Hands-On Knife Skills + Chinese Lunch with Michael Chesloff

Using and caring for knives is the essential first step toward learning how to properly cook, and few people know their way around a knife better than Michael Chesloff. In this HANDS-ON knife skills class, Michael will walk you through the basics: slicing, dicing, mincing and other techniques. You will learn how each method applies to the food you are cooking. Michael will also share what knives you actually need to accomplish your goals (it’s fewer than you think) and how to maintain those knives so you are well equipped for easy and enjoyable food prep.

As you slice, dice and chop, Michael will demonstrate how to use the ingredients that the class has prepared to make a delicious lunch of “Chinese Takeout Favorites” for all to enjoy together. Join us in our Hudson Valley-Berkshires kitchen for this essential and delicious class.

This hands-on knife skill class is limited to 10 people.

About Michael:

Michael Chesloff has studied Chinese food for over forty-five years and has taught that topic at MCLA (The Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts) and demonstrated Chinese cooking at The Viking Culinary Institute in Bryn Mawr, PA. He also has a passion for Italian cooking and other cuisines, as well as BBQ, and has catered weddings, cocktail parties and more in Columbia County since 2006. Michael has a knife sharpening business with drop-off and pick-up at HGS Home Chef in Hillsdale, NY.

Cancellation policy: We do not offer refunds on purchased tickets. Persons who notify us at least seven (7) days in advance that they cannot attend will receive credit and may register for another class of equal value held within the subsequent two months.

Notes: Cooking class attendees receive 10% discount on kitchenware purchases on class day. Classes are geared to adults unless otherwise noted. However, children 9 and over are welcome to attend this special baking class with an accompanying adult.