Tuesdays, July 11th through August 15th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Basic Training 101" ● Hands On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $525.00 for a Six Week course.  A six-week series of HANDS ON training, guaranteed to have you cooking like a pro in no time! This class is designed for all students from the beginning cook to the cook who wants to fine tune their skills and understand the "whys" of cooking! During this course, you will learn proper knife skills, stocks and basic sauce making, soups, salads, vinaigrettes, techniques such as sautéing, roasting, braising, slow roasting, pan frying, deep-frying and grilling. You will learn how to break down a whole chicken into individual pieces & how to correctly truss meat.  You will learn about cooking beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables and starches. After this course, you will feel much more confident in the kitchen & motivated to try out new dishes and create your own recipes! Feel free to bring your cook's knife and an apron to class each week, if you wish. Class is limited in size, so sign up early to ensure your seat! Aprons are not provided.

Wednesday, July 12th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Tour of Italy ~ Sicilia" ● Demonstration Class ● Sandra Gugliotta - Dining Elegance Caterers ● $55.00   We will be revisiting different regions of Italy on our third tour - complete with new dishes. This is the seventeenth of a series of monthly classes exploring the different regions of Italy!  Sicilia is the big Island of Italy where it is said it is full of sun where the sun flavors everything from the wheat to the oranges. Known best for fish as a staple cuisine, swordfish and tuna are king in Sicily.  Simple flavors filled with lemon, herbs and vegetables reign.  The climate is mild and sunny and favors olive tree orchards, lemon trees, tomatoes and artichokes from the ground which is rich due to the volcanic presence of Mt. Etna.  Menu: Aulivi Cunsati ~ Olive Condite ~ fresh fennel, mint, garlic and celery marinated olives served with crusty bread ● Insalata di Arance ~ sliced blood orange salad with scallions, parsley and extra virgin olive oil  (Cara Cara oranges can be substituted out of season) ● Truscello Tipico di Messina ~ a baked pork meatball casserole layered with a rich and creamy ricotta and clove cream sauce ● Cannoli Alla Siciliana ~ a homemade fried dough tube filled with a sweet ricotta filling

Friday, July 14th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Andrea Estes Riegling - Grasshoppers & Rock That Plate ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Southwestern Eggrolls with Avocado Crema ● Beef Fajitas with Pico de Gallo ● Key Lime Cheesecake with Mexican Chocolate Crust  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

NEW KIDS CLASS!  Monday, July 17th ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Basics of Cake Decorating ~ Kids Class" ● Ages 7 - 12 years old ● Hands On Class ● Jesica Jones - Love at First Bite ● $50.00  Learn all of the basics of cake decorating. Some of the topics that will be covered in this class are assembly, filling, crumb coating and flat icing the cake, borders and piping techniques, coloring the frosting, making homemade "bakery" buttercream frosting and much more. Each student will be provided with a 6 inch cake to decorate and take home, show off and enjoy! This is not a Wilton cake class...it's SO much more! ** (parents will not be permitted to stay during class; our staff will be on hand to assist the chef and the students and provide extra supervision) Please arrive early, with your supplies, as we will begin promptly at 11:30 am. ***Ask for your supply list at signup. We offer these items for sale at the Cottage along with a 10% class discount on your purchase and would be happy to put a kit together for you ahead of time; just let us know.  ** (parents will not be permitted to stay during class; our staff will be on hand to assist the chef and the students and provide extra supervision) *** when registering, please list the child's name and age in the comment section.

Monday, July 17th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Perfect Homemade Pizza" ● Hands On Class ● Brad Dillon - Black Sheep Bake Shop & Brad's Designer Breads ● $60.00  While perfecting bread and scone recipes, and after taking a pizza class in Italy, Brad has been secretly perfecting a pizza dough recipe, or two, for his own use, and the pizza making technique, which he is now prepared to share with the world. Pizza is the ultimate simple comfort food that everybody can love, when done right. Get over marina, mozzarella and pepperoni, and up your game with multiple types of cheeses (including Gorgonzola), sauces (fig jam anyone?), and fruits (apples and grapes), among other things. Use up that leftover salsa and andouille before it goes bad. Turn up the Heat! Brad will give you the knowledge of how to properly mix, shape, and bake your own pizza. After this class, and with a little planning on a work night you should be able to get a pizza in the oven in 30 minutes, so you will have time to pour yourself a glass of wine and change your clothes before you eat. This is a hands-on class, so wear something that looks good with flour on it, and a little sauce. You will mix dough to take home and bake later, and assemble a pie to take home and bake that day, or sometime soon. If you have any favorite ingredients to use on your own pizza, bring them along.

● Ages 9 - 16 years old ● Hands On Class ● Brad Dillon - Black Sheep Bake Shop & Brad's Designer Breads ● $50.00  While perfecting bread and scone recipes, and after taking a pizza class in Italy, Brad has been secretly perfecting a pizza dough recipe, or two, for his own use, and the pizza making technique, which he is now prepared to share with the world. Pizza is the ultimate simple comfort food that everybody can love, when done right. Get over marina, mozzarella and pepperoni, and up your game with multiple types of cheeses (including Gorgonzola), sauces (fig jam anyone?), and fruits (apples and grapes), among other things. Use up that leftover salsa and andouille before it goes bad. Turn up the Heat!  Brad will give you the knowledge of how to properly mix, shape, and bake your own pizza. After this class, and with a little planning on a school night you should be able to get a pizza in the oven in 30 minutes, so you will have time to grab a soda and chill before you eat. This is a hands-on class, so wear something that looks good with flour on it, and a little sauce. You will mix dough to take home and bake later, and assemble a pie to take home and bake that day, or sometime soon. If you have any favorite ingredients to use on your own pizza, bring them along.  ** (parents will not be permitted to stay during class; our staff will be on hand to assist the chef and the students and provide extra supervision) *** when registering, please list the child's name and age in the comment section.

● Ages 7 - 12 years old ● Hands On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00  Crank up the oven, gather around and let's make and bake cookies.  Sounds like a great idea, doesn't it?  Learn to make the dough, proper mixing techniques and how to make consistent sized cookies every time.  Now all we need is the milk! Menu:  Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies ● Italian Wedding Cookies ● Chocolate Crinkle Cookies ** (parents will not be permitted to stay during class; our staff will be on hand to assist the chef and the students and provide extra supervision) *** when registering, please list the child's name and age in the comment section.

Wednesday, July 19th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Going Bananas" ● Demonstration Class ● Shelley Yoder - Olé, Oh Let's Eat Restaurant Group ● $50.00  Get to take a look into the kitchen of one of the most popular restaurant groups in town - Ole Restaurant Group is made up of Fernando & Christina Martinez's ventures ~ Guacamole, Artesano Tapas, Mercato Italiano, Mussel & Burger Bar, El Taco Luchador & Red Barn Kitchen - and meet the pastry chef who keeps the sweet treats coming.  The most popular dessert from the group is the RBK Banana Puddin' - a magical combination of Banana Caramel, Brule Banana, Toasted Meringue, Nilla Wafers.  But that's not all you will learn as Shelley makes this beauty start to finish ~ homemade vanilla pudding/pastry cream, Italian meringue, banana caramel sauce, homemade banana ice cream and candied almonds (more of a hard caramel candy with almonds in it, not just your typical candied nuts).  The grand finale will be the assembly of this delicious creation.  Each of the components can be used in a number of different ways to create other desserts.  "I think this this a good balance of simple and difficult recipes. And like I said the students will see some good basics and then be able to use them in their own way at home. Plus you get a sneak peak into some of my favorite recipes as well as Olé groups best selling dessert-- the RBK banana puddin'" says Shelley.  Please join us; it's going to be a really great experience.

Thursday, July 20th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Southern Cooking in Style" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $50.00  Southern cooking has gained so much popularity but in my family it's always been the way grandma cooked in her kitchen.  This style evokes feelings of comfort, home and family while being packed with abundance of flavor.  Won't you sit down and join us?  Menu:  Red Beans and Rice with Chicken Asiago Sausage ● Buttermilk Fried Chicken ● Roasted Gold Potatoes ● Haricot Vert ● Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Thursday, July 20th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Let's Roll Another One ~ Advanced Sushi" ● Hands On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $70.00   Hungry for Sushi - let's try something different.  This class will build on the basics of making sushi and add a few fun techniques and methods.  We will learn how to use the kitchen torch to finish rolls, make tempura batter, prepare tamago (Japanese omelet), and make those wonderful, crunchy tempura flakes found on so many of those wonderful sushi rolls. We'll also be making those great sauces that go with sushi...spicy mayonnaise, yum yum sauce and Japanese barbeque sauce.  Menu: Torched Salmon Nigiri ● Tempura Roll ~ tempura vegetables, cucumber, avocado with masago on the outside topped off with eel sauce & sesame seeds ● Futomaki with Tamago & Vegetables ● Crunchy Shrimp Roll with Tempura Flakes ● Mango Sushi Roll

Friday, July 21st ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Crab Cakes with Pesto Cream Sauce ● Pork Scallopine with Prosciutto Ham, Asiago Cheese and White Wine Sage Sauce ● Apple Tarte Tatin *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Saturday, July 22nd ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Linguini with Roasted Vegetables and Spicy Tomato Sauce ● Boneless Pork Loin stuffed with Spinach, Feta Cheese and Pine Nuts ● Poached Pear and Apple Cobbler with Cinnamon Pecan Crumble  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Monday, July 24th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Simple Ingredients = Elegant Results" ● Demonstration Class ● Coby Ming & Patty Knight - Wiltshire at the Speed ● $55.00   It's been a while ... welcome back Coby and Patty; we've missed you!  After opening Wiltshire at the Speed, this dynamic duo has been keeping very busy.  Now that garden fresh ingredients abound, watch as they work their magic transforming these beautiful vegetables into works of art!  Aaron Price will be joining Coby to make 2 wonderful cocktails to compliment this menu! Menu:  First in Flight ~ a gin based cocktail ● VooDoo Priestess ~ a rum based cocktail ● Toast ~ heirloom tomato, whipped tofu, garlic chips, torn basil ● Grain Salad ~ grains, roasted shallot, sweet peppers, summer squash, preserved lemon vinaigrette ● Roasted Eggplant 'Steak' ~ farmer's market summer vegetable ragout, charred tomato-szechuan jus, crispy sweet potato & herbs ● Pineapple Ginger Granita ~ kaffir lime whipped coconut, pineapple compote.

KIDS CLASS!  Wednesday, July 26th ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Sleepover Munchies ~ Kids Class" ● Ages 7 - 12 years old ● Hands On Class ● Andrea Estes Riegling - Grasshoppers & Rock That Plate ● $50.00 Learn to make some fun treats that your friends will go crazy for next time you have a sleepover or for that matter, anytime!  Fun to make and eat together.  Menu: Cherry Limeade Drink ● Pizza Pin Wheels ● Cheese Burger Tater Tot Cups ● Brownie Cup Sundaes  ** (parents will not be permitted to stay during class; our staff will be on hand to assist the chef and the students and provide extra supervision) *** when registering, please list the child's name and age in the comment section.

Wednesday, July 26th ● 6:00 - 9:00 ● "Fun with Fondant & Advanced Piping Techniques ~ Cake Decorating" ● Hands On Class ● Jesica Jones - Love At First Bite ● $60.00  In this class you will learn how to create that beautifully smooth finish you've admired on many cakes. Fondant icing is the trick. You will frost, fill and cover your cake in fondant. In addition, you will learn how to make beautiful roses, writing techniques, a reversed shell border, Corneille lace, braided fondant border, using stencils and much more!  Jesica will also be demonstrating how to make Swiss Meringue buttercream.  Each student will be provided with a 6 inch double layer cake to decorate, take home, show off and ultimately eat. This is not a Wilton cake class...it's SO much more! Please arrive early, with your supplies, as we will begin promptly at 6:00 pm. ***Ask for your supply list at signup. We offer these items for sale at the Cottage along with a 10% class discount on your purchase and would be happy to put a kit together for you ahead of time; just let us know.

Thursday, July 27th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Spectacular Summer Vegetable Pies" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00  Turning a vegetable into a savory pie is an easy way to make something really special ~ an impressive dish to serve for a brunch, a pot luck or an weeknight dinner.  For instance - tomato pie. Tomato pie has been one of the most popular Summer food items for years ~ most likely since this is when tomatoes are at their finest.  Vine ripened Summer tomatoes, fresh basil, local cheese and a homemade butter crust.  Is your mouth watering yet?  We will demonstrate three different techniques in this collection of Summer pies.  Menu: DreamCatcher Farm's Famous Fresh Tomato Pie with Homemade Butter Crust ● a Striking Layered and Pressed Vegetable Torte without a crust ● Spinach Pie with a Phyllo Crust ● and for dessert, a Luscious Plum Torte with Fresh Whipped Cream

Thursday, July 27th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Tropical Temptations" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $50.00  The heat of Summer makes me want to escape to a tropical island and feel the ocean breeze, walk along the beach with the surf gently lapping at my feet, relax with a fruity refreshing cocktail and clear my mind. This menu will whisk you away and teases you with that tropical feeling, if only for a little while.  Menu: Fresh Papaya Strawberry Cocktail ● Avocado Fritters with Lime Crema ● Jerk Chicken ● Curried Lentils with Pickled Red Onion and Green Tomato Confit ● Coconut Cream Tart with Tequila Lime Whipped Cream

Friday, July 28th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Wild Mushroom Mac and Cheese with Pancetta ● Braised Pork Belly Etouffee, Stone Ground Grits and Sautéed Vegetables ● Chocolate Mocha Mousse  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Saturday, July 29th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Tomato and Mushroom Quiche with Aged Cheeses ● Seared Filet of Salmon Wellington with Saffron Supreme Sauce ● Chocolate Peanut Butter Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Cream  *Remember when registering ~ 2 individuals = 1 table, so please use the number(s) of tables you desire when making your reservation.  Aprons are not provided.

Monday, July 31st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Spicing up the Summer ~ Mexican Style" ● Demonstration Class ● Paco Garcia - Con Huevos ● $65.00  The heat of the summer, the spice and flavor profiles found in Mexican cuisine as well as the freshness of these glorious seafood dishes can only mean one thing ... time to party!  Join us for a unique and authentic experience.  Menu: Basil Habanero Tuna Ceviche with Pico de Gallo and Julienned Chips ● Grilled Salmon Tacos with Cilantro-Jalapeño Aioli, Avocado and Pickled Onions on freshly Handmade Corn Tortillas ● Camarones al Mojo de Ajo ~ Mexican Shrimp on Garlic Infusion, Guajillo Chile and Creamy Pepita Sauce ● Coconut Bread Pudding