Fermenting vegetables is an easy and effective way to preserve and enhance the flavor of your favorite produce, including cabbage, radishes, carrots, peppers, and more. Join Mark Phillips for a hands-on introduction to the simple magic of fermentation using vegetables locally and organically sourced in the Berkshires. Learn the history and science of lactic-acid fermentation, […]
Stir-frying is the most fundamental cooking technique in Chinese cuisine, but like with most anything, one needs to understand the traditions, tools and techniques for the best result. Most stir-fry dishes contain protein and vegetables that when ladled over plain white rice create a perfectly simple, balanced one-dish meal. In this demonstration class Kian Lam […]
It has been a prolific year for fruit here in the Hudson Valley and Berkshires. Peaches may be gone, but we've got apples and pears galore! In this demonstration class Chef Miriam celebrates our bountiful harvest season with recipes that highlight the best in seasonal fruits and cheese. Cheese boards are popular, but we’ll be […]
Many cultures have delicious dumplings, but perhaps the most varied and elegant are the dumplings of China. Chinese dumplings are often fried into pot-stickers or occasionally boiled and served with a spicy sauce. If you’ve ever wanted to make Chinese dumplings at home, this is the class for you. We are excited to have Kian […]
Inspired by the glorious Juliette Binoche film, The Taste of Things, Tess Kelly will recreate the classic dishes featured in a movie steeped in the French culinary arts. In Tess’s demonstration class she will create two Vol-au-Vent - one with a seafood filling in a white wine and cream sauce with a pea purée. The […]
Who doesn’t love Taco Night? In this part hands-on, part demonstration class HGS Home Chef proprietor Matthew White calls upon his Texas roots (plus a year living in Mexico) to share a cooking class that will inspire you to add some spice to your life. Homemade corn tortillas are key, and in this class everyone […]
If you are intimidated by sourdough bread-baking this hands-on workshop is for you, and Sarah of Found Bread is the expert to show you how. Focaccia offers a huge pay-off for the effort expended, and it’s oh-so delicious. Skip the endless kneading or complicated timing required for more traditional sourdough breads. Plus, focaccia is the […]
Soup is a meal in a pot. Add some crusty bread, a flaky biscuit, a bit of cheese or a salad and dinner is done! Once made, a good soup provides warming leftovers for lunch or a surplus to tuck into the freezer for an easy, future meal. In this demonstration class, chef Miriam will […]