Knife Skills, a Zoom Class with Michael Chesloff

This class will be about more than simply learning the basics of using your knives. Michael will discuss the different types of knives, which ones you really need, safety, maintenance and all the fundamentals of chopping, dicing, slicing and more. Then he will demonstrate in detail the practical techniques to tackle most of the basic ingredients that one uses every week to put dinner on the table. You may simply watch or be hands-on in your own kitchen.

Each fruit and vegetable has its own challenges to safely and effectively prepare them for perfect cooking. And yes, these techniques will improve not just your knife skills, but the end result for more even cooking and truly delicious food.

Included in this class will be potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, tomatoes, garlic, bell peppers, parsley, and cucumbers. Once you sign up for this class, an emailed confirmation will include your full shopping and equipment list, should you choose to be hands-on as Michael teaches.

So, sharpen those knives and let’s sharpen your skills!

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 is a knife expert with a sharpening business with drop-off and pick-up at HGS Home Chef in Hillsdale, NY.

Important information: As soon as you are registered for this class you will receive a confirmation email including a link to shopping and equipment lists so you may get ready for the class. You will also receive a link to Zoom to join us at the scheduled time. The choice is yours to be hands-on, or if you prefer, sit back and watch the class and take notes.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: All sales for on-line workshops and cooking classes are final. No credit or refund is available. HGS Home Chef reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If a cooking class or workshop is canceled you will receive a full refund.