! Feel free to bring your cook's knife and an apron to class each week.