NEW! DIY VEGETARIAN “MEATS” – Make your own vegetarian meat alternatives and never have to buy prepackaged again. You’ll learn to make grill favorites like brats and burgers and breakfast classics like bacon and sausage. We will be utilizing several different seitan-making techniques, beans and soy products to make tasty mock-meats and you’ll get to taste it all! Class meets Oct. 18. Instructor: Jenna Zeidler.
Thursday - 6:30 - 9:00 pm..................................... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2.5 hours).................................................... $30.00
EASY EVERYDAY BREAD – Do you love fresh bread from the bakery but are horrified at the price? Are you nervous about baking with yeast? Do you think making bread is too time consuming and complicated to bother with? Are you worried you don’t have the right tools? Do you have a bowl, a spoon and a cookie sheet in your kitchen? If so, then this class is for you! Based on the book “Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day,” you will learn how to make fabulous home-baked bread with only 4 ingredients, minimal prep time, no fancy tools and best of all, no kneading! This technique is easy and fast enough to bake fresh bread every day and flexible enough that you can make rolls, pizza crust, etc., all from the same dough. I’ll show you how in class! Please bring a covered container to class to take home dough. Please come hungry! Class meets Oct. 10. Instructor: Birgit McCall.
Wednesday - 6:00 - 8:30 pm.................................. Room 2138 UHS
One session (2.5 hours)................................................. $30.00
PARTY TRAY – Prepare a party tray of festive foods for holiday guests. Men who like something robust and women who want something fancy will be pleased with a party tray that can satisfy both. The instructor will take into account that foods are appreciated with both the eye and the taste buds while saying “Welcome to my home.” (An optional cookbook by the instructor/author will be available for $15.) Class meets Sept. 24. Instructor: Shirley Splittstoesser.
Monday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm........................................ Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours)....................................................... $30.00
DESSERTS – DELECTABLE AND DECADENT – Come hungry and treat yourself to desserts. Desserts are not meant to be calorie free, but they can be designed as small servings (as these are) to remove the temptation to finish a larger portion the next day. Cobbler, Glazed Strawberries, Bread Pudding with Orange Sauce, Lemon Bars, a cupcake in a minute and a Single-serving Birthday Cake (for those times you celebrate alone) are on the menu. You sample each and take home the recipes. (An optional cookbook by the instructor/author will be available for $15.) Class meets Nov. 8. Instructor: Shirley Splittstoesser.
Thursday - 6:00 - 8:00 pm..................................... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours)....................................................... $30.00
* BAKING WITH DAVID GORDON *
NEW! QUICK BREADS - Do you love biscuits, blueberry muffins, cornbread, and other quick breads, but your friends use your banana bread as a doorstop? Stop buying those biscuits in a can and join David’s workshop so he can show you how to make quick breads for everyday use, entertaining, and gift-giving. Class meets Oct. 1.
Monday - 6:00 - 9:00 pm........................................ Room 2138 UHS
One session (3 hours)....................................................... $30.00
EASY AS PIE – Does making your own pie crust make you want to dial 911? Tired of store bought? Learn to make nearly fool proof, tender, flaky pie crust your family and friends will love. Lattice-top and other decorations will be demonstrated and sampled. David will also provide hand-outs with even more recipes. Bring a deep bowl and your appetite. Class meets Nov. 5.
Monday - 6:00 - 9:00 pm........................................ Room 2138 UHS
One session (3 hours)........................................................ $30.00
* COOKING WITH CHEF BOB ROWE *
Chef Bob will demonstrate some of his favorite topics
and new recipes and you will sample them.
Visit website at www.classiceventscatering.com/bob-rowe
ALL THINGS SEAFOOD - Ahoy Matey! Come join Chef Bob for his fresh and new recipes from the high seas. This class is the catch of the day! Bring an appetite! Class meets Sept. 18.
Tuesday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm....................................... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours) ...................................................... $35.00
MYSTERY MEAL – Always a surprise, always a favorite and always enjoyed. Here's your chance to see how an expert entertains! Chef Bob will present another brand new three-course mystery meal just for you. Class meets Sept. 25. Rescheduled for Oct. 9.
Tuesday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm....................................... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours) ....................................................... $35.00
NEW! FLAVORS OF THE SEASON – Chef Bob will be show casing the harvest with dishes made from seasonal items. Class meets Oct. 2.
Tuesday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm....................................... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours) ...................................................... $35.00
BRAISING – By definition braising means cooking by first browning and then cooking covered, slowly. Bob will explore this technique with both meats and vegetables. This class is a cold weather must! Class meets Oct. 30.
Tuesday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm....................................... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours)....................................................... $35.00
GREAT SIDE DISHES – Although not the star of the meal, side dishes can make a meal truly shine. Let Chef Bob show you the best side dishes for the holidays or just to make any meal a special event! Class meets Nov. 13.
Tuesday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm....................................... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours) ....................................................... $35.00
HOLIDAY APPETIZERS – An entertaining must! Be ready for the holidays with new recipes for single-serve appetizers, spreads and sweet and savory munchies. Chef Bob will help you be the hit of the holidays. Please specify section when enrolling.
Sect. 1-Tues., Nov. 27, 6:30 - 8:30 pm................... Room 2138 UHS
Sect. 2-Tues., Dec. 4, 6:30 - 8:30 pm..................... Room 2138 UHS
NEW SECTION ADDED!:
Sect. 3-Tues., Dec. 11, 6:30 - 8:30 pm................... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours) ...................................................... $35.00
* COOKING WITH TIEN *
Join Tien Douglas as she takes you on a culinary tour of Asia. She will show you how to prepare great dinners from across the Continent. Come and participate in the hands-on creation of some of Asia’s most famous and traditional dishes.
Visit website at www.cookingwithtien.blogspot.com
MOZZARELLA AND RICOTTA CHEESE – Within 30 minutes we will turn 1 gallon of whole milk into mozzarella cheese and ricotta cheese. The mozzarella will be served with a vine ripened roasted tomato soup with basil pesto ricotta cream and French bread made with the collected whey. Come to class and let Tien show you a fourth use for the collected whey. Class meets Sept. 20.
Thursday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm..................................... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours)...................................................... $30.00
NEW! VIETNAMESE NOODLE DISHES – You have likely had boiled rice noodles in soups and stir-fry. But, have you had steamed rice noodles? They will be served with a variety of grilled or sautéed meats. As always, Tien will serve the meal with a fun dessert. Class meets Oct. 25. Rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Thursday Tuesday- 6:30 - 8:30 pm...................... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours)...................................................... $30.00
NEW! APPETIZERS – Entertaining for 20 or more people? No problem. Tien will show you how to make easy Asian and non-Asian appetizers. Class meets Nov. 15.
Thursday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm..................................... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours)....................................................... $30.00
THAI MEAL – We travel from Vietnam to visit neighboring Thailand to make and enjoy a three-course meal. This includes Tom Yum soup (a hot and sour seafood soup), a baked Thai salmon dish and dessert. Class meets Nov. 29.
Thursday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm..................................... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours)....................................................... $30.00
NEW! SOUR CREAM AND FRESH BUTTER – Tien and students will make sour cream and fresh butter flavored with homemade smoked salt. The class will include leek and potato soup. We will enjoy the fresh butter on homemade rolls. Class meets Dec. 6.
Thursday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm..................................... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours)........................................................ $30.00
*CONFECTIONARY ARTS DECORATING WITH BUFFY*
Let Buffy Vance (Sugar Artist and owner of
Madeline’s Cake Decorating) show you “insider secrets” that will have you decorating your baked goods like a pro!
Visit website at madelines-gallery.com
BEAUTIFUL DESIGNER CUPCAKES - Do your cakes taste out of this world but look ...well...homemade? Let Buffy show you how to make them look like designer creations! In this hands-on class, Buffy will cover basics of cake decorating using; buttercream, rolled fondant, sculpting and so many more “insider” sugar arts secrets. There will also be hand-outs, recipes, samples for you to enjoy and take-home projects. Please specify section when enrolling. Please note: Each section is seasonally themed.
Sect. 1-Wed., Sept. 19, 6:30 - 8:00 pm............... Room 2138 UHS
Sect. 2-Wed., Oct. 17, 6:30 - 8:00 pm................. Room 2138 UHS
Sect. 3-Wed., Nov. 7, 6:30 - 8:00 pm.................. Room 2138 UHS
Sect. 4-Wed., Dec. 12, 6:30 - 8:00 pm................ Room 2138 UHS
One session (1.5 hours) ................................................. $30.00
*FRENCH COOKING WITH ALISA CHAPMAN
THE HERBERY OF THE WHITE DOVE GARDEN*
NEW! MASTERING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING – Join us for a different exquisite French meal every Thursday evening. Alisa will review the techniques and recipes found in Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”. She will answer questions while you’re savoring this beautiful meal with Homemade French Bread and an elegant beverage. Each dinner will be held in the charming dining room at The Herbery of The White Dove Garden and is limited to 10 people, so please sign up early. (Note: Please specify section when enrolling.) Also yours to take home and enjoy will be a gift bag with samples of Herb Butters, French Bread and Fresh Cut Herbs!
Menus are as follows:
Sect. 1-Thur., Sept. 13, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.................... The Herbery
One session (2 hours) .................................................... $30.00
Bifteck Sauté AuBeurre de Fines Herbes (Steak with Herb and French Butter Sauce) and Gratin Jurassien (Scalloped Potatoes with French Cream and Cheese).
Sect. 2-Thur., Sept. 20, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.................... The Herbery
One session (2 hours) ................................................... $30.00
Poulet Saute’ Chausseur (Sautéed Chicken with Tomato and Mushroom Sauce) and Soubise (Braised Rice and Onions).
Sect. 3-Thur., Sept. 27, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.................... The Herbery
One session (2 hours) ................................................... $30.00
Croque Monsieur (Crispy oven baked Grilled Gruyere Cheese and Ham Sandwich) and Petits Oignons Persilles (Parslied Onions).
Sect. 4-Thur., Oct. 4, 6:00 - 8:00 pm....................... The Herbery
One session (2 hours) .................................................. $30.00
Bifteck Saute’ Bercy (Steak with Shallot and White Wine Sauce) and Haricots Verts Gratines A’ La Mornay (Green Beans Gratined with Cheese Sauce).
Sect. 5-Thur., Oct. 11, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.................... The Herbery
One session (2 hours) ................................................. $30.00
Poulet Saute’ aux Herbes de Provence (Chicken Sautéed with Herbs, Garlic Egg Yolk and French Butter Sauce) and Riz Duxelles (French Buttered Rice with Mushrooms).
Sect. 6-Thur., Oct. 18, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.................... The Herbery
One session (2 hours) .................................................. $30.00
Basil-Oregano-Chives Class (Cheddar/Chives Burgers on French Bread) and Fines Herbes Potatoes (Potatoes with Fresh Parsley, Chives, Tarragon and Chervil).
Sect. 7-Thur., Oct. 25, 6:00 - 8:00 pm...................... The Herbery
One session (2 hours) .................................................... $30.00
Bifteck Saute’ A La Marchand de Vin (Pan Broiled Steak with Red Wine Sauce) and Pommes de Terre Sautés (Potatoes sautéed in French Butter).
Sect. 8-Thur., Nov. 1, 6:00 - 8:00 pm........................ The Herbery
One session (2 hours) .................................................... $30.00
Fricassee de Poulet A La Ancienne (Chicken Fricassee with Wine, French Cream, Onions and Mushroom Sauce) and Chou-Fleur Verdure (puree of Cauliflower with Watercress and French Cream).
Sect. 9-Thur., Nov. 8, 6:00 - 8:00 pm........................ The Herbery
One session (2 hours) ..................................................... $30.00
Homemade Pepperoni Pizza (Crust made of the French Bread Dough, Fresh, Homemade Tomato Sauce, generous Pepperoni and Mixed Cheeses). Delicious and a bit spicy!
Sect. 10-Thur., Nov. 15, 6:00 - 8:00 pm..................... The Herbery
One session (2 hours) ..................................................... $30.00
Bifteck Saute’ Béarnaise (Pan Broiled Steak with Béarnaise Sauce) and Petits Pois Frais A L’Anglaise ( Buttered French Peas).
Sect. 11-Thur., Nov. 29, 6:00 - 8:00 pm.................... The Herbery
One session (2 hours) ..................................................... $30.00
Fondue de Poulet A La Crème (Chicken Simmered with French Cream and Onions) and Pilau-Pilaf-Risotto (Risotto-Braised Rice).
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NEW! VEGETARIAN / VEGAN COOKING – Learn about the rich diversity of healthy vegetarian and vegan diets with new and creative lunch and dinner ideas for individuals and families. If you’re new to vegetarian and vegan cooking, want to learn some recipes or just want a pleasant evening enjoying food demonstrations and sampling new recipes, please join us for this one of a kind class. Class meets Sept. 27.
Thursday - 6:30 - 8:30 pm..................................... Room 2138 UHS
One session (2 hours) ...................................................... $30.00