Savory & Sweet Soufflé, with Lou Jones

Soufflé is an intimidating dish, and one which doesn’t usually make the short list when planning a dinner party at home. No more fear! We think it’s time to step up to the challenge and create savory and sweet souffles when entertaining. Like most things in life, one just needs to know the little tricks to success for this truly impressive and delicious starter or dessert. In this demonstration class Lou Jones will share his expertise for creating perfect examples of savory and sweet souffles, complete with all the accompaniments.

Menu to include:

• Cheese and caramelized onion soufflé
• Light salad with walnut oil vinaigrette
• Soufflé Grand Marnier, Suzette style, served with Suzette sauce, orange suprêmes and candied zest

This demonstration class is limited to 12 people.

About Lou Jones:

Lou Jones has been a professional chef for the past 40+ years. While he has a broad repertoire in the culinary arts, his favorite discipline is pastry. Recently, he has established an artisan bakery, complete with a wood fired brick bread oven, which supplies local businesses and Farmer’s markets with a variety of fresh baked goods.

Lou is a former Associate Professor (teaching in The Escoffier Restaurant, now The Bocuse) and an Associate Dean of the Culinary Institute of America. During this time he co-authored the award winning “Bistros and Brasseries” with his colleague John Fischer.

He has achieved many accolades which include: National Chef of the Year Great Britain, Gold Medalist at both The Culinary Olympics, Frankfurt and the Culinary World Cup, Luxembourg. He was also mentioned in the Queen’s New Years Honours List and Made an MBE for his services to the Culinary Arts. He lives with his wife Angela and their two children in Gallatin, NY and runs an artisanal bakery called BritBreads.

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.