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Summer thirsts need quenching! It's hard to beat a good glass of water, but add some flavor, sparkle, and ice, and the cool wetness satisfies even more on a hot day. IN THIS ISSUE, we're mixing sodas, smoothies, slushies, sparklers and shrubs with fresh ingredients from the berry patch and garden. We're serving Raspberry Lime Rickeys, Orange Sparklers, Pina Colada Slushies, Green Goodness Juice, Blueberry Banana Smoothies, and Blackberry Shrubs - all delicious ways to stay hydrated while enjoying these hot summer days.
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AUGUST 2013
PIZZA ON THE GRILL
Saturday, August 10 2013 - 2:00pm, $40
Jerry Bedilion
Those who know Jerry know him for his love of teaching French and English in the Warren school system. He is also an avid gardener and a food aficionado. Join us for what has always been a very entertaining hands-on class with fabulous pizza! We'll be baking in both charcoal and gas grills outside on the patio. Recipes will include: The Perfect Dough, fresh Garden Sauce, and a special olive oil mixture to brush on your crust. Mangier! Everyone will have the chance to roll their own dough and make their own pizza. Class is limited to 14.
SIMPLE SAVORY SEAFOOD
Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 2:00 pm, $50
Kathy Hunt - Cookbook Author, Chef
In conjunction with the release of her new cookbook, Fish Market, Kathy will be featuring easy but tasty seafood recipes. Included will be a Sardine Spread, Sautéed Ginger-Garlic Shrimp and Seven Spice Salmon. Copies of her book will be available for purchase and signing after the class. Class is limited to 16.
SEPTEMBER 2013
SUSHI
Monday, September 9, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $50
Dave Rudie-son, Chef, Parkersburg Country Club
The last time we offered this class it sold out almost immediately. Dave has so much fun he agreed almost immediately to do another class for us! If you're interested in learning to roll your own sushi we suggest you call early to register! You'll learn to cook perfect rice, select the proper ingredients (Dave will cover both seafood and vegetable sushi) and roll your own. Each participant will take home their own bamboo sushi mat and rice paddle.
Class is limited to 14.
GARDEN HARVEST, PART TWO
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $40
Gayle Shank - Cooking School Coordinator, The Cook's Shop
Sara Bir - Chef, Food Blogger, Sausagetarian
Canning Part 2 includes pressure canning and the process of dehydrating. Class is limited to 16.
SAUSAGE MAKING 101
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $45
Sara Bir - Chef, Food Blogger, Sausagetarian
Sausages are a particular favorite of Sara's. As this is a beginner class, she'll be showing you how to make basic sausages without special equipment. On the menu so far: Merguez, a spicy North African Lamb Sausage; Breakfast Sausage; Rustic French Country Sausage; Tsukune, a Japanese Grilled Chicken Sausage. These are all free-form sausages. Both free-form and casing techniques will be demonstrated. This will be a fun class! Class is limited to 16.
OCTOBER 2013
PIES 102
Wednesday, October 9, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $40
Gayle Shank - Cooking School Coordinator, The Cook's Shop
What better way to end the summer than with mouth watering pies! Gayle will teach you the secret to a perfect meringue and a flaky crust. You'll learn to make Coconut Cream Pie, a Fruit Pie featuring homemade meatless mincemeat, Butterscotch Mini-Tarts and a Chocolate Pecan Pie. Class is limited to 16.
KNIFE SHARPENING
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 5:30 to 6:00 pm$2 per knife (max. 3 knives) KNIFE SKILLS
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 6:00 pm, $55Ed Bartush, Wusthof Knives Sales Rep. Ed will discuss knife construction, metal composition and sharpening. He'll also demonstrate proper cutting techniques along with a few tips and tricks that you can use in your own kitchen. You'll learn to properly cut onions and tomatoes, debone a chicken, carve a chicken or turkey and make an apple swan garnish! Best of all, you'll get your own Wusthof Classic paring knife to use and take home. This knife retails for $49.95 and has been given a "Highly Recommended" rating by Cooks Magazine - their highest rating. This is a hands-on class limited to 14. Prior to class, Ed will be available to sharpen your knives for $2 each. All proceeds will be donated to the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Washington County. HARVEST CARVINGMonday, Oct 21, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $40 Josh McCune - Cook, Parkersburg Country ClubOne of Josh's passions is the decorative carving of fruits and vegetables. In this class he'll demonstrate a variety of Fall and Harvest inspired garnishes that you can make at home to decorate both your table and meals. This is a hands-on class where you'll learn basic cuts and techniques. We'll provide you with a paring knife that you can keep and use at home. Class is limited to 14.
FIVE INGREDIENT MEALS
Monday, October 28, 2013 - 6:30 pm, $50
Matt Lancaster, Chef - The House of Wines, Devola
Is yours a family on the go? Who'd love to sit down to a home-cooked meal every once in a while but you don't really know where to start? Matt will feature beef, pork, chicken and fish entrees requiring only five ingredients and one skillet each! Simple and delicious! Class is limited to 16.
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Sip and savor the summer season with the beverage of your choice!
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