 | Emerging as a favored style of cooking and eating, the term, "bistro style" is a loose homage to French bistros, small restaurants. Casual in nature, and focused on everyday meals, the ingredients are fresh and imbued with herbs and flavors that make each bite memorable. |  |
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PIZZA ON THE GRILL - OFFERED TWICE! Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 2:00pm, $40
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 6:30pm $40
Jerry Bedilion- Foodie, French and English Teacher, Warren Schools 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. Due to the popularity of this class we're offering it twice - sign up early to guarantee a spot!
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JULY 2015 SUSHI - SOLD OUT! Monday, July 13, 2015 - 6:30pm, $50 Dave Rudie-son - Chef, da Vinci's This is our most popular class, hands down, so call quickly if you want a seat! You'll learn to cook perfect rice, select the proper ingredients (Dave will cover both seafood and vegetable sushi) and roll your own. If you're lucky, Dave will make up a few rolls of Hot Dog Sushi too! Each participant will take home their own bamboo sushi mat. Class is limited to 14. SUMMER PIES Monday, July 20, 2015 - 6:30 pm, $40 Gayle Shank - The Cook's ShopIn the first part of this popular class Gayle will teach her "always perfect" pie crust. You'll make you own to take home and then bake the pie of your choice! The class will focus on various crusts, including one for a meringue pie. You'll also learn to make a Cherry Clafouti, a traditional French fruit and custard tart. Class limited to 14 SEAFOOD GRILLING Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 6:30 pm, $50 Chad Winebrenner - Chef, Grand Pointe CenterThis class will feature an appetizer of Smokey Clams Casino Crostini, Blackened Swordfish with Mango Lime Butter, Star Anise Grilled Trout with grilled fennel, and Grilled Tuna au Poivre with wasabi coconut sauce served with cilantro-lime rice. Class is limited to 16. |
AUGUST 2015 SOUS VIDE, PERFECT COOKING! Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 2:00 pm, $45 Jerry Bedilion - Foodie, French and English Teacher, Warren Schools and Dagmar Kupsche Do you want to serve perfect steaks, chicken and ribs all the time? Learn to cook with a "sous vide"! Water ovens cook to the internal temperature of foods and cannot be over cooked... ever! They are like a slow-cooker and microwave wrapped into one. Jerry will cook the perfect steak and Crème Brule in the Sous Vide! Dagmar will make vegetables, ribs, and chicken. Class is limited to 16. CHEF SHOWDOWN-THROWDOWN III - SOLD OUT! Sunday, August 9, 2015 - 2:30 pm, $45 Chad Winebrenner - Chef, Grand Pointe CenterDave Rudie - Chef, Da Vinci's Our own version of the TV show, Chopped, we're pitting two of our favorite local chefs against each other and the clock. They will each be given two baskets full of unknown ingredients, one for an entree, the other a dessert! You will be the judge, tasting, grading and awarding the title of Top Chef of The Cook's Shop! This will be the third time we've held this class/event - it seems to be more fun each time! You're encouraged to heckle, ask questions, make suggestions, post to Facebook, take pictures, tweet, text and email throughout the evening. This will be a lot of fun for all involved. Class is limited to 16, sign up early to guarantee your seat! CAKE DECORATING 101 Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 2:00 pm Dagmar Kupsche - The Cook's Shop This class will cover crumb coating, frosting the cake, stacking layers, basic borders and creating a beautiful fondant rose.This class is offered 2 ways, you may simply watch the class or participate in the hands-on process and take home a collection of useful tools. Observation: $25, limited to 6 students. Hands-On: $60 limited to 10 students, includes: Petal Cutters, Calyx Cutters, Mini Rolling Pin, Ball Tool and Foam Petal Pad. CHESTERHILL AUCTION FIELD TRIP WHAT'S FOR DINNER? Monday, August 17, 2015 - 4:00 pm, $45 Jamie Heydinger - ChefThis class is a first for us! We'll begin by meeting up at the Chesterhill Auction at 4 pm. (directions will be given to you). You'll see how the produce auction works, learn how to participate yourself and see all the local restaurant buyers securing their fresh vegetables for the week. Chef Jamie will purchase ingredients for 3 meals, then we'll meet back at the store at 6:30 pm where class participants that chose not go to the auction will join us (feel free to join us for both or just the class). Jamie will then create three meals, "off the cuff". One will be pork based, one beef, and one vegetable. This will be a fun experience! Class is limited to 16.
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SEPTEMBER 2015
FISH 103
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 6:30 pm, $45 Dagmar Kupsche - The Cook's Shop Another addition to her popular "Fish" series, Dagmar will cover everything from buying to serving along with a couple of cooking techniques including pan searing and baking. The menu is under development, as she is busy narrowing down her recipes, but will definitely be making a Fish "Chowdah". This class will fill up quickly! Class is limited to 16. CHINESE DUMPLINGS - New Date! Wednesday, September 16, 2015 - 6:30pm, $40 Suli Wei Dickson
Suli assisted in our Chinese Hot Pot class last fall and impressed us so much with her knowledge and technique that we asked if she wouldn't mind conducting a class of her own. She'll demonstrate a number of different kinds of dumplings using seasonal ingredients and the various ways to cook them. You'll learn to make the dough, roll, pinch and cook it. Learn this amazing art from a master! Class is limited to 16. SEAFOOD 103 September 23, 2015 - 6:30 pm, $50 Dagmar Kupsche - The Cook's Shop Dagmar will add to her seafood and lobster classes, combining them into one class. Scallops, Shrimp, Lobster, and Squid - oh my! Everything from purchase to table will be covered. Class is limited to 16.
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OCTOBER 2015 KNIFE SKILLS - HANDS ON! Friday, October 2, 2015 - 6:30 pm, $55 Ed 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, de-bone 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 $49.99 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. KNIFE SHARPENING Friday, October 2, 2015 - 6:00 to 6:30 pm, $2 per knife. |
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