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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: Classic Caesar Salad ● Baked Pasta with Grilled Chicken, Roasted Garlic, Pancetta, Spinach, Cream and Sundried Tomato Pesto ● Bourbon Chocolate Pecan 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.

KIDS CLASS!  Saturday, September 9th ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Basics of Cake Decorating ~ Kids Class" ● Hands On Class ● Ages 7 - 12 years old ● 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 by phone or email.  ** (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.

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.

Monday, September 11th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Early Fall Flavors ~ Plant Based/Gluten Free" ● Demonstration Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health and Wellness ● $50.00  Fall into the fresh taste of autumn and enjoy the seasonal flavors found in these dishes.  Menu:  White Bean, Radish and Apple Ceviche ● Quinoa Broccoli Casserole ● Shaved Vegetable Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette ● Lentil Picadillo Cabbage Rolls ● Pecan Pie Bites
Tuesday, September 12th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Annie May's Favorites ~ Allergen Free" ● Demonstration Class ● Annie May's Sweet Café ● $50.00  Annie is going to teach how to make some of her favorite things in your own kitchen!  Breakfast, lunch and dessert offerings are included in this class (think ahead to the holidays)!  Come and learn from a pro about alternative grains, gums, and different flour blends that are used for both sweet and savory gluten-free baked goods.  Annie May understands the difficulties of living with food allergies, but believes all people are created equally and therefore deserve all the delicious treats life has to offer!  Alternatives to common allergens will be discussed as possible substitutions for each recipe.  Selections will be allergen free, gluten free, and vegan.  Menu: Pizza ~ a few different ways - breakfast pizza with scrambled eggs, sausage and cheese & traditional pizza with a variety of toppings ● Cinnamon Rolls ~ warm from the oven, tender and filled with cinnamon ● Toaster Treats filled with Strawberry Jam ● The Ever-Popular Dinner Roll ● Gingered Peach Pie

Wednesday, September 13th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Private Event" Hands On Class ● Lelia Gentle -- DreamCatcher Farm

Thursday, September 14th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Cajun Kitchen Magic" Demonstration Class ● Leila Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00  These mouthwatering dishes encompass the very soul of Louisiana Cajun cooking. Cajun cuisine is defined by the use of specific herbs and spices that create that unique Cajun signature.  These will quickly become family favorites in your home.  Menu: Crawfish Etouffee served with Louisiana Rice ● Panéed Chicken and Fettucini ~ spicy thinly pounded chicken breast fried until golden served with luscious fettucini alfredo ● Sweet Potato Pecan Pie topped with Chantilly Cream

Friday, September 15th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" Hands On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Sushi Dragon Roll with Unagi ● Coulibiac of Salmon ~ filet of salmon wrapped in puff pastry with wild rice and mushroom duxelles ● Classic Crème Brulee with 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, September 16th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Roasted Corn Chowder with Garlic Herb Croutons ● Filet of Salmon with Braised Leek, Capers and Lemon ● Espresso Cheesecake with Marinated Strawberries  *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, September 18th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "It's Greek to Me" ● Partial Hands On Class ● Andrea Estes Riegling - Grasshoppers ● $60.00  Bring the taste of Greece to your dinner table tonight with these easy to make dishes.  Filled with so much, flavor who can resist?  Menu: Lebanese Bread ● Lamb and Beef Gyro Meat ● Tzatziki Sauce ● Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad ● Baklava Bites

Tuesday, September 19th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Private Event" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University

Wednesday, September 20th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Chicken Primer ~ Technique Class" ● Partial Hands On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $60.00  Whether you are a seasoned cook or a complete novice, we can all use a review of techniques for handling chicken and making stock. In this class, everyone will truss a whole chicken, cut up a whole chicken, review making chicken stock, and explore how to use chicken in different recipes. Menu:  Butter & Herb Whole Roasted Chicken with Pan Sauce ● Curried Chicken and Wild Rice Strudel ● Coq au Vin ~ chicken braised with red wine, bacon and mushrooms

Thursday, September 21st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Hone your Knife Skills ~ Technique Class" Hands On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00  Whether you are just learning or need a refresher course, don't miss out on this class! Learn the ins and outs of choosing your cutlery, how to maintain the edges and the proper handling of each knife. You will learn the correct way to slice, dice, chiffonade, mince and even carve. Proper knife skills will give you much more confidence when working in your kitchen!  Ask anyone who has taken this class - it's worth every penny! This class is very popular, so sign up early to insure your spot! (no meal will be served in this class, so eat a little something before you come) Remember, you get a 10 % discount off all purchases on class night, so if you have wanted to begin or add to your knife collection, this is a great time to do so!  Look at our large selection of Wusthof cutlery; we have the lowest possible prices. Don't forget, we have knife sharpening available every day!

Friday, September 22nd ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Andrea Riegling -- Grasshoppers ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Antipasto Kabobs ● Creamy Garlic and Lemon Scaloppini with Italian Roasted Vegetables ● Tiramisu Sundae   *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 23rd ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Kids Travel the USA ~ New Mexico" ● Hands On Class ● Ages 7 - 12 years old ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00 Come with us as we visit another area of the USA ~ New Mexico.  With beautiful sunsets visible from the desserts of southern New Mexico to the mountains of northern New Mexico, it really is "The Land of Enchantment.".  Georgia O'Keefe was inspired by the beauty of the state to do most of her best painting there. New Mexico also has a huge culinary influence in our country.  Hatch, New Mexico is the chili capital of the world, and New Mexico also produces most of the pistachios used in this country.  Menu:  Black Bean and Roasted Corn Salsa with Blue Corn Chips ● Chicken Roulade with Green Chili Sauce ● Flourless Chocolate Torte with Orange and Pinons  ** (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.

Sunday, September 24th ● 1:00 - 4:00 pm ● "Private Event" ● Hands On Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm

Monday, September 25th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Simple Ingredients = Elegant Results ~ Plant Based" ● 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 two 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

Tuesday, September 26th ● 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 and Vegetables ● Crunchy Shrimp Roll with Tempura Flakes ● Mango Sushi Roll

Wednesday, September 27th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "An Autumnal Feast" Partial Hands On Class ● Andrea Estes Riegling - Grasshoppers ● $60.00  Autumn is a special time of the year ~ chilly nights, trees ablaze with color and a time when crisp earthy flavors return to our table.  Come and learn some new techniques and dishes that you will enjoy again and again.  Menu: Stuffed Mushroom Puffs ● Apple Harvest Salad with an Agrodolce Dressing ● Maple Dijon Glazed Pork Loin ● Sweet Corn and Thyme Pudding

Thursday, September 28th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Essence of Fall" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00  After the laziness of the summer months, we welcome the activity of fall.  We get caught up in it, like the animals squirreling away treats and the birds flocking south in graceful formations. We too want to join in the action. So, whether your hunt takes place in thick woods or in the traffic of the markets, the cooking aromas of these dishes are sure to evoke the wonder of all outdoors. Menu: Wild Mushroom Tartlettes ● Black Bean Cassoulet Soup ● Roasted Pear stuffed with Goat Cheese and Honey Dressing ● Spicy Autumn Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting ● Hot Gingered Apple Cider

Thursday, September 28th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Grilling and Chilling" ● Demonstration Class ● John Plymale - Porcini ● $50.00  The weather is beautiful so take advantage of it.  Light the grill and enjoy dinner outdoors. No need to say goodbye to the patio just yet since we may have Indian summer once again.  Menu: Ginger Sweet Tea Juleps ● BLT Pasta ~ bacon and tomato with black pepper fettuccine ● Grilled Baby Back Ribs with a Honey Rosemary Glaze ● Grilled Zucchini Corn Salad with Goat Cheese and Toasted Orzo ● Coconut Lime Banana Pudding

Friday, September 29th ● 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 ● Pork Belly with Stone Ground Grits, Poached Egg and Red Eye Gravy ● Peach Bourbon Bread Pudding with Spiced Nuts and Ice 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 30th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Truffled Mac n' Cheese with Herb Crust ● Seared Beef Tenderloin with Tomato Pesto Demi Glace ● Chocolate Almond Crème Brulee with Cinnamon Meringue *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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Louisville, KY 40207
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