MAY 2012
GRILLING & MARINATINGSaturday, May 05, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $45
John Murphy, Culinary Arts Instructor at Barry Tech, Nassau County, NY
Chef John will teach the secrets of making perfect marinades for popular dishes that involve beef, chicken and veggies, all cooked on the grill. His classes focus on education and technique. Class is limited to 16.
MERINGUES MAGNIFIQUE!
Tuesday, May 10, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $35
Gayle Shank, Chef/Cooking School Coordinator at The Cook's Shop
Gayle will teach you how to make perfect meringues. You leave knowing how to create Chocolate Angel Pie, Raspberry Meringue Torte and decorative Mushroom Meringues. Class is limited to 16.
STOCKS AND SAUCES 101: PART THREE
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $45 (take all three Stock classes for $95 - a $20 savings!)
Zachary Leverett, Chef/Owner of Elite Dining Catering
This is the third in a "Series Class" for The Cook's Shop. This final class, "Applications", will tie together the three part series (although you do not have to have taken the "Stocks" or "Sauces" classes to take this one). This class will focus on using the stocks and sauces learned in the previous classes. Class is limited to 16.
Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 5:00 to 5:30 pm, $2 per knife (max. 3 knives)
KNIFE SKILLS
Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 6:00 pm, $50
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 $39.95 and has been given a "Highly Recommended" rating by Cooks Magazine - their highest rating. This is a hands-on class limited to 16. 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.
JUNE 2012
JUICING!
Saturday, June 2, 2012 - 12:45 pm, 1:35 pm, 2:30 pm, Free
Sasha Henry, Le Cordon Bleu trained Chef, Caterer
Chef Sasha will demonstrate the Hurom Slow Juicer. She will cover a vast array of recipes using combinations of fresh fruits and veggies. Why juice, and why "slow" juice? High speed and the new slow juicers will be discussed and explained. Juicers are becoming a new American must-have in the kitchen. Learn why and take control of your nutrition intake. Class will be approximately 30 minutes long and is free. Preregistration is encouraged but not required. Standing room only.
COOKING KIDS HERB CLASS
Sunday, June 3, 2012 - 3-4pm, $20
Jessie Etter, Chef, Marietta College
Chef Jessie will be teaching about herbs; how they grow, how to identify them, what they taste like, and how to use them. She will teach how to make Pasta Salad, Pizza Sauce, and Boursin Type Cheese... all from scratch! Class is limited to 8.
Our Cooking Kid's Classes are limited to 8 children, ages 9 to 12 years old. They will be instructed in clean and safe handling of food and clean-up! You know your child best...this is a class for kids who are able to stay focused for an hour and a half, are able to take turns and listen to (and take) instructions.
SEAFOOD 101
Thursday, June 7, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $55
Dagmar Kupsche, Owner, The Cook's Shop
Learn the basics, from shopping, to selection and preparation of fresh seafood. Dagmar will pan sear, bake, and stuff while taking the mystery and fear out of cooking fish. Born in New England, Dagmar grew up on Plymouth Bay where fresh fish was always plentiful. Genetically predisposed to traditional New England cooking (her family owned one of the oldest grocery stores in Boston, The SS Pierce Co.) she learned from the best - her mother. Class is limited to 16.
SUSHI... AGAIN!
Monday, June 11, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $50
Dave Rudie-son, Chef, Parkersburg Country Club
The last time we offered this class it sold out almost immediately. If you're interested in learning to roll your own sushi we suggest you call early to register! Our most popular instructor/chef is conducting another hands-on Sushi Roll class. You'll learn to cook perfect rice, select the proper ingredients (Dave will cover both seafood and vegetable sushi), roll and cut your own. Each participant will take home their own bamboo sushi mat and rice paddle. Class is limited to 14.
PRESSURE COOKING
Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $45
Matt Rapposelli, Executive Chef, OU, Athens
Chef Matt will take the fear out of pressure cooking using the newest technology from Fissler and Fagor (Cook's Magazine lists Fagor's pressure cooker as a Best Value!). Times have changed - these are NOT your Grandmother's pressure cookers that exploded sending chicken all over the kitchen! Learn to create complete meals in a fraction of the time without heating up your kitchen on a hot day. A must class for the cook who's always "on the go". Class is limited to 16.
WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!
Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $40
Nicole Kosher, Pastry Chef, Parkersburg Country Club
Chef Nicole made all of the delicious ice cream at The Blennerhasset Hotel before leaving to begin a new career at the Parkersburg Country Club. She will be sharing her recipes and secrets while showing various ways to make this wonderful frozen dessert! Class is limited to 16.
COOKING KIDS EASY & COOL SUMMER TREATS
Sunday, June 24, 2012 - 3-4pm, $20
Jessie Etter, Chef, Marietta College
Chef Jessie will be creating "COOL" recipes... Tasty Watermelon Smoothies, Fun Freezer Ice Cubes, Orange Sherbet Cupcakes, and Fruit Shape Skewers. Class is limited to 8.
Our Cooking Kid's Classes are limited to 8 children, ages 9 to 12 years old. They will be instructed in clean and safe handling of food and clean-up! You know your child best...this is a class for kids who are able to stay focused for an hour and a half, are able to take turns and listen to (and take) instructions.
RISOTTO
Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $45
Sasha Henry, Le Cordon Bleu trained Chef, Caterer
Chef Sasha will teach the gentle process required to produce a perfect, creamy risotto. She will demonstrate many different recipes, to be determined. Class is limited to 16.
JULY 2012
PANINI'S
Saturday, July 7, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $40
Sasha Henry, Le Cordon Bleu trained Chef, Caterer
Chef Sasha will teach several types of Panini's including great sauces to compliment all of them! She will be using local seasonal produce in her creations. Class is limited to 16.
COOKING KIDS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! (Party Activities!) Sunday, July 8, 2012 - 3-4pm, $20
Jessie Etter, Chef, Marietta College
Chef Jessie will be making recipes that a number of kids can have fun making together! She will demonstrate Popsicle Making 101 (with a ZOKU), Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Easy Sorbet. Class is limited to 8.
Our Cooking Kid's Classes are limited to 8 children, ages 9 to 12 years old. They will be instructed in clean and safe handling of food and clean-up! You know your child best...this is a class for kids who are able to stay focused for an hour and a half, are able to take turns and listen to (and take) instructions.
SEAFOOD 102
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $55
Dagmar Kupsche, Owner, The Cook's Shop
Learn the basics, from shopping, to selection and preparation of fresh seafood. Dagmar will build off "Seafood 101" with a focus on shrimp, scallops, steamers, and clam chowder while taking the mystery and fear out of preparing and cooking seafood. Class is limited to 16.
FRENCH FRUIT TARTS
Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $45
Nicole Kosher, Pastry Chef, Parkersburg Country Club
Chef Nicole will teach the art of tarts from start to finish. She will be teaching the traditional French techniques using local seasonal fruit. Class is limited to 16.
AUGUST 2012
PUFF PASTRY MADE EASY
Saturday, August 4, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $40
Nicole Kosher, Pastry Chef, Parkersburg Country Club
Gayle Shank, Chef/Cooking School Coordinator at The Cook's Shop
Chef Nicole will demystify the art of creating perfect puff pastry. No frozen pastry in this class! Gayle will then put the pastry to use in a delicious brunch recipe guaranteed to impress your guests! Class is limited to 16.
LOBSTER & MORE
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $65
Dagmar Kupsche, Owner, The Cook's Shop
What is Lobster tomalley and roe, and why on earth would you want to eat it? Dagmar will start with the basics of shopping, selection and lobster preparation. She'll then cover the traditional standards of boiled lobster, baked & stuffed lobster, and Linguini with lobster sauce! If possible (depends on inventory at the fish market) she'll show you how to tell the difference between a male and female lobster. Class is limited to 16.
COOKING KIDS BACK TO SCHOOL!
Sunday, August 12, 2012 - 3-4pm, $20
Jessie Etter, Chef, Marietta College
Chef Jessie is ready to send you back to school with healthy lunch box choices, including Pita Pocket Sandwiches. She will also show fun after-school snacks and feature tips for packing lunch bags! Class is limited to 8.
Our Cooking Kid's Classes are limited to 8 children, ages 9 to 12 years old. They will be instructed in clean and safe handling of food and clean-up! You know your child best...this is a class for kids who are able to stay focused for an hour and a half, are able to take turns and listen to (and take) instructions.
SMOKING!
Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $45
Kevin Black, Blacksmith Barbeque
Chef Kevin will explain and demonstrate the art of smoking on both gas and charcoal grills. Chicken, beef and pork will all be covered in detail. Class is limited to 16.
SEPTEMBER 2012
TAJINE COOKING
Saturday, September 22, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $40
Matt Rapposelli, Executive Chef, OU, Athens
Tajines are used as a stove-top slow cooker in Morocco. The slow simmering effect on less-expensive cuts of meat turns them into tender meat dishes with aromatic veggies and sauce. While simmering, the conical top remains cool to the touch while promoting the return of all the condensation to the pot. Chef Matt will be preparing several dishes using tajines. Class is limited to 16.
Cuisinart's wonderful new French cookware....hey, I have an idea! Because we're already selling at the lowest advertised price allowed by our suppliers I can't advertise our sale prices - but I can promise you that all open stock is 
The Marietta Derby Trot is a day-long series of events involving 27 downtown Marietta merchants on May 5th. In addition to the Hat Contests you'll be able to bet on the race (with a wide variety of prizes), sample free food and drink, take part in a stick horse race, take advantage of menu and drink specials at participating restaurants and save a little money during in-store promotions (like our Cookware Sale!). Our Hat Contest will be held at 2:30 pm and we'll be serving up a few treats throughout the day. There's so much going on we had to create a spreadsheet to keep track of it. 
The original Zoku was a big hit because you could make three popsicles in just seven minutes. They've now down-sized the system to a single pop unit that retails for a lot less money. 
You can still make three pops before having to put it back in the freezer; use fresh fruit, juice or yogurt and get a refreshing summer treat. Want to go big time? Try their new Chocolate Station where you can cover your pop with a hard chocolate shell or dip it in sprinkles before it hardens!
