WINTER GREENS SALAD find this recipe
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WINTER GREENS SALAD find this recipe
Featured Recipe: WINTER GREENS SALAD find this recipe on page 8 RICHMON D | UA JAN RY - R MA CH 20 16 NATIONAL TEA MONTH January is National Tea Month. Whether you’re a curious coffee drinker, or been steeping for years, we invite you to explore one of the most celebrated beverages in the world. National Tea Month at Southern Season is filled with special guests, events and daily tastings. Join us, share your passion and discover something new during our month-long celebration of tea. 1/4 Monday 6 p.m. FREE VOLUNTEER INFORMATION NIGHT Laura Payne Become a cooking school volunteer! You will work hard together but will also learn cooking techniques, earn credit for classes and have fun! Everyone is welcome so come find out more and sign up. Snacks will be served and we will schedule quarterly volunteers. There is no cost for this event, but sign ups are required. rc1601041800 1/5 Tuesday PASTA! 5 6 p.m. $40 Cooking School Staff Believe it or not, making pasta at home is fun and easy and sure to become your favorite pastime. Please join our staff for this hands-on class in which you will learn to make dough, roll like a pro and shape pasta.. You won’t become an expert in one class, but when you finish this one, you will have more experience and have gained a bowl full of confidence! 1/6 Thursday KNIFE SKILLS 6 p.m. 5 $50 Cooking School Staff 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 very popular class. After practicing your newfound skills, a snack will be served. Please feel free to bring your favorite chef’s knife, otherwise one will be provided. rc1601061800 Menu: A snack will be provided 1/8 Friday 11 a.m. $35 LEARN AT LUNCH: BISCUITS! Cooking School Staff 5 Once upon a time, every good Southern cook knew the secret to making biscuits. Unfortunately, it’s becoming a lost art. We’re here to help! In this hands-on class you’ll learn from the pros how to make this staple just like your grandmother did. Menu: Biscuits Two Ways (Rolled and Drop); Homemade Jam; Sausage Gravy; Creamy Grits rc1601081100 Menu: Basic Pasta Dough; Semolina Dough; Basil and Parsley Pesto; Green Pasta (spinach) Fettuccini with Prosciutto and Peas rc1601051800 2 To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 855-716-1240 toll-free. JANUARY 1/9 Saturday 1 p.m. $45 COOKING FOR DIABETICS Laura Payne 1/14 5 Thursday Laura is a Certified Personal Chef with the USPCA and started her business, Gourmet Your Way, in 2005. Many of her clients have used her service to accommodate health concerns. Diabetes is a chronic health disease with many side effects and food plays a large part in bettering control and quality of life. In this hands-on class, learn about carbohydrates, the glycemic index, what insulin does and the different types of diabetes, as well as recipes that help control blood sugar in a very tasty way. The diabetic lifestyle is a healthy diet that is beneficial to everyone! Three meals, one day! Menu: Creamy Avocado Pasta; Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette; Braised Lentils with Chicken Sausage; Baby Spinach with Garlic; Salmon with Maple Soy Glaze; Black Rice; Baby Bok Choy rc1601091300 Sunday CURRY! 2 p.m. $45 Born and raised in Bombay, India, Chef Keya Wingfield has made Richmond her home since 2005. She is the owner/operator of a custom dessert company as well as an instructor at J. Sargeant Reynolds CC culinary school in Richmond. She enjoys showing people that the best food comes from the heart. Indian curries are among the oldest prepared cuisine in history. We’ll be preparing paneer (an Indian cheese) and marinated chicken in the traditional North Indian fashion; surrounded by aromatic spiced creamy tomato sauces. Its charm, however, is incomplete without a freshly baked Naan and Basmati rice pilaf. Menu: An Indian Meal - Paneer Tikka Masala; Butter Chicken Tandoori; Baked Naan, Basmati Rice Pilaf. rc1601101400 Wednesday 6 p.m. CAST IRON COOKING 5 Minh Coli, a native of Vietnam, honed her authentic Vietnamese cooking style from recipes passed down from her mother and grandmother. Today, she’s continuously experimenting and creating new recipes based on those family recipes. Join Minh this year in her new series ‘Social Cooking.’ In this series, you’ll have fun learning new cooking techniques, making new friends, and eating simply delicious food. PhÓ Gà class is back this year as a hands-on class! You’ll learn how to make the basic chicken stock for PhÓ from scratch. Menu: Phó Gà; Tofu and Pineapple Skewers; Lotus Stem Salad with Shallots and Fresh Herbs rc1601141800 1/16 Saturday 5 12 p.m. $45 Mary Lynn Gramp Keya Wingfield 1/13 $45 Minh Coli CAKE #101 1/10 6 p.m. PHÓ GÀ (CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP) $45 Cooking School Staff A good cast iron skillet is a treasured family heirloom passed down for generations. Seasoned properly, they can be used to cook just about anything. In this class, an ode to the iron skillet, you’ll learn about cleaning and seasoning as well as how to prepare several skillet classics. Owner of The Cake Stylist of Richmond, Mary Lynn Gramp graduated with a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts and interned with world-renowned cake designer Maggie Austin of Maggie Austin Cake. Mary Lynn has been with Southern Season, almost since it opened in the Richmond market. In this hands-on class you will learn, start to finish, how to make a beautiful cake. Menu: A light snack will be provided, when the class is over, you will go home with a 6 inch four layer cake that you made yourself! rc1601161200 1/19 Tuesday BISCUITS! 101 6 p.m. 5 $35 Cooking School Staff Once upon a time, every good Southern cook knew the secret to making biscuits. Unfortunately, it’s becoming a lost art. We’re here to help! In this hands-on class you’ll learn from the pros how to make this staple just like your grandmother did. Menu: Biscuits Two Ways (Rolled and Drop); Homemade Jam; Sausage Gravy; Creamy Grits rc1601191800 Menu: Mediterranean Strata; Cornbread and Berry Cobbler; Farinata, a Butternut Squash Casserole rc1601131800 CLASS KEYS: DEMONSTRATION HANDS-ON 5 FOR KIDS 4 BOOK SIGNING WINE 3 3 KIDS IN THE KITCHEN 45 Let us inspire the budding chef in your family with fun hands-on classes! 1/3 Sunday PASTA! 11 a.m. $35 Cooking School Staff If you have never made pasta from flour and egg to dinner, your children are likely to surprise you after taking this class! It easier than one might think, and the fun you will have together in your home kitchen will delight the entire family. Menu: Semolina Pasta, Fettuccini with Prosciutto and Peas and Chocolate Pasta with Crème Anglaise rc1601031100 1/17 Sunday 11 a.m. KIDS CUPCAKES! $35 Owner of The Cake Stylist of Richmond, Mary Lynn Gramp graduated with a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts and interned with world-renowned cake designer Maggie Austin of Maggie Austin Cake. Not only does she enjoy her work, she especially loves working with children. Kids will learn to make chocolate and vanilla cupcakes. Menu: A light snack will be provided rc1601171100 Saturday 1 p.m. VALENTINE COOKIE DECORATING Saturday 1 p.m. KIDS MAKE DINNER $35 Cooking School Staff It’s dinnertime and the kids are in charge. Kids will get to roll up their sleeves and learn to make two entrees and two desserts that are sure to please a crowd. Menu: Panko-encrusted Oven Fried Chicken with Baked Beans; Chilerubbed Chicken Chalupas; Chocolate Whoopie Pies; Lemon Cornmeal Shortbread. Ages 9-12 rc1602201300 2/21 Sunday 2 p.m. KIDS COOK COOKIES! $ 35 John Maxwell Mary Lynn Gramp 2/6 2/20 $ 35 Cooking School Staff Join Chef Maxwell, one of Richmond’s most popular chef instructors, for this highly informative (and fun) class in which he will share some of his cookie secrets. Kids learn one basic cookie recipe and one basic brownie recipe and will have a selection of ingredients such as chocolate chips, candied fruit, M&M’s, Reese’s Bits and other goodies to personalize their creations. Menu: Each child will get a small bag of Chef Maxwell’s own favorite cookies and can add theirs to the bag to take home for their family and friends. 3/5 Saturday 11 a.m. KIDS PIPE AND FLOW Mary Lynn Gramp Owner of The Cake Stylist of Richmond, Mary Lynn graduated with a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts and interned with worldrenowned cake designer Maggie Austin of Maggie Austin Cake. Mary Lynn’s love of baking and pastry is infectious and her joy spreads to children. In this fun hands-on class they will learn pipe and flow techniques and royal icing. Sugar cookie making is also discussed and demonstrated. Menu: A snack will be provided rc1603051100 3/12 Saturday 12 p.m. $35 TEENS CUISINE: FRENCH SOIREE Cooking School Staff French cooking need not be intimidating, even for the beginner cook. In this fun hands-on class the staff will give teens in introduction into the world of French cuisine with several traditional recipes. Menu: Cheese Fondue; Chicken Cordon Bleu; Pommes Anna; Pain au Chocolate Ages 13 and up rc1603121200 rc1602211400 Learn to decorate cookies like a pro! Parents and kids team up and make professional looking cookies to take home and enjoy for Valentine’s Day. Menu: Snacks will be served. Ages 7 and up rc1602061300 4 $35 To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 855-716-1240 toll-free. JANUARY 1/20 Wednesday 6 p.m. $45 SHIU-MIN’S WAY! Shiu-min Block Come learn Asian favorites from one of our favorite instructors! Born in Harbin, China (Manchuria), Shiu-min has cooked professionally in the U.S. for over three decades in New York, Connecticut and most recently Richmond. Her vast culinary career has included everything from teaching classes at Culinary Arts to running a successful catering company, but Shiu-min’s greatest joy comes from teaching in small, intimate groups. In this class she will share some of her personal favorite recipes. CHILI THROWDOWN! Menu: Emerald Fried Rice; Steam Whole Fish with Ginger, Scallions and Black Bean; Chicken with Pepper and Sautéed Broccoli Shiu min’s Way. rc1601201800 1/21 Thursday 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Everyone has a secret chili recipe and the sky’s the limit when it comes to ingredients and level of spiciness. Come join us as the Southern Season staff shows off their chili creations on Saturday, January 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You’ll get to vote and decide which one is the best. $45 VIRGINIA CHILI RECIPES Laurie Beth Gills January is chili time! Join Chef Laurie Beth Gills and learn to create several warm and hearty Virginiathemed versions of everyone’s favorite winter meal. Menu: The Piedmont Virginian: A Trio of Savory Chili’s; The Reserve Chili with Fillet of Beef, Served over Creamy Onion Grits; A Well Rooted Winter Vegetable Chili with Parsnip and Pear Puree; North Meets South White Rappahannock Oyster Chili rc1601211800 1/22 Friday 11 a.m. $40 WINTER SOUPS! LEARN AT LUNCH Did you know? Bruce Clarke, Cooking School Staff Please join Bruce and his staff as they walk you through the hows and whys of hearty and delicious winter soups. Class-goers receive a 10% coupon to shop the retail store after class, or the next day. Classes are approximately two hours in length unless otherwise indicated. Menu: Maryland Crab Soup; Black Bean Soup; Chowder Two Ways; Butternut Squash Bisque. rc1601221100 1/23 Saturday RACLETTE!! 2 p.m. 1/24 $40 Sunday 5 p.m. $45 BREADS, QUICK BREADS AND PASTRIES Mike Ledesma Dany Schutte Come ready to enjoy sampling of the traditional Raclette meal that you would find when touring the Alps. Join Dany, our acclaimed cheese expert, and learn a little of the history of Raclette, some of the differences available here and a variety of accompaniments often served with the meal. You will also see some of the variety of implements designed to make this simple and easy meal in your own home. 5 Chef Mike’s career has spanned oceans, from the Big Island to Baltimore and Richmond. He returns with a new position, Corporate Executive Chef for Richmond Restaurant Group, which includes both Hardshell Restaurants and the Hill Cafe. Chef Mike has taught many classes for us and will definitely not disappoint! Join him for this fun hands-on class and learn bread basics. Menu: Pate a Choux; Muffins and Breads rc1601241700 Wine will be served with this small plate meal. rc1601231400 CLASS KEYS: DEMONSTRATION HANDS-ON 5 FOR KIDS 4 BOOK SIGNING WINE 3 5 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1/30 Saturday 12 p.m. HAND PIES, THREE WAYS $45 Mary Lynn Gramp and the Cooking School Staff BREWS & STEWS Saturday, January 23 | 6 p.m. Join us at Southerly for our quarterly home-grown dining series this month featuring Brews n’ Stews. Cost is $49 per person. Reservations are required. Please call (804) 292-3447 to make your reservation today. 1/26 Tuesday 6 p.m. FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY Dave Masucci $45 5 Have you flipped through pages of a food magazine and come across a photograph that left you wondering, “How did they shoot that”? In this class you will learn the secrets of editorial food photography. You will explore how to use available natural light and small flash units to create the best shot of the featured food. Please join Dave, an accomplished commercial photographer with more than 25 years of experience in still life photography, to learn lighting and other helpful tips to take your skills to the next level. Menu: A snack will be provided for photographing and consumption. rc1601261800 1/27 Wednesday GLOBAL TAPAS 6 p.m. $45 Cooking School Staff Please join us for a night of global appetizers that will make your next dinner party easier and leave you plenty of time to spend with your guests. Menu: Empanada; Zucchini Pancakes; Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps and Chocolate Pot de Crème rc1601271800 5 An empanada, or hand pie, is a stuffed bread or pastry. Folded dough is filled with a variety of meat, cheese, vegetables, and fruits and then fried or baked. In this hands-on class, Chef Mary Lynn and the Cooking School Staff will share recipes for three different versions of this popular (and fun to make) treat. Menu: Empanada’s Three Ways: Meat, Vegetables and Citrus Hand Pies rc1601301200 1/31 Sunday 2 p.m. $45 GET READY FOR MARDI GRAS John Maxwell Please join Chef Maxwell, one of Richmond’s most popular chef instructors, to learn three tapas-style recipes for Mardi Gras from Italy, Spain, and Portugal. In this highly informative class he will lead and share some of his most secretive tricks of the trade! Menu: Italy-Lamb Confit and Ricotta Cannoli; SpainPinchos Morunos (Zesty Skewered Pork), PortugalCroquettes de Carne a Portuguesa (Fried Beef and Sausage Croquettes) r1601311400 2/3 Wednesday BISCUITS #201 6 p.m. $45 5 Cooking School Staff Once upon a time, every good Southern cook knew the secret to making biscuits. Unfortunately, it’s becoming a lost art. We’re here to help! In this advanced hands-on class you’ll learn about the art of biscuit making. Menu: Sweet Potato Biscuits with Country Ham and Angel Biscuits with fresh Apple Butter rc1602031800 2/4 Thursday 6 p.m. $45 VIETNAMESE STREET FOOD CONTINUES Minh Coli 5 Join Minh, a native of Vietnam, in her new ‘Social Cooking’ series this year. In the series, you’ll have fun learning new cooking techniques, making new friends, and eating simply delicious food. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to make sizzling rice crepes and a dessert using rice flour base. Menu: Famous Vietnamese Sizzling Rice Crepes (Bánh Xèo) - Vegan (optional); Two Types of Flavored Dipping Sauce; Deep-Fried Sweet Rice Dumplings with Sesame rc1602041800 6 To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 855-716-1240 toll-free. FEBRUARY 2/5 Friday 11 a.m. $40 LEARN AT LUNCH: MORE WINTER SOUPS Please join Chef Bruce and his staff as we celebrate the season with hearty classic soups, guaranteed to warm the soul and remind you of days gone by. Menu: French Onion Soup; Vegetable Lentil; Beef and Mushroom Barley and Shrimp Bisque rc1602051100 2/7 Sunday 5 p.m. WINTER IN RVA $45 Mike Ledesma Chef Mike’s career has spanned oceans, from the Big Island to Baltimore and Richmond. He returns with a new position, Corporate Executive Chef for Richmond Restaurant Group, which includes both Hardshell Restaurants and the Hill Cafe. Chef Mike has taught many classes for us and will definitely not disappoint! Join him for this class and learn some delicious winter dishes. Menu: Oyster Stew; Charred Brussel Sprout Salad; Beer Braised Short Ribs; Brulee Rice Pudding rc1602071700 2/9 Tuesday 6 p.m. 2/11 Thursday 6 p.m. $45 CUPID’S VALENTINE DINNER Laurie Beth Gills Want to prepare a social Valentine’s meal at home for your special someone? Join Chef Laurie Beth Gills and learn to prepare a delicious Italian menu that is sure to impress. Amami Dolcemente! as the Italians say, or Love Me Tender! Menu: Roasted Grapes and Creamy Burrata Toasts; Warm Cannellini Salad with Prosciutto Chips and Parmesan Rind Chips; Fine Pasta with Abruzzi-Style Lamb Shoulder Bolognese; Orange-Scented Olive Oil Cake with Orange, Lemon Marmalade and Chocolate Gravy rc1602111800 2/13 Saturday Noon $45 CHOCOLATE IS FOR LOVERS Mary Lynn Gramp 5 Nothing is better than chocolates for Valentine’s Day! Join Chef Mary Lynn, owner of The Cake Stylist of Richmond, and discover just how easy it is to make chocolate sweets and treats at home. Menu: Flourless Chocolate Cake; Chocolate Soufflé; Truffles rc1602131200 $45 CHOCOLATE FOR VALENTINE’S DAY WITH GUITTARD Cooking School Staff What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with chocolate? We will sample chocolate desserts in the class and also offer some to take home to enjoy later in the evening. Guittard Chocolate has just published a beautiful new cookbook that we will be cooking from as well. Everyone in class will receive a surprise from Guittard and a few cookbooks will be given away! 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. Menu: Molten Chocolate Cookies; Chocolate Pistachio Sables; Chocolate Pots de Crème with Espresso Granita; rc1602091800 Dark Chocolate Raspberry BonBons 2/10 Wednesday 6 p.m. 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. $45 THE FIRST VIRGINIA CUISINE John Maxwell A rare chance to learn to make the most traditional dishes that originated in our commonwealth! Please join Chef Maxwell, one of Richmond’s most popular chef instructors, in this highly informative class in which he will share some of his most secretive tricks of the trade! Contact Bruce Clarke at [email protected] today to get started on planning a fun event that is sure to be remembered by all. Menu: Hunter’s Stew, from which the modern Brunswick Stew derived; Rockahominy, the original Shrimp and Grits featuring the ingredients of Eastern Virginia; Turkey Confit, Slow Cooked Turkey Leg with Blackberries on Corn Pone. rc1602101800 CLASS KEYS: DEMONSTRATION HANDS-ON 5 FOR KIDS 4 BOOK SIGNING WINE 3 7 Featured Recipe: WINTER GREENS SALAD WITH POACHED EGGS AND APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON INGREDIENTS: • 8 strips thick sliced bacon • ½ cup pecan praline syrup • ¼ cup brown sugar • 1 tsp cayenne • 4 large eggs • 1 Tbsp finely chopped shallots • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard • ¼ cup olive oil • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 6 cups winter baby greens such as kale, finely julienned • 1 bulb of fennel, fronds and bulb removed and shaved • 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Separate bacon and blot dry with paper towels. Place bacon on a rack on a sheet pan. It’s best if you put parchment on the pan to help with clean up. 3. Cook bacon until nicely browned about 15 – 20 minutes. Place on a plate covered with paper towels. Break slices into pieces. Bring a medium pot of salted water to boil and then reduce to medium low. Crack the eggs into bowls and gently drop the egg from the bowl into simmering water. Cook eggs about 3 – 5 minutes until desired doneness. Remove and place on an oiled plate. 4. Whisk together the shallots, salt, pepper, lemon juice, mustard and oil. 5. Toss the greens, fennel and carrots with the dressing. Add the poached egg and garnish with bacon. 2/14 Sunday 12 p.m. $45 COUPLES PIE MAKING: VALENTINE’S DAY Keya Wingfield 5 Spending Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart? Make it even sweeter with a hands-on pie-making class! Whether it’s your spouse, significant other, BFF, or “just friends”, spend an afternoon together making beautiful berry and cream pies. In this hands-on class you will learn all steps, from the crust to the fresh filling, all prepared from scratch. Chef Keya is the owner/operator of a custom dessert company as well as an instructor at a culinary school in Richmond. She enjoys showing people that the best food comes from the heart. 2/16 Tuesday 6 p.m. $40 INCREDIBLE EDIBLE EGG! Cooking School Staff 5 Farm fresh eggs are abundant and their culinary uses are virtually unlimited. Baked, coddled, deviled or poached – you will explore many of the possibilities in this class. You will cover the basics so any skill level can master the versatile egg. Menu: Pan-Crisped Deviled Eggs; Salad Greens with Poached Eggs, Lardon and Creamy Shallot Vinaigrette; Herb Omelets; Chocolate Crème Brulee rc1602161800 Menu: Fresh Berry Pie, Chocolate Pudding Pie with Crème Chantilly. rc1602141200 8 To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 855-716-1240 toll-free. FEBRUARY 2/17 Wednesday PASTA! 5 6 p.m. $40 2/22 Cooking School Staff Believe it or not, making pasta at home is fun and easy and sure to become your favorite pastime. Please join our staff for this hands-on class in which you will learn to make dough, roll like a pro and shape pasta.. You won’t become an expert in one class, but when you finish this one, you will have more experience and have gained a bowl full of confidence! Menu: Basic Pasta Dough; Semolina Dough; Basil and Parsley Pesto; Green Pasta (spinach) Fettuccini with Prosciutto and Peas rc1602171800 2/18 Thursday 6 p.m. $45 BROWNING, BRAISING AND ROASTING Cooking School Staff Menu: Coq au Vin with Roasted Root Vegetables; Cider- braised Pork Loin with Apples and Sage; Braised Kale and Pancetta; Cornmeal Crepes with Honey Roasted Pears rc1602181800 Friday 11 a.m. $35 LEARN AT LUNCH: BISCUITS 101! Cooking School Staff 6 p.m. $45 Mary Lynn Gramp Don’t be intimidated by the French name! Crepes are delicious thin pancakes. Stack them up and you’ve got a delicious cake! In this class, pastry chef Mary Lynn will teach you two recipes, one savory and one sweet. Owner of The Cake Stylist of Richmond, Mary Lynn Gramp graduated with a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts and interned with world-renowned cake designer Maggie Austin of Maggie Austin Cake. Menu: Savory Spinach and Hazel-Nut Gateau rc1602221800 2/24 Wednesday 6 p.m. NOT TAKE-OUT! $ 45 Shiu-min Block Elevate simple ingredients with these three techniques for elegant dinners that are sure to impress. Learn to brown and braise meats and greens for tender and flavorful coursed paired with roasted and caramelized sides. 2/19 Monday CREPE CAKES 5 In her long culinary career, Shiu-min has cooked professionally in the U.S. for over three decades but her greatest joy comes from teaching cooking skills to small, intimate groups. In this class she will show you how to prepare some traditional favorites from her native China. Menu: Eggplant Dip; Chinese Noodles with Meat Sauce; Hot, Salt & Pepper Shrimp; Sweet & Sour Bean Sprouts rc1602241800 2/25 Thursday 6 p.m. $45 A VIETNAMESE HOME-STYLE MEAL Once upon a time, every good Southern cook knew the secret to making biscuits. Unfortunately, it’s becoming a lost art. We’re here to help! In this hands-on class you’ll learn from the pros how to make this staple just like your grandmother did. Menu: Biscuits Two Ways (Rolled and Drop); Homemade Jam; Sausage Gravy; Creamy Grits rc1602191100 GIVE THE GIFT Minh Coli Learn how to make basic fish stock from scratch with Vietnamese spices and herbs! Minh Coli, a native of Vietnam, honed her authentic Vietnamese cooking style from recipes passed down from her mother and grandmother. Today, she’s continuously experimenting and creating new recipes based on those family recipes. Join Minh in her new series, ‘Social Cooking,’ in which you’ll have fun learning new cooking techniques, making new friends, and eating simply delicious food. Menu: Vermicelli Fish Dumpling Soup (Bún Cá Viên); Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls; Mung Bean Custard with rc1602251800 Vanilla Beans infused in Coconut Milk 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. And if you’re not sure which class they would prefer, the solution is simple: a Southern Season Gift Card. Let them decide which class suits their interests the most. Gift Cards can also be used for purchases in our stores or restaurants and they never expire. CLASS KEYS: DEMONSTRATION HANDS-ON 5 FOR KIDS 4 BOOK SIGNING WINE 3 9 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2/27 Saturday 11 a.m. $45 WEEKNIGHT MAKE-OVER Kim Baker Get inspired and learn how to transform your weeknight dinner menu into something fresh, healthy and delicious with Kim Baker, author of Working It in the Kitchen: Food for the Workweek. Kim, recently featured on The Today Show, has been teaching working professionals how to bring good food to their homes, friends, and families for more than a decade. Enjoy a delicious meal and take home recipes that will become your new weeknight favorites. Kim will be available to chat and answer question and sign her books after class. Menu: Endive with Goat Cheese and Honey; Brazil Nut Crusted Salmon with Roasted Vegetables; Corn Bread with Maple Butter; Roasted Pears with Chocolate rc1602271100 2/28 Sunday 12 p.m. INDIAN CUISINE $ 45 Laura Payne Laura Payne started her personal chef business, Gourmet Your Way, in 2005. Her first client, for whom she still cooks today, is from Bangladesh and over the years she has learned many traditional recipes from that region. The layering of flavors and unique use of many different spices makes it one of her favorite cuisines to cook. Learn how to make a traditional curry two ways using different garam masala spices, coupled with a dal (a cooked and spiced legume), and a sweet ricotta dessert. Menu: Eggplant Papetas with Riata Sauce; Bengali Chicken Curry; Bengali Egg Curry; Chana Dal; Shondesh CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA February 13 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. We love chocolate as much as anyone and it has always been a big part of our store, but on February 13, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., we take it up a level! Come learn more about the world’s most celebrated sweet treat, sample and taste and enjoy special offers in the store and restaurant –just in time for those last minute Valentine’s shoppers! rc1602281200 3/1 Tuesday BISCUITS #101! 6 p.m. 5 $40 Cooking School Staff Once upon a time, every good Southern cook knew the secret to making biscuits. Unfortunately, it’s becoming a lost art. We’re here to help! In this hands-on class you’ll learn from the pros how to make this staple just like your grandmother did. Menu: Biscuits Two Ways (Rolled and Drop); Homemade Jam; Sausage Gravy; Creamy Grits rc1603011800 10 To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 855-716-1240 toll-free. MARCH 3/6 Sunday 2 p.m. $45 3/13 BOMBAY, INDIA STREET FOOD SIMPLIFIED Bombay Street Food is one of India’s best-kept secrets! With a vendor on every corner in a city of millions, this kind of cuisine is a truly hidden gem! A lesson on classics like samosas and pakoras, accompanied by the most dippable chutneys, you’ll be able to taste a little bit of Bombay in every bite (no passport required). Born and raised in Bombay, India, Chef Keya has made Richmond her home since 2005. She is the owner/ operator of a custom dessert company as well as an instructor at a culinary school in Richmond. Menu: Potato Samosas, Bread Pakora, Paneer Frankie (wrap), Coriander and Date Chutneys. rc1603061400 Wednesday 6 p.m. $40 ADVANCED KNIFE SKILLS #201 Cooking School Staff 5 What does trussing mean? How will it give you a better roast or a beautiful roasted chicken? How does one bone/filet a chicken? Join us in this hands-on class and you will learn all of this and more! rc1603091800 Menu: A snack will be provided Thursday 6 p.m. STAFF FAVORITES $45 Add a new dimension to your dessert-making skills! Join Chef Mary Lynn, pastry expert and owner of The Cake Stylist of Richmond, and learn recipes for three tasty tarts. Menu: Apple Rose Tart; Citrus Tart; Ganache Tart rc1603131200 3/15 Tuesday 6 p.m. ARTISAN FLATBREADS Cooking School Staff $45 5 Focaccia, naan, pita and pizza – are all examples of the many flatbreads that span over many cultures. Flatbreads can be leavened or not and can include various types of flours. Join the cooking school staff for this interesting hands-on tutorial and discover the many uses of flatbreads for yourself. Menu: Lamb with Mint and feta on Naan with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce; Comte, Theme, Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Flatbread; Pizza with Roasted Grapes and Blue Cheese rc1603151800 3/16 Wednesday PASTA! 3/10 6 p.m. Mary Lynn Gramp Keya “Puja” Wingfield 3/9 Sunday TARTS! 5 6 p.m. $40 Cooking School Staff $40 Cooking School Staff Join Laura Payne, Mary Lynn Gramp, Judith Brown and Bobbi-Jo Beattie and see why the staff at Southern Season Richmond love their jobs. In this class they will share some of their all-time favorite recipes. Menu: Bruce’s Brasiole (2 ways, Italian and German); Laura’s Italian Shell Casserole; Judith’s Butternut Squash Mushroom Pole Tart and Mary Lynn’s Apple Pie rc1603101800 Believe it or not, making pasta at home is fun and easy and sure to become your favorite pastime. Please join our staff for this hands-on class in which you will learn to make dough, roll like a pro and shape pasta. You won’t become an expert in one class, but when you finish this one, you will have more experience and have gained a bowl full of confidence! Menu: Basic Pasta Dough; Semolina Dough; Basil and Parsley Pesto; Green Pasta (spinach) Fettuccini with Prosciutto and Peas rc1603161800 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 11 MARCH MEET THE MANAGER: BRUCE CLARKE Force set the stage for his long and distinguished career. When he got out of the Air Force in 1972, Bruce considered becoming a speech therapist, but two years at the University of Baltimore told him he wanted to be a chef. In 1977, Bruce earned his certificate in restaurant management from Baltimore’s International Culinary Arts Institute (BICAI). He soon accepted a position at the school and served as Demonstration Chef Instructor and then Chef Instructor, Advanced Restaurant Skills. Cooking School Manager Bruce Clarke with guest instructor Sara Moulton. Bruce Clarke, manager of Southern Season’s Richmond Cooking School, grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. When he joined the Air Force in 1968, he had the opportunity to make three career choices; his were: Air Sea Rescue, Security Police and Cook. Bruce’s recruiter told him most young men never get any of their choices, but Bruce did, and little did he know that stint in the Air 3/17 Thursday 6 p.m. ST. PATRICK’S DAY $45 In 1985, Bruce became Lead Chef Instructor at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, where he remained until 2001. While with the school, Bruce was honored with what he considers the biggest award of his career: American Culinary Federation, Virginia Chef’s Association, Chapter Chef of the Year for 1997. In 2004, he joined the University of Richmond, where he served as Sous Chef of the Heilman Dinning Center (and was U of R Employee of the Year in 2007!) After “retiring” in 2014, Bruce joined Southern Season’s Cooking School as an instructor and in 2015 was promoted to Cooking School Manager. When not in the kitchen, Bruce, who describes himself as a gentleman farmer and father of two grown children, spends time with his wife and enjoys restoring vintage military vehicles. 3/18 Friday 11 a.m. $40 LEARN AT LUNCH: BISCUITS 5 Cooking School Staff Cooking School Staff Menu: Miniature Irish Breakfast; Grandmother’s Soda Bread; Petite Shepherd’s Pie; Cabbage and Apple Sauté; Chocolate Guinness Stout Cake rc1603171800 Menu: Biscuits Two Ways (Rolled and Drop); Homemade Jam; Sausage Gravy; Creamy Grits rc1603181100 St Patrick’s Day honors Ireland’s patron saint and the food and beer associated with the holiday are legendary. Come join the St. Patrick’s Day celebration cooking school style… and don’t forget to wear something green. 12 Once upon a time, every good Southern cook knew the secret to making biscuits. Unfortunately, it’s becoming a lost art. We’re here to help! In this hands-on class you’ll learn from the pros how to make this staple just like your grandmother did. To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 855-716-1240 toll-free. MARCH 3/19 Saturday 2 p.m. $45 THE ART OF CHEESECAKE John Maxwell Think you can’t make a decent cheesecake at home? You’re wrong! Please join Chef Maxwell, one of Richmond’s most popular chef instructors, for this highly informative class in which he will share some tricks of the trade. With his help you will be producing professional-looking cheesecakes in no time. Menu: Savory Cheesecake-Crabmeat and Roasted Pepper Cheesecake; Vegetarian Sweet- Rum and Sweet Potato Cheesecake; Vegetarian Savory Smoked Cheese and Apple Cheesecake rc1603191300 3/20 Sunday 2 p.m. $ 35 SPRING BEER AND CHEESE Dany Schutte, Certified Cheese Professional It’s St. Paddy’s weekend and beer is on the mind! Come sample some of the best seasonal brews from this end of winter/beginning of spring changeover. A variety of cheeses pair with each sampling. rc1603201400 3/23 Wednesday 6 p.m. $45 DUMPLINGS THREE WAYS (BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!) Shiu-min Block 5 Born in Harbin, China (Manchuria), Shiu-min has cooked professionally in the U.S. for over three decades in New York, Connecticut and most recently Richmond. Her vast culinary career has included everything from teaching classes at Culinary Arts to running a successful catering company, but Shiu-min’s greatest joy comes from teaching in small, intimate groups. In this class she will teach some of the basic techniques for preparing a delicious traditional Chinese dumplings at home. Menu: Wonton Soup; Shrimp Dumplings; Beef Dumplings rc1603231800 EASTER COOKIE DECORATING March 26 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | FREE Looking for a fun Easter event to share with the kids? Stop by our tasting station on March 26, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., for cookie decorating. We’ll provide the egg-shaped cookies, icing and other decorations, you and your kids provide the creativity! (And you don’t even have to worry about making a mess in your kitchen) Cooking School is sponsored by: CLASS KEYS: DEMONSTRATION HANDS-ON 5 FOR KIDS 4 BOOK SIGNING WINE 3 13 MARCH 3/24 Thursday 6 p.m. $ 45 VIETNAMESE FRESH SPRING ROLLS Minh Coli 5 Minh Coli loves to challenge herself with cooking at home and in her cooking club, and by creating new healthy recipes. She inherited a love for home-style Vietnamese cooking from her mother and in this class she will share one of her family’s favorite dishes, fresh spring rolls. She will show you the techniques to prepare the delicate rice paper for wrapping fresh spring rolls, followed by two ways to cook egg noodles, then cleanse your palette with one of her childhood favorite desserts. Menu: Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls with Dipping Sauce; Vietnamese Cabbage Salad with Steamed Rice; Sweet Forbidden Rice with Coconut Sauce rc1603241800 3/26 Saturday 1 p.m. CROISSANTS #101 Mary Lynn Gramp 5 $45 Buttery and flakey, the crescent-shaped pastries we call croissants have been a staple in French bakeries for centuries. In this hands-on class pastry chef Mary Lynn will show you just how easy it is to create these versatile and tasty treats at home. There will be no more need to visit the freezer section for your croissants! Menu: We will remove many secrets of making classical Croissants. Two croissants will be made, Au Natural and Chocolate. Other versions will be discussed. rc1603261300 3/27 Sunday 2 p.m. $45 GREAT WAVES OF GRAINS Laurie Beth Gills There are so many possibilities with grains! Let chef Laurie Beth Gills open your eyes to a whole new world of recipes featuring grains, some familiar, some more unusual Menu: Black Rice-Nero Salad with Seasonal Vegetables, Toasted Almonds and Popped Sorghum; Creamy Carrot and Millet Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons; Anson Mills: Heritage Carolina Gold Rice with Sautéed Shrimp in Herb, Spiced Butter Sauce and Sour Chocolate Cake with WheatBerry Pudding 14 3/29 Tuesday 6 p.m. $45 COOKING WITH BEER: SEASONAL INSPIRED RECIPES WITH SEASONAL BEERS Warren Haskell Beer is not just the perfect pairing for your meal but a great ingredient in your dishes! Learn how to infuse your cuisine with beer in this class that takes you thru a full meal from start to finish. Warren Haskell, of Devils Backbone Brewery in Roseland, Virginia, is a Certified Cicerone (beer expert). With 20 years of experience working in restaurants, catering, & selling wine, beer and gourmet products he is excited to share his passion and knowledge for all things consumable. Warren has taught classes for over five years on a wide range of topics, but the core focus is always simple, flavorful, and affordable cuisine. Menu: Beef and Beer Chili; Nachos with Beer Cheese and Stout Chocolate Pie rc1603291800 APRIL SNEAK PEEK! 4/7 Wednesday 6 p.m. $50 TECHNIQUE MYSTIQUE Shellie Kark Join Chef Shellie Kark on her second night to learn “chic techniques” that will improve your abilities. These are techniques for busy schedules that can be made for elegance or for comfort. This class will include the techniques of sauté, summer braising and pastry doughs 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 rc1604071800 Did you know? Class-goers receive a 10% coupon to shop the retail store after class, or the next day. Classes are approximately two hours in length unless otherwise indicated. To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 855-716-1240 toll-free. MARCH JUST ASK - OUR WINE EXPERTS ARE HERE TO HELP! At Southern Season, we understand that the right bottle of wine can elevate a meal to astonishing heights. This is but one of the myriad reasons we expanded to maintain a selection of over 4,000 wines. Additionally, we boast a vast beer selection representing more than 1,000 brews from both local and global breweries. Our passion for wine and beer is complemented by a wealth of knowledge and proficiency, and allows us to assist in your choice of the right bottle for any occasion, no matter your budget. We are confident our experts can help you find selections to please all, from novice to connoisseur. And remember, each month we offer a special Case of the Month. Personally selected by our wine buyer, this case is available for only $99.99 but if purchased separately would total approximately $170. If you would like to assemble your own case or half-case, we offer a 20% discount on 12 bottles and 10% discount on six bottles. 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. Wedding • Shower • Anniversary • Luncheon • Rehearsal Dinner Richmond, Va. | Charleston, S.C. | Chapel Hill, N.C. (804) 292-3447 | southernseason.com Photo credits: Jonathan Boncek & A.J. Dunlap Photography CLASS KEYS: DEMONSTRATION HANDS-ON 5 FOR KIDS 4 BOOK SIGNING WINE 3 15 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 Richmond Cooking School: (804) 292-3446 southernseason.com/cooking-school/richmond 16 To register or get more information, visit SOUTHERNSEASON.COM or call 855-716-1240 toll-free.