Spring brings the bright color and puckery tang of rhubarb and its perfect partner - the strawberry. This classic seasonal combination is a welcome wake-up call for our tastebuds after a long winter. In our Hudson Valley/Berkshires kitchen Miriam will be sharing her recipes and cooking secrets for unlocking this wonderful flavor profile. Spring never […]
Let’s celebrate the coming summer with Leah’s demonstration cooking class highlighting a flavorful menu bursting with the season’s most exciting and beautiful produce. Flowers and berries factor into these dishes worthy of Oberon and Tatiana, with Leah guiding us into her unique world of beautiful food and fresh flavors. This is the perfect cooking class […]
Dessert should be a treat for the tastebuds as well as the eye, and these classics deliver on both counts. Chef Lou Jones will demonstrate how to make butter puff pastry and bake it perfectly for Mille Feuille (Napoleon). Then he’ll assemble this iconic dessert. He'll then move on to custard cookery and the little-known […]
Join Tess Kelly for her fresh take on delicious French savory pastry, perfect for summertime entertaining. Instead of the laborious classical puff pastry Tess will make two savory tarts using “rough puff”. This pastry creates a super yummy result without the hours of work. The savory tarts will be served with a summer salad beautifully […]
Summer is the season for casual alfresco meals, whether it’s a BBQ or picnic. In this class Mimi Beaven will inspire you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time outside while taking full advantage of the abundant summer produce of the Hudson Valley and Berkshires. In her demonstration class Mimi will share […]
Tess Kelly transports us to Summertime in France with fresh and bright dishes to make and share this summer. This three-course lunch is perfect for lunch or dinner and Tess will share her tips for making these dishes with panache and ease. All you’ll need us a cold, crisp white wine and a group of […]
Learn how to make Chinese-style, hand pulled noodles from scratch! In this demonstration class Chef Hannah Wong will demystify the technique of this classic dish and finish the noodles with a traditional sizzling chili oil and a smashed cucumber salad with black vinegar and garlic. While students are eating, Hannah will talk about different ways […]
Allow Chef Oleg to transport you to the transcontinental country of Georgia on his flavorful culinary “tour”. Georgia straddles Eastern Europe and Western Asia and it is this mix that makes Georgian food so fascinating with its rich history, diverse flavors, and creative use of ingredients - particularly walnuts, eggplants, and specialty spices. This will […]