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Three words. Creamy, silky, risotto. This velvety rice dish has been a crowd favoritefor centuries . . . and for good reason! Yes, it requires patience, but, in return, it delivers delicious, mouth-watering results. Fall is our preferred time to prepare a hearty batch of risotto -- it’s a great comfort-style food perfect for transitioning into the new season. IN THIS ISSUE, we explore some rice basics, then present three different risotto recipes that are sure to comfort and warm everyone at your table. After mastering risotto basics, you’ll find that it’s a great dish for improvisational cooking throughout the season ahead. Thursday, October 5, 2017 - 6:15pm FOUR BASICS OF CULINARY SCHOOL - AUTUMN EDITION with Cherisse Byers REGISTER HERE! Learn four essential techniques taught at every culinary school: soups, braises, roasting, and egg cookery. Once you have mastered these basic principles, you will have everything you need to take your everyday cooking to a new level. This class is 2-1/2 hours. Friday, October 6, 2017 - 6:30pm CHARMING CHARLESTON with Joan Baumer and Cat Parker REGISTER HERE! Join us for an evening that is "Charming Charleston" at its best! Inspired by the extraordinarily talented chefs working at FIG, Husk, and Callie's Hot Little Biscuit, Joan and Cat will teach you how to make some of your favorite foods with that special King Street twist. Make a date today to travel to South Carolina because Charleston is always a good idea! Saturday, October 7, 2017 - 1:30pm DIM SUM AND THEN SOME with Liu, Zhong-Yuan REGISTER HERE! Shanghai native, Wendy Pannell, teaches traditional Chinese techniques and recipes for building these irresistible little packages. Learn, participate and be inspired to customize and create your own tasty combinations. Sunday, October 8, 2017 - 2:00pm GOURMET PIZZA AND PINTS with Renee Ramage Burger REGISTER HERE! It's time to take pizza making to the next level as you make the perfect crust and top it with unique and delicious toppings. Renee will teach you everything you need to know about making pizza in your own oven, including dough techniques, rising, stretching, and shaping. This is a hands-on class complete with beer and wine. Wednesday, October 11, 2017 - 6:15pm GLOBAL DESTINATION CLASS: ITALY CON GUSTO! with Carrie DiPietro REGISTER HERE! With pleasure, we're bringing you a regional Italian feast. Join Carrie in the Whisk kitchen where she will incorporate the finest trattoria dishes, utilizing local, seasonal ingredients. Prepare for technique, high flavor, and fun as you get your PASSPORT STAMPED. Saluti! Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 6:15pm FALL HARVEST DINNER WITH FOGGY RIDGE CIDER PAIRING with Stacey Sprenz and Joseph Fasy REGISTER HERE! Join special guests, Stacey and Joseph for a locally sourced autumn harvest menu paired with sparkling cider. Joseph, from Hook and Cleaver will take the lead in teaching you how to make a seasonal, locally sourced and delicious feast. Stacey, Foggy Ridge's ambassador, will head up cider pairings, providing the education and the know-how for selecting a festive beverage that will bring out the best in your food. This magical evening is a one-time only event and will fill up quickly, so sign up today. Friday, October 13, 2017 - 6:30pm LOBSTAH AND CHOWDAH IN NEW ENGLAND with Carrie DiPIetro and Jenn Madseyn REGISTER HERE! Happy as clambake! Time to put on your bibs because it might get messy in the Whisk kitchen. Join Carrie and Jenn as they share their favorite nostalgic recipes from autumn clambakes in New England. Make a date for a flavor-packed feast complete with Samuel Adams! Saturday, October 14, 2017 - 11:00am HOMEMADE PASTA MAKING WORKSHOP with Cat Parker REGISTER HERE! Handmade pasta making is simple and satisfying once you have mastered a few techniques and tips. In this class, Catherine will teach you how to knead, roll, fill, and cut fresh gnocchi, fettuccine and agnolotti pasta. After this class, you are well on your way to becoming a true pasta aficionado! Saturday, October 14, 2017 - 2:00pm HOMEMADE PASTA MAKING WORKSHOP- ENCORE with Cat Parker REGISTER HERE! Handmade pasta making is simple and satisfying once you have mastered a few techniques and tips. In this class, Catherine will teach you how to knead, roll, fill, and cut fresh gnocchi, fettuccine and agnolotti pasta. After this class, you are well on your way to becoming a true pasta aficionado! Sunday, October 15, 2017 - 1:00pm RISE TO THE OCCASION - HOMEMADE BISCUIT WORKSHOP with Cat Parker REGISTER HERE! In this hands-on class, biscuit expert Cat Parker will share the history, heritage, and chemistry of the beloved biscuit. As the primary building block for staples such as cobblers and pot pies, mastering the biscuit is a critical first step. Plan to enjoy your handiwork with freshly made butter, pimento cheese, coffee and tea. Thursday, October 19, 2017 - 6:15pm GLOBAL DESTINATION: ROCK THE CASBAH with the FLAVORS OF MOROCCO with Ana Soares REGISTER HERE! Join Ana for a culinary journey to Morocco where she will combine classic sweet and savory flavors that are the trademark ingredients of this cuisine. Entertain your senses as you learn about tagine cooking and fragrant spice mixes. Sign up today and get your PASSPORT STAMPED because this class promises to be a colorful evening and a perfect date night! Friday, October 20, 2017 - 6:30pm WOK THIS WAY with Liu, Zhong-Yuan REGISTER HERE! Join Beijing native, Zhong Yuan (aka Wendy), for an introduction to the essential technique of stir-frying. Once you have mastered this fun and versatile cooking form, it will influence your creativity as you approach daily meal preparation. Learn, participate and be inspired to customize and create your own crunchy and colorful dishes. Wok this way! Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 9:30am DISCOVERING LATIN AMERICA: MARKET FIELD TRIP AND COOKING CLASS with Ana Soares REGISTER HERE! To know Ana is to love her. To go on a field trip with her is an adventure. She will navigate you through a Latin market in Durham and educate you about a huge variety of ingredients from Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America. She will demystify spices, produce, dairy, proteins, etc. so that you will feel comfortable incorporating them into your own cooking. After shopping, it's back to the whisk kitchen to make a memorable lunch. Cerveza included. Caravan will leave from Whisk at 9:30am. The class will be from noon to 2:00pm. Expect a very bien dia! Sunday, October 22, 2017 - 2:00pm AN APPLE A DAY! A HANDS-ON TART AND SWEET TREAT WORKSHOP with Melissa Majchrzak REGISTER HERE! We love satisfying and delicious North Carolina apples! And in this class, you will be adding a little caramel, building a warm galette,and flavoring up some warm cider to make them even more special, Join Melissa for this technique-driven, hands-on workshop that includes caramelization, tart pastry, spiralizing methods, and candy-making! Cheers to the all-American apple! Wednesday, October 25, 2017 - 6:15pm MASTERING KNIFE SKILLS: LEVEL 2 with Kim Korb REGISTER HERE! Join Kim as she takes you beyond the fundamental knife skills class to the next level with classic small dice, brunoise, julienne, and an introduction to garnishing. She will have you cutting like a pro in no time. This is a perfect gift for you or for someone special! Thursday, October 26, 2017 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm MEET & GREET BOOK SIGNING HAPPY HOUR WITH ELIZABETH HEISKELL with Elizabeth Heiskell REGISTER HERE! Southern Living Magazine feature writer and NBC Today Show regular Elizabeth Heiskell is coming to Whisk! Please join us for an eveining of wine, appetizers, and fun conversation with Elizabeth. Whisk will have her new book, "What Can I Bring" for sale and Elizabeth will be happy to sign it for you! Saturday, October 28, 2017 - 6:30pm ALSATIAN SENSATION OKTOBERFEST AND BOND BREWERY BEER PAIRING DINNER with Kim Korb and Whit Baker - Cicerone and Co-Founder of Bond Brewery REGISTER HERE! The combination of German heartiness and French delicacy is what characterizes Alsatian food. Kim has created a rich and luxurious menu that will pair perfectly with the seasonal beer from Bond Brewery. Whit, who refers to himself as a "beer geek" will be on-hand to educate about brewing, nuances of different beer types, and pairing with food. This is a crowd-pleasing class you won't want to miss. Sign up early! Sunday, October 29, 2017 - 2:00pm HALLOWEEN KIDS COOKING SPOOKTACULAR with Jackie Williamson REGISTER HERE! It's time for a day of artistic expression! With Jackie, your children will learn fundamental kitchen skills while cooking up spooky treats that they can replicate at home. Happy Halloween! (Note: Parents may drop off their children after signing in. Price is per child.)

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