Wednesday, November 1st ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Tour of Italy ~ Lombardia" ● 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 twenty first of a series of monthly classes exploring the different regions of Italy!  The largest and most well known city of the region is Milano, the fashion capital of the world.  As for foods in the region, there is nothing that is specifically considered.  What might be very typical in Milano (their yellow rice) is not considered in Mantova for example, or the polenta with sparrows that is very typical in Bergamo will turn off someone from Cremona.  So, there is a varied cuisine throughout the region which is more typical of different cities throughout.  If one wanted to pull something together, rice would be used more than pasta in the region and used with heavy cream. The people of the region have garnished the nickname of "Frettolosi" or people in a rush with no time to sit & eat and as a reflection, much of the food served in the region is an all in one type preparation or very simple.  Menu: Malfatti ~ literally translated as poorly made ~ spinach and cheese balls tossed with melted butter and parmigiano ● Minestra con la Zucca ~ butternut squash soup enriched with butter, Parmigiano, and cream served with angel hair pasta ● Trotta alla Certosina ~ stuffed whole trout in a red wine mushroom sauce braised and served with a reduced vegetable puree ● Crema di Mascarpone ~ chilled mascarpone cream with baked dough

Saturday, November 4th ● 12:30 - 2:30 pm ● "Frankfurter Brenton Almond Molded Cookie Workshop" ● Hands On Class ● Connie Meisinger - House on the Hill Cookie Molds ● $50.00  Don't be intimidated by cookie molds! You will learn to make Frankfurter Brenton, an easy and delicious almond molded cookie, in this hands-on class. I will show you how to "back" the cookies with chocolate. Yum...almond and chocolate!  There will be samples of other molded cookies and Connie will explain the selection of cookie molds for various types of molded cookies.  If you want to take Connie's 6-hour hands on workshop on Sunday, November 5th making Springerle, Molded Gingerbread and Speculaas cookies, in addition to this workshop a $20.00 discount will apply.  Please call the store if signing up for both classes. Connie is the owner of House on the Hill, Inc., a company that provides working replicas of both historic cookie molds and newly designed and hand carved cookie mold designs. She started collecting the molds primarily as a baker of Springerle cookies and became interested in their history and art as much as their function. Since buying the business in 2002, Connie has expanded the range of cookie molds to include over 500 designs. She continues to find and develop molded cookie recipes. House on the Hill's molds have been featured in Martha Stewart Living, Victoria, and other baking and crafting publications. Connie appeared on the Martha Stewart Show in December 2011.

Saturday, November 4th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Savory Chevre Cheesecake with Garlic Crostini ● Filet of Salmon with Crabmeat Veloute ● Marinated Fresh Fruit with Orange Sabayon and Chantilly 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.

Sunday, November 5th ● 11:00 - 5:00 pm ● "Springerle & Molded Cookie Workshop" ● 6 Hour Hands On Workshop ● Connie Meisinger - House on the Hill Cookie Molds ● $140.00 For cookies that are too pretty to eat, learn techniques to properly make traditional European artisan cookies using both single and multiple image presses as well as rolling pins. In this hands on class, you will produce your own Springerle, Molded Gingerbread and Speculaas cookies. Springerle cookies are the dense dry anise flavored cookies that my grandmother and maybe your grandmother made with love for the holidays. Don't like the traditional anise? No worries; we will make lemon or orange flavor for you. Molded gingerbread, long an Eastern European favorite, will be baked using an updated, sweeter, softer gingerbread recipe. I have learned in my many years teaching classes in Louisville that Speculaas cookies were a favorite of many who grew up in or near Louisville. Named Speculaas in Holland and Spekulaitus in Germany, these are the cookies that, as kids, we called "windmill cookies", one of the few cookies we had that were store-bought. Wait until you taste the ones we bake in class. Speculaas cookies are a thin crisp spice cookie. The version we will make has a complex flavor profile that includes ground almonds, many spices and lemon zest, with sliced almond on their undersides.  You will also learn a simple procedure for applying chocolate to the backs of the cookies. Beautiful additions to your holiday baking!  If you want to take Connie's class on Saturday, November 4th making Frankfurter Brenton Almond Cookies in addition to this workshop a $20.00 discount will apply.  Please call the store if signing up for both classes.   ** There will be a 30-minute break during this workshop for lunch ~ there are a number of restaurants within walking distance or feel free to bring your lunch. *** Bring a shiny aluminum cookie sheet to transport your cookies home to dry and bake. Connie is the owner of House on the Hill, Inc., a company that provides working replicas of both historic cookie molds and newly designed and hand carved cookie mold designs. She started collecting the molds primarily as a baker of Springerle cookies and became interested in their history and art as much as their function. Since buying the business in 2002, Connie has expanded the range of cookie molds to include over 500 designs. She continues to find and develop molded cookie recipes. House on the Hill's molds have been featured in Martha Stewart Living, Victoria, and other baking and crafting publications. Connie appeared on the Martha Stewart Show in December 2011.

Monday, November 6th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Enjoy Thanksgiving ~ Plant Based/Gluten Free" ● Demonstration Class ● Mat Shalenko - June Health & Wellness ● $50.00  Take a moment to be thankful for good health, good friends and a great spread of plant based/gluten free offerings to delight everyone at the table. Menu:  Split Pea Soup with Cornbread Croutons ● Sweet Potato Salad with Pecans and Cranberries ● Roasted Brussels Sprouts ● Crispy Tempeh with Caramelized Onion, Green Beans and Mushrooms ● No Bake Pumpkin Pie

Wednesday, November 8th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "It's a Pleasure to Meet You" ● Demonstration Class ● Geoffrey Heyde - Fork & Barrel ● $65.00  Come and enjoy Southern hospitality, kicked up a notch, in Geoffrey's first solo venture, Fork & Barrel.   His vision is fresh and simple: Fork & Barrel prides itself on serving upscale American cuisine with a focus on local ingredients, craft cocktails, and that unmistakable southern hospitality. This will be an evening to remember so don't miss out.  Menu: ● Lump Crab Cake with Sauce Gribiche, Avocado Mousse, Red Vein Sorrel and Chili Oil ● Chilled White Gazpacho with White Grape and Marcona Almonds, Blistered Grapes, Pickled Shrimp, Cilantro, Thai Basil, Red Fresno Chilies and Horseradish ● Filet of Beef with Celery Root Mashed Potatoes, Seared Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Shallots and Benton's Bacon, Sauce Bordelaise and Béarnaise ● Short Rib Benedict ~ hash browns, braised short rib, poached eggs, béarnaise and bordelaise sauces

NEW CLASS! Thursday, November 9th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Flawless French Macarons"

● Hands On Class ● Christina Singer - Christina Bakes! ● $60.00  Spend an informative evening in the kitchen with pastry chef Christina Singer, perfecting the skills of creating stunning French almond macarons, including proper techniques for blending the batter and creating perfectly domed and footed sandwich cookies. This hands on class will use the same techniques to create these delicious offerings.  Menu: Vanilla Macarons with Italian Meringue Buttercream ● Pink Macarons with Chocolate Ganache ● Salted Caramel Praline Macarons

Friday, November 10th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Chicken and Chorizo Empanadas ● Seared Pork Loin Chops with Caramelized Onion, Mushrooms, Apples and Cognac Sauce ● Cheesecake with Chocolate, Caramel and Spiced Pecan 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.

KIDS CLASS!  Saturday, November 11th ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Falling for Cupcakes ~ Kids Cupcake Class" ● Hands On Class ● Ages 7 - 12 years old ● Jesica Jones - Love at First Bite ● $50.00  Fall is here, Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away and it's time to learn how to make and decorate cupcakes that reflect the beauty of the season.  Learn to make the batter and "bakery" buttercream from scratch. Bake the cupcakes and experience fun decorating techniques, using piping bags and tips. Take these masterpieces home and enjoy.  Menu: Autumn Spice Cupcakes decorated in a number of fun different ways  *** (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, November 11th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals   Menu: Classic Caesar Salad with Sundried Tomato Dressing and Croutons ● Seared Beef Tenderloin Dijonaise ● Pumpkin Cranberry Bread Pudding with Toasted Walnuts *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, November 13th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "A Pescatarian Thanksgiving" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $55.00  At every holiday gathering, there are usually non-meat eaters in the crowd.  Of course, we can offer them our delicious side dishes, but if you want to go a step further, we have the perfect entree for everyone.  Whether you choose to use this fabulous stuffed salmon instead of the traditional turkey, or in addition to, it is always a show-stopper.  Menu: Sweet Potato Chipotle Soup ● Side of Salmon Stuffed with Sautéed Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes and Crabmeat ● Roasted Cauliflower Steaks ● Rosemary Port Cranberry Sauce ● Spiced Pumpkin Latte Cheesecake

Wednesday, November 15th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Comforting Conclusions" ● Demonstration Class ● Shelley Yoder - Mercato Italiano & the Olé Restaurant Group ● $50.00  Take a look into the kitchen of one of the most popular restaurant groups in town - Olé 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. Shelley has the responsibility of supplying all the restaurants with their comforting conclusions. In this class, she will be featuring the most popular dessert from Mercato Italiano as well as a delicious biscotti offering to enjoy! Menu: Tiramisu Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache ● Chocolate Dipped Mocha Biscotti

Thursday, November 16th ● 6:00 - 8:30 pm ● "Private Event" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University

Friday, November 17th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● David Moeller - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals  Menu: Wilted Spinach Salad, Chevre, Apples and Hot Bacon Dressing ● Seared Beef Tenderloin with Green Peppercorn Cognac Sauce ● Banana Bread Pudding with Spiced Pecans and Bourbon Sauce  *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, November 18th ● 11:30 - 1:30 pm ● "Kids Travel the USA ~ Massachusetts Celebrates the First Thanksgiving" ● 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 ~ Massachusetts.  The state is named for the Massachusett tribe, which once inhabited the area. The capital of Massachusetts and the most populous city in New England is Boston, but Massachusetts really is where the history of our country began with the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock in 1620. The first holiday feast dates back to 1621 when the newly arrived Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians gathered at Plymouth for an autumn harvest celebration regarded as America's first Thanksgiving.  But what was really on the menu?  Not our traditional menu offerings?  We'll explore what might have been on that first menu and why.  Menu:  Hearty Seafood Stew ● Roasted Corn ● Pumpkin Custard ** (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, November 18th ● 6:30 - 8:30 pm ● "Date Night" ● Hands On Class ● Mike Cunha - Sullivan University ● $105.00 for TWO individuals   Menu: Spinach, Mushroom, Feta Cheese Tart with Savory Cream ● Pork Medallions with Dried Cherry Gastrique ● Pumpkin Crème Brulee with Spiced Sweet 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, November 20th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Wintertime Warmup" ● Demonstration Class ● Andrea Riegling - Grasshoppers ● $50.00  When the night is dark and cold, warm up this winter with traditional Hungarian dishes ~ rich and flavorful. Fill your home with the comforting aroma of stew simmering away in the kitchen. Menu:  Körözött ~ Hungarian cheese spread ● Old World Hungarian Beef Goulash Homemade Nokedli ~ spaetzle ● Hungarian Cucumber Salad ● Almàs Pite ~ Hungarian Apple Cake

Tuesday, November 28th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "The European Holiday Cookie Basket" ● Demonstration Class ● Christina Singer - Christina Bakes! ● $50.00  Fill the cookie jar or share these fabulous cookies with friends, neighbors, and even a Christmas Eve guest, as this class has everyone thirsting for an ice-cold glass of milk! Christina shares some of her favorite recipes for European cookies; some of which are family recipes.  Menu: Raspberry Jam Cookies ● Hazelnut Meringue Rounds ● Walnut Crescents ● Shortbread Stars with Royal Icing ● Meringue Kisses

Wednesday, November 29th ● 6:30 - 9:00 pm ● "Wonders in Candyland" ● Demonstration Class ● Andrea Riegling - Grasshoppers ● $50.00  It's amazing how the holidays bring out the child in each of us. Everyone will feel nostalgic with the bright colors and flavors of a myriad of candies reminiscent of your favorite candy store.  Perfect for gift giving or a wonderful addition to your holiday entertaining.  Menu: Traditional Brazilian Chocolate Brigadeiro ● Chocolate Covered Raspberry Jellies ● Sin Bars ~ upscale peanut butter cups ● Mint Chocolate Chip Truffles ● Candied Orange Peel dipped in Dark Chocolate ● Chocolate Peppermint Patties

Thursday, November 30th ● 11:30 - 2:00 pm ● "Fireside Flavors" ● Demonstration Class ● Lelia Gentle - DreamCatcher Farm ● $50.00  Enjoy the warmth of the fire, aromas drifting from the kitchen and a chance to relax at the end of a long week. Treat yourself to rich, comforting foods full of the flavors of this time of year. This menu is worthy of a dinner party or a special treat for your loved ones. Menu: Gougére Puffs ● Chicken Tetrazzini ● Drunken Carrots ● Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Glaze and Crystallized Ginger