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Season with Salt

Salt is one of the most common ingredients in cooking, yet, there's so much more to explore beyond our everyday habits. New culinary choices for salt have crystallized into a wonderful complexity of fresh tastes and serving options for this element.

 

IN THIS ISSUE, we're exploring salt at a deeper level with a focus on the various types of salts, and their role as the final, finishing flourish to our foods. We showcase finishing salts in a super-easy goat cheese appetizer, soft and chewy pretzels, and a sweet treat, homemade salted caramels.

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OCTOBER 2012
PRIME RIB FOR THE HOLIDAYS - Sold Out!
Cooking ClassesThursday, October 25, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $50
Zachary Leverett, Chef/Owner of Elite Dining Catering
Zach's back! He'll be showing us how to create a perfect prime rib for the holidays. This will include gravy and side dishes. Sure to be a new favorite meal for your family! Class is limited to 16.

NOVEMBER 2012

SEAFOOD APPETIZERS
Monday, November 5, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $40
Matt Lancaster, Chef - The House of Wines, Devola
Matt is already making a name for himself with his fresh, new menu at The House of Wines. He'll introduce you to a variety of seafood appetizers including oysters, mussels, and more, just in time for holiday entertaining. Having last worked in Boston, and with seafood as one of his specialties, we anticipate this will be a very informative and fun class! Class is limited to 16.

GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP
Sunday, November 11, 2012 - 2:00 pm, $50 ($65 for a parent and child)
Gayle Shank and Dagmar Kupsche - The Cook's ShopCooking Classes
Learn how to make and roll perfect gingerbread. Each participant will receive prepared pieces for a gingerbread house along with building and decorating techniques and designs. We'll supply the decorations, but you're free to bring your own if you want to add something special. Best of all, you'll take home a completed Gingerbread House! Class is limited to 12 gingerbread houses. Children 8 - 14 must be accompanied by an adult, children 15 and older may attend by themselves. Adults, who are children at heart, are welcome to attend on their own! Everyone will go home with a completed gingerbread house.

KNIFE SHARPENING
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 5:00 to 5:30 pm, $2 per knife (max. 3 knives)

KNIFE SKILLS - One Seat Left!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 6:00 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 $49.95 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.

TIS THE SEASON.......HOLIDAY BAKING
Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $40
Gayle Shank - Cooking School Coordinator, The Cook's Shop
Gayle will present a number of no fuss, make ahead holiday sweets that are ideal to both give as gifts or take to parties. Class is limited to 16.

DECEMBER 2012

HO HO HOLIDAY APPETIZERS FOR ON THE GO!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 - 6:30 pm, $40
Gayle Shank - Cooking School Coordinator, The Cook's Shop
Entertaining? Going to parties? Gayle will share a variety of hot and cold appetizers that are sure to delight all!
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Delivering Salt and Pepper
recipethree RECIPE: Fleur De Sel & Smoked Salt Caramels
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Take pleasure in rediscovering and exploring the large and varied world of salt! 
Dagmar & Ken

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