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Hands-On Knife Skills Introductory Class with Chef Gordon Gomila -$45 per person
Doesn’t matter how high quality your ingredients are, if your knife skills aren’t up to par cooking is going to feel like a chore. Anybody can pick up a knife and cut vegetables or meat, but knowing how to use a knife properly can have a big impact on you food.
Knowing how to use knives skillfully is the foundation of all cooking, and should not be scary or frustrating. In this hands-on introductory class, you’ll start with a discussion of various styles of knives and when to use them, how to properly hold them for efficiency, speed and safety, proper storage, cleaning, and the differences between sharpening and honing. You will learn how to slice, dice, and chop in the safest and most efficient manner. At the end of our class we will enjoy the fruits of our labor with a small meal from items we prepared in class.
What to expect:
Speed up your cooking process with masterful knife skills
Learn which knife to use in different cooking situations
Practice classic cuts like slice, dice, mince and julienne and intro to cutting brunoise, baton, batonette and chiffonade
Sharpen knives and learn to store them properly
We will end the night with a light meal and beverages. Upon completion of the class, you will receive a recipe packet, resources for knife maintenance and a newfound confidence in the kitchen. Bring in your chef’s knife for a free consultation!
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Stove-Top Smoking Hands-On Class $45 Make a great Father’s Day experience
Take a step up from everyday life and embark on new culinary experiences. Chef Gordon Gomila will demonstrate how delicious and easy it is to prepare dishes on a stove top smoker.
- No need to go out in the hot and humid weather to get that great smoked flavor. We'll be smokin' with the Cameron Stovetop Smoker - smoking chicken, seafood, cheese and veggies that is.
Come learn the how-to and the convenience of using a stove top smoker.
We'll be discussing how the different wood chips affect specific foods and how long to smoke different items and their resting times.
Get hands-on and see how easy it is to smoke right on your stove or grill.
This will open the door to an endless list of possibilities on your stove top.
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| Extra Virgin Olive Oil: To Avoid the Hype and Improving Your Health $35 per person
Have a night out with a friend or spouse..This event will take you through the world of Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars paired with many small plate items to demonstrate easy ways to incorporate these products We will finish the night with a fun and unique dessert.
If you are like most people who have spent more than five minutes on the Food Network you are probably aware that Extra Virgin Olive Oil has the ability to impact a person’s diet and boost health. However, there is also a conundrum. Because of the enormous amount of product available at grocery and specialty stores, the average consumer can quickly feel overwhelmed and wonder if they are getting the EVOO that packs the most punch
Learn the true story about making a top quality, cold-pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Discover the history of olive oil production - from the ancient Hellenic Age to modern times - learn about today’s procedures for making high-quality olive oil. The presentation is followed by an olive oil tasting.
Do you know what makes a good olive oil? Can you pick out a good extra virgin olive when shopping? Have you ever tasted real aged balsamics?
Have you ever tasted freshly pressed olive oil? Can you detect rancidity simply by smelling oil? Would you like to better understand what extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) signifies? Come join our exciting class
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