The Cook's Shop

Erma Bombeck, domestic goddess and humorist, once wrote: "Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence."

IN THIS ISSUE, we're focused on savoring the process of fixing the Thanksgiving feast. It's not just the time at the table, it's about making kitchen time pleasurable while creating delicious food as we're reminded, once again, to live with gratitude. Key to enjoying the feast is planning, knowing what can be done ahead of time, and tried-and-true recipes. We have for you the Perfect Roast Turkey, Old-Fashioned Do-Ahead Bread Stuffing, and Parmesan-Crusted Creamed Corn and our best tips for delicious Mashed Potatoes and Gravy!

NOVEMBER 2014

SOUTHERN HOLIDAY FEAST Two Seats Left!
Cooking Classes

Saturday, November 8, 2014 - 2:00 pm, $55

Kevin Black - Blacksmith BBQ Catering

Polish your southern drawl and join Kevin for a Southern Christmas. He'll be preparing Turducken (a chicken, stuffed in a duck, stuffed in a turkey), Roasted Chipotle with Craisin Sweet Potatoes, a Pickled Veggie Salad, and a Kentucky Chip Pie (pecan with chocolate ganache) for dessert. Class is limited to 16.

FRENCH CASSOULETS One Seat Left!

Monday, November 10, 2014 - 6:30 pm, $50

Jamie Heydinger - Chef, House of Wines

Classically trained in French cuisine, Jamie is excited to share the French art of one pot baked meals, all sure to please. Menu TBA. Bon appetit! Class is limited to 16.

WINTER SOUPS Sold Out!

Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 2:00 pm,$40

Gayle Shank - Cooking School Coordinator, The Cook's Shop Our favorite Fall class will focus on rich, warming, winter soups featuring Roasted Vidalia Onion, Garam Masala Red Lentil, Pumpkin, and Potato Leek With Crème Fraiche Soups. Class is limited to 16.

CHINESE HOT POT AND CHINESE DUMPLINGS
Sold Out!

Wednesday, November 19, 2014 - 6:30 pm, $45

Prof. Cuicui Song - Visiting Professor, Marietta College

Get ready for a unique experience! This is a semi hands-on class where you'll cook your own food in a Chinese Hot Pot and make Chinese Dumplings, all under the directions of Cuicui Song, a visiting professor at Marietta College and a native of Beijing. We'll also have an interpreter on hand to help Prof. Song explain the finer points of Chinese cooking. Chinese Hot Pot cooking is family style - filled with broth, everyone sits around the pot and cooks their own dinner of thinly sliced meats and vegetables. A variety of broths will be covered along with food preparation techniques. There are as many styles of dumplings in China as there are languages. Prof. Song will teach you her regional style, from dough preparation to filling and folding and finally steaming. It's not often that we can reach across the world and share food experiences in a setting like this. We're excited to have the opportunity to conduct this class and learn from Prof. Song's personal experience in her family's kitchen. Class is limited to 14.

DECEMBER 2014

HOLIDAY APPETIZERS TO MAKE AND TAKE Sold Out!

Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - 6:30 pm, $40

Gayle Shank - Cooking School Coordinator, The Cook's Shop This is one of our most popular holiday classes. Gayle will give you a new twist on appetizers to make and take to parties. Everyone gets tired of the same old, same old... bring something new! Class is limited to 16.

HOLIDAY COOKIES Five Seats Left!

Tuesday, December 9, 2014 - 6:30pm, $35

Gayle Shank - Cooking School Coordinator, The Cook's Shop Dagmar Kupsche - The Cook's Shop Gayle will add some new holiday cookies into your festivities. We guarantee they will be delicious and not difficult to make. Dagmar will teach the art of decorating, using the icing line and fill method. Class is limited to 16.

CUISINART DEMO DAY

Saturday, December 13, 2014 - 1:00 - 4:00 pm, FREE!

Stop in this Saturday afternoon to experience all things Cuisinart! Our sales rep will be demonstrating some of Cuisinart's more popular products, including The Griddler. Come and watch a few demos, have something to eat and ask questions! We will also be unveiling our latest cookbook! EAT, DRINK AND BE MARIETTA, VOLUME 2!!! Guaranteed to be a great Christmas gift!

MOMS AND KIDS HOLIDAY COOKIE FUN!

Sunday, December 14, 2014 - 3:00 pm, $40/couple

Dagmar Kupsche - The Cook's Shop In this hand's-on class we'll bake and decorate lots of cookies using several different techniques. We will let mom decide if their child is old enough for the class. Your child needs to be able to sit and stay focused for 90 minutes. We want everyone to have an enjoyable experience! Each child will go home with some cookies for someone special. Class is limited to 14.