Bake a Better Cookie

The Cook's Shop

We all have cookie favorites that without, the holiday season would seem incomplete. Renew one of the joys of the season with some old-fashioned cookie baking and bonding.

IN THIS ISSUE, we present some new cookie favorites and renew an old favorite, pressed cookies. We're focused on cookies that taste fabulous, make a visual splash, all without too much work or fuss. It's a great time of year to make, bake, and take cookies to family and friends.

In This Issue

Ken's Notes

Cooking Classes

Shopping Locally

RECIPE: Hazelnut Sticks

Bake a Better Cookie

RECIPE: Pebbly Beach Fruit Squares

Cookie Essentials

RECIPE: Scandinavian Spritz

What's a Cookie Press?

RECIPE: Raspberry Meringues

Cookbook Review

Quick Links

The Cook's Shop Website

Newsletter Archive

Marietta Visitor's Bureau

3/50 Project

Ken's Notes:

Ken's Notes

K-CUP TRY-ME PROMOTION

Buy a box of Keurig Coffee - Pick any single flavor K-Cup to try - FREE!
In hopes of getting an educated opinion, our customers are always asking us if we've tried certain brands of the Keurig coffees. With 48 different flavors in stock the answer is generally no - there are just too many flavors to choose from! As a solution to this problem we're offering a free K-Cup, in the flavor of your choice, with the purchase of any box of Keurig coffee, through the end of this month. This way we'll let the real expert, (you), decide what tastes best!

A customer came in the other day and asked if we had the new Starbuck's K-Cups yet. Not surprisingly, we didn't even know that they were available. A quick phone call to the national distributor revealed that they are, I placed an order and we should have stock in a few days! Stop in next week and we'll have five new coffees and two new teas!

LE CREUSET BAKERS

Le Creuset also has a Try-Me promotion that you may be interested in. They're giving away a FREE 7" x 5" Ceramic Baker with the purchase of a 10.5" x 7" Ceramic Baker. Normally $95, the set of two is priced at only $35.99. They're available in all of Le Creuset's beautiful colors and the sizes are great when cooking smaller portions or warming leftovers.

Thank you for your continued support!

WINTER SOUPS Cooking Classes

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 6:30 pm, $35

Gayle Shank - In-house Chef- SOLD OUT!

A favorite Fall class, Gayle will cover three to four hearty soups and teach you how to make a quick and easy "Cuisinart" bread. Class is limited to 14.

COOKING KIDS - HOME MADE HOLIDAY GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN!

Sunday, December 4, 2011 - 3 to 4:30 pm, $20
[See Note Above about our Cooking Kids Classes]
Jessie Etter - In-house Kid's Chef
Ssssssshhhhhhhh, it's a secret! But I can tell you that
one of the things we'll be making will be biscuits for "Rover".

COOKING KIDS - HOLIDAY COOKIES!

Sunday, December 18, 2011 - 3 to 4:30 pm, $20

[See Note Below about our Cooking Kids Classes]

Jessie Etter - In-house Kid's Chef
Many types of decorating skills will be taught. We will supply recipes for the cookies we will have pre-baked. This class will concentrate on rolling, cutting, slicing, shaping, painting, bag icing and decorating cookies.

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PANTRY SOUPS
Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $40. John Rossi - Culinary Artist
What soup is hiding in your pantry? Bring one of your pantry items with you to class! John is a very creative and talented chef. He will create a soup using your supplied ingredients! Class is limited to 16.

VALENTINE'S DAY CUPCAKES

Tuesday, January 10, 2012, - 6:30 pm, $35. David McIntyre - Little Stir Bakery, Vienna
David will share his special recipes and decorating ideas for Valentine's Day Cupcakes! Class is limited to 16.

SIMPLY CAKES

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $35. Gayle Shank - In-house Chef
Chocolate Layer Cake, Peanut Butter Cake with Caramel Icing, Spice Cake with Browned Butter Frosting. Class limited to 16.

MEXICAN CUISINE

Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $40. Heidi Riley - Chef
A three or four course dinner, to be determined. Class limited to 16.

HOMEMADE RAVIOLI

Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $45. John Rossi - Culinary Artist
John will teach the art of pasta dough making and ravioli stuffing along with the creation of two different fillings. Class is limited to 16.

MARDI GRAS MEALS

Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $45. Gayle Shank - In-house Chef
Two favorites! Seafood Gumbo and Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage and Ham. Gayle will also make Cuisinart Baguettes. Class is limited to 16.

CAKE DECORATING 102

Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $35. David McIntyre - Little Stir Bakery, Vienna
This hands-on class will feature flowers and borders. No crumb coating or frosting. Class limited to 14.

THAI CUISINES

Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $45. Matt Rapposelli - Executive Chef, OU
Menu to be determined. Class is limited to 16.

GREEK CUISINE

Saturday, March 3, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $45. Heidi Riley Chef
A three or four course meal, to be determined. Class is limited to 16.

QUICK & LIGHT SPRING SOUPS

Tuesday, March 7, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $40. Gayle Shank - In-House Chef
Hungarian Mushroom, Six Onion and Tortellini Soups and Cuisinart Baguettes. Class limited to 16.

CHEESECAKE 101

Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $40. Gayle Shank - In-House Chef
New York Style, Sour Cream Topping and Marble Cheesecakes. Class is limited to 16.

ITALIAN DINNER

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $45. Gayle Shank - In-House Chef
Antipasto, Basic Marinara, Stuffed Shells, Homemade Ricotta Cheese, Italian Bread and Sicilian Cassata dessert. Class is limited to 16.

GRILLING

Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $50. Matt Rapposelli - Executive Chef, OU
Featuring Leg of Lamb and Chicken, just in time for Easter. Class is limited to 16.

EURO BREADS

Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $40. Matt Rapposelli - Executive Chef, OU
Hearth Bread description and overview, No-Knead Bread and a Country Loaf. Class is limited to 16.

Nonstick Baking Sheets

Safe, natural silicone nonstick coating. PTFE & PFOA free. Fluted surface bakes evenly.

Cookie Spatula

A thin, wide blade easily transfers delicate cookies from baking sheet to cooling rack.

Silicone Mats

Reusable mats line baking sheets for the ultimate in nonstick performance.

Cuisinart Hand Mixer

Small, compact hand mixer works well for cookies and cakes with plenty of power.

Cooling Racks

Allow cookies to let off steam after baking. Small grid and footed design holds securely.

Le Creuset Spatulas

These new spatulas have just the right sturdiness and flexibility. Heat tolerant.

Cookie Decorations

Embellish your cookies with color and flair with decorations in many shapes, and styles.

Mixing Bowls

Utilitarian for multiple uses in every kitchen. Tall sides keep spatter in the bowl.

Marcato Cookie Press

Make shaped cookies fast with this trigger-equipped cookie press. Interchangeable disks.

Treasure your baking traditions, and add some new favorites to your repertoire this year. Enjoy sharing some cookie baking with the next generation.

Dagmar & Ken

The Cook's Shop
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