June is strawberry month in the Hudson Valley, so let’s celebrate with an old-fashioned Strawberry Social. In this demonstration class, chef Miriam will prepare a glorious (but easy) one-bowl strawberry shortcake. The tender cake will be generously topped with juicy sugared strawberries and mounds of fresh whipped cream. Also on the menu will be a […]
Did you sign up for a CSA share (Community Supported Agriculture) in the doldrums of winter, anticipating the bounty of local farms only to wonder what to do with so much lettuce in these early days of spring? The excitement of those first boxes can often be tempered when seasonality becomes all too real. Learning […]
Join Chef Hannah Wong as she shares how to use and create delicious recipes with gluten-free flours such as potato starch, rice flour, and glutinous rice flour (aka sweet rice flour). Hannah will give a quick overview on the functions and properties of each and focus on preparing different Asian dishes utilizing these ingredients. Students […]
Fresh, Grilled & Chilled... As the summer heat rolls in, it’s time to keep your meals light, refreshing, and full of flavor. This class is all about creating a vibrant Chinese-inspired menu that’s perfect for warm weather gatherings. Drawing from regional Chinese traditions, you’ll learn to prepare a delicious spread of cold and grilled dishes. […]
The Berkshires and Hudson Valley are heavenly this time of year, but sometimes it’s nice to have a virtual escape. Join Tess Kelly as she takes us on a Mediterranean culinary excursion while demonstrating some truly scrumptious small bites to have with your bright and breezy summer cocktail. Tess will make two perfect summer drinks […]
Cold canning is a brilliantly simple and delicious way to preserve the best peak-of season produce without the headache of traditional hot water processing. Whether you're canning for convenience, frugality, or fun, Bruce and Mark’s small-batch recipes are simple to make and can be safely stored for months or even years in your refrigerator or […]
If David Wurth is known for one thing, it is his masterful use of seasonal ingredients. It’s little wonder that there were lines out the door to his beloved eatery CrossRoads Food Shop ,which he ran for a decade. In this culinary class (limited to just eight people) chef David will share his skills to […]
Whether or not Marco Polo brought pasta back from China, one thing’s for sure—he would have encountered a wide world of noodles on his travels. From street stalls to family kitchens, noodle dishes are everywhere in China, and made with everything from wheat to rice flour. In this demonstration class you will learn how to […]