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Featured Recipe: ROASTED CHICKEN + BLUE CHEESE SALAD A PR IL - JU NE 20 16 find this recipe on page 8 C P HA EL H I LL | APRIL 4/2 Saturday 5 p.m. $45 LOWCOUNTRY SPRING MENU 4/7 Thursday 6 p.m. $50 ITALIAN PRIMAVERA Lucindy Willis Sheri Castle Menu: Pimento Cheese Profiteroles; New Spring Green Menu: Herbed Fazzoletti Pasta with Asparagus and Burrata; Poached Chicken in Herbs; Beet and Potato Salad; Strawberry Tiramisu Trifles cc1604071800 The area between Charleston, South Carolina, and the Georgia border is known as the Lowcountry. Its cuisine, with Caribbean and African influences, features ingredients from the coastal plains as well as the waters of the Atlantic. In this class, Chef Lucindy from Terrapin Cove Culinary School will help you plan a spring Lowcountry dinner, ideal for entertaining. Salad with Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs; Lucindy’s Take on Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits; Lemon Crème Brûlée cc1604021700 4/4 Monday SCONES 6 p.m. $45 Menu: English Scones– Cheese and Onion Puff; American Scone– Peach and Bourbon Shortcakes; Irish Potato Scones– Corned Beef Breakfast Pot Pie cc1604041800 6 p.m. Saturday 1 p.m. $55 Nick Malgieri Three scone recipes with a common heritage are the centerpiece of this class with Amanda Fisher. Learn the basic method for each, then transform them into new and versatile dishes! Tuesday 4/9 AUTHENTIC ITALIAN BAKING Amanda Fisher 4/5 Lush green herbs, delicate pasta, creamy cheese, and juicy berries –these are some of the flavors and ingredients that star in Italian dishes in the early spring. Sheri Castle will share her passion for Italianinspired cuisine through this brightly flavored, beautiful seasonal menu. $50 POISSON PROVENCAL Shellie Kark Join Chef Shellie of KitchenCUE, a series of interactive cooking DVDs, as she prepares fish with a French flair. You’ll learn multiple preparations incorporating the flavors of Provence and the Mediterranean for a perfect spring meal. Italy abounds in many savory baked specialties as well as sweet ones. Join famed baker Nick for a taste of the famous Sicilian Timballo, a focaccia from Puglia, and some brand new sweets recipes, including easy-to-make crisp amaretti. Menu: Focaccia alla Pugliese (thick crusted focaccia baked in a cake pan with an onion and olive topping); Timballo alla Regaleal (a deep pie filled with perciatelli pasta dressed with meat sauce, cured meats, and cheeses); Erbazzone (spinach or Swiss chard frittata from Emilia Romagna); Torta di mele alla Romana/Spuma al Mascarpone (Roman apple and almond tart served with a mascarpone mousse); Ciambella Veneziana (Venetian chocolate cake scented with olive oil and spices); Amaretti cc1604091300 Menu: Shrimp Mousseline with Grated Tomato, Sherry Vinaigrette; Bouillabaisse with Saffron, Mussels and Shrimp; Spring Greens with Brandade Crouton and Hazelnuts Madeleines cc1604051800 4/6 Wednesday 6 p.m. $50 TECHNIQUE MYSTIQUE Shellie Kark Chef Shellie will share her approach to preparing healthful meals perfect for family dinners and entertaining. This class will cover how to sauté and braise, as well as make pastry dough for sweet and savory applications. Menu: Ratatouille a la Minute; Veal Madeira with Braised Carrot Puree; Caramelized Apple, Spinach and Gruyere Tart; Lemon Mascarpone Cream Tart with Raspberries cc1604061800 COAST TO COAST Saturday, April 9 Join us at Weathervane for our quarterly home-grown dining series featuring wines and seafood from the west coast to our local coast. Cost is $49 per person. Reservations are required. Please call (919) 929-9466 to make your reservation today. 2 To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. KIDS IN THE KITCHEN 45 Let us inspire the budding chef in your family with fun hands-on classes! Ages 8 - 12. 4/2 Saturday PARENT/ CHILD PASTA CLASS 11 a.m. $35 Pasta making can be an easy and fun family activity! Moms and dads, bring your kids and together you’ll learn how to make three tasty pasta dishes from scratch. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Menu: Spaghetti with Roasted Tomato Marinara; Farfalle with Walnut Pesto; Chocolate Ravioli with Sweet Ricotta and Berries cc1604021100 Saturday 11 a.m. STRAWBERRIES Saturday PICNIC BASKET 11 a.m. $35 Cooking School Staff Cooking School Staff 5/7 5/28 $35 Cooking School Staff Everything’s coming up strawberries this time of year! Sign the kids up to join us in the kitchen for some creative ways to enjoy strawberries. Menu: Frozen Strawberry Lemonade; Strawberry Oatmeal Bars; Strawberry Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing; Brownies; Strawberry Dessert Skewers cc1605071100 Summer is almost here and warm weather means picnic time! In this class your kids will learn home to make a meal for the whole family to pack up in a basket and take to the park. Menu: Summer Fruit Kabobs with Dip; Meatloaf Sandwich; Mac-n-Cheese Bites; Banana Nutella Sushi cc1605281100 6/4 Saturday MEXICAN 11 a.m. Wednesday 5 p.m. $35 PARENT/CHILD FATHER’S DAY WITH DAD Brian Adornetto Filled with the favorite flavors of kids and grown kids alike, this hands-on class is a great way to discover the fun of cooking together. Come pick up a few new recipes that you can take home and create over and over again. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Menu: BLT Salad with Ranch Dressing; Root Beer Chicken Wings; Jersey Style Cheese Steaks; Milkshakes $35 cc1606151700 Cooking School Staff 6/25 Who doesn’t love tacos? In this fun hands-on class we will learn to make them as well as some other tasty Mexican treats. Saturday 11 a.m. FAUX SUSHI – FISH FREE! $35 Cooking School Staff Menu: Blender Salsa; Chicken Tacos; Grilled Mexican Corn; Fruit Empanadas with Chocolate Sauce cc1606041100 CLASS KEYS: DEMONSTRATION 6/15 Most kids haven’t acquired a taste for raw seafood but that doesn’t mean that they can’t enjoy food that is rolled up and eaten with chopsticks! Menu: Nutella Banana Sushi Rolls; Peanut Butter and Fruit Sushi; Sandwich Rolls; Ranch Cucumber Sushi; Crispy Rice and Candy Sushi cc1606251100 HANDS-ON 5 FOR KIDS 4 BOOK SIGNING WINE 3 3 CHEF meets FA R M E R 4/11 Monday 6 p.m. $45 Piedmont’s Greg Gettles and Coon Rock’s Jamie DeMent and Richard Holcomb Piedmont has cultivated a loyal following by creating an adventurous, seasonal dining experience in the heart of downtown Durham. Executive Chef Greg Gettles shines a light on foods harvested and raised in North Carolina, including those from Hillsborough’s Coon Rock Farm. Richard Holcomb and Jamie DeMent began Coon Rock Farm as a sustainable family farm providing garden crops and pasture-raised antibiotic and hormone-free chickens, eggs, pigs, sheep and goats. The farm’s 55 acres is nestled along a bend in the Eno River just outside Hillsborough. Menu: Broccoli Soup; Beef Paté Mousse with Quick Focaccia; Stuffed Pork Roulade with Spring Greens and Mushrooms; Rhubarb Bread Pudding cc1604111800 4/17 Sunday 4 p.m. $50 Kim Floresca and Daniel Ryan of [ONE] & Four Leaf Farm’s Helga and Tim McAller With impressive résumés that include stints with such legendary restaurants as Per Se in New York, The French Laundry in Napa and El Bulli in Spain, it’s no wonder Chefs Kim Floresca and Daniel Ryan have turned Chapel Hill’s [ONE] into a top culinary destination. In fact, The News & Observer named them Top Restaurant in the Triangle in 2014. For this class, Kim and Daniel will pair with Helga and Tim MacAller of Four Leaf Farm in Rougemont. Helga grew up farming in Denmark and Tim has a botany degree from Duke; together they have created a farm that is a leader in sustainable crops and organic practices. Menu: This menu is subject to change due to seasonal items and could include Spring Onion Hand Pies with Pea Shoots; Young Onion; Buttermilk Dressing; Pickled Things; Fried Oysters; Lettuce Wraps; Chef’s Special Reserved Pickles; Four Leaf Farms Greens; Handmade Cavatelli; Smoked Mackerel; Field Green Romesco Sauce, Preserved Lemon; Lemon; Ricotta; Fruits in Thyme cc1604171600 4 4/25 Monday 6 p.m. $50 Carolina Inn’s James Clark and Salty Catch’s Renee and Steven Join us as we continue our series in which we highlight the relationship between chef and food. Chef Clark, who specializes in seafood, will bring Renee Perry and Steven Goodwin of Salty Catch of Carteret County to explain what is happening to our seafood industry and the importance of eating local. Fresh is best! Menu: This menu will be based on the local catch of the week and could include soft shell crabs, cobia, drum and/ or sheepshead. Your meal will be designed in a thoughtful manner by Chef Clark and Salty Catch. cc1604251800 5/2 Monday 6 p.m. $45 Standard Foods’ Krystle Swenson and Raleigh City Farms’ James Edwards Pastry Chef Krystle Swenson recently moved to Raleigh to join Chef Scott Crawford’s newest success, Standard Foods. Born and raised in Kaneohe, Hawaii she worked at Pebble Beach Resorts in California and then Blackbird in Chicago. Now you can enjoy her creative temptations on a daily basis. James Edwards mission at Raleigh City Farms is to develop new urban farms, farm entrepreneurs and to strengthen sustainable, healthy food systems. Fresh produce is sold into the community through restaurant sales, CSA shares, and on-site farmstand. Come hear about the collaborative partnership between a farm and a successful pastry chef. Menu: Mint Sorbet with Yogurt and Pickled Blueberries; Lemon Verbena Mousse and Olive Oil Cake with Strawberries; Chocolate Ganache with Peanut Butter and Sea Salt cc1605021800 To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. INTRODUCING: CHEF MEETS FARMER In this informative new series, we will explore the influential relationship between farm and restaurant. Many appreciate the time local chefs spend crafting an exquisite dish, but how many realize the time spent getting to know the source of their products? Beginning in April, we will delve into this important bond by pairing a chef and his or her favorite farmer or producer in these special demonstration classes. 5/16 Monday 6 p.m. $50 Saltbox’s Ricky Moore and Locals Seafood’s Lin Peterson Chef Moore’s Saltbox Seafood Joint in Durham prides itself on food that is “a la minute” fresh! And that starts with seasonable, sustainable seafood. Join Chef Moore and Lin Peterson of Raleigh-based Locals Seafood as we become educated on the preparation and the journey of food from the N.C. coast to our plates. Menu: This menu will be based on the local catch of the 6/20 Monday 6 p.m. $45 Standard Food’s Steve Goff and Border Spring Farm’s Craig Rogers Steven Goff left an executive chef’s gig at Asheville’s King James Public House last year to become the artisan butcher at Chef Scott Crawford’s Standard Foods in Raleigh. He brings a chef’s sensibility to the role, informing a wide range of dishes and prepping meat for take-home cooking at Standard Foods’ artisan market. He will be joined by Craig Rogers of Border Springs Farm, who is renowned for the exceptional lamb raised on his Virginia farm. week and could include crabs, mahi, shrimp, swordfish, yellowfin tuna, amber jack, sheepshead, or little neck clams. cc1605161800 Menu: Lamb Tartare with Fried Egg Aioli; Lamb Ham and Pea Salad with sunflower Seed Gremolata; Braised Lamb Neck and Wild Mushroom Rice Porridge with Mustard 5/22 Sunday 4 p.m. $45 Greens and Peanuts; Appalachian Vinegar Pie Oakleaf ’s Brendan Cox and Peregrine Farms’ Alex Hitt cc1606201800 Chef Brendan Cox believes delivering farm-fresh, sustainably-harvested cuisine starts from the ground up. The farm-to-chef partnership is the foundation of Oakleaf. Join Cox and Alex Hitt and learn about the important relationship between chef and farmer. 6/29 Wednesday 6 p.m. $45 Picnic’s Ben Adams and Wyatt Dickson and Green Button Farm’s Ryan Butler In this last class of the spring series, we will take a look at the relationship between BBQ and hog farmer Menu: Chilled Cucumber and Buttermilk Soup with Dill as exemplified by Picnic, a new Durham eatery. The and Smoked Vidalia; Spring Vegetables “En Salade” with project brings together the talents of Chef Ben Adams Crispy Chevre; Roasted North Carolina Sea Bass with (formerly of Piedmont), Pig Whistle pit master Wyatt Fennel-Shallot Confiture, Bouillabaisse Jus; Shortbread, Dickson and Green Button Farms, where Ryan Buter Strawberry Ice Cream with Rhubarb Caramel raises heritage pigs in Bahama. Come sample this cc1605221600 Southern tradition with an upscale twist. Menu: Bread and Butter Fried Green Tomatoes with Chevre-Ranch Dipping Sauce; Smoked Tomato Gazpacho with NC Blue Crab; Green Button Whole Hog BBQ; Red Cabbage Slaw with a Green Onion Dressing; Buttermilk Chess Pie with Chantilly Cream cc1606291800 C F CLASS KEYS: DEMONSTRATION HANDS-ON 5 FOR KIDS 4 BOOK SIGNING WINE 3 5 APRIL 4/10 Sunday 2 p.m. $55 4/14 LEMONS UNLIMITED Thursday 6 p.m. $45 SOUTHERN INDIAN Nick Malgieri Amanda Cushman Menu: Tarte au Citron a la Cannoise (an easy lemon tart from a fancy pastry shop in Cannes); East 62nd Street Lemon Cake (one of Maida Heatter’s most beloved recipes); Kyra’s Microwave Lemon Curd; Lemon Sablées (easy and tangy lemon wafer cookies); Semifreddo al Limone (Italian frozen lemon mousse); Old-Fashioned Lemon Meringue Pudding. cc1604101400 Menu: Onion Pakoras with Cilantro Chutney; Hyderabad Garlic Braised Tomatoes with Chilies; Goan Shrimp in Toasted Coconut Sauce; Coconut Sesame Rice Pilaf; Orange Lentil Dahl with Spice Infused Ghee cc1604141800 Lemons are the star ingredient in tangy and delicious cakes, tarts and cookies, as well as an easy and superb marmalade. Chef Nick Malgieri will open your eyes to the many culinary possibilities of this citrus fruit. 4/12 Tuesday 6 p.m. $45 Jill Nussinow Jill Nussinow has been teaching people how to eat a plant-based diet for more than 25 years. She is the author of four vegan cookbooks: The Veggie Queen, The New Fast Food, Nutrition CHAMPS and her latest collection, Vegan Under Pressure. In this class, Jill will share her broad knowledge of vegetarian and vegan cooking, demystify ingredients and introduce pressure cooking. Menu: Raw Kale Salad; Risotto with Asparagus and Peas; Black Bean and Quinoa Cakes with Smoky Cashew Crème Sauce; Spiced Quinoa Pudding with Cranberries and Raisins cc1604121800 Wednesday PINOT CAMP 3 6 p.m. $45 Liz Cooper and Mark Vlossak Mark Vlossak, owner and winemaker at St. Innocent Winery in Oregon, and Southern Season’s own Wine Merchant Liz Cooper will host a mini version of “Pinot Camp” for us. We will sample Mark’s wines from the various American Viticultual Areas of Oregon as well as discuss terroir - what gives them their particular uniqueness (soil, sun, climate, etc.). This is a wonderful chance to learn about what makes Oregon’s Pinot Noir so sought after and coveted! Menu: Small cheese and charcuteries plates will be served with the wines cc1604131800 Special thanks to: Cooking School is sponsored by: THE SIENA H O T E L 6 4/16 Saturday 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. BASIC KNIFE SKILLS EASY VEGAN COOKING: IN AND OUT OF THE PRESSURE COOKER 4/13 Explore the wonderful world of Southern Indian cooking with Chef Amanda Cushman. You will leave with a better understanding of the spice profile that makes this food so distinctive and appealing and have the confidence to experiment at home. Brian Adornetto 5 $50 Proper knife skills can make all the difference when cooking. Join Brian Adornetto, a personal chef, food writer and graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan, to learn basic cutting and chopping techniques, how to hold a knife properly and how to care for and sharpen your knives in this wildly popular class series. After practicing knife skills, a snack will be served. Feel free to bring your own chef’s knife, otherwise, one will be provided. Menu: A light snack will be provided cc1604161200 cc1604161500 4/18 Monday 6 p.m. $45 TASTE OF THE TRIANGLE Bill Smith of Crook’s Corner The longtime chef of Crook’s Corner, a James Beard Foundation “American Classic” restaurant in Chapel Hill, Bill Smith is known as the go-to expert on Southern foodways. Come join us as we experience his stories and the meals Bill has shaped from locally sourced ingredients and carefully research heirloom and family recipes. Menu: Wilted Greens Salad with Duck Confit; Brown Oyster Stew; Brussel Sprouts and Blue Cheese Salad; Pineapple Buttermilk Sorbet cc1604181800 4/19 Tuesday 6 p.m. $50 LET’S CELEBRATE RHUBARB Sheri Castle Join us to celebrate award-winning food writer Sheri Castle’s new cookbook! Rhubarb debuts on April 15 from Short Stack Editions, a collectible series of smallformat, single-topic cookbooks focusing on inspiring ingredients. Who better than Sheri to increase our knowledge and appreciation of rhubarb through her fun, creative recipes? Menu: Zesty Fish Tacos with Rhubarb-Pineapple Salsa; Pulled Chicken Sliders with Rhubarb-Cherry BBQ Sauce; Pork Chops with Rhubarb Pan Dressing; Sour Cream Rhubarb Pie with Ginger-Pecan Streusel cc1604191800 To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. APRIL COFFEE EXPO 4/23 Saturday - Sunday, April 23 - 24 Gourmand International named her Empanadas, the Hand-Held Pies of Latin America the 2016 winner in its Single Subject category. Come meet Sandra on the sales floor and help her celebrate her award! Join us for a weekend-long homage to the coffee bean. Come learn proper brewing methods from experts, taste new coffees, sign up for giveaways and enjoy special offerings at the coffee bar. From 9 a.m. -12 p.m. on Saturday, the 23rd, there will be special cupping demonstrations in the Cooking School. In the week before, be sure to stop by the Coffee Bar and Tasting Station for other coffee-related samplings and specials! Saturday 12 - 2 p.m. BOOK SIGNING FREE Sandra Gutierrez 4/23 Saturday 5 p.m. FILIPINO CUISINE Susan Hearn $45 5 Filipino cuisine is one of THE hottest food trends and reflects influences of the foods of Malaysia, Indian, Spain, China and America, among others. Come join Susan Hearn for this hands-on experience and learn how to recreate these richly flavored Filipino dishes. Menu: Singkamar (Jicama Salad); Lumpia (Egg Roll with Ground Pork); Lechon Kawali (Filipino Crispy Fried Pork Belly); Adobo Style Chicken and Rice; Bibingka (Rice and Coconut Cake Baked in a Banana Leaf) served with Grilled Pineapple cc1604231700 4/24 Sunday PIZZA 201 5 2 p.m. $45 Caitlin Burke Now that you understand the basics of making pizza, it’s time to step it up to impress! Join popular instructor Caitlin Burke in this fun hands-on class as she schools you on taking pizza to the next level. Menu: Grilled Pizza with Pesto and Mushrooms; Focaccia with Cheese, Grapes and Rosemary; Cast Iron Pizza Supreme; Nutella and Strawberry Pizza Bites cc1604241400 4/20 Wednesday 6 p.m. CEVICHES, AGUACHILES AND SALPICONES 4/26 $45 Tuesday 6 p.m. THE TEX-MEX FILES $50 Sandra Gutierrez Marcelo Villasuso Ceviches are popular on both coasts of Mexico, and on each shore their unique recipes are based on seasonal seafood, fruits and vegetables. For example, aguachiles are a unique type of ceviche and a main staple from the west coast. Salpicones are a way to preserve and cook with vinegar and oil and are more common on the Gulf of Mexico. Join Marcelo Villasuso as he guides you through making these fresh dishes that celebrate the season. Menu: Aguachile de Chile Manzano con Mango (Shrimp with Mango, Chile and Lime); Ceviche de Hongos (Pickled Mushrooms, Red Onions in a Corn Tostada); Salpicon de Chayote y Betabel Encurtido (Chayote and Pickled Beet Salad, Ranchero Cheese); Salpicon de carnero (Leg of Lamb); Platanos Machos con Agave y Jocoque (Fried Plantains with Agave and Yogurt) You’re invited to a party with our favorite Latinista, Sandra Gutierrez, who just won an international 2016 Gourmand Award for her latest cookbook, Empanadas: The Hand-Held Pies of Latin America. Prepare for a fun class in which you will learn how to make a pie without pastry, cook beans in beer, and even fry ice cream. Come hungry, y’all! Menu: Frito Pie; Chicken Barbacoa Tacos with Pico de Gallo; Beef Flautas with Lettuce Slaw and Avocado Salsa; Drunken Beans; Creamy Rice and Corn Casserole; Fried Ice Cream with Cajeta-Chile Sauce cc1604261800 cc1604201800 CLASS KEYS: DEMONSTRATION HANDS-ON 5 FOR KIDS 4 BOOK SIGNING WINE 3 7 Featured Recipe by Marilyn Markel: ROASTED CHICKEN + BLUE CHEESE SALAD SALAD INGREDIENTS: SALAD INSTRUCTIONS: • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, skinned and chopped or 1 roasted chicken, recipe follows • 1 rib celery, diced • 3 green onions, diced • 2 Tbsp finely minced Turkish apricots • ½ cup mayonnaise • 2 Tbsp tarragon mustard • dash Bourbon Barrel aged Worcestershire • 1 cup walnut pieces, roughly chopped and toasted • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese • 4 cups spinach 1. Combine chicken, vegetables, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire and walnuts. 2. Gently stir in blue cheese and walnuts. 3. Serve on spinach. ROASTED CHICKEN INGREDIENTS: • 1 whole chicken (3 ½ to 4 pounds) • Salt and pepper, to taste • 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ROASTED CHICKEN INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Butterfly the chicken by cutting out the back bone with heavy sheers. Flatten the chicken and season thoroughly with salt and pepper. Place on a rack on a sheet pan and store uncovered overnight in the refrigerator. 2. Remove chicken from the refrigerator and preheat oven to 450 degrees. When oven is preheated roast the chicken for 45 minutes or so until it reaches and internal temperature of 160 degrees in the fatest part of the thigh. Make sure the thermometer is not touching the bone. To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. APRIL/MAY 4/27 Wednesday 5 p.m. $45 MEDITERRANEAN SMALL PLATES Katie Coleman 5/1 5 Greek, Spanish, French, Italian…Mediterranean cuisine covers many cultures. Try your hand at these small plates of full flavor food in this hands-on class with Chef Katie and be inspired to recreate them at home! Menu: Spanish Lamb Skewers with Garlic Potatoes; Greek Shrimp Saganaki; French Provencal Pissaladière; Torte Verde: Italian Tart with Swiss Chard and Potatoes; Honey Poached Apricots with Goat Cheese cc1604271700 4/29 Friday 12 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. $50 TASTE OF THE TRIANGLE: SUSHI $30 LEARN AT LUNCH: ALL DAY TEA TIME Caroline Cahan 5 Masa Tsujimura of Waraji Restaurant Learn from a master how to make savory sushi at homeBorn in a fishing village in western Japan, Chef Masa Tsujimura of Waraji Japanese Restaurant in Raleigh has more than 30 years of experience in sushi preparation and has trained countless of sushi chefs throughout his career. Get ready to impress friends and family with your newfound techniques! Menu: California Roll; Tuna Roll; Cucumber Hand Roll; Nigiri Sushi cc1605011400 5/3 Tuesday 6 p.m. $45 LATE-SPRING THAI MENU Whether it’s a floral Taiwan oolong with your afternoon snack, or your favorite iced tea thirst quencher, the many faces of tea fit into any busy and healthful lifestyle. We’ll discuss easy and foolproof steeping techniques, answer all your burning tea questions and enjoy a tea-inspired spring lunch. This is a one-hour class. Nancie McDermott Menu: Four Seasons Oolong paired with Chilled Spring Pea Soup; Organic Yunnan paired with Tea Smoked Chicken Drummettes with Udon Noodles; Darjeeling 1629 paired with Sunken Grape Almond Cake with Tea Scented Whipped Cream cc1604291200 Menu: Pad Thai; Red Curry Chicken with Zucchini and Asian Basil; Southern Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing; Jasmine Rice; Mango Ice Cream with Coconut Shortbread cc1605031800 4/30 Saturday 4 p.m. MIXOLOGY: BAR 101 5 Nancie is a North Carolina native and UNC grad who has written numerous cookbooks. Her years in the Peace Corps influenced her love of Asian food and lead her on a path to write and teach about it. Join us as we enjoy Nancie’s stories and taste the food she fell in love with. 5/4 $45 Wednesday PARIS IN SPRING 5 p.m. 5 $45 Caroline Bretherton Jordan Joseph from The Crunkleton A basic home bar filled with staple ingredients is all you need to elevate your mixology skills for friends and family. In this hands-on class from Chapel Hill’s acclaimed craft cocktail bar, The Crunkleton, you will learn to create three classic cocktails and transition them into your own unique libations. Menu: A light snack will be provided to enjoy along with samples of your handiwork cc1604301600 After spending eight years as a fashion model, Caroline decided to dedicate herself to her passion for food, founding her company, Manna Catering, in London in 1995. Her fresh, light and stylish cooking soon developed a stylish following to match, with a client list that included celebrities, art galleries and fashion magazines. Join her for a menu reminiscent of a spring day in Paris! Menu: Vichyssoise; Lamb Fillet with Basil Oil; Gallette Dauphinoise; Minted Zucchini, Peas and Green onions; Tart au Citron cc1605041700 Please have the class code number and date when you register. Reservations are accepted on a first come basis. If you are unable to attend a class, you must notify us 72 hours in advance of the scheduled class time to receive a refund or credit towards another class. Within 72 hours of a class, all cancellations are non-refundable. Unless otherwise noted classes run 2 hours. Wine is included with most evening classes. Adult classes are open to students 16+ years of age. CLASS KEYS: DEMONSTRATION HANDS-ON 5 FOR KIDS 4 BOOK SIGNING WINE 3 9 MAY 5/5 TUTORED UNCORKED 4/29 Friday 5 or 7 p.m. $25 BORDEAUX LEFT BANK Join us for a structured/tutored tasting of the four major communes of Bordeaux: Paulliac, St. Estephe, St. Julien and Margaux, as well as the lesser Pessac-Leognan and Haut Medoc. Don’t miss this opportunity to try an example of each of these wonderful regions. Elizabeth Cooper, our Wine Merchant, will guide you through the wines and their respective communes, what makes them different, similar and so coveted. There will be small cheese/charcuterie plates for each guest. Seating is limited to the first 45 paid registrations. Sign up at the new winebar toward the back of the store. 5/27 Friday 5 - 8 p.m. $25 THE WINES OF PROVENCE: WHITES, REDS AND ROSES Provence, much like Bordeaux is classified on its Chateau rather than the vineyards. During this class, we will have a more casual “walk-around” tasting that allows you to visit several of the Chateaux and experience the three offerings of each from Pallete, Bandol, Cassis, Aix and the surrounding Cote. Small plate offerings will be provided at each station to pair with the selected wines. This is the perfect way to prepare for Rosé season and familiarize yourselves with what this spectacular region has to offer. Sign up at the winebar. Seating is limited to the first 100 guests. 6/24 Friday 5 - 8 p.m. $25 THE SUMMER OF RIESLING: FROM THE MOSEL TO PFALZ German wine regions can be confusing for even some of the more well-trained wine professionals; but the bounty of spectacular wines is unbeatable. From dry to sweet, across varietals – it is the perfect segue into the summer. We will conduct a walk-around tasting with each station focusing on a particular region and its best productions. Learn about the German hierarchy of Vdp, Grosses Gewaches, Esrte Lage, etc, and have some of the most spectacular; foodworthy wines on the planet. Registration will be taken at the wine bar. Seating is limited to the first 100 guests. 10 Thursday 6 p.m. $50 APPALACHIAN SPRING Sheri Castle One of our most popular teachers, Sheri Castle proudly hails from the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. In this class, she’ll share classics from her family table, including two dishes that she names among her forever favorites. Expect to be dazzled by Sheri’s unique storytelling talents as well as her delicious homestyle food. Menu: Deviled Eggs; Kilt Lettuce; Soupy Taters; Cornbread; Old-Fashioned Glazed Baked Ham with Creamy Mustard Sauce; Garden Pea Salad; Chocolate Cream Pie cc1605051800 5/6 Friday 1 - 2 p.m. BOOK SIGNING FREE Heidi Trull Heidi and Joe Trull each bring a lifelong love of home cooking to their new restaurant, Grits & Groceries in Belton, South Carolina. Now you can try those same recipes in your home. Introducing The Grits & Groceries Cookbook, with more than 200 recipes, including G&G’s famous tomato pie and praline bacon to such Southern staples such as angel biscuits and collard greens. Come meet Heidi on the sales floor before her class in the Cooking School! 5/6 Friday 6 p.m. $45 GRITS AND GROCERIES Heidi Trull Heidi Trull has developed her eclectic Southern cuisine through years of training and experimentation. She served as an apprentice to several outstanding chefs in Savannah, at the Ritz Carlton in St. Louis, and finally settled in New Orleans to join Emeril Lagasse’s Nola. There, she eventually opened her own place, Elizabeth’s Restaurant. When Heidi and pastry chef husband Joe realized they wanted to head home to the Carolinas, they knew a new restaurant was in their future. Thus was born the now-acclaimed Grits and Groceries, located in an old country store in Belton, South Carolina. Heidi will be teaching some of her favorites from her restaurant and new The Grits & Groceries Cookbook. Menu: Praline Bacon; Granddaddy’s Fish Stew; Summer Squash Slaw cc1605061800 To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. MAY 5/7 Saturday 12 - 2 p.m. FREE BOOK SIGNING Mother’s Day S U N D AY , M AY 8 T H Jean Anderson In Crisps, Cobblers, Custards and Creams, renowned author and food writer Jean Anderson uses her years of expertise to put together a collection of more than 150 attractive desserts that range from silky, rich puddings to hot, baked cobblers and are destined to become new family favorites. Jean’s book signing will be held on the sales floor. 5/7 Saturday 2 - 4 p.m. BOOK SIGNING celebrate with us! FREE Sheri Castle Come to the sales floor to meet Sheri Castle and have her sign your copy of her latest book, Rhubarb, from Short Stack Editions. Short Stack is a series of smallformat cookbooks authored by America’s top culinary talents. Each edition is a collectible, single-subject booklet packed with recipes that offer ingenious new ways to cook our favorite ingredients. Sheri’s book signing will be held on the sales floor 5/7 Saturday 2 - 4 p.m. BOOK SIGNING FREE Caroline Bretherton Come to the sales floor and meet acclaimed baking writer Caroline Bretherton and have her sign your copy of her newest collection, Desserts, which pairs 68 classic desserts from around the world with step-bystep photography and ideas for variations (for more than 400 total recipes!). Some of these interpretations are familiar, while others introduce exciting new flavor pairings. The books also presents ideas for how to decorate and present truly show-stopping desserts. Caroline’s book signing will be held on the sales floor. 5/7 Saturday 5 p.m. $45 BISCUITS AND GRAVY: THE SOUTHERN EXPERIENCE Cooking School Staff 5 Menu: Biscuits and Sorghum Butter; Seasonal Minted Fruit Salad; Buttermilk Biscuits and Sage Sausage Gravy; Drop Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy. cc1605071700 HANDS-ON Sunday 1 p.m. $45 MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Cooking School Staff It’s her special day! Show mom how much she means to you by bringing her to our brunch. Enjoy a lovely experience filled with food, fun and a strawberry mimosa! Menu: Pastry Plate: Orange Ricotta Pancake Skewer, Strawberry Oatmeal Bar, Applesauce Carrot Muffin; Eggs Sardou with Gruyere Tart; Red Velvet Cheesecake Crepe; cc1605081300 Strawberry Mimosa 5/9 Learn the secrets of a biscuit-making Southern grandma as you try your hand at making this classic comfort food. Pick up some advice on how to enjoy these treasures with any course, whether accompanied by sage sausage gravy or–for dessert–chocolate gravy! CLASS KEYS: DEMONSTRATION 5/8 Monday 5 p.m. GIRLS ON THE GRILL Caitlin Burke $45 5 OK, ladies, it’s your turn to have some fun cooking on the grill! Gather some friends for a girls night out and learn how to prepare some great food, fun and wine in this hands-on class. Menu: Herb and Parmesan Grilled Flatbread; Grilled Zucchini and Onion Salad; Salmon with Lemon, Onion, Parmesan and Tomatoes; Grilled Potatoes; Grilled Bananas with Coconut Cream cc1605091700 5 FOR KIDS 4 BOOK SIGNING WINE 3 11 WINE & FOOD F E S T I VA L SATURDAY MAY 21 Join us from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. as we celebrate the wonderful world of pairing food and wine. Want to try your hand at pairing? We will have an array of food and wine stations for practice as well as paired selections. You can also visit the wine bar at any time during our Saturday hours to enjoy our daily specials. 12 To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. MAY 5/10 Tuesday 5 p.m. $45 SPRINGTIME COCKTAIL PARTY Ellen Clevenger-Firley 5/14 5 Winter is finally over and it’s time to gather your friends to raise a glass and welcome spring with a spirited cocktail party. Join Chef Ellen as she guides you through this make-ahead menu so you and your friends can enjoy each other’s company. Menu: Pomegranate Martini; Citrus Mint Mocktail; Champagne Cocktail; Oven Roasted Pesto Shrimp Skewers; Bacon and Asiago Scone Bites; Thyme Roasted Marcona Almonds; Wild Mushroom Mini Frittata; Blue Cheese Stuffed Sweet-Hot Peppers; Chocolate Espresso Crèmes with Candied Orange Peel cc1605101700 5/11 Wednesday 5 p.m. 5 COOKING WITH BEER Brian Adornetto $45 Menu: Prosciutto and Melon with Hefeweizen-Basil Syrup; Roasted Salmon with a Saison Beurre Blanc; Summer Ale Braised Greens and Tomatoes; Roasted Summer Fruit with Sweet Lambic Yogurt Sauce cc1605111700 Thursday 5 p.m. ROCKIN’ MOROCCAN Amanda Cushman 5 $45 Come along on a culinary adventure to Morocco in Northern Africa with Chef Amanda. Enjoy exploring the savory spice profile of this diverse Mediterranean cuisine in this hands-on class. Take home these delicious recipes and share the experience with your family and friends. Menu: Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Prunes; Couscous with Garlic Roasted Vegetables; Chick Pea Stew with Tomato and Moroccan Spices; Orange and Olive Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette; Phyllo Bundles with Apricot, Fig Almond Filling cc1605121700 5/14 Saturday 11 a.m. SHOP THE MARKET Caitlin Burke 5 $45 Warm weather is here and things are fresh produce is returning to tables at our local farmer’s market. Join Cooking School Instructor Caitlin Burke and learn how to create a sumptuous meal from the best seasonal ingredients. The class will walk to the Chapel Hill Farmer’s Market, located in our parking area. After talking with local growers, we’ll return to the Cooking School for the preparation of a wonderful seasonal meal. No formal recipes will be provided. cc1605141100 CLASS KEYS: DEMONSTRATION HANDS-ON 5 5 p.m. $45 Susan Hearn Healthy eating is easily achieved with the abundance of fresh produce in the spring. By sharing how to make a few of her tasty dishes, Susan Hearn will help spark your imagination and guide you to create your own recipes for energy and vitality. Menu: Make Your Own Smoothies and Power Shots (ingredients may include beets, greens, fruits, yogurt, green tea, additives such as ginger, flax seeds and chia seeds); Kale & Spinach Salad with Grilled Shrimp, Mangoes, Blueberries, Goat Cheese, Almonds and Basil Vinaigrette; Tomato, Avocado and White Beans on a Whole Wheat Crostini; Cherry Oat Scones Served with Greek Yogurt and Cherry Skillet Jam cc1605141700 5/15 Beer can be just as complex and versatile as wine - and as delicious to cook with as it is to drink. Chef Brian shows us how to cook with beer by paying attention to the notes of each different brew. 5/12 Saturday POWER UP Sunday 1-3 p.m. FREE BOOK SIGNING Sara Moulton Like her mentor Julia Child, Sara Moulton believes that with the right guidance anyone can become a good cook. After all, great home cooking is in the details. Having the proper tools, understanding temperature and cooking time, and knowing how to balance flavors are simple skills that elevate everyday meals. In her latest book, Sara Moulton’s Home Cooking 101, Sara teaches readers how to a make good dish taste even better with 150 recipes. Come meet this famous chef and television personality on our sales floor and have her sign her new book! 5/15 Sunday 4 p.m. $50 HOME COOKING 101 Sara Moulton As a protégée of Julia Child, executive chef of Gourmet magazine, Food Editor of ABC-TV’s “Good Morning America,” and the host of public television’s “Sara’s Weeknight Meals,” Sara Moulton has made her mark in the culinary world over and over again. A teacher at heart, Sara’s mission has remained the same for decades: to help the home cook get dinner on the table. Join her for this class in which she will teach from her latest book, Sara Moulton’s Home Cooking 101. Menu: Korean Vegetable Pancakes; Cubano Burgers; Creamsicle Pudding Cake cc1605151600 GIVE THE GIFT OF CLASS! Aspiring chef or passionate food-lover on your gift list? We can help. Give them the memorable experience of a class in our famed cooking school. Gift Cards can also be used for purchases in our stores or restaurants and they never expire. 5 FOR KIDS 4 BOOK SIGNING WINE 3 13 MAY 5/17 POKE Tuesday 5 5 p.m. $45 5/21 Cooking School Staff Ceviche, crudo, sashimi, tartare–many food cultures have a raw fish dish. In Hawaii, it’s called poke. Always served cold and dressed in a variety of flavors, the base fish is ahi tuna. Expect to see poke on more menus across the country as it continues to gain popularity. In this class we will make a trio of variations. Menu: Basic Ahi Poke – soy, ginger, sesame and green onion; Kimchi Poke – kimchi, crispy shallot, wasabi; Tropical Ahi Poke – Mango, Coconut Milk, macadamia; Coconut Ice Cream with Warm Mango, Pineapple Compote cc1605171700 5/18 Wednesday 6 p.m. $45 Emma Laperruque Chef Emma can still remember her grandma’s hands placed over hers as she showed her how to roll rugelach– flaky crescent cookies. Little did she know, Emma would grow up to run a challah baking club in college and, eventually, work at a bakery, where she learned to master technique while tweaking tradition. In this class, you’ll take classic Jewish treats and give them a contemporary twist. Menu: Challah Knots with Za’atar dip; Pizza Rugelach; Whole-Wheat Fig Hamantaschen; Rye-Chocolate Chip Mandelbrot cc1605181800 Thursday 6 p.m. ENGLISH MEAT PIES Join Amanda Fisher of Chapel Hill’s Blakemere Company for a taste of England, which is famous for its meat pies. Amanda will teach you how to successfully make these traditional favorites to enjoy morning, noon and night! Menu: Raised Pork Pies; Cornish Pasties; Shropshire Saturday 11 a.m. $45 HANDMADE PASTA FOR SPRING Cooking School Staff Marcelo Villasuso Thick, spice-laden mole sauces are building block of Mexican fare, transforming food from bland to bold. Each region has its own variation based onthe use of local ingredients. Mole is a constantly evolving dish, in part because of the wide variety of possible ingredients, and there is no one way to make it. Join Marcelo Villasuso as he guides you through making mole in some of its many forms and colors. Menu: Mole Rosa (chipotle chile, beets and pine nuts sauce served with chicken); Mole Negro con Guajolote (dry chiles, nuts, corn, dark chocolate served with turkey); Mole Blanco de Novia (Anaheim chiles, white chocolate, plantains, almonds and sherry served with pork loin) 5/23 Monday 6 p.m. GERMAN WINE DINNER $45 3 Cooking School Staff German wines are among the lightest and most flavorful wines produced, and tend to have fewer calories and lower alcohol content. In this class, we will pair them with some sumptuous German comfort food that might have you planning a trip to Munich for Oktoberfest! Menu: Zwiebelkuchen (Onion Pie); Senf Braten (Pork Roast with Mustard Sauce); Spaetzle (Egg Noodles); Rotkohl (Braised Red Cabbage); Bienenstich (Bee Sting Cake) 5/24 Bacon and Egg Pie; Steak and Ale Pie $45 cc1605231800 $45 Amanda Fisher 5/21 5 p.m. cc1605211700 MODERN JEWISH BAKING 5/19 Saturday MOLES PART II cc1605191800 5 We tend to think of pasta as a heavy comfort food dish laden with thick sauce or heavy cream. It doesn’t have to be that way. We will teach you how to handmake pasta and dress it with the healthful bounty of the farmer’s market. Menu: Lemon, Asparagus and Prosciutto with Ricotta Farfalle; Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair and Cilantro and Jalapeno Pesto; Chocolate Ravioli with Strawberries and Hazelnuts cc1605211100 Tuesday 6 p.m. $50 PARTY ON THE PATIO – FLAVORS OF THE SOUTHWEST Sheri Castle Plenty of flavor, color, and texture–not punishing spicy heat–are what make these fun recipes perfect for casual entertaining and good times on the patio. Let the ever-popular Sheri Castle tell us how smart seasoning and a few shortcuts can make quick work of great patio cooking. Menu: Chipotle Shrimp Salad; Fruited Guacamole; Black Bean Tart with Chile Cornmeal Crust; Skirt Steak Fajitas with Easy Mole Sauce; Green Rice; Frozen Margarita Pie cc1605241800 5/25 Wednesday EASY INDIAN 5 5 p.m. $45 Cooking School Staff Indian food can be complex but don’t let that keep you from trying to make it yourself! We have simplified some of your favorite Indian dishes so you can have fun creating them in your own kitchen. Menu: Aloo Tikka; Aloo Gobi; Chicken Tikka Masala; Naan; Raita; Mango Lassi cc1605251700 14 To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. JUNE 5/26 Thursday 6p.m. $45 TASTE OF THE TRIANGLE: GONE FISHIN’ WITH SEAN FOWLER OF MANDOLIN Sean Fowler Chef Fowler honed his craft at top restaurants, including Fearrington House, before returning to his boyhood Hayes Barton neighborhood in Raleigh to open Mandolin in 2011. Its menu of classic American fare with a Southern slant is built upon using the freshest local and seasonal ingredients, along with a few international specialties. In this class, he will teach you how to make the best of local catch with peak produce from farmer’s markets. Menu: Grilled Shrimp with Lime-Espelette Butter and Strawberry-Cucumber Relish; Pan Seared Triggerfish over a Corn, Tomato, Grilled Scallion Salad with Ginger Sabayon; Avocado Key Lime Pie with Mangos and Carolina Sea Salt. cc1605261800 5/27 Friday 12 p.m. $30 LEARN AT LUNCH: SPRING/SUMMER SALADS Katie Coleman Take your lunch break and spend it with Katie! She will share some new ideas on salads that will take advantage of all the bounty that spring and summer have to offer. This is a one-hour class. 5/28 Saturday 4 p.m. $45 MIXOLOGY: WHAT’S A BITTER? Jordan Joseph 5 Bitters may seem like a new trendy bar item, but there is a long history behind them. Originally used as a digestive, you’ll learn the art of bitter making and how this staple and versatile ingredient can be used to enhance the most basic or complex cocktails. Jordan Joseph, of Chapel Hill craft cocktail bar The Crunkleton, will show you how to incorporate bitters into three cocktails. Menu: A light snack will be provided to enjoy along with samples of your handiwork cc1605281600 5/29 Sunday 2 p.m. $45 GARDEN TOUR LUNCHEON Lucindy Willis You don’t have to travel to a renowned garden to enjoy a garden party! Consider hosting your own garden luncheon to celebrate the beautiful weather. Chef Lucindy from Terrapin Cove Culinary School will help you create the perfect menur for your gathering. Menu: Individual Fallen Cheese Soufflés on Greens with Roasted Beets; Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli; Asparagus Bundles; Strawberry Shortcakes cc1605291400 Menu: Herbed Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing; Green Bean, Dill and Radish Salad with Feta; Arugula Salad with White Beans, Crispy Prosciutto and Shrimp cc1605271200 BASH S AT U R D AY, J U N E 1 8 Despite its many styles, everyone knows barbecue is king in the South. Join us for a day-long celebration of this culinary art form and enjoy in-store samplings, demonstrations and tastings from the widest selection of sauces available anywhere. CLASS KEYS: DEMONSTRATION HANDS-ON 5 FOR KIDS 4 BOOK SIGNING WINE 3 15 MAY/JUNE 5/31 Tuesday 5 p.m. $45 OUTDOOR TROPICAL ASIAN Lane Calaway 5 Bored with grilling ribs, hamburgers and chicken? Let Lane take you on a trip to tropical Asia and show you how to create these umami-packed dishes that are sure to impress friends and family at your next backyard barbeque. Menu: Tom Yum Khai Deviled Eggs; Ginger Soy Hanger Steak; Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Cakes); Charred Garlic Shoots and Baby Bokchoy; Bibinga (Coconut Cake, Grilled Mango and Kiwi with Pineapple Caramel cc1605311700 6/1 Wednesday 5 p.m. GREEK MEZE PARTY Athina Sgambati 5 $45 6/4 Saturday 5 p.m. $45 TAP AND TABLE: ON THE GRILL Susan Hearn 5 Summertime evokes the yearning for grilling out and ice-cold beer. Susan Hearn will show you how to take this classic combination to new heights as she shares her recipes with beer as an ingredient and pairs each dish with the perfect brew. Grab your friends and join us in the kitchen and on our grilling balcony at Southern Season. Menu: Grilled Panzanella Salad with an Orange Ale Vinaigrette paired with a Citrus Wheat Beer; Grilled Stuffed Poblano Peppers paired with a Belgium Pale Ale; Pepper Crusted Strip Steaks with Blackberry Jalapeno Glaze and Grilled Potatoes and Onions en Papillote paired with a Blackberry Ale; Quick Chocolate Stout Tiramisu paired with a Chocolate Stout Beer cc1606041700 You don’t need to order take-out from your favorite Greek restaurant to share the flavors of the Mediterranean with friends and family. Athina Sgambati of Raleigh will teach some of the easyto-recreate recipes of her Greek family during this delicious class. Try your hand at homemade pita bread and dive into a plate of lamb chops with the new friends you will make in the festive Greek atmosphere. Amanda Fisher Menu: Herb Marinated Grilled Lamb Chops (Paidakia); Cucumber Yogurt Sauce (Tzatziki); Rustic Eggplant Dip (Melitzanosalata) served with Toasted Pita; Zucchini Fritters (Kolokitho Keftedes); Peppers Stuffed with Feta (Piperies Gemistes Me Feta); Phyllo Purses Filled with Lemon Scented Custard (Galaktoboureko) cc1606011700 Menu: Roasted Corn, Peapod and Pepper Salad; Spatchcocked Cornish Hens; Potatoes Cooked in Cream and Saffron; Summer Pudding cc1606051400 6/2 Thursday 6 p.m. BONNIE’S JAMS $40 Bonnie Shershow For her jams, Bonnie creates recipes that honor and celebrate ripe, extraordinary berries from her home in Massachusetts and her native California, stone fruits from the Southern states, and more. She ensures that each jam reflects the true flavor of the fruit. In this class she will teach recipes that pair her jams in some unexpected ways to create a delicious menu. Menu: Firecracker Chicken Wings with Hot Pepper Jelly; Peach Ginger Glazed Salmon; Jam Filled Crepes; Jam Filled Linzer Cookies cc1606021800 6/5 Sunday 2 p.m. $45 SUMMER SUNDAY SUPPER Amanda Fisher of Chapel Hill’s Blakemere Company shows you how to make summer entertaining effortless in this fun and informal class. Everything is makeahead and finished at the last minute to maximize time with your friends. 6/6 Monday 6 p.m. $45 SUMMER FRUIT DESSERTS Caroline Bretherton Learn from baking expert Caroline Bretherton as we celebrate her beautiful new cookbook, Desserts, from DK Press. Caroline will share a few of her secrets and tips for making perfect seasonal desserts. Menu: Hibiscus, Lime and Raspberry Sorbet; Almond and Peach Ice Cream Pie; Strawberry Shortcake Towers; Fruit Tartlets with Crème Patisserie cc1606061800 6/7 Tuesday 5 5 p.m. $45 GUSTIAMO New York based Gustiamo is a premier importer and distributor of authentic, artisanal foods from Italy with an uncompromising eye toward purity, sustainability and authenticity. Their passion is to unearth wonderful new Italian specialties to share with you. Menu: Green Salad with Plain and Fantastic Dressing; Linguine with Bottarda; Spaghetti with Colatura and Yellow Tomatoes; Crostata with Jams of Mount Vesuvius, Casa Barone Farm cc1606071700 16 To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. JUNE 6/8 Wednesday 6 p.m. $45 6/11 PAIRING CIDER WITH DINNER PARTY PLATES Food pairings aren’t just for wine and beer. In this class we will celebrate with a variety of cider from the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains, chosen especially to pair with foods also from Virginia. Diane Flynt and the Foggy Ridge crew turn traditional cider apples into fine cider using skill, expertise and modern fermentation methods. Each season is different and each cider has a distinct profile. Join us for a meal that is full of other noteworthy food artisans from Virginia, including Meadow Creek Dairy and Border Springs Farm. Menu: Cheeses from Meadow Creek Dairy – Grayson and Appalachian; peach chutney, Wythe Honey and Onion Flatbread; Cider Braised Lamb Shoulder from Border Spring Farm on a Hoecake with Jalapeno Cider Aioli; Fresh Pea and Cauliflower Salad with Rosemary Fried Virginia Peanuts; Cider Gelee with Fresh Berries and spiced Chantilly Cream. Each course will be paired with a cider from Foggy Ridge cc1606081800 Thursday 6 p.m. $50 Sheri Castle Looking for new ways to celebrate dad this Father’s Day? Bring him to a class, or learn how to prepare a great meal from Sheri Castle that will show just how much you appreciate him. This menu will remind you of a trip to your favorite oak-paneled steak house, but can be prepared in the comfort of your own kitchen. Menu: Puerco en Pasilla (pork cooked in sauce made of chile pasilla and spices); Chicharron en Salsa Verde (pork cracklings stewed in salsa with avocado chunks); Rajas con Queso (roasted poblano chiles and onions with Mexican crema); Costra de Hongos al Ajillo (Chihuahua cheese crust filled with mushrooms and garlic) and Capirotada (Mexican bread pudding scented with star anise, Kahlua and cinnamon) cc1606111700 6/12 Saturday 11 a.m. Caitlin Burke 5 2 p.m. HANDS-ON 5 Menu: Eggs Benedict Crepes; Dill Crepes with Smoked Salmon; Scrapelle; Chocolate Crepes with Berries Romanoff cc1606121400 BOOK YOUR PRIVATE PARTY IN THE COOKING SCHOOL! Our Cooking School is also available for tailored private parties to allow you and your guests to explore your culinary imagination. Teach the bride to cook at her own bridal shower. Celebrate a romantic anniversary with a group-prepared dinner party with your closest friends and family. Add some spice to your corporate functions and savor the experience of working together as a team in a deliciously fun environment that is sure to improve collaboration among staff and clients. Minimum group of twelve. Summer is almost here and new arrivals can be found at local farmer’s markets. Join Cooking School Instructor Caitlin Burke and learn how to create a sumptuous meal from foods purchased at your favorite market. The class will walk to the Chapel Hill Farmer’s Market, located in our parking area. After talking with local growers, we’ll return to the Cooking School for the preparation of a wonderful seasonal meal. No formal recipes will cc1606111100 be provided. $45 Crepes are easy and versatile! In this hands-on class you will learn to flip, fold and roll crepes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. $45 CLASS KEYS: DEMONSTRATION Sunday Cooking School Staff Menu: Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing, Bacon and Homemade Croutons; Seared Steak with Garlic Butter; Cognac Mushrooms; Creamed Spinach; Twice Baked Potatoes; Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce cc1606091800 SHOP THE MARKET $45 Join Marcello Villasuso on a culinary tour through Mexico’s most famous lifestyle food. You’ll learn how Mexican food has been shaped by many ancient cultures and contemporary influences, resulting in a unique fusion and vibrant cuisine. There are all kinds of tacos with different size of tortilla for each time of the day. For example, guisados are a type of taco mainly served for breakfast and lunch. Each variety will be paired with a traditional beverage. SPRINGTIME CREPES A GREAT STEAKHOUSE EXPERIENCE 6/11 5 p.m. Marcello Villasuso Foggy Ridge Cider of Virginia 6/9 Saturday TACOS DE GUISADO Contact Kim Calaway at [email protected] today to get started on planning a fun event that is sure to be remembered by all. 5 FOR KIDS 4 BOOK SIGNING WINE 3 17 JUNE 6/13 Monday 5 p.m. $45 MEATLESS MONDAY: ITALIAN Cooking School Staff 6/18 5 Saturday 4 p.m. $45 MIXOLOGY: COCKTAILS WITH SEASONAL FRUITS AND HERBS 5 Dinner doesn’t have to have meat to be delicious. Even if you’re not trying to cook vegetarian you’ll find satisfying recipes to love in this class. Join us to expand your horizons! Menu: Caramelized Onion and Jordan Joseph 6/14 Menu: A light snack will be provided to enjoy with your libations cc1606181600 Rosemary White Bean Hummus Flatbread; Penne with Dark Leafy Pesto and Grilled Zucchini; Olive Oil Cake with Garden Herbs and Fresh Berries cc1606131700 Tuesday 5 p.m. $45 THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING CLASS Emma Laperruque 5 Emma Laperruque went abroad to study literature in Scotland, but fell in love with the food. From cafés to bakeries to friend’s kitchens, she ate her way around Edinburgh and discovered that food of the British Isles is cozy, comforting and soul satisfying. In this hands-on class of British favorites, you’ll keep calm and bake on. Menu: Sausage Rolls; Smoked Gouda Scones; Millionaire’s Shortbread; Banoffee Pie cc1606141700 6/16 Thursday 5 p.m. DELICIOUS PERSIAN Amanda Cushman 5 $45 The dry terrain limited what food could be grown until the ancient Persians transformed vast stretches of arid land into fertile oases via underground aquifers that drew melted snow water into the desert. A bright, sensuous cuisine was born, inspiring dishes studded with pistachios, almonds, walnuts, saffron, mint, oranges, pomegranates and grapes. Join us to learn how to recreate these flavors and smells of the Middle East in your home kitchen. Shake up your next party by serving crowd-pleasing punches or refreshing muddled cocktails that are impressive and local. Learn how to use seasonal North Carolina ingredients to create everything from homemade syrups to unique flavor cocktail combinations that are sure to infuse the summer spirit. 6/19 Sunday 2 p.m. $45 A FISH AND GAME-CENTRIC FATHER’S DAY DINNER Lucindy Willis Celebrate Father’s Day with the man in your life and let Chef Lucindy from Terrapin Cove Culinary School prepare a fish- and game-centric menu featuring fish, venison and quail…and for dessert, a nostalgic lemon meringue pie. Nothing’s too good for dad! Menu: Catfish Bites; Corn Hushpuppies with Chipotle Tartar Sauce; Venison Meatball Po-Boy; Fried Quail with BBQ Glaze on Frits; Mile High Lemon Meringue Pie cc1606191400 6/21 Tuesday 6 p.m. COUNTRY FRENCH $50 Sheri Castle Inspired by the garden and local farmer’s market fare (one of Sheri’s specialties), there’s nothing fussy about this type of friendly French cuisine. This easy menu is a great seasonal celebration to welcome back longer, warmer and leisurely early summer evenings. Menu: Eggplant and Walnut Dip with Toasted Pita; Jeweled Rice with Orange, Saffron and Pistachios; Persian Citrus Chicken Kababs with Sumac; Fattoush Salad; Best Ever Baklava with Walnuts and Almonds cc1606161700 Menu: Oven Roasted Tomato Tart; Spring Onion Soup; Grilled Salmon with Mustard Vinaigrette; French Potato Salad; Summer Berries Romanoff cc1606211800 6/17 TUSCAN VACATION Friday 12 p.m. $30 OUTSTANDING TEAS OF 2016 Caroline Cahan Every spring, many in the tea industry look toward Darjeeling to signal the beginning of the harvest year. First flush Darjeelings begin to appear in May and assessments are made as to the quality of the harvest. Was there a prolonged drought? A late frost? Did that ethereal quality that can produce a stunning tea come to fruition at the hand of the tea master? This class will taste 2016 teas from four major tea regions beginning with a first flush Darjeeling, paired with a light lunch and a tea-inspired cocktail. This is a one-hour class. 6/22 Wednesday Katie Coleman 5 p.m. 5 $45 A trip to the Italian countryside not on your itinerary this year? No worries. Join Katie Coleman as she transports you there through her recipes. This meal will revolve around what is fresh and seasonal, as well as basics from your simply stocked pantry. Discover the joys of eating simply and seasonally, every day of the year. Menu: Tomato and Bread Soup; Zucchini and Tice Tart; Grilled Branzino with Olives and Capers; Fresh Basil “Polenta”; Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Stewed Peaches cc1606221700 Menu: Golden Beet Salad; Caramelized Tart with Sesame Slaw; Lemon Basil Crepes with Berries and Cream cc1606171200 18 To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. JUNE/JULY 6/23 Thursday 6 p.m. $45 7/14 SIMPLE AND ELEGANT SUMMER DINNER PARTY Summer has just begun and it’s time to gather friends and family for a relaxed and elegant party. Join Chef Ellen for a new menu everyone will love. Best of all, you will be able to enjoy and participate in your own party with the easy mostly make-ahead menu. Menu: Smoked Salmon Tartar on Belgian Endive; French 75 Cocktail; Pan-Roasted Halibut with Orange, Sherry and Honey; Roasted Asparagus with Pistachio-Herb Pesto and Shaved Parmesan; Red Wine and Rosemary-Glazed Vidalia Onions; Strawberry-Rhubarb Gallette cc1606231800 Sunday 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. BASIC KNIFE SKILLS Brian Adornetto 5 6 p.m. $50 Domenica Marchetti Ellen Clevenger-Firley 6/26 Thursday THE FLAVOR OF PRESERVING ITALY From her latest book, Domenica Marchetti, author of numerous books on Italian cooking, has thoughtfully assembled an enticing menu to show how to apply these techniques to your dishes. Join us as she shares the many chapters covering oils and vinegars, jams, sauces, syrups and liqueurs. Menu: Giardiniera-Stuffed Eggs; Homemade Chitarra Noodles with Fresh Tomato Sauce; Grilled Vegetables with Savory Mint Sauce; Gino’s Chocolate Chip Cake with Fresh Mint Syrup cc1607141800 7/16 $50 Saturday 5 p.m. CAKE MAGIC! $45 Caroline Wright Proper knife skills can make all the difference when cooking. Join Brian, a personal chef, food writer and graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan, to learn basic cutting and chopping techniques, how to hold a knife properly and how to care for and sharpen your knives in this wildly popular class series. After practicing knife skills, a snack will be served. Feel free to bring your own chef’s knife, otherwise, one will be provided. cc1606261200 Author of the new Mix and Match Cakes, Caroline Wright has simplified the baking process to make it accessible for even the most novice of bakers. Come learn her techniques of taking a basic recipe, making simple additions, and resulting in numerous delicious options. Menu: Candy Bar Cake; Confetti Cake; Milky Caramel Syrup; Vanilla Syrup; Malted Vanilla Frosting; Malted Milk Chocolate Frosting cc1607161700 cc1606261500 6/28 Tuesday 6 p.m. WIMBLEDON PARTY $45 Amanda Fisher Discover the perfect place to host any special event whether it’s your next business meeting, company luncheon, holiday party, anniversary, shower or wedding. Our events coordinator and staff will work with you, start to finish, to create an affair to remember, fully customizable to your needs. Enjoy Wimbledon with traditional British fare from Amanda Fisher. This delicious menu is perfect for summer entertaining and makes the most of seasonal ingredients. Everything is make-ahead easy! Menu: Stuffed Cucumbers; Salmon with Sorrel Sauce; New Potatoes with Mint; Lemony Roasted Asparagus; Strawberry Tarts with Clotted Cream cc1606281800 6/30 Thursday 6 p.m. FEAST ON CHEESE $50 Sandra Gutierrez Cheese boards are trending! Let culinary expert and author Sandra Gutierrez of Cary seduce your palate with recipes from perfectly puffy appetizers stuffed with creamy cheese, to salads topped with cheese crisps, and dessert empanadas stuffed with cheese. This menu is perfect for the cultured devotees who can’t get enough of their favorite food. Wedding • Shower • Anniversary • Luncheon • Rehearsal Dinner Chapel Hill, N.C. | Charleston, S.C. | Richmond, Va. (919) 929-9466 | southernseason.com Menu: Cheese Gougères; Homemade Boursin Cheese with Crostini; Goat Cheese Ramekins with Tomato Concasse and Herbs; Cheese Enchiladas with Dried Chile Sauce; Greens with Hazlenut Vinaigrette and Parmigiano-Reggiano Frico; Onion and Cheese Empanadas with Membrillo cc1606301800 CLASS KEYS: DEMONSTRATION HANDS-ON Photo credits: Brett & Jessica Photography & Jonathan Boncek 5 FOR KIDS 4 BOOK SIGNING WINE 3 19 Southern Season is the premier destination for specialty food, gift and entertaining items. Since its creation in 1975, Southern Season has been known for the breadth and quality of its gourmet food, wine, houseware and cookware. A food lover’s paradise with exciting and innovative products from vendors local to international, we offer over 80,000 items sold in-store and online. With a belief in Southern hospitality and a passion for the art of entertaining, we pride ourselves upon great tasting and distinct products offered by a knowledgeable and friendly staff ready to help you find exactly what you need. In addition, our famous cooking schools have helped thousands of home cooks reach new levels of culinary skills and our award-winning restaurants dish up a modern take on classic Southern cuisine. VISIT ONE OF OUR FOUR LOCATIONS TODAY! Chapel Hill, North Carolina 201 S. Estes Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Raleigh, North Carolina 443-B207 Daniels Street Cameron Village Raleigh, NC 27605 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 730 Coleman Boulevard Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Richmond, Virginia 2250 Staples Mill Road Richmond, VA 23230 Atlanta, Georgia Coming Soon! Chapel Hill Cooking School: (919) 929-4586 southernseason.com/cooking-school/chapel-hill 20 To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 877-929-7133 toll-free.