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Thanksgiving is a great holiday! It's the annual event that unites all Americans with different traditions, and centers around thanks and gratefulness for bountiful food, family, and friends.
IN THIS ISSUE, we offer a flurry of tips for the big day and hope that you'll be able to put them to good use in the days ahead. We include four recipes that are delicious any time of the
year, but might provide some added inspiration for this year's celebration
THANK YOU! In this season of thanks, we'd like to extend our gratitude to you for your loyalty and for being the most important part of our business! |
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Thursday, November 2, 2017 - 6:15pm
EMPANADA WORKSHOP
with Ana Soares
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It's empanada time with Ana! Learn the secrets of shaping, filling and baking our favorite pocket pies from Latin America. And, once you have mastered the technique, you will be able to use your imagination to create an endless variety of fillings and pastry packages for holiday entertaining. |
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Friday, November 3, 2017 - 6:30pm
OH MY PIZZA PIE! A HANDS-ON, PARTY STYLE WORKSHOP
with Joan Baumer and Carrie DiPietro
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Travel to the mountains of Acerno, Italy with Carrie and Joan as you make authentic white, red, and margarita pies. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the DiPietro secrets for dough making, stretching, shaping, and baking off your pizzas. And, as a special bonus, you will go home with sauce and dough so that you can make a freshly baked pie in your own oven. Join us at Whisk for a Friday night filled with the Italian pizza pies of your dreams. Beer and vino included! |
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Saturday, November 4, 2017 - 6:30pm
THAI ONE ON!
with Ana Soares
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Spice up your holiday season with a world of exotic flavors combined with simple techniques as you make authentic versions of Thailand's most popular recipes. Join Ana for an entertaining and educational class as she teaches you how to balance hot, sour, salty and sweet flavors to create perfect dishes. Sign up to Thai One On in the Whisk kitchen! |
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Sunday, November 5, 2017 - 1:30pm
BREAKFAST PASTRIES 101 - HOLIDAY STYLE
with Kristina Drozdowski
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If you have been dreaming about the upcoming holidays with family and friends, now is the time to take the first step towards showing the love. Join Kristina for a technique driven, hands-on workshop filled with tips and tricks for making the world's best sticky buns, scones, and apple turnovers. Without a doubt, these "make-ahead" pastries will turn you into the hostess with the mostest, without breaking a sweat. Sign up today! |
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Wednesday, November 8, 2017 - 6:15pm
GLOBAL DESTINATIONS: AN EVENING WITH SASSOOL
with Simone and Mounir Saleh
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Whisk welcomes Sasool owners, Mounir and Simone Saleh for an evening of food and culture. While preparing beloved family recipes (not to be found on the restaurant's menu), they will share their knowledge of Mediterranean ingredients used in creating the fresh and zesty Lebanese dishes that we crave. Sahiyy! Beer and wine included. |
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Thursday, November 9, 2017 - 6:15pm
GIRLS' NIGHT OUT: HOLIDAY COCKTAIL PARTY
with Joan Baumer and Jackie Williamson
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Join us for nibbles, noshes, and sweets as Joan and Jackie share tips for throwing parties with stress-free, make-ahead hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and festive drinks. Enjoy a hands-on workshop filled with irresistable cocktail food that will inspire creations for your visiting holiday guests. Grab your gal pals...it's party time! |
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Friday, November 10, 2017 - 11:00am
HEAVENLY HOLIDAY PIES AND TARTS
with Carrie DiPietro
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Join Carrie as she teaches you techniques and recipes for a flawless, buttery crust that is guaranteed to elicit ooohs! Using the finest ingredients, you'll make two delicious pastries, one that is savory and one that is sweet. Get ready for a hands-on class as you enjoy the pies of your dreams. |
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Saturday, November 11, 2017 - 10:30am
MASTERING KNIFE SKILLS with SPECIAL GUEST ETHAN HAMME
with Ethan Hamme
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Practice makes perfect! Sharpen your knife skills with Messermeister's Ethan Hamme as he teaches classic cuts, fundamentals, mechanics, maintenance, and knife safety. If you want to take your cooking to the next level, we highly recommend this class. |
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Saturday, November 11, 2017 - 1:30pm
MASTERING KNIFE SKILLS with SPECIAL GUEST ETHAN HAMME - ENCORE
with Ethan Hamme
REGISTER HERE!
Practice makes perfect! Sharpen your knife skills with Messermeister's Ethan Hamme as he teaches classic cuts, fundamentals, mechanics, maintenance, and knife safety. If you want to take your cooking to the next level, we highly recommend this class. |
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Sunday, November 12, 2017 - 1:00pm
MASTER SUSHI WORKSHOP
with Supharat "John" Ratana
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Prepare for a feast as you rock and roll with Chef "John" Supharat Ratana! Get one-on-one pointers in this small, HANDS-ON class. Chef "John" will demonstrate knife skills, share knowledge on using the highest quality ingredients, and show you what tools you need to become a sushi master in your own home. |
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Friday, November 17, 2017 - 6:30pm
NAPA STYLE!
with Kim Korb
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Enjoy a spirited evening as Kim takes you on an adventure through the famed Napa Valley culinary trail. Feast on exquisite food and wine pairings as you learn about current culinary trends and how to incorporate northern CA flavors into your "at home" cooking. Grab a friend or come alone for a special night spent with fun, food-minded people, just like YOU! |
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Saturday, November 18, 2017 - 1:30pm
UNDER PRESSURE AND PRAISE FOR BRAISE
with David Summer
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Join David for an informative lesson in the art of pressure cooking and braising. Learn how to use the right equipment, and how to layer ingredients and brown properly. Enjoy short ribs and mushroom risotto while learning professional tips including the conversion formula for switching up your traditional recipes. 'Tis the season for praise of the braise and pressure cooking! |
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Saturday, November 18, 2017 - 6:30pm
GLOBAL DESTINATION: UNA NOCHE EN SEVILLA
with Ana Soares
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Join Ana for a visit to Sevilla, with a four course meal packed with seasonal and traditional flavors including a show-stopping paella as the main dish. Tapas, sangria, and a stunning dessert follow. Mas espana? Ole! |
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Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 2:00pm
WAFFLE WONDERS
with Jay White
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We love the smell and the taste of freshly made waffles! Join Jay in a hands-on workshop as he unleashes the full potential of this versatile delight. Waffles deliver all day long as a canapé for hors d'oeuvres, a sandwich, an irresistable brunch entree, or as a decadent dessert. Come join the fun because the options are endless! |
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Saturday, November 25, 2017 - 11:00am
MAKE AND TAKE HOLIDAY COOKIES
with Joan Baumer
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Join Joan for a hands-on cookie workshop filled with deliciously divine recipes that will become family favorites. Master cut, scooped and filled cookies as well as tips and tricks for perfect rugelach. Roll up your sleeves and jumpstart the Christmas season. Holiday tea service and hot chocolate included! (Ages 12 — all the way up.) |
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Saturday, November 25, 2017 - 2:30pm
MAKE AND TAKE HOLIDAY COOKIES - ENCORE
with Joan Baumer
REGISTER HERE!
Join Joan for a hands-on cookie workshop filled with deliciously divine recipes that will become family favorites. Master cut, scooped and filled cookies as well as tips and tricks for perfect rugelach. Roll up your sleeves and jumpstart the Christmas season. Holiday tea service and hot chocolate included! (Ages 12 — all the way up.) |
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Sunday, November 26, 2017 - 2:00pm
KIDS: HOLIDAY TOP CHEF COMPETITION
with Cat Parker
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Mix up Master Chef, a cookie competition, and your creative kiddos for an afternoon of friendly fun and mess-making in the Whisk kitchen. Cat will teach your aspiring chefs about food safety, techniques for creating a delicious menu, and will finish with a Food Network experience as the students incorporate holiday inspired mystery ingredients into the sweet finale. Give your child a fun, festive, and creative experience she/he will never forget! |
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Thursday, November 30, 2017 - 6:15pm
GLOBAL DESTINATION: GREAT BRITISH PUB GRUB
with Bronwen and Isabel Carson
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Join mother-daughter team, Isabel and Bronwen, as they teach you the jolly ways of ye olde British pub fare (aka British comfort food). This interactive class will cover beloved dishes such as bubble and squeak, and toad-in-the-hole. Join in for a scrummy taste of Great Britain and a cracking good time for all. Cheers, mate! |
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