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Thursday, August 17th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Ciao My Friends" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $50.00  Getting together and sharing a meal with friends is one of the best things in life.  Talking, laughing, eating wonderful food makes for a memorable time together.  Menu: Charred Root Vegetable Bagna Cuda ●Cracked Black Pepper Fettuccini with Cabbage, Mushrooms and Pancetta ● Chicken Thighs with Olives and Fresh Fennel ● Molten Red Velvet Cake with Mascarpone Whipped CreamRegister Online

Friday, August 18th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Spicy Lamb Lettuce Wraps ● Seared Pork Loin Chops with Chipotle Molasses Glaze ● Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Tarts *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, August 19th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Savory Roasted Onion, Mushroom and Tomato Cheesecake ● Seared Filet of Salmon with Lemon Caper Supreme Sauce ● Chocolate Expresso Mousse with Almond 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, August 21st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Positively Probiotic ~ Plant Based/Gluten Free" ● Demonstration Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health & Wellness ● $50.00  Are you getting enough probiotic-rich foods in your diet? Chances are you're probably not. Probiotics are good bacteria that primarily line your gut and are responsible for nutrient absorption and supporting your immune system. Probiotics are essential for your digestive health, but did you know there are hundreds of other health benefits of consuming probiotic-rich foods that you might not be aware of?  Learn all about the benefits of a diet rich in probiotic foods and how to incorporate them in your diet.  Menu: Blackberry Kombucha ● Pickled Vegetable Plate ● Shiitake Scallion Pancake with Kimchi ● Chickpea Potato Patties with Sauerkraut ● Spiced Apples

Wednesday August 23rd ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Tour of Italy ~ Sardegna" ● 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 eighteenth of a series of monthly classes exploring the different regions of Italy! Sardegna is known as the farthest away island from terra ferma.  It is spoken of as a small world in which anything that is planted will grow.  It topography ranges from mountains to plains and ocean all around, caverns and grottos to the west and luxurious landscapes and emerald coastline to the North.  In Sardegna each and every little town or city and each seaside has its very own tradition.  As a result, the food is varied throughout the island as are the wines.  Menu: Zuppa di Indivia ~ an endive and beef layered soup served atop soaked and oven baked bread ● Cassola ~ Zuppa di Pesce ~ a flavorful and hearty & spicy fish stew with variety white fleshy fish, crab, anchovies and squid seasoned with fresh herbs, fresh tomato and onion ● Puddighinus (pollo ripieno al forno) ~ seasoned & stuffed baked chicken filled with a minced liver, bread crumb, creamy tomato and hardboiled egg yolk filling ● Ciambelle ~ Oven Baked Donuts Sarde ~ a yeast dough with hints of cinnamon, lemon and Marsala wine cut into donuts and oven baked

Thursday, August 24th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Mexican Madness" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $50.00  There is nothing that says everyday can't be celebrated like it's Cinco de Mayo.  Fill your table with Mexican delights and make it a party.  Menu: Mango Margaritas ● Mexican Gazpacho ● Frijoles de la Olla ~ home style beans topped with cilantro sour cream ● Salmon Tostada with Cilantro Chimichurri Sauce ● Fresh Strawberry Parfaits

Thursday, August 24th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Private Event" Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University

Friday, August 25th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Duck Confits and Chevre Flat Bread with Spicy Orange Ginger Marmalade ● Baked Pasta with Grilled Chicken, Roasted Garlic, Pancetta, Spinach, Cream and Sundried Tomato Pesto ● Cheesecake with Lemon Curd and fresh Berries  *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, August 26th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Fusilli Pasta Alfredo with Poached Shrimp and Aged Cheese ● Boneless Pork Loin stuffed with Roasted Vegetables and Goat Cheese ● White Chocolate Walnut Bread Pudding with Dark Chocolate 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.

Tuesday, August 29th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Taste of Uzbekistan" ● Demonstration Class ● Serge Katz - FlavaVille ● $50.00  Born in Andijan, Uzbekistan, a Central Asian nation and former Soviet republic, Serge grew up at his grandmother's side in the kitchen.  He learned early on that life and love grew richer through cooking and sharing meals with others.  After immigrating to the United States, he found his calling in Louisville's thriving culinary scene, graduating as Student of the Year from Sullivan University and going on to develop a name for himself in the upscale dining circles earning him a coveted position of Sous Chef at Vincenzo's.  We are so excited to be able to learn and eat about the foods of Uzbekistan.  Menu:  Zakuskie ~ means bites in Russian ~ assorted Russian sausages and pickled vegetables ● Samosas ~ flaky pastry stuffed with minced Angus ribeye, onions and assorted spices ● Olivier Russian Potato Salad ~ mayonnaise based with potatoes, peas, carrots, pickles ● Tomato Cucumber Salad ● Vinaigrette Beet Salad with Peas, Carrots, Potatoes and Sourkrout ● Kebabs ~ lamb and chicken skewers ● Russian Napoleon ~ thin sheets of pastry filled with luscious pastry cream

Wednesday, August 30th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Straight Outta the Garden" Demonstration Class ● Andrea Estes Riegling - Grasshoppers ● $50.00  Andrea's vision of starting a farmers market in the Schnitzelburg/Germantown neighborhood came to fruition this spring and has become a wonderful addition to this hot area of Louisville. Nothing beats fresh farm to table vegetables and support of the farmers who work hard to make this happen.  Join us in celebrating these beauties "straight outta the garden"!  Menu: Watermelon Mint Margaritas ● Swiss Chard Lasagna Rolls ● Summers Bounty Succotash Salad ● Buttermilk Fried Okra with Remoulade Sauce ● Peach Caramel Blondie Cheesecake with Salted Pretzel Crust

Friday, September 1st ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Duck Confits and Chevre Flat Bread with Spicy Orange Ginger Marmalade ● Pork Scaloppini with Prosciutto Ham, Asiago Cheese and White Wine Sage Sauce ● Bourbon Chocolate Truffle Tart with Whipped 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.

Thursday, September 7th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Tour of Italy ~ Piemonte & Val D' Aosta" ● 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 nineteenth of a series of monthly classes exploring the different regions of Italy!  The largest city in this region of Italy is Torino or as we call it Turin. The region is best known for it's world renown full body red wines & sparking white wines.  Barolo, Barbaresco & Barbera are some of the most prized reds whereas one of the most popular whites is Asti Spumanti, although the Moscato whites from the city of Alba are more prized. The region is also famous for black truffles, which are available seasonally during the fall months.  These are used to make salads, pasta dishes, risotto dishes etc.  Menu: Risotto con Tartufo alla Piemontese ~ a risotto dish typical of Piemonte with truffles, prosciutto and parmigiano cheese ● Vitello Tonnato ~ veal breast cooked with white wine, bay and garlic in a tuna mayonnaise sauce served room temperature ● Zucchini alla Besciamella ~ oven baked zucchini with a creamy béchamel sauce ● Martin Arch al Barolo ~ barolo poached pears served with a gorgonzola, blue cheese filling

Friday, September 8th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Duck Confits and Chevre Flat Bread with Spicy Orange Ginger Marmalade ● Pork Scaloppini with Prosciutto Ham, Asiago Cheese and White Wine Sage Sauce ● Bourbon Chocolate Truffle Tart with Whipped 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.

Saturday, September 9th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Ratatouille of Vegetables with Shrimp & Crabmeat (optional)  ● Seared Chicken Scaloppini with Cranberry Orange Sauce Supreme ● Chocolate Bottom Peanut Butter Mousse Tart  *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.
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