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| Thanksgiving is such a great American holiday! It's a uniting event celebrated all across the country. The holiday's centerpiece is the table we share with others on that day. It's a flexible feast with a personality that's full of both tradition and innovation.
IN THIS ISSUE, while others are "talking turkey," we're focused on the potatoes. We've had Thanksgiving celebrations without turkey (vegetarian years), but never a table without potatoes! We're serving Istrian Potatoes, a Parmesan Potato Gratin, and an unusual twist on Twice-Baked Potatoes. Also, we share our tips for better Mashed Potatoes and Gravy. | |
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What's Cooking at the Cottage
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4 SEATS OPEN! Thursday, November 7th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Mayan Café Favorites" ● Demonstration Class ● Bruce Ucan - Mayan Café ● $45.00 Bruce Ucán, is a Mayan Indian from Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. In the kitchen he fuses traditional Mayan flavors, ingredients & cooking techniques with local, sustainably-farmed ingredients. The results are incredible. Welcome Bruce to the Cottage for your first class in our kitchen! Menu: Salbutes with Grilled Cactus & Queso Fresco ~ open faced taco from the Yucatan region of Mexico ● Cochinita Pibil ~ slow roasted pork, topped with pickled onions ● Tok-sel Lima Beans ● Banana Churros ~ fried dough pastry
SOLD OUT! Saturday, November 9th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two Menu: Kentucky Style Shrimp & Grits with Red Eye Gravy ● Seared Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Mustard Demi Glace ● Bourbon Chocolate Mousse with Toasted Meringue
Monday, November 11th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Tour of Italy ~ Sardegna" ● Demonstration Class ● Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers ● $50.00 This is the seventeenth of a series of monthly classes exploring the different regions of Italy! With its location in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, Sardegna is the absolute ideal location for a fabulous summer holiday or beach home for travel. The climate here is generally dry and warm year round and the beaches in the north are considered to be the most beautiful beaches in the world. Each region of the island however has its own treasures to be discovered with the Western part, Alghero, having some of the most fantastic grottos, the central part mountains and the South long sandy beaches and home to the Capitol, Calgiari. The island, having been conquered over the centuries by many different nations has a language all of its own, know as "Sardo", Nothing like Italian whatsoever. Legumes are consumed as a staple vegetable on the island and ironically, many local natives suffer from a disorder called "Favismo" which does not allow them to consume legumes. Seafood is also very prevalent in the diets of the locals as it is readily available throughout the year. Desserts here are simple and many include almonds, candied almonds & amaretti cookies. Menu: Favata ~ hearty thick soup loaded with beans, pork and sausage with cabbage, onions, celery, carrots tomatoes and fresh fennel ● Arragosta Arrosto ~ roasted cubed lobster tail, seasoned and finished off in the oven ● Carciofi con Patate in Umido ~ stew of seasoned potatoes and seasoned & steamed artichoke hearts ● Fave Stufate ~ stewed fava beans (or green beans) , steamed then sauteed with onions, extra virgin olive oil, fresh tomatoes and seasonings ● Gatto' ~ candied almond brittle with lemon zest
Wednesday, November 13th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Slice of the Season" ● Demonstration Class ● Josh Moore - Volare ● $45.00 Tis the season to indulge yourself and enjoy classic desserts filled with the flavors of the holidays. One bite and you will feel like a child again, surrounded by family and friends. Menu: Black Forest Cake ~ chocolate sponge cake with tart cherry filling & chantilly cream ● Kentucky Jam Cake with Poured Caramel Icing ● Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting ● Decadent Eggnog Cheesecake ● Traditional Buche de Noel ~ yule log with custard filling and chocolate ganache
Thursday, November 14th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Meet Me at the Cottage" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $45.00 A sensational meal, good company and the opportunity to learn a thing or two is what you will experience when you meet your friends at the Cottage for class. Menu: Tomato Basil Bisque topped with a White Cheddar Crouton ● Boneless Chicken Supreme with Green Peppercorn Cream Sauce ● Roasted Fall Vegetable Bacon Hash ● Linzer Tart with Spiced Black Raspberry Whipped Cream
Thursday, November 14th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Sweet Southern Traditions" ● Demonstration Class ● Barbara Turner - Sullivan University ● $45.00 With just one bite, you will be transported back in time to the kitchen of a grand Southern home, preparing to entertain their guests. Menu: Old Fashioned Caramel Cake ~ yellow cake with caramel icing ● Southern Pecan Pie ~ perfect for the holiday table ● Deep South Fried Peach Pie ~ half moon shaped, also known as hand pie or pocket pie ● Louisiana Pecan Pralines
SOLD OUT! Friday, November 15th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $90.00 for two Menu: Lobster & Crab Cakes with Creole Sauce ● Sauteed Chicken with Caramelized Onion, Mushrooms, Asparagus & Champagne Butter Sauce ● Chocolate Pots de Crème with Macerated Berries
11 SEATS OPEN! Saturday, November 16th ● 9:00 - 3:00 pm ● "Springerle & Molded Cookie Workshop" ● 6 Hour Hands On Workshop ● Connie Meisinger - House on the Hill Cookie Molds ● $115.00 For cookies too pretty to eat, learn techniques to properly make traditional European artisan cookies using both single and multiple image presses as well as rolling pins. In this hands on class, you will produce your own Springerle, molded gingerbread, Speculaas (think Windmill cookies) and luscious almond Franfurter Brenton cookies. You will also learn a simple procedure for applying chocolate to the backs of the cookies. Beautiful additions to your holiday baking! Connie is the owner of House on the Hill, Inc., a company that provides working replicas of both historic cookie molds and newly designed and hand carved cookie mold designs. She started collecting the molds primarily as a baker of Springerle cookies and became interested in their history and art as much as their function. Since buying the business in 2002, Connie has expanded the range of cookie molds to include over 500 designs. She continues to find and develop molded cookie recipes. House on the Hill's molds have been featured in Martha Stewart Living, Victoria, and other baking and crafting publications. Connie appeared on the Martha Stewart Show in December 2011. There will be a 30 minute break during this workshop. Bring a shiny aluminum cookie sheet to transport your cookies home to dry and bake.
SOLD OUT! Saturday, November 16th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two Menu: New Orleans BBQ Shrimp on Garlic Cheese Grits ● Breaded Scaloppini of Chicken Breast with Lemon Caper Veloute ● Flambéed Bananas Foster on Flaky Biscuits with Vanilla Ice Cream
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Monday, November 18th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Season, Simmer, Savor" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $45.00 Whether it be a pot of soup or a savory stew nothing tastes better when there is a chill in the air. Made the day before, the flavors marry and dinner is a breeze. Menu: Hearty Minestrone Soup ● Mediterranean Chicken Stew with Prunes & Roasted Pumpkin with Jasmine Rice ● Sizzling Rice Soup with Chicken, Scallops & Shrimp ● Hungarian Goulash over Buttered Noodles
Wednesday, November 20th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "The Candy Man"● Demonstration Class ● Josh Moore - Volare ● $45.00 Menu: Creating an array of candies for holiday gift giving is a sweet assignment. More than the candy itself, this is a gift of your time, attention and love, making it a gift from the heart! Menu: Modjeskas made with Homemade Marshmallows ● Bourbon Balls ● Chocolate Truffles ● Peanut Butter Fudge ● Old Fashioned Potato Candy ● Peanut Brittle ● Old Fashioned Divinity ~ dependent on weather conditions
Thursday, November 21st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Easy Holiday Entertaining" ● Demonstration Class ● Tim Laird -- America's Chief Entertaining Officer - Brown Forman ● $50.00 Tim's new book, That's Entertaining! Cocktails and Appetizers has just been released and he will be sharing his tips, tricks and recipes to make holiday entertaining enjoyable for you as the host. Menu: Holiday Punch ● Liquid Hot Apple Pie ● The Best Cheese Biscuits You Have Ever Tasted ● Blue Cheese Grapes ● Scallops with Mango Mojo Sauce ●, Sweet & Spicy Nuts ● Caviar Potatoes ● Beef Tenderloin Sandwiches ● Tuaca Cupcakes.
11 SEATS OPEN! Saturday, November 23rd ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "An Old Fashioned Christmas" ● Hands On Class ● Cathy 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 to see come of her creations ~ www.cathysdesignercookies.com. Traditional colors will be used to create the feeling of an Old Fashioned Christmas. Learn to make a Giant Santa Claus with His Pack cookie, Santa's Reindeer cookie, Christmas Tree cookie and a Pair of Holiday Mittens. This class is always a sell out, so sign up early.
SOLD OUT! Saturday, November 23rd ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone ● $90.00 for two Menu: Chicken & Sausage Creole over Brown Rice Pilaf ● Filet of Salmon with Shrimp Scampi Stuffing with Herb Beurre Blanc Sauce ● Cranberry Orange Cheesecake with Cinnamon Scented Cream
13 SEATS OPEN! Sunday, November 24th ● 1:30 - 4:00 pm ● "A Winter Wonderland" ● Hands On Class ● Cathy 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 ~ ww.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 Frosty Snowman cookie. This class is always a sell out, so sign up early.
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Once again, we express our gratitude to you as a key part of our business. We wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving season!
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 Mark & Linda Kunz Bayens Cooking at the Cottage 3739 Lexington Rd Louisville, KY 40207 502-893-6700
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