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Harvest-Grill-Eat! Farm Visit/Cooking Class, with Chef Kevin Chassi
August 26, 2018 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
$80.00Event Navigation
The term “farm to table” has never been more literal than it will be in this very special cooking class. With great farms all around us, a class starting at the farm and moving to the kitchen is long overdue. With summer’s bounty at its peak, we are excited to present Harvest-Grill-Eat!
Attendees will meet at MX Morningstar Farm in Copake, where organic farmer Max Morningstar and your instructor, chef Kevin Chassi, will review harvesting techniques in the fields of one of Columbia County’s great organic farms. You’ll pick the veggies for the class and learn to cool them down so they are ready to use, then we’ll convene at HGS Home Chef for a Lunch & Learn experience that will be as informative as it is delicious.
As you sip Cucumber-Basil Agua Fresca, Kevin will share the recipes and begin prepping the meal. The class portion will take place in our beautiful kitchen at HGS Home Chef and grilling will happen in the kitchen courtyard.
Menu:
- –Cucumber* basil* agua fresca
- –Mixed variety potatoes*, fresh radishes*, fennel fronds*, mint*, creme fraiche.
- –Grilled, dry-rubbed chicken breast with toasted cumin and coriander spices. Touch of cayenne. Blistered Cherriette tomatoes*, wilted Swiss chard*, garlic.
- –Crispy Adirondack Blue potatoes*, Chioggia beets*, grilled scallion*, cilantro* aioli.
*denotes ingredients from MX Morningstar Farm
This demonstration class is limited to 12 people.
Reminder! This class will begin at the Farm then move to our kitchen at HGS Home Chef.
Once you sign up, specific instructions on where to meet will be emailed to you.
About Kevin Chassi:
Kevin Chassi, a Berkshire native, is delightfully ardent about the quality of ingredients that go into his seasonal dishes. With roots in Manta, Ecuador, his style of cooking and choice of flavors reflect his Spanish heritage, with a tip of the hat to his grandmother Elsita. This wise, talented woman taught him to cook traditional Ecuadorian meals, with love, at a very young age.
Working under renowned mentors, Kevin gained an understanding of sourcing provisions locally, and honoring the integrity of each ingredient. Today you can find Kevin managing the daily harvest at MX Morningstar Farm in the heart of Copake as he spends his evenings and weekends in the kitchens of private residences and catering the occasional wedding.
Kevin is delighted to share both farm and food with you in this unique, two-part cooking class.
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 over 7 are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult.