cooking school - Southern Season
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cooking school - Southern Season
COOKING SCHOOL FA L L S C H E D U L E | O C T O B E R - D E C E M B E R 2 01 3 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 • University Mall • www.southernseason.com • 877-929-7133 October 3 5 4 Friday 5 pm $15 Fridays Uncorked: Fall Favorites Wine Staff 8 Tuesday 5 pm $50 Fish! Caitlin Burke 4 Friday 6 pm $55 An Italian Fall Menu Joanne Weir Menu: Smoked Salmon Dip; Shrimp in Tomato Coulis with Feta; Baja Fish Tacos with Pineapple Slaw; Puff Pastry with Lemon Curd cc1310081700 Join us in the Wine Department, tonight only, to sample and enjoy a seasonal selection of staff picks for the onset of fall. cc1310041700 Joanne Weir is many things: world traveler, James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, cooking teacher, television personality and most recently, restaurateur and Executive Chef of Copita Tequileria y Comida in Sausalito, California. In her new television series, “Joanne Weir’s Cooking Confidence,” winner of the 2013 Taste Award for "Best New Series," Joanne’s love of teaching cooking takes center stage. Her home kitchen is the classroom for each show as she works side-by-side with a student for a hands-on cooking lesson. Awarded the very first IACP Julia Child Cooking Teacher Award of Excellence in 1999, Joanne shares a lifetime of experience that flavors everything she touches. Menu: Lavash Pizza with Fresh Milk Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes and Basil; Shellfish Salad with Salsa Verde; Tuscan Stew with Sausages, Heirloom Tomatoes and Fresh Cannellini Beans; 3-Minute Warm Almond Cake with Berries and Cassis Cream cc1310041800 Menu: Crostini with Fontina and Tomato Marmalade; Warm Citrus-Scented Olives with Ricotta Salata; Carrot-Ricotta Ravioli with Herbed Butter; Eggplant 'Meatballs' in Simple Tomato Sauce; Chicory Salad with Anchovy Dressing; Carrot-Polenta Cake with Marsala cc1310051300 51 Menu: Healthy Thumbprint Cookies; Refrigerator Biscuits; Pita Pocket Egg Sandwiches; Smoothie Pops cc1310091000 Join us in the Cooking School to sample a mix of wines from Portugal, in commemoration of Columbus' real heritage. cc1310111700 54 12 Saturday 1 pm $35 Teen Cuisine: Hunger Games Brian Adornetto The eagerly awaited sequel to The Hunger Games comes out on November 22 and we couldn't think of a better way to quell the anticipation of our young ones! Enjoy an afternoon of recipes based on food from the books and movies. Brian, trained chef, food writer and owner of the catering and home chef business Love at First Bite, will show you how to assemble a fun, quirky menu that the whole family will love! This a hands-on class. Ages 13 and up. Menu: Sliced Bread "Bruschetta" with Goat Cheese and Blackberries; Noodles in Green Sauce; Chicken and Oranges in Cream; Bitter Greens; Tomato "Pine Bark" cc1310121300 Learn basic cutting and chopping techniques, how to hold a knife properly, as well as how to care for and sharpen your knives in this wildly popular class series with Brian. After practicing your knife skills, a snack will be served. Feel free to bring your own chef's knife, otherwise, one will be provided. Brian is a personal chef, food writer, owner of Love at First Bite and a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan. This is a hands-on class. 12 pm cc1310061200 3 pm cc1310061500 3 13 Sunday 2 pm $45 Foods of Greece Katie Coleman 5 Katie, Culinary Institute of America graduate and chef/owner of Durham Spirits Company, is back to cook some delicious Greek food. In this class, we will prepare some homemade pita bread and other Grecian delights. After cooking, we will sit down to enjoy the fruits of our labor together. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Homemade Pita Bread; Tzatziki; Moussaka; Spanakopita; Greek Potatoes; Baklava cc1310131400 7 Monday 6 pm $35 Pizza and Wine! Elizabeth Cooper and Caitlin Burke Join us this evening for delicious homemade pizza and wine pairings with Elizabeth, Wine Manager, and Caitlin, Cooking School Supervisor. Caitlin will demonstrate some unique combinations for this popular dish and Elizabeth will creatively pair wines to complement the flavors of these delicious pies. Menu: Butternut Squash, Leek and Smoked Goat Cheese Pizza; Arugula, Bacon and Fontina Pizza with Cranberry Syrup; Apple, Blue Cheese and Onion Jam Pizza cc1310071800 2 Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many of us tend to skip this nutritious jump start for our bodies. Gwen is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York and a talented pastry chef. In this class, she will show us some quick breakfast preparations that are easy to fix and perfect for a hand held meal on the go. Hot coffee and tea will be available. Leave feeling nourished and ready to take on the day! 3 In Domenica's own words: "Italian home cooking is my first passion in the kitchen...the food I cook is the food I love to eat and feed others: simple, honest dishes that reflect my heritage and the seasons." Domenica just published her fifth book, "The Glorious Vegetables of Italy," containing vegetable recipes from appetizers to desserts, and everything in-between. It's not strictly a vegetarian book, as some recipes contain pancetta or other meat flavoring agents, but most can easily be adapted to vegetarian. 9 Wednesday 10 am $25 Breakfast on the Go Gwen Cummings Maller 11 Friday 5 pm $15 Fridays Uncorked: Wines of Portugal Wine Staff 5 Saturday 1 pm $50 A Glorious Italian Vegetable Feast for Fall Domenica Marchetti 6 Sunday 12 pm and 3 pm $50 each Basic Knife Skills Brian Adornetto One of the joys of living so close to the coast is that we have an abundance of seafood available to us. Caitlin, Cooking School Supervisor, will introduce you to some exciting and creative preparations to complement the fresh catches brought to us by our fishmongers. This is a hands-on class. 14 Monday 5 pm $45 Southern Cornbread Cooking School Staff 5 We love cornbread! Whether you like your cornbread a little sweet or savory, soft or crusty, join the Cooking School Staff for this fun lesson on cornbread. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Cornbread Panzanella with Black-Eyed Peas; Hoe Cakes with Pork Carnitas; Hushpuppies; Spoon Bread with Shrimp and Lemon Cream; Buttermilk Pie with Cornmeal Crust cc1310141700 To register or get more information, visit southernseason.com or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. Citrus Salad Recipe courtesy of Marilyn Markel This recipe will be featured in Holiday Brunch on Saturday, November 9 at 11:00 am. (Makes 6 Servings) Ingredients: 2 Tbsp lime juice 2 Tbsp honey ½ cup dried cherries, cut in ½ if large 4 dried figs, chopped ¼ cup crystallized ginger, chopped 2 oranges, peel and pith removed, halved from pole to pole then sliced in cross sections 1 ruby red grapefruit, supremed 4 mandarin oranges, peel and pith removed and sliced in cross sections 8 kumquats, quartered ½ cup pomegranate seeds 2 Tbsp julienned mint 2 Tbsp julienned basil ½ cup roasted pecans, roughly chopped Instructions: 1.Whisk together the lime juice and honey. Let the cherries and figs sit in dressing while preparing the remaining ingredients. 2.Combine all ingredients, except pecans, and gently stir. Garnish with pecans. Note: If you let this sit overnight in the refrigerator a lot of juice will form. You can drain off some of the juice to make mimosas with a little Prosecco. Save a little pomegranate juice and add to the mimosas. 32 15 Tuesday 6 pm $35 Wine Education: Understanding Flavor Profiles of Grape Varieties Elizabeth Cooper This is the perfect “second step” class for the wine enthusiast. We will cover the major grape varieties, their origins and what makes them taste the way they do. We will taste eight wines for the class (four whites and four reds), and cheese and charcuterie will be served to preserve your sensibilities! Join Elizabeth, Wine Manager, for this interesting insight into wine. cc1310151800 16 Wednesday 6 pm $35 Farm to Fork: Chile Roasting Alex Hitt and Craig LeHoullier with Cooking School Staff You may ask what kinds of vegetables are plentiful at the farmers market for fall, and the answer is: chiles! Join Alex from Peregrine Farms, Craig the "Tomato Man" and the Cooking School Staff for a roasting good time! We will roast the chiles, then use them in interesting recipes. If you are averse to spicy food, do not be discouraged; chiles lend much flavor and in our preparations, the flavor will reign! Menu: Freshly Roasted Pepper Salsa with Blue Corn Chips; Chiles en Nogata; Roasted Pepper Soup; Mexican Chile Chocolate Brownies with Cinnamon Scented Crema cc1310161800 17 Thursday 6 pm $40 Girls Night Out: The New Orleans Experience Cooking School Staff Join the Cooking School Staff and eat and drink like a NOLA (New Orleans, LA) local. The culture in the sultry city of New Orleans is all about food. In the morning they ask, "What are we eating for lunch?" and at lunch they ask, "Where we eating for dinner?" The food and drink is as intriguing and colorful as the people who inhabit the city. As they say in the Big Easy, "Laissez les bons temps rouler!" Menu: Hurricanes; Gumbo Z’herbes; Chicken and Sausage Gumbo; Shrimp Po-Boys with Spicy Remoulade; Beignets cc1310171800 3 18 Friday 5 pm $15 Fridays Uncorked: Beer Fest Wine Staff Stop by our Cooking School and join the Wine Department as we enjoy some of our favorite Marzens, fall and winter seasonals. cc1310181700 19 Saturday 11 am $35 The Great English Breakfast Amanda Fisher Amanda, proprietor of the Blakemere Company, is intent on dispelling the myth of "bland English food." Steeped in tradition, a "Full English Breakfast," is a meal to savor! Amanda always brings a wealth of information about English culture to the table, and she will also touch on some Edwardian favorites. Join us today for tea and some sweet and savory English delicacies. Menu: Kedgeree (a full-on English "Fry-up"); Kippers; Coddled Eggs; Toast and Marmalade; Scones with Devon Clotted Cream and Strawberry Juniper Jam cc1310191100 TIPS Add chile powder to your citrus salad for an unusual and surprising flavor sensation. CLASS CODES BASIC: 1 ADVANCED: 2 WINE: 3 FOR KIDS: 4 HANDS ON: 5 3 October 20 Sunday 1 pm $40 Lock, Stock and Two Smokin' Barrels: A Meat Smoking Primer Jim Jones and Cooking School Staff Fall is here and meat smoking is the perfect activity on a crisp, cool afternoon. Jim, our Customer Service Manager, is an award winning BBQ competitor. He has participated in cookoffs for thirteen years, built his own smokehouse and has a passion for smoking meats. In this information-filled primer on smoking, we'll talk about regional differences in technique and sauce preparations. Learn how to smoke indoors or outside. To accompany our BBQ, we'll serve an appropriate local micro-brew that pairs well with this flavorful fall menu. Menu: Eastern Carolina Smoked Pork Butt; Coffee-Rubbed Smoked Brisket with Horseradish Cream; Smoked Chicken with Eastern Carolina Mustard Sauce; Smoked Potato Salad cc1310201300 21 Monday 5 pm $45 Food Truck Wars Susan Hearn 5 Menu: Buckwheat Cheddar Blinis with Hummus Corn Salsa and Harissup; Duck Confit Fritters with Calvados Crema and Apple Poblano Salsa; Spicy Shrimp Taco with Fried Black Beans and Avocado Slaw; Oyster Po-Boys with Bacon, Pickled Hot Peppers and Lemon Aïoli; Nutella Whoopie Cream Pies cc1310211700 5 Yes, you read that correctly...this one is for the furry members of your household! How often do we treat our pets to home cooked goodies? In this class, we'll prepare a three-course meal to bring home to our loveable pets. Human snacks will be served at the end of class. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Boney Biscuit; Pampered Pooch Casserole; Peanut Butter Cookies cc1310221700 23 Wednesday 6 pm $35 Busy Parents' Guide to Quick Meals Kim Calaway and Cooking School Staff It's not easy to come up with quick meals for the average family, and we are on a mission to show you how those decisions can be made "on the fly"! Kim and the Cooking School Staff will demonstrate how, with a few regularly stocked staple items, you can whip up family friendly hot meals in a snap. This class will demonstrate how meals can be made with ingredients you have on-hand; no formal recipes will be provided. cc1310231800 3 25 Friday 5 pm $15 Fridays Uncorked: Zinfandels Wine Staff Join us in the Cooking School and get ready for Halloween with a selection of Zinfandels. cc1310251700 26 Saturday 1 pm $35 Soup That's Good for You Lee Newlin Lee is a culinary educator and owner of Lee's Healthy Cooking and Peaceful River Farm. As a cancer survivor, Lee tells us that "Wellness doesn't just fall out of the sky, the deliberate choices we make can create a vibrant and energy filled life. We have to change our relationship with food as it is more about what we gain than what we give up." She spreads the word that food can heal our bodies, and at the same time satisfy the soul. Join us this evening for some thought provoking dialogue and a delicious offering of cool weather delights. Menu: Fall Delicata Squash Soup; Tatsol Curried Chick Pea Soup; Healing Mushroom Soup; Moroccan Vegetable Stew with Dates and Honey cc1310261300 5 27 Sunday 2 pm $45 Grilling with Fall's Harvest Brian Adornetto Just because the leaves have started falling off the trees doesn't mean that we can't still fire up the grill! Come and spend a crisp fall afternoon enjoying Brian's take on a cooler weather grilling menu. In addition, we will enjoy a selection of hard cider from our Wine Department. Brian is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York and owner the personal chef business Love at First Bite. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Grilled Turkey Breasts with Cranberry Port Sauce; Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, Parmesan and Aged Balsamic Vinegar; Sorghum Glazed Grilled Sweet Potato; Grilled Apples with Cinnamon Butter cc1310271400 3 24 Thursday 6 pm $45 Dinner from the Farmers' Market Sheri Castle There's a chill in the air but the farmers' market is still going strong. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the local markets to stock up on delicious cool weather offerings like root veggies and greens. Join Sheri, author of "The New Southern Garden Cookbook: Enjoying the Best from Homegrown Gardens, Farmers' Markets, Roadside Stands, and CSA Farm Boxes," as she tells us what to look for, as well as how to prepare the treasures of fall we find. Menu: Hakeuri Turnip Soup with Smoked Trout and Bacon Butter; Pecan Crusted Salmon with Tomato Jam; Mustard Seed Mashed Potatoes; Skillet Greens; Ozark Pudding with Tangy Whipped Cream cc1310241800 4 Katie is the Assistant Curator of Exhibitions at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, and Nasher’s coordinating curator for Doris Duke’s Shangri La: Architecture, Landscape, and Islamic Art. Internationally known for her wealth and style, American heiress and philanthropist Doris Duke amassed one of the nation’s most important private collections of Islamic art over a period of more than 50 years beginning in the mid 1930’s. Shangri La, her private residence in Honolulu, melds together modern architecture, tropical landscape and art that Duke collected and commissioned throughout the Muslim world. Join Katie for this informative session about the collection and Cooking School Staff for an abbreviated cooking demonstration. Menu: Mint and Feta Salad with Walnuts; Pita Bread with Lamb Kebabs and Herbed Yogurt; Date Ice Cream with Spiced Honey Syrup cc1310251200 Food trucks are all the rage these days and who better to host a throw down than Susan, proprietor of Satisfy Your Soul product line. In this hands-on class, we will face off in separate teams. The recipes will be provided and each team will prepare and serve their dishes to be judged by the group. The winning team members will hold bragging rights, and everyone will take home with them some fun new recipes to cook for friends and family. 22 Tuesday 5 pm $35 Canine Cuisine Cooking School Staff 25 Friday 12 pm $25 Learn at Lunch: Nasher Museum Exhibit - Doris Duke’s Shangri La: Architecture, Landscape, and Islamic Art Katie Adkins and Cooking School Staff 28 Monday 6 pm $35 Guilty Pleasures: Cheese and Wine Elizabeth Cooper and Matt Hart Elizabeth, Wine Manager, and Matt Hart, Cheese Manager, team up with impressive combinations of these dynamic duos of wine and cheese. Join them and be wowed with these tasty pairings.cc1310281800 Please have the class code number and date available when you register. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Most classes include recipe packets, sample tastings and demonstrations of technique. Wine is included most evenings. Adult classes are open to students 16+ years old. Please call 877-929-7133 or visit www.southernseason.com for more information. To register or get more information, visit southernseason.com or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. 30 Wednesday 5 pm $45 Halloween Treats Katie Coleman October - November 5 Join us for this hands-on class with Katie, chef and owner of Durham Spirits Company. We love Katie's classes because she explains everything so well, and guides us with care through each and every recipe. In this class, Katie will explore with us some delicious Halloween and Fall treats. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Chocolate Caramel Donut Holes with Apple Cider Glaze; Pumpkin Ice Cream; Chocolate Orange Shortbread; Pumpkin Seed Brittle cc1310301700 1 Friday 12 pm $25 Learn at Lunch: All about Citrus Cooking School Staff Citrus offers a blast of powerful flavor to many dishes. A bit of juice or some zest livens up this menu with a large helping of Vitamin C. Join the Cooking School Staff, as they demonstrate refreshing dishes. This is a one hour class. Menu: Creamy Avocado Soup; Salmon and Pasta with Lemon Cream; Tangerine Souffle cc1311011200 3 1 Friday 5 pm $15 Fridays Uncorked: Burgundy; Part One Wine Staff This is part one of a two-part Fridays Uncorked series on Burgundies. Join us tonight to explore Côtes de Nuit. cc1311011700 2 Saturday 1 pm $40 English Meat Pies Amanda Fisher Meat pies are a staple in England. They are not only delicious, but they travel well. In this class, Amanda will take us on a culinary journey to her homeland while showing us how to make these traditional cold weather meat pies, using heirloom recipes. We will pair these gustatory delights with proper English ale and porter. Amanda is proprietor of Blakemere Company and a knowledgeable culinary instructor. Menu: Cornish Pasties; Steak and Mushroom Pie; Raised Pork Pies; Bacon and Egg Pie cc1311021300 3 3 Sunday 2 pm $40 Spanish Wine and Cheese Laurence Vuelta, Brian Plaster and Matt Hart We welcome Laurence, from Aveniu Brands, who will bring to us a superb selection of Spanish wines that are family-owned, estate grown and estate bottled. He is multi-lingual and of Cuban descent, and has a wealth of information to share with us regarding the wines of Spain. Brian is a North Carolina native and the owner of The Full Glass, a full service wine hosting company. Brian's passion for wine continues to grow, and he thrives on knowledge and good conversation. Matt is our Cheese Manager and local expert on everything cheese. Please join Laurence, Brian and Matt for an afternoon of delicious wine, cheese and lively conversation. Menu: Assorted Spanish Wines, Cheeses and Accompaniments cc1311031400 4 Monday 6 pm $35 European Street Food Susan Hearn Susan, owner of Satisfy Your Soul product line, has a passion for the street food of foreign lands. Many of her products were formulated after visiting and taking an interest in the casual fare served in stalls and kiosks abroad. If your curiosity is piqued, come and see what has inspired Susan to bring us this class. The food will delight and the stories of her travels will most definitely make for an evening to remember. Menu: Tomatillo and Avocado Gazpacho with Shrimp Skewers; Pizza al Taglio Margherita; British Meat Pies with Lamb, Sausage and Manchego Cheese; Risotto Balls; Crêpes with Nutella, Sautéed Bananas with Roasted Strawberry Goat Cheese Gelato cc1311041800 5 Tuesday 6 pm $55 Mostly Make Ahead Fall Entertaining Molly Stevens Join award-winning cookbook author, editor and cooking teacher Molly to learn about make-ahead tricks and foolproof recipes for a memorable dinner worthy of the season. Putting on a luxurious holiday dinner doesn't need to leave you tied to the stove until the very last minute! Molly has earned James Beard and International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) awards for her cookbooks, and was honored by Bon Appétit magazine and the IACP as “Cooking Teacher of the Year." Classically trained as a chef in France, Molly has directed programs and taught at the French Culinary Institute, New England Culinary Institute and L’Ecole de Cuisine La Varenne in Burgundy, France and Venice, Italy. Menu: Smoked Trout Pâté with Meyer Lemon on Toast with Celery-Radish Salad; SpiceRubbed Roast Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce; Mashed Potato and Rutabaga Gratin; Gingerbread-Brandy Trifle cc1311051800 6 Wednesday 6 pm $55 Braising and Roasting Primer Molly Stevens Join award-winning cookbook author, editor and cooking teacher Molly to learn the basics of two of the oldest–and most essential–cooking techniques, and explore the differences (and a few similarities) between the two. Mastering these fundamental methods of transforming ingredients into delicious meals is the cornerstone of any good cook's repertoire. Molly has earned James Beard and International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) awards for her cookbooks, and was honored by Bon Appétit magazine and the IACP as “Cooking Teacher of the Year." Classically trained as a chef in France, Molly has directed programs and taught at the French Culinary Institute, New England Culinary Institute and L’Ecole de Cuisine La Varenne in Burgundy, France and Venice, Italy. Menu: Sear-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Fennel Two Ways; Pork Loin Braised in Milk; Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Anchovy Vinaigrette; Potatoes, Cauliflower and Cabbage Indian-Style; Slow-Roasted Grape Tart cc1311061800 7 Thursday 6 pm $45 Sophisticated Mac and Cheese for Grown-ups Sheri Castle Mac 'n cheese is the comfort food of children and adults alike, but rarely do we see variations on the theme. If you love the old favorite, come join us for some interesting and inventive takes on this classic preparation of noodles and cheese. Sheri, author of the "New Southern Garden Cookbook: Enjoying the Best from Homegrown Gardens, Farmers' Markets, Roadside Stands, and CSA Farm Boxes," will delight us with her creativity and culinary knowledge. Menu: Classic Three Cheese Baked Mac with Crispy Crumb Topping; Chicken with Vegetables in Pesto Cream Sauce with Roasted Tomato and Bacon Mac and Cheese; Prosciutto, Parmesan and Peas Mac and Cheese; Really Good Kugel with Dried Cherries cc1311071800 CLASS CODES BASIC: 1 ADVANCED: 2 WINE: 3 FOR KIDS: 4 HANDS ON: 5 5 3 Holiday Stratas 8 Friday 5 pm $15 Fridays Uncorked: Burgundy; Part Two Wine Staff This is part two of a two-part Fridays Uncorked series on Burgundies. Join us tonight to explore Côte du Beane. cc1311081700 Recipe courtesy of Marilyn Markel This recipe will be featured in Holiday Brunch on Saturday, November 9 at 11:00 am. 9 Saturday 11 am $45 Holiday Brunch Cooking School Staff (Serves 4) Ingredients: 2 ½ cups half-and-half 5 eggs 2 cloves garlic, finely minced ½ tsp freshly ground pepper ½ tsp salt ½ cup Piquillo peppers, drained well, julienned or diced 1 oz dried porcini mushrooms, soaked in warm water, drained and minced 1 10 oz package of spinach, thawed and drained 5 oz D’Artagnan duck leg confit, pulled off the bone and shredded 1 ½ cups shredded Calvander cheese 6 cups bread cubes (at least 1 inch in size), toasted Brunch, the perfect combination of breakfast and lunch, is a fabulous meal to share with family and friends during the holidays, and Southern Season has developed a special brunch menu just for this season. Join the Cooking School Staff if you are looking for new techniques and menus for the upcoming holiday season. Menu: Citrus Salad with Ginger, Figs and Cherries; Baby Greens Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette; Dualing Stratas: Duck with Calvendar Cheese; Proscuitto-Style Country Ham with Appalachian Cheese; Molasses Pudding Cups with Chocolate Ganache cc1311091100 9 Saturday 4 pm $35 A Southern Afternoon Tea with Spring Council Spring Council Instructions: 1.Butter an 8-cup casserole or soufflé dish. 2.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 3.In a medium bowl whisk together half-and-half, eggs, garlic, pepper and salt until well combined. 4.Stir in the Piquillo peppers, mushrooms, spinach, meat and cheese. 5.Spread ½ the bread cubes in the prepared casserole and spoon over ½ the egg, meat and cheese mixture. Spread the remaining bread cubes on top and finish with the remaining egg, meat and cheese mixture. 6.Bake for about an hour until custard is set. We are very excited to welcome Spring, Mama Dip's daughter, for an early afternoon southern-style tea. Spring will be serving traditional southern tea favorites with some exciting twists. We will enjoy hot tea selections from our Tea Department as well as some cold, refreshing iced tea cocktails. Don't miss this opportunity to spend the afternoon in true southern-style with Miss Spring! Menu: Chocolate and Dried Cherry Scones; Cucumber and Jalapeño Tea Sandwiches; Arugula, Bacon and Egg Salad Sandwiches; Lemon Chess Pie; Ceylon and Assam Tea; Iced Tea Cocktail cc1311091600 10 Sunday 2 pm $45 Latin Street Food II Sandra Gutierrez Sandra is a nationally recognized food writer, culinary instructor and author of "The New Southern Latino Table and Latin American Street Food: The Best Flavors of Markets, Beaches and Roadside Stands from Mexico to Argentina." Join her as she brings us the stories of her culture and the bright flavors of her travels south of the border. This is the second installment of her popular street food series. If we are lucky, she may share a secret or two about her upcoming books due out in 2015! Menu: Chicken Tinga Tostadas with Pickled Onions; Radish Slaw and Pork Cracklins; Cheese Pupusas with Curtido; Horchata; Brazilian Chocolate Candies cc1311101400 11 Monday 6 pm $35 North Carolina Museum of History and The Tsars' Cabinet: 200 Years of Russian Decorative Arts Michelle Carr and Cooking School Staff We are very honored to be pairing with Michelle of the North Carolina Museum of History in celebration of the opening of the Tsars' Cabinet exhibit. The Tsars’ Cabinet illustrates two hundred years of Russian decorative arts from the time of Peter the Great in the early 18th century to that of Nicholas II in the early 20th century. Many of the pieces in the exhibition were designed for the use of the Tsars or other Romanovs. Others are indicative of the styles that were prominent during their reigns. While many are in forms to be used everyday, they demonstrate the richness of Russia during the long reign of the Romanovs. Join us this evening for an informative lecture on the exhibit and some delicious Russian dishes demonstrated and served by our Cooking School Staff. Menu: Oroshka (Cold Vegetable Soup); Beef Stroganov; Lymonnyk (Lemon Pie) cc1311111800 6 To register or get more information, visit southernseason.com or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. November 13 Wednesday 6 pm $45 Terrines and Pâtés Amanda Fisher What could be more striking for your holiday table than a homemade terrine or pâté? These showstopping preparations are not exclusive to a trained chef; you too can learn how to create these refined and delicious terrines for any occasion. Amanda will teach you how to prepare and create these works of art with ease. This class will surely raise the bar of your culinary repertoire. Amanda is proprietor of the Blakemere line of fine English foods, available in our store. Menu: Easy Chicken Liver Pâté with Wild Mushrooms and Port; Potted Salmon; Layered Meat Terrine en Croute; Vegetable Terrine with Red Pepper Coulis cc1311131800 14 Thursday 10 am $35 Brunch Favorites Gwen Cummings Maller Gwen is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York and a talented pastry chef. She will guide us through the preparation of festive occasion-worthy brunch dishes that will elevate your next brunch. Come enjoy this early class with us before you head out for the day, and you'll be sure to leave in good spirits! Fresh Tomato and Ginger Juice; Blintz Cake; Shaksuka; Ambrosia cc1311141000 3 14 Thursday 6 pm $40 Not Your Ordinary Thanksgiving Sides! Lucindy Willis and Debbie Stikeleather Thanksgiving dinner does not have to be the same every year. Break out of the standard fare and create some new traditions. Join Lucindy, Cooking Instructor and Chef Emerita of the Yancey House Restaurant, and explore the possibilities as she introduces Louisiana sides that will make your meal unique and memorable. In addition, Debbie of Iron Gate Vineyards, will offer pairings for each of the dishes and discuss wine options for your holiday dinners. Menu: White Wine Poached Pears and Candied Walnut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette; Cajun Squash Casserole; Dirty Rice Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms; Fall Fruit Compoté cc1311141800 3 15 Friday 5 pm $15 Fridays Uncorked: Thanksgiving Wines Wine Staff Tonight, we will help you find the perfect pair for your Thanksgiving fare. cc1311151700 16 Saturday 11 am $45 Shop the Farmers' Market Caitlin Burke 5 We are headed into winter, a time when many people wonder how to eat locally. Join Caitlin, Cooking School Supervisor and a dedicated localvore, to explore how to enjoy the bounty of all seasons. We will meet in the cooking school, go to the market downstairs and have a discussion with farmers, then return to the school and create a spontaneous meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket if it's chilly outside. No formal recipes will be provided in this hands-on class.cc1311161100 16 Saturday 5 pm $55 Mad Men Rick Rodgers Rick is an award-winning cooking teacher and author of over 40 cookbooks, on subjects from baking to grilling, and more. His recipes have appeared in Bon Appétit, Cooking Light, Men’s Health, Food and Wine and Fine Cooking, and he is a guest chef on shows including Today and CBS Good Morning. Inspired by the culinary activities on the popular television show Mad Men, Rick has created a menu that shows off the very best food of the sixties (a period that also gave us Julia Child, James Beard and onion dip!). Menu: Pu-Pu Coconut Shrimp and Sweet-Sour Dip; Beef Wellington with Bordelaise Classique; Potatoes au Gratin; Creamed Spinach; Grasshopper Pie cc1311161700 17 Sunday 12 pm $55 Breakfast Baking Rick Rodgers Rick is an award-winning cooking teacher and author of over 40 cookbooks, on subjects from baking to grilling, and more. His recipes have appeared in Bon Appétit, Cooking Light, Men’s Health, Food and Wine and Fine Cooking, and he is a guest chef on shows including Today and CBS Good Morning. Join Rick for this class featuring some recipes from his latest cookbook "The Model Bakery." Menu: Ramos Fizzes; Homemade Croissant Dough; Flaky Morning Buns with Cinnamon Sugar; Classic Croissants; Gritatta (a layered breakfast casserole that puts Strata to shame); Herbed Breakfast Sausage; Strawberry and Spinach Salad cc1311171200 18 Monday 5 pm $45 Country French Cuisine Susan Hearn 5 Join Susan, a chef and owner of the Satisfy Your Soul product line, and one of our favorite personalities here at the school for this hands-on class on country French cuisine. "Bon Appetit"! Menu: Arugula with Anjou Pears and Bacon; Poulet Sauté Bercy with Chipolata Sausage; Duchesse Potatoes; Sautéed Haricot Vert with Fresh Herb Butter; Spiced Financier with Carrot Anglaise and Cream Cheese Ice Cream cc1311181700 19 Tuesday 12 pm $35 Southern Biscuits II Cooking School Staff 52 Biscuits reign supreme in the South, and whether you were born and raised here or are a transplant, you can learn to prepare a biscuit worthy of praise. Cooking School instructors have been teaching the Triangle to make biscuits since 2004, which has led us to develop this advanced class. Learn how to make four different types of biscuit doughs with the Cooking School Staff. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Pimento Cheese Biscuits with Pimento Cheese; Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pulled Pork; Chicken and Dumplings; Fruit Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream cc1311191200 19 Tuesday 6 pm $35 Homemade Cheese Patrick Coleff Patrick was the owner of the Reliable Cheese Company in Durham. He's been in the cheese business for over 7 years, having worked behind the retail cheese counter, written numerous articles, taught dozens of classes, and, in his free time, making cheese and other fermented foods at home. Join Patrick and learn to make these cheeses at home. Menu: Paneer; "Ricotta"; Farmer's Cheese; Yogurt Cheese; Cheddar Cheese Curds cc1311191800 CLASS CODES BASIC: 1 ADVANCED: 2 WINE: 3 FOR KIDS: 4 HANDS ON: 5 7 November 3 20 Wednesday 6 pm $35 Weeknight Dinner and Wine with Friends Elizabeth Cooper and Caitlin Burke Join Elizabeth, Wine Manager, and Caitlin, Cooking School Supervisor, for an evening of delicious dishes creatively paired with wine. Elizabeth will educate and delight us with her vast wine knowledge, while Caitlin demonstrates how to make a doable weeknight meal to enjoy with your friends and family. Menu: Sweet Potato Soup; Braised Greens; Sausage Roasted with Apples; Cranberries and Reisling cc1311201800 21 Thursday 5 pm $45 Tantalizing Turkish Cuisine Deniz Ender Jazz up your leftover turkey this year with recipes that are guaranteed to please your family and friends. Join the Cooking School Staff for an innovative look at turkey, the second time around. Chocolate dessert will top off the celebration. Ages 9 and up. Menu: Mediterranean Turkey Sandwiches; Turkey Pho; "Go Nuts" Turkey Salad; Chocolate Pudding Pie with Whipped Cream cc1311261600 29 Friday 12 pm $35 Luncheon with Patricia Wells Patricia Wells 5 In this class you'll be introduced to Turkish fare and get a glimpse of Turkish culture with Deniz, cooking instructor for the American Turkish Association in North Carolina. Join her for this interesting look into Turkish cuisine and culture. Menu: Lentil Soup; Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves with Ground Beef); Homemade Yogurt; Shepherd Salad; Rolled Baklava cc1311211700 3 22 Friday 5 pm $15 Fridays Uncorked: Wines of Napa Valley Wine Staff Join our Wine Staff this evening to explore the wines of Napa Valley. cc1311221700 5 23 Saturday 3 pm $45 Taste of the Triangle: La Farm Bakery Lionel Vatinet Join us for a delicious luncheon with courses from Patricia Wells' cookbooks, including her newest book "The French Kitchen Cookbook." Patricia will speak about each course before it is served, and will entertain cooking questions at the end of the lunch. Patricia is a journalist, author and teacher who runs a popular cooking school, At Home with Patricia Wells, in Paris and Provence. The author of twelve books, Patricia has won four James Beard Awards. The new book is much anticipated by fans of Patricia's acclaimed and award-winning "The Paris Cookbook," her best selling cookbook to date. Menu: Onion and Gruyère Bites; Pear, Fennel, Belgian Endive and Curried Walnut Salad; Mushroom Soup with Chorizo Matchsticks; Intense Chocolate Custards with Nibs cc1311291200 3 29 Friday 5 pm $15 Fridays Uncorked: Wines of Santa Barbara Wine Staff 51 Learn basic cutting and chopping techniques, how to hold a knife properly, as well as how to care for and sharpen your knives in this wildly popular class series with Brian. After practicing your knife skills, a snack will be served. Feel free to bring your own chef's knife, otherwise, one will be provided. Brian, a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan, is a personal chef, food writer, owner of Love at First Bite. This is a hands-on class. cc1311241200 30 Saturday 12 pm and 4 pm $45 each Gingerbread House Decorating Cooking School Staff cc1311291700 54 Will you decorate a candy cottage or a marshmallow mansion? Let your imagination run wild as you create your own decorative centerpiece for everyone to enjoy during the holiday season. We supply the Lebkuchen houses, royal icing and candy, you supply the creativity! Snacks will be served. Each attendee will decorate his/her own house to take home. Ages 7 and up. One gingerbread house per attendee. 12 pm cc1311301200 4 pm cc1311301600 Wine Education with Elizabeth Cooper on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6:00pm 45 From Boston to Birmingham we are going to whip up some great American classics today. Join the Cooking School Staff and roll up your sleeves for an all-American cooking bonanza. Ages 9 and up. Menu: Classic Deviled Eggs; Sloppy Joes; Baked Beans; All-American Potato Salad; Ranger Cookies cc1311251600 8 W i e h s A 2 G C W i e h s A 3 G C E w m u s C t T M B a 4 G C D J a M cc1311241500 25 Monday 4 pm $35 Kids in the Kitchen: All-American Food Cooking School Staff 1 G C Join us tonight as we taste the wines of Santa Barbara. We are thrilled to welcome back local artisan bakery owner Lionel from La Farm Bakery in Cary. He is debuting his first cookbook, "A Passion for Bread." Experience the sensory pleasure of kneading dough and making bread in this unique opportunity to work side by side with a Master Baker. Bread will be served, and each attendee will take home a loaf to bake at home. This is a hands-on class. cc1311231500 24 Sunday 12 pm and 3 pm $50 each Basic Knife Skills Brian Adornetto 45 26 Tuesday 4 pm $35 Turkey Part Deux Cooking School Staff To register or get more information, visit southernseason.com or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. 5 C S A H F c d f d M B w S h 1 Sunday 12 pm and 4 pm $45 each Gingerbread House Decorating Cooking School Staff 54 Will you decorate a candy cottage or a marshmallow mansion? Let your imagination run wild as you create your own decorative centerpiece for everyone to enjoy during the holiday season. We supply the Lebkuchen houses, royal icing and candy, you supply the creativity! Snacks will be served. Each attendee will decorate his/her own house to take home. Ages 7 and up. One gingerbread house per attendee. 12 pm cc1312011200 4 pm cc1312011600 54 2 Monday 5 pm $45 Gingerbread House Decorating Cooking School Staff Will you decorate a candy cottage or a marshmallow mansion? Let your imagination run wild as you create your own decorative centerpiece for everyone to enjoy during the holiday season. We supply the Lebkuchen houses, royal icing and candy, you supply the creativity! Snacks will be served. Each attendee will decorate his/her own house to take home. Ages 7 and up. One gingerbread house per attendee. cc1312021700 5 3 Tuesday 5 pm $45 Girls Night Out: Egg Rolls and Sake Cooking School Staff Egg rolls can be so versatile, and after many years of eating them filled with the familiar Asian cabbage and meat or shrimp fillings, we now have more choices! Egg roll wrappers are very easy to work with and are now ultra trendy in restaurants of all types. They can be prepared, frozen and stored for a quick bite when unexpected company arrives. Let the Cooking School Staff show you how many variations there are on the theme! We will also enjoy sake with the feast. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Shrimp and Avocado Egg Rolls with Cool Tomato Aïoli; Elvis Rolls (Spicy Peanut and Bacon Egg Rolls); Shredded Red Pepper and Carrot Salad with Sake Vinaigrette; Chocolate and Banana Egg Rolls with Almond Ice Cream. cc1312031700 4 Wednesday 5 pm $45 Go Nuts for Donuts Cooking School Staff 5 Donuts! Need we say more? Donuts are all the rage these days. Join the Cooking School Staff and learn how to make donuts with and without yeast. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Ginger Donuts with Lemon Glaze; Macadamia Nut Donuts; Maple Bacon Donuts cc1312041700 5 Thursday 6 pm $45 Classic Holiday Dinner Party Sheri Castle Author of "New Southern Garden Cookbook: Enjoying the Best from Homegrown Gardens, Farmers' Markets, Roadside Stands, and CSA Farm Boxes," Sheri has been delighting and teaching us about all things culinary since our Cooking School opened. Who better to give some delicious new ways to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends? Join Sheri and guests for an evening of memorable holiday dinner party preparations. Menu: Hot Crab Spread with Crostini; Roasted Red Pepper and Pear Soup; Seasonal Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad with Late-Harvest Riesling Vinaigrette; Fool-Proof Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce; Potato Purée with Leeks and Thyme; Oven Blasted Green Beans; Sinful, Soulful Double Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Crème Fraîche cc1312051800 3 December 6 Friday 5 pm $15 Fridays Uncorked: Wines of Spain Wine Staff Join us tonight to explore the wines of Spain. cc1312061700 7 Saturday 2 pm $35 Holiday Baking: Traditional British Favorites Amanda Fisher Amanda, proprietor of Blakemere foods and culinary educator, is coming back to teach us more about the food of her culture. Not only is Amanda's love for her homeland infectious, but she is intent on dispelling the myths of bland British food. If you are looking for some new treats to serve loved ones this holiday, we invite you to our classroom to experience warm treats and fine English tradition. We will also serve a classic British cream tea to accompany our sweets. Traditional Christmas Pudding; Mince Pie; Chocolate Yule Log Cake; Stem Ginger Shortbread; Mulled Wine cc1312071400 5 8 Sunday 2 pm $50 Taste of the Triangle: Waraji Masa Tsujimura Masa, of Waraji in Raleigh, has over 30 years of experience in sushi preparation and has trained dozens of sushi Chefs throughout his career. Come learn from an expert how to prepare beautiful sushi rolls. This is a hands-on class. Menu: California Roll; Tuna Roll; Cucumber Hand Roll; Nigiri Sushi 9 Monday 5 pm $45 Pasta Fresca Susan Hearn cc1312081400 5 Pasta fresca (fresh pasta) is both rewarding to make and satisfying to eat. Kneading the dough and rolling it out is a pleasure for any novice, or even the accomplished cook. Join Susan, Chef and owner of Satisfy Your Soul products, for an innovative look at pasta. Come and roll some pasta with us this evening and socialize. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Fresh Bocconcini with Tomatoes, Peppers, Celery and Basil; Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Butter; Ravioli with Burrata Cheese and Pistachio Pesto; Rustic Italian Bread and Limoncello Tiramisu cc1312091700 10 Tuesday 6 pm $35 Greek Classics Cooking School Staff Greek food is always in season! Join the Cooking School Staff as they demonstrate fabulous Greek classics with a twist of their own. Menu: Fasolada (Bean and Vegetable Soup); Greek Flatbread with Feta, Spinach, Olives and Herbs; Marilyn’s Moussaka; Loukoumades (Honey Doughnuts) cc1312101800 12 Thursday 6 pm $35 Uncle Norman's Christmas Eve Dinner Lucindy Willis The holidays are about a time to create lasting food memories. At your holiday family dinner, you want to impress Uncle Norman who, once a year, jets in from Northern California to dine with his favorite niece. With your Uncle Norman in mind, Lucindy, Cooking Instructor and Chef Emerita of the Yancey House Restaurant, will present a make-ahead holiday dinner that family and friends will rave about until Christmas 2014. Menu: “Best Dish in NC Winner” Yancey House Crab Cakes with Cajun Aïoli Sauce; Poached Pear Salad with Candied Walnuts and Cranberry Vinaigrette; Catfish in Papillote topped with Crab, Shrimp, and Cheese Sauce; Intensely Lemon Crème Brûlée cc1312121800 Please have the class code number and date available when you register. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Most classes include recipe packets, sample tastings and demonstrations of technique. Wine is included most evenings. Adult classes are open to students 16+ years old. Please call 877-929-7133 or visit www.southernseason.com for more information. CLASS CODES BASIC: 1 ADVANCED: 2 WINE: 3 FOR KIDS: 4 HANDS ON: 5 9 December 3 13 Friday 5 pm $15 Fridays Uncorked: Wines of Australia Wine Staff Join us tonight to explore and sample the wines of Australia. cc1312131700 14 Saturday 2 pm $45 Latin Holiday Party Sandra Gutierrez Sandra celebrates the holiday season with some of the fun Latin American recipes from her latest cookbook "Latin American Street Food: The Best Flavors of Markets, Beaches, and Roadside Stands from Mexico to Argentina." This is a great menu for entertaining, and your palate will be delighted to taste its way across the region. Relish the flavor of Puerto Rican plantain coins dipped in avocado, corn stew with toppings galore, and flaky Argentinian turnovers filled with tropical fruit. It's a holiday fiesta for your taste buds! Menu: Fried Plantains with Guacamole (Tostones); Ham Croquettes (Croquetas de Jamon); Mexican Corn Stew with Mayonnaise, Cheese, and Chile Serrano (Esquites); Hibiscus Iced Tea (Agua de Rosa de Jamaica); Miniature Quince Empanadas (Empanaditas de Membrillo) cc1312141400 18 Wednesday 6 pm $35 Moroccan Food Susan Hearn The food of Morocco is savory, sweet, sour and full spectrum in flavor! We love this cuisine because it is so very different from what we're familiar with here in the United States. Susan, owner of the Satisfy Your Soul food company, is well versed in this colorful culture's food, and will bring with her stories of her travels to this distant land. Menu: Carrot Salad with Spicy Lemon Dressing; Mountain Trout with Preserved Lemon, Raisin and Pine Nuts; Lamb Tagine with Chickpea and Apricot; Moroccan Couscous; Khobz (Moroccan Bread); Spiced Oranges with Hawa Dyal Cookies cc1312181800 19 Thursday 5 pm $45 Holiday Cookies Caitlin Burke 5 Are you looking for new holiday cookie ideas? Look no further as Caitlin, Cooking School Supervisor, has compiled some of her favorites and will bring them to you in this hands-on class. Join her for this evening filled with sweet and buttery holiday treats! Menu: Almost Heaven Bars; Rumnog Pecan Cookies; Pumpkin Dried Cherry Cookies; Peanut Butter Cups cc1312191700 3 15 Sunday 2 pm $35 Holiday Hors d'oeuvres Susan Hearn We can all use some fresh new ideas for this season's festivities to kick our holiday parties up a notch! Susan, owner and Chef at Satisfy Your Soul foods, has a wealth of fresh and inventive hors d'oeuvres for us to try. If you're looking for something fun and memorable to try, look no further than Susan's class. Menu: Bagel Chips with Prosciutto, Ricotta and Chive Purée; Gorgonzola and Toasted Walnut on Endive; Gorditas with Pulled Pork, Pickled Hot Peppers and Cotija Cheese; Warm Chicken Salad in Wonton Cups; Spinach and Chickpea Fritters with Apple Chutney; Assorted Cheesecake Pops cc1312151400 16 Monday 6 pm $55 Mediterranean Favorites from Moosewood David Hirsch 20 Friday 5 pm $15 Fridays Uncorked: Wines for Your Holiday Feast Wine Staff Join us this evening for a selection of wines that are perfect for your holiday feast. cc1312201700 21 Saturday 1 pm $45 Seasonal Starters Katie Coleman 5 Join us for an afternoon of cooking and socializing with Katie, Chef/ owner of Durham Spirits Company. She will guide us through an easy to prepare selection of starters that are perfect for a holiday celebration. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Mushroom, Apple, Bacon and Onion Tartlets; Spanish Meatballs with Romesco Sauce; Savory Shortbread Canapés cc1312211300 Join David Hirsch as he demonstrates Mediterranean dinner à la Moosewood Restaurant. David has been involved with Moosewood since 1976, participating in all aspects of running the restaurant. An avid gardener as well as a cook, David is the author of "Moosewood Restaurant Kitchen Garden," which offers information and instruction on designing gardens, as well as growing, harvesting and cooking home-grown produce. All the recipes for this class are from the newly published "Moosewood Restaurant Favorites" cookbook, a collaborative effort that represents a culinary memoir from members of Moosewood, now in its 40th year. Menu: Spanakopita Bites; Portuguese White Bean and Kale Soup; Eggplant-Mushroom Marsala; Pasta al Vesuvio; Broccoli with Walnut Dressing; Surprisingly Vegan Chocolate Cake cc1312161800 17 Tuesday 6 pm $55 Pan-Asian Flavors from Moosewood David Hirsch Moosewood Restaurant cuisine is so versatile and creative, it can be adapted to numerous cultural themes. David returns with recipes from the latest Moosewood cooperative book, "Moosewood Restaurant Favorites," a collaborative effort that represents a culinary memoir from members of Moosewood, now in its 40th year. These delicious recipes all feature a Pan-Asian twist to delight your taste buds. 3 21 Saturday 6 pm $35 Easy Entertaining with Food and Wine Elizabeth Cooper and Caitlin Burke Elizabeth, Wine Manager, and Caitlin, Cooking School Supervisor, team up again for a food and wine experience. Elizabeth will discuss how the selected wines pair perfectly with the dishes that Caitlin demonstrates. Join them for this fun and informative session that will make your next holiday dinner party a breeze! Menu: Savory Pumpkin Dip; Spinach Salad with Dried Fruit, Spiced Pecans, and Goat Cheese; Proscuitto-wrapped Chicken with Vodka Cream Sauce; Raspberry Brownies cc1312211800 54 22 Sunday 12 pm $35 Kids in the Kitchen: Holiday Cookies Cooking School Staff Come learn techniques for making gift quality cookies with our Cooking School Staff. We will pop popcorn and enjoy some rich hot chocolate, as we decorate holiday shaped ginger bread cookies with hard-drying royal icing. The cookies you decorate are yours to keep or give as gifts for the holiday. Ages 7 and up. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Popcorn; Hot Chocolate; Holiday Cookies cc1312221200 Menu: Gado (Indonesian Vegetables with Peanut Sauce); Mulligatawny Soup; Thai Vegetable Curry; Lime and Spice Baked Tofu; Ginger-Sesame Asian Greens; Tropical Fruit Trifle cc1312171800 10 To register or get more information, visit southernseason.com or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. 54 23 Monday 12 pm $35 Kids in the Kitchen: Holiday Cookies Cooking School Staff Come learn techniques for making gift quality cookies with our Cooking School Staff. We will pop popcorn and enjoy some rich hot chocolate, as we decorate holiday shaped ginger bread cookies with hard-drying royal icing. The cookies you decorate are yours to keep or give as gifts for the holiday. Ages 7 and up. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Popcorn; Hot Chocolate; Holiday Cookies cc1312231200 3 27 Friday 5 pm $15 Fridays Uncorked: Sparkling Wine and Champagne Wine Staff Come and enjoy a selection of bubblies, perfect for the New Year's celebration. cc1312271700 54 28 Saturday 2 pm $35 Kids and Parents in the Kitchen: Cupcakes! Gwen Cummings Maller Chocolate Ganache and Molasses Pudding Cups Recipe courtesy of Marilyn Markel This recipe will be featured in Holiday Brunch on Saturday, November 9 at 11:00 am. (Serves 4) Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups cream, divided 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped ¼ cup dark muscado sugar 3 egg yolks ½ tsp vanilla ¼ tsp salt 1 Tbsp chocolate bitters dash chocolate bitters Gwen, a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York and a talented Pastry Chef, is back by popular demand to guide you through the challenges of buttercream frosting, which can prove tricky until you know her secrets. Learn to make and fill a variety of delicious cupcakes, and see how easy it can be to ice them with party-pleasing results. Ages 7 and up. This is a hands-on class. Instructions: 1.Heat ¼ cup cream over medium heat until bubbles form around the edge. Place chopped chocolate in a mixing bowl. Pour hot cream over chocolate and whisk briefly. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again until smooth and glossy. Menu: Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue Buttercream; American 2.Heat 1 cup of cream over medium heat until just boiling. In a mixing Buttercream; Pastry Cream cc1312281400 bowl, combine sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, salt and bitters; whisk thoroughly. 29 Sunday 2 pm $45 3.Temper hot cream slowly into egg mixture. Return mixture to the Chinese New Year saucepan and, over low heat, whisk constantly until it thickens Cooking School Staff The 2014 Chinese New Year will be celebrated on January 31. Get a and coats the back of a spoon. delicious head start on how to prepare some classics, as well as some 4.In 3 oz ramekins, spoon enough chocolate to cover the bottom. not-so-traditional foods. Join the Cooking School Staff for this fun, Fill the ramekin with the custard and top with another spoonful of interactive hands-on class. chocolate. Chill until ready to serve. Menu: Egg Rolls with Spinach and Pulled Pork; Duck Confit Dumplings; Mandarin Orange and Citrus Salad; Sweet Cakes cc1312291400 5.When ready to serve, whip the remaining ½ cup cream with a dash of chocolate bitters, and dollop on top of the custard. 5 CLASS CODES BASIC: 1 ADVANCED: 2 WINE: 3 FOR KIDS: 4 HANDS ON: 5 11 How to Register Please have the class code number and date available when you register. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis, are non-refundable and non-transferable. Most classes include recipe packets, sample tastings and demonstrations of technique. Wine is included most evenings. Adult classes are open to students 16+ years old. To register or get more information, call 877-929-7133 toll free or visit www.southernseason.com. Cooking School is sponsored by: Special thanks to: THE SIENA H O T E L About Cooking Classes Cooking Classes at Southern Season provide an EPICUREAN EDUCATION served with a heaping side of expertise and style. Learn from local, regional and internationally renowned chefs, culinary experts and a highly trained staff as they share secrets, techniques and recipes in a classroom that redefines the concept. Our state-of-the-art facility features tiered seating, live video monitors and the finest cookware and appliances. Each quarter our schedule hosts a variety of wine tastings, exciting greet-the-chefs and affordable stovetop opportunities for EVERY SKILL LEVEL. Popular course series include “KNIFE SKILLS,” an introduction to proper handling and maintenance of the chef’s most important tool; “KIDS IN THE KITCHEN,” a family-styled exploration of fun food and tasty teamwork; “LEARN AT LUNCH,” an abbreviated lunchtime course for on-the-go moms and busy professionals; and “SOUTHERN BISCUITS,” one of our most popular courses—lays the foundation for two distinct styles of biscuits for each student’s culinary creativity. Classes are DEMONSTRATION-STYLE OR HANDS ON and approximately two hours in length. Each student will receive recipe packets, contextual history, demonstrations of technique and generous portions of the subject cuisine. Wine is included in most evening classes, with special emphasis on food pairings. Adult classes are open to students 16 years of age and older. Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis and are non-refundable. Our cooking school is also available for PRIVATE PARTIES and can be tailored to allow you and your guests to expand your culinary imagination. Teach the bride to cook at her bridal shower. Celebrate a romantic anniversary with a dinner party prepared with your closest friends and family. Add some spice to your corporate functions and savor the experience of working as a team in a deliciously fun learning environment. Contact our Cooking School Manager to begin planning a party to be remembered by all. We’ll take care of everything to make it a CULINARY ADVENTURE OF EDIBLE EDUCATION, so you can kick back and enjoy! 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 • University Mall • www.southernseason.com • 877-929-7133