Cooking Classes
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Cooking Classes
C at Sharpen Your Culinary Skills Spring 2015 e s o C g lass n i k o Whether you’re a beginner or a passionate cook, plan to attend these educational and entertaining classes running from February through May 2015. Call Grebe’s at 715-675-2341 or visit Grebe’s Chef’s Center to register. *Registration will begin Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. Due to the popularity of these classes, we are asking that you limit your registration to 2 people. POLICIES & PROCEDURES Your class fee includes: Instruction, printed recipes, a small sample of the food prepared in class and a coupon offering discounts on purchases in our retail store. Menus can be changed at Chef’s discretion. The amount of food available to eat varies from class to class and we cannot guarantee meal/size portions and we ask that you do not bring your own alcoholic beverages to class. Classes may be cancelled and rescheduled if possible, due to inclement weather or illness of the instructor. You will be contacted by phone or email if any changes are made. In the event that Grebe’s cancels a class, we will refund your fee or issue a store credit toward another class. Payment is required at time of registration. We cannot hold a place in class without payment. You may register by phone with VISA, MasterCard or Discover, or in person. Cancellation Information: All class reservations are non-refundable, much like purchasing a ticket for a cultural or sporting event. If you find you are unable to attend a class, we encourage you to send someone in your place or call to inquire if there are individuals on our waiting list. ~2~ REGISTRATION DAY EVENT: REBOUND TO HEALTH Saturday, January 24 9:00 am–Noon Sign up for cooking classes, and get a jumpstart on your New Year’s resolutions at the same time! Special guest Charlie Means is joining us on registration day to feature two kitchen appliances that are good for your health—-a Vitamix blender and a Kuhn Rikon pressure cooker. Enjoy product demos that will teach you how to use these amazing products to their full potential, and sample good-for-you dishes, including Smoothies, Hummus, Steamed Vegetables with Vinaigrette and Split Pea Soup. Every bite will prove that being healthy has never been easier—or tastier! Charlie Means No Charge UPSTAIRS & DOWNSTAIRS: DINNER AT DOWNTOWN ABBEY Thursday, February 12 6:30–9:00 pm The return of Downton Abbey has us in a British state of mind. From the formal dining room upstairs to the servants’ quarters downstairs, Mrs. Patmore always serves a delicious spread. Inspired by English culinary traditions of the 1900s, we’re creating a dual dinner menu with both formal and casual cuisine. First, you’ll dine upstairs with Lord and Lady Grantham and feast on Crunchy Fig & Blue Cheese Tarts, Perfect Pork Roast and Red Wine-Braised Red Cabbage with Apples. Then you’ll move downstairs under the watchful eye of Mr. Carson for an informal meal of Bubble & Squeak, Yorkshire Pudding and Raspberry Meringue Pie. Suzi Richetto & Carol Buch $40.00 February is Tea Month 15% Off All Tea, Tea Pots & Accessories. ~3~ ~4~ THE SIMMERING POT Monday, February 16 6:30–9:00 pm When the crisp winter frost nips at our noses, nothing provides instant warmth like a hot bowl of soup or stew. These one-pot wonders couldn’t be easier to make, and they pair perfectly with breads and salads for a well-rounded winter meal. Treat your family and friends coming in from the cold to these simmering sensations: Chicken Dumpling Soup, Clam Chowder and a hearty Tomato Bisque with Skillet Beer Bread that is perfect for dunking. Chef Dan Dillabough $45.00 NICE SLICE! Tuesday, February 24 6:30–9:00 pm Get ready to pile those crusts high with your favorite toppings—it’s pizza night with Emile Henry rep Kevin Smith! Learn how to make mouth-watering pizzas from scratch and bake them to perfection on Emile Henry pizza stones. While you wait for that first cheesy bite, Kevin will share the benefits of cooking with Emile Henry ceramic cookware, including its world-famous ability to cook food evenly and keep it hot, flavorful and aromatic. Then enjoy a slice fresh from the oven and make plans to revolutionize pizza night with Kevin’s delectable recipes. Kevin Smith $40.00 HEALTHY & HEARTY WINTER SUPPER Thursday, February 26 6:30–9:00 pm It might be cold outside, but things are heating up in the Chef’s Center kitchen. Join dietician, cooking enthusiast and educator Marla Hill for a splendid seasonal supper of good taste that is just as good for you. Warm up with these hearty and healthy dishes: Stone Soup, Winter Fruit Salad, Crimson Slaw, Chicken with Cranberry Salsa and Ginger Vegetables. These dishes will make you want to linger around the table long after the plates are cleared. Marla Hill $40.00 ~5~ KNIVES OF THE QUARTER February - May 2015 CostSale Classic 6" Utility 4522 $89.99$59.99 Classic 8" Off-Set Slicer 4128-7 $99.99$69.99 9" Double Serrated Bread Knife 4152 $109.99$79.99 Classic 8" Cooks 4582 $129.99$89.99 CHINESE TAKEOUT Monday, March 2 6:30–9:00 pm Chinese takeout is an easy, go-to dinner on a busy day, and it comes with fun perks like chopsticks and fortune cookies. But what if you could recreate your favorite takeout entrees at home with the same signature Asian flavors for less money and calories? John Green is here to show you how with stir-fry tips and a DIY menu of Beef & Broccoli, Fried Rice, Lo Mein and Kung Pao Shrimp that is so good, your family won’t even miss the fortune cookies. Chef John Greene $55.00 USE YOUR NOODLE Thursday, March 12 6:30–9:00 pm Making pasta is a longstanding Italian tradition that spans centuries and brings different generations into the kitchen to celebrate food and family. Pasta-making enthusiast Bethany Juedes invites you to share in the tradition by learning how to make pasta and sauces that range from standard to specialty: White Pasta, Wheat Pasta, Tomato-Basil Pasta, Spinach Pasta, Red Sauce and Pasta Salad Dressing. Learn insider secrets to hanging, drying, storing and freezing noodles, adding homemade noodles to soup and shaping farfalle noodles into those darling little bowties. Bethany Juedes $40.00 ~6~ “You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces—just good food from fresh ingredients.” - Julia Child PAELEON OLIVE OIL Now Available in Four New Flavors! Just when you thought Vasileios Stamatakos’ Paeleon Olive Oil couldn’t get any more flavorful, the Chef’s Center is proud to announce that his beloved olive oil now comes in four new flavors: Basil, Chili Pepper, Orange and Lemon. Swap out your traditional olive oil with one of these delicious variations, and add an instant burst of flavor to any dish. GREECE CULINARY TOUR 2015 ANNOUNCEMENT! This past October, Paeleon Olive Oil and the Chef’s Center put together a culinary trip to Greece that was an experience of a lifetime for everyone who attended. We explored the olive groves and orange groves of our friend Vasileois, ate our way through the south of Greece, saw amazing sites and experienced the beautiful people of this incredible country. The trip was such a great success, we have decided to offer it again. We plan on traveling back to Greece twice in 2015. The trips are scheduled for the following dates: Spring 2015: May 3rd - May 13th Fall 2015: October 1st - October 10th The trip will cost approximately $3500 - $3800 (this is all-inclusive). If you are interested in joining us, please contact Grebe’s Chef’s Center at 715-675-2341 or [email protected]. You may also visit www.paeleon.com for more trip details. Save the date! ~7~ SPICE OF LIFE Wednesday, March 18 6:30–9:00 pm Spices from India like curry, cinnamon and turmeric were once considered exotic and elite, but today, they are used in Indian cuisine to create flavorful dishes that are a perfect fusion of the old and new worlds. This three-course menu from Chef Travis Teska is a colorful feast for the senses that is sure to spice up your normal dinner routine: Mulligatawny Soup, Chicken Tikka Masala, Spiced Rice and Apple Currant Chutney, all topped off with creamy Chocolate Curry Ice Cream with a just-right hint of spice. Chef Travis Teska $50.00 SUNDAY DINNER Monday, March 23 6:30–9:00 pm Sunday is a perfect day to enjoy a delicious dinner together with friends and family, and a ham always makes for a great main dish. Gather round and add some new recipes to your Sunday dinner traditions with Glazed Ham, Potato, Rosemary & Fontina Strata and Zesty Citrus Broccoli Salad. Just make sure you leave plenty of room for a spicy slice of Carrot Cake—a delicious way to end the day. Erin Hoogendyk $40.00 PUFF PASTRIES Monday, March 30 6:30–9:00 pm Whether you roll it, wrap it, stuff it or shape it, puff pastry is an instant crowd-pleaser. Pastry master David Ryle will help you discover the versatility of this delicious dough by teaching you how to make both Classic and Quick Puff Pastry from scratch. Then you’ll learn how to work with the dough to create buttery, flaky pastries from Pig’s Ears to Napoleons and everything in between. David Ryle $40.00 “A lemon is sour, but imagine life without its zest.” - Anonymous ~8~ LITTLE INDULGENCES Thursday, April 9 6:30–9:00 pm Small bites are ideal for desserts because it’s hard to choose just one! By making treats in miniature, guests can enjoy a sampler of sweets instead of fussing over which dessert to indulge in. Emily Pearce returns to the Chef’s Center with big ideas on how to make bite-sized desserts. Fill your plate with Individual Molten Cakes, Individual Cheesecakes, Individual Chocolate Mint Mousses served in stemmed wine glasses and Flakey Crust Fruit Tarts. Emily Pearce $40.00 PANS OF PAELLA Monday, April 13 6:30–9:00 pm We are thrilled to welcome Chef Nathan back to Wausau and the Chef’s Center for a delicious night of traditional paella—Spain’s versatile, slow-cooked rice dish made with a freestyle combination of ingredients. Tonight, he will create two types of paella served with saffron rice. First up is Shellfish Paella, served with Chorizo Sausage and finished with Paella Sauce and Sofrito. Then he’ll conclude with Vegetable Paella from a medley of fresh vegetables including Charmoula-Marinated Bell Peppers and Monchego Aioli. After attending this class, you’ll be ready to start planning a paella party of your own! Chef Nathan Bychinski $55.00 Bridal Registry Before you walk down the aisle, visit the Chef’s Center and let us help you choose all the essentials for the kitchen. Our registry consultants will help you with all the details and ensure that your guests also enjoy care-free shopping. ~9~ PAN HANDLING Wednesday, April 15 6:30–9:00 pm Le Creuset pans have a reputation for being both beautiful in form and outstanding in function. Deb and Chef Travis are back to show you how to use your cookware to its full potential. This season’s menu is all about mushrooms and features Chicken Porto, Mushroom Risotto and Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup, all finished with a sweet treat of Apples Normandy. You’ll learn what types of mushrooms to choose for which dish, proper handling methods and pro tips for cooking mushrooms—or anything—to perfection in Le Creuset pans. This class includes a Le Creuset 9” Tart Dish valued at $30.00. Deb Apuli & Chef Travis Teska $75.00 SAVORY TO SWEET: DINNER IN FOUR COURSES Monday, April 20 6:30–9:30 pm Kick your dinner plans up a few notches—four to be exact—with this incredible four-course menu that starts off savory and ends oh-sosweet. First up is the appetizer course featuring Shrimp Spring Rolls, which are followed by the salad course of Organic Field Greens tossed with Sherry Vinegar and Orange-Infused Paeleon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (available in the Chef’s Center!) and topped with Goat Cheese, Cherry Craisins and Candied Pecans. Then the main course of Peppercorn Ahi Tuna is served with Mango Salsa, Avocado Relish and Saffron Basmati Rice. We hope you save room for the final course of Mixed Berry Shortcake! Chef Adam Jamgochian “Eating is a necessity, dining is an art.” - Francois de La Rochefoucauld ~ 10 ~ $55.00 NUESKE NIGHT Monday, April 27 6:30–9:00 pm This is your night, carnivores! A meat-lover’s feast awaits you with Nueske Meats as the main event. Join Chef Joe Thomas from Hiawatha Restaurant & Lounge for a mouthwatering menu that includes Smoked Pulled Pork Sliders with Apple & Red Cabbage Slaw, Smoked Cherry Wood Bacon Salad with Frisee Greens, Blue Cheese & Candied Walnuts, Petite Potatoes with Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette, Seared Scallops with Charred Fennel and GrapefruitApple Salad with Smoked Applewood Bacon Cider Reduction. In addition to sampling these delicious plates, Glenn Gazzolo from Nueske’s will be on hand to answer your questions. Chef Joe Thomas $50.00 PETITE PATISSERIES Tuesday, April 28 6:30–9:00 pm Learn the art of French baking with Lesley Byrne, who has made artisan chocolates and confections for everyone from the King of Sweden to Hollywood celebrities. You’ll learn how to make Petits Fours with Buttercream Filling & Fondant Icing and decorate them with spring flowers using various piping techniques. Then you’ll move on to making delicate and buttery French Scalloped Madeleines, Gluten-Free Financiers and Petite Almond Cakes with Almonds, Lemon & Chocolate. Lesley Byrne $40.00 CINCO DE MAYO TACO BAR Thursday, April 30 6:30–9:00 pm You don’t have to live in Mexico to observe this celebration of culture and heritage. All you need is some friends, a little mariachi music, colorful party supplies and, of course, a feast of traditional Mexican fare. We’ve got a delicious menu of fixings for a self-serve taco bar: Ground Beef, Chicken, Fish, Cilantro-Lime Rice, From-Scratch Refried Beans, Easy Homemade Flour Tortillas, Salsa, Guacamole, CilantroCumin Coleslaw and a refreshing Mango, Jicama & Avocado Salad. You’ll also learn tips for setting up a successful taco bar and making your salsa, guacamole and rice turn out party-perfect. Erin Hoogendyk $40.00 ~ 11 ~ THE ART OF CHOCOLATE Monday, May 4 6:30–9:00 pm To some, chocolate is simply an indulgence. But to Lesley Byrne, chocolate is a craft, a passion and an art. Experience a behindthe-scenes look at how and where chocolate is made, learn how to read cacao percentages and gain a command of dark and milk chocolate basics, including Basic Ganache and Truffles. Then move beyond the basics and explore ideas for creating flavor infusions with everything from herbs to tea to liquor—so you can savor every bite like a unique piece of art. Lesley Byrne $40.00 STEAM ON Thursday, May 7 6:30–9:00 pm Steam canners—not to be confused with boiling water canners—have been on the market for decades, but most people are unfamiliar with them or don’t know what types of recipes are ideal for this cooking method. Join Jackie Carattini, Family Living Agent at the Marathon County UW-Extension, for an update on the latest steam canner research and new recommendations for using them in everyday canning. She will also be discussing various methods for making Jams, Jellies, Fruit Preserves and No-Sugar Jam in the steam canner. Jackie Carattini $40.00 BURGERS ON THE BARBIE Monday, May 11 6:30–9:00 pm The start of summer signals that grilling season is upon us! As one of the most beloved grill brands with a tradition of excellence, Weber continues to inspire us to get grilling. Give your grilling skills an instant upgrade with foolproof techniques and flame-kissed recipes from Weber rep Steve Zimmer who will show you how fun and easy it is to master the grill. Using a Weber grill, he’ll demonstrate how to grill Stuffed Burgers, Ground Turkey Burgers and more. This class includes a Weber cookbook valued at $24.95, which includes recipes and grilling tips. Steve Zimmer $40.00 ~ 12 ~ BOWL FULL OF GREENS Thursday, May 14 6:30–9:00 pm Crisp greens are the perfect canvas for building a fresh summer salad with a cool, satisfying crunch. During the dog days of summer, salads make for refreshing, nutritious meals that couldn’t be easier—so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time in the sun. Your favorite salad gurus are back with a fresh crop of salads that transform summer’s finest ingredients into scrumptious meals in a snap. Suzi Richetto & Carol Buch $40.00 GRILLING THE BIG GREEN EGG WAY Monday, May 18 6:30–9:00 pm Designed after ancient clay cookers called kamados, the modern ceramic Big Green Egg has earned a reputation among grill enthusiasts as “The World’s Best Smoker and Grill since 1974.” Explore its features, fundamentals, fun and versatility with Big Green Egg expert Mike Essman who will teach you how to grill, smoke or bake a delicious menu of Pizza, Chicken Wings, Bacon-Wrapped Mushrooms and Pulled Pork Shoulder. If you’re looking for an outdoor cooker or have seen the Big Green Egg in our store and want to see it in action, you don’t want to miss this class! Mike Essman $30.00 Spinach & Cheese Quiche Makes 1 - 9" Quiche On a floured surface, roll out the dough for one 9” pie dish or quiche pan. Gently press dough into the pan and crimp edges. Place into the bottom of the pie: 2 slices of Swiss cheese (7”x 4”) Layer over the cheese: 1 -10 oz. pkg. Frozen Spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry. ½ cup diced Mushrooms 5 oz. sliced Ham, diced small In a glass 2 cup Pyrex measuring cup, mix together: 3 beaten Eggs 1 cup ½ and ½ 2 tsp. Flour ½ tsp. Salt Pour over the top of the pie. Sprinkle with: ½ cup Cheddar Cheese Lay a few slices of mushroom on top to garnish, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and set. ~ 13 ~ WANT TO KEEP IN TOUCH? Check us out on facebook Email us at: [email protected] Go online to: www.grebesonline.com “All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.” - John Gunther Le Creuset - Try Great Cookware at a Great Price! Timeless design & superior performance, generation after generation. 3.5 qt. Oval Wide French Oven 10" Fry Pan (New Size) Sale Price $180.00 Sale Price $85.00 3 qt. Sauté Pan with Lid 10 qt. EOS Stockpot Sale Price $80.00 Sale Price $150.00 10" Spoon Rest Sale Price $20.00 11.25" Oval Dish Sale Price $40.00 9" Tart Dosj Sale Price $30.00 Available March 3rd, 2015 to December 31, 2015 ~ 14 ~ NEW AT GREBE'S: SKINNY STICKS MAPLE SYRUP A “Sweet” Story In 1998 my wife and I bought an old farmstead in central Wisconsin on which to raise our four daughters. One of the many jewels this farmstead boasted was over 40 adolescent maple trees, orderly planted in the back yard. When we first started making maple syrup in 2011, we found out that our backyard trees were considered experimental maples, part of a 1982 Wisconsin state program that collected seeds from “super sweet” wild maple trees in Vermont and germinated them at a state nursery near Wisconsin Rapids. The sap from these Vermont trees tested from 4% - 10% sugar content (compared to 2% - 3% for the average maple). Due to high interest in the program, the state drew lots to determine who could purchase the seedlings. The previous owners of our farmstead were one of those chosen, and fortunately for us, they chose to plant the prized seedlings in their back yard. Because the other seedlings were planted in or near woods, most of them didn’t fare well. Thus the state program was dropped. Now, so far only half of our special trees have reached tapping size, but the sap we do collect has yielded a 6% to 8% sugar content. And while my family and I also tap a variety of other maple trees for sap, the syrup that these “super sweet” trees produce has always been robust in flavor. Mitchell Hoyt Skinny Sticks’ Maple Syrup, Marathon, Wisconsin Maple Syrup Grilled Salmon Makes 1 - 9" Quiche 1 large piece of Salmon Marinade: ½ cup Pure Maple Syrup ½ cup Teriyaki Sauce 1 clove Garlic, crushed 2 tsp. grated Ginger Mix together and place in a glass dish with salmon for 2 hours. Grill 15 min. or until done. or Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes until done. Note: Orange juice could be substituted for teriyaki sauce. This could also be garnished with chopped pecans or walnuts. Extra marinade can be cooked on high heat for 5 min. and used as a sauce. ~ 15 ~ Beer Cheese Soup Serves 10-12 6 ounces butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 ribs celery, finely chopped 1 cup diced carrots 6 ounces flour 1 12oz bottle Miller High Life 1 quart plus 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock 1 ½ pounds extra sharp cheddar cheese 1 quart plus 1 cup half-and-half ½ - 1 tbsp. ground black pepper Salt to taste Shredded cheese and chopped scallions for garnish Preparation Instructions -In a large saucepan or kettle, heat butter, onion, celery, and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions turn translucent. Add flour and stir until completely blended. Remove pan from heat and set aside. -In a separate pot, bring beer and chicken or vegetable stock to boiling. Bring pan with butter, onion and celery back to medium heat. Using a fine wire whisk, slowly whisk into the vegetable mixture the heated stock and beer until any lumps disappear. -Reduce heat to a low simmer, stir in cheese and half-and-half until smooth. Simmer for about 20 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally. -Season with pepper and salt to taste. Garnish individual servings with more cheddar cheese and chopped scallions. Recipe courtesy of Katie Anderson. “Worries go down better with soup.” - Anonymous Finest Selection of Quality Linens and Aprons in Wausau. ~ 16 ~ MEET OUR CHEFS & INSTRUCTORS Carol Buch… may not have a culinary degree, but she’s got 40+ years of experience in the kitchen! She is no stranger to the art of cooking, entertaining, and hospitality, and she is thrilled to be involved in bringing cooking classes to the Wausau community. Carol enjoys reading cookbooks for inspiration, trying new recipes, and ensuring her guests have an outstanding experience at her table. When she’s not working in the Grebe’s Chef’s Center or coordinating the Cooking School classes, you’re likely to find her curled up in front of the fire with a cup of tea, perusing the open pages of a cookbook. Nathan Bychinski… has returned to Wausau after spending the last decade honing his culinary skills at some of the best restaurants in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Boulder, Colorado. After studying Culinary Arts at the Art Institute International, Nathan trained under esteemed chefs Jean Georges Vongerichten and Tim McKee at their restaurants The Chambers and Solera in downtown Minneapolis. Nate’s spirit of adventure brought him to Boulder, where he took on the role of executive chef at Mateo, a French Provencal fine dining restaurant. Nathan has recently taken over the kitchen at Red Eye Brewing Company in Wausau. He enjoys cooking with bold flavors, quality ingredients and locally sourced products whenever possible. Nate draws inspiration from his formal training, love of Midwestern comfort food, interest in modernist cuisine and fond memories of cooking with his grandmother. On his day off, you might find him cooking for a charity event, exploring a state park or picking up items at the Farmer’s Market to cook with at home. Lesley Byrne… was formally trained by world-renowned French pastry chefs and chocolatiers in artisan cheeses, pastries and chocolates. She has traveled many places for her culinary training, including France, Italy, Montreal, Canada and the U.S. In 2004, she opened her own artisan chocolate and confectionery company, called Life Is Sweet, which donated proceeds to causes like breast cancer research, HIV/AIDS organizations in Africa, orphanages and educational school gardens overseas. For the past five years, she has been traveling the world and baking along the way. She recently returned to the Wausau area and is excited to be bringing the art of French cooking to the Chef’s Center. Jackie Carattini… is a Family Living Agent at the Marathon County UW-Extension with more than 14 years of experience teaching food safety and food preservation with the University of Wisconsin. She engages her students in the learning process while bringing the latest research and up-to-date information to any teaching environment. Dan Dillabough… has always focused on people and food throughout his career, and he is committed to serving them both with distinction. For more than fourteen years, he was a chef on various vessels sailing the Great Lakes, and his career also includes running his own restaurant and working for a food distributor. His goal is to create cuisine that is innovative, fresh, fun and affordable. In his current chef role at Greenwood Hills Country Club, he is committed to making The Hills Restaurant a favorite dining destination in Wausau and the surrounding area so that you and your friends will come back again and again. ~ 17 ~ John Greene… was born in the Philippines and grew up in Las Vegas where he was inspired by its high-end, professional restaurants. After attending the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, he worked at several prestigious restaurants before relocating to Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina to help feed the army reserves who were helping clean up New Orleans. He fell in love with Southern culture and cuisine, which led him to work for Graze restaurant at Harmony Golf Preserve in Florida for six years. While at Graze, John focused on locally sourced products and fresh ingredients, catered 50+ weddings a year and cooked for the Houston Astros during Spring Training every year. He then transferred within the company to the Wausau Country Club, where he currently uses local fish, meats and award-winning cheeses to create authentically fresh, made-from-scratch food. Marla Hill… was a registered dietitian for more than 40 years and recently retired from the Marathon County Health Department where she worked as a public health nutritionist for more than six years. Her career history also includes 32 years at Winnebago Mental Health Institute near Oshkosh as a clinical/administrative dietitian and food service administrator. As an active member of the Marathon County Hunger Coalition, Marla works with the Share the Harvest initiative, which offers cooking programs for people who want to improve their cooking skills and empowers them to make healthier food choices. Marla has two grown children, and she lives with her husband and two cats in Weston. Her hobbies include reading and cooking, and she has an extensive cookbook collection of 1,500+ titles. Adam Jamgochian… has been in the food business since he was 8 years old. His childhood was spent amidst the sights and smells of the family owned Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge on Grant Street. Upon completion of High School, he attended L'Academie de Cuisine in Washington D.C. During and after his schooling, Chef Adam worked with some of the most well respected chefs in D.C. He has spent time in the kitchens of such prestigious establishments as The Historic Georgetown Club, The Inn at Little Washington and Kindcaids. Returning to Wausau after 5 years of apprenticing to chefs in D.C. and in Colorado, Chef Adam took over the reigns as Executive Chef at the Hiawatha. After his family acquired Michael's in Rib Mountain, Chef Adam decided to leave the Hiawatha in the very capable hands of his (then) Sous Chef and head over to Michael's to don the Executive Chef's hat on the West side of the river. Erin Hoogendyk… is a Southwest Michigan native and new to the Wausau area. She started baking at age 7 and cooking dinner at age 14, with most of her skills being self-taught through being an avid reader and collector of recipes since she was in high school. Her passion is making healthy, from-scratch food with real ingredients, including homemade stocks, bagels, noodles, pie crusts, breads, Indian food and more. She has catered many weddings, conferences and special events and taught cooking classes to homeschoolers and MOPS moms. Her proudest achievements are her 5 children, who value wholesome, home- cooked food (and know how to make it), and her 11 grandchildren. She credits her mother for helping her to be fearless in the kitchen. Bethany Juedes... was raised in a family with Italian heritage. She is a young home-grown cook who experiments with her great-grandfather’s traditional Italian recipes that have been passed down through the generations. She attributes her love for cooking to her mother and grandmother, who always made the kitchen table a special place for the family to come together. Pasta, bread, and casseroles are among her favorites to prepare. Although Bethany isn’t formally trained in the culinary arts, she’s been serving meals to her family and friends since age 14. ~ 18 ~ Emily Pearce… is 19 years old and made a name for herself in the baking industry when her Emily’s Chocolate Raz Pataz Pie won first place at the 2012 National Pie Competition in Florida. She loves baking with her mom, Sandy, and went to the National Pie Competition with her prize-winning, pie-baking grandmother, Caroline Imig, who has taught many pie classes at the Chef’s Center. Suzi Richetto… grew up on a dairy farm in Northeast Wisconsin, where she learned the value of hard work, family and good food. After moving to Wausau 18 years ago, she became involved in her husband's family business. The Chef's Center evolved at that time and has continued to grow ever since. Suzi's favorite part of the business is the people she has come in contact with and the friends she has made as a result of the cooking classes. David Ryle… was born and raised on the Scottish borders and trained as a classical musician while attending Newcastle University. As a student, the need for extra income led him to take a job as an apprentice pastry cook at a local hotel. An American wife brought him to the U.S. where he was hired as a pastry chef in the Hilton organization followed by five years as executive pastry chef at the Bedford Village Inn in New Hampshire. Eventually settling in Amherst Junction with his family, David converted an existing barn on his property to a USDA-approved wholesale bakery and began supplying exclusively to farmers markets. He has been married to the same blue-eyed girl for 26 years and has four teenagers, three cats, three geese and a Pekingese dog that rules the roost. Travis Teska… has been cooking since he was four years old; he spent 12 years in the food service industry, seven as an Executive Chef and five of those years at the Wright Place on 6th here in Wausau. Travis was formerly trained at Johnson & Wales University and interned at The Canyon Ranch Health Spa. He recently chose a new career path in his other passion, automobiles. He is now in automotive sales at Ballweg's Wausau Auto Collection. He enjoys cooking at home for friends and family, working on his turn on the century home and driving his vintage corvette. He looks forward to cooking more for enjoyment. Joe Thomas… has spent the last decade working in a variety of culinary positions in the Midwest, including Executive Sous Chef at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Chicago and Sous Chef at Michael’s Supper Club in Wausau. Currently, he brings his vast culinary knowledge and experience to his role as Executive Chef at Hiawatha Restaurant & Lounge, “Wausau’s Best Kept Secret.” Steve Zimmer... has been starting fires for more than 15 years as a Weber rep. With a long grilling history and knowledge of different types of grills, grilling techniques and recipes, Steve is a knowledgeable expert. He is excited to share his passion for grilling at the Chef’s Center and inspire you to get grilling this summer! ~ 19 ~ ~ 20 ~ Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday HEALTHY & HEARTY WINTER SUPPER 6:30–9:00 pm NICE SLICE! 6:30-9:00 pm 22232425262728 6:30–9:00 pm THE SIMMERING POT 15161718192021 6:30-9:00 pm DOWNSTAIRS: DINNER AT DOWNTOWN ABBEY 8 9 1011121314 UPSTAIRS & 1234567 Sunday FEBRUARY 2015 ~ 21 ~ Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 29 PUFF PASTRIES 6:30–9:00 pm 30 6:30–9:00 pm SUNDAY DINNER 31 22232425262728 6:30–9:00 pm SPICE OF LIFE 15161718192021 6:30–9:00 pm USE YOUR NOODLE 8 9 1011121314 6:30–9:00 pm CHINESE TAKEOUT 1234567 Sunday MARCH 2015 ~ 22 ~ Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6:30–9:00 pm 6:30–9:00 pm PETITE PATISSERIES 6:30–9:00 pm NUESKE NIGHT 6:30–9:00 pm 2627282930 6:30–9:00 pm SAVORY TO SWEET 6:30–9:00 pm CINCO DE MAYO TACO BAR 19202122232425 PAN HANDLING PANS OF PAELLA 12131415161718 6:30–9:00 pm LITTLE INDULGENCES 5678910 11 1234 Sunday APRIL 2015 ~ 23 ~ Monday Friday 12 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 6:30–9:00 pm STEAM ON Saturday 6:30–9:00 pm 6:30–9:00 pm 31 24252627282930 6:30–9:00 pm GRILLING THE BIG GREEN EGG WAY 17181920212223 BOWL FULL OF GREENS BURGERS ON THE BARBIE 10111213141516 6:30–9:00 pm THE ART OF CHOCOLATE 3456789 Sunday MAY 2015 Registration: January 24, 2015 at 8:00 am 703 N. 3rd Avenue Wausau, WI 54401 715.675.2341 www.grebesonline.com