Behind every family recipe, every family table, every holiday meal is a story worth telling. HGS Home Chef is delighted to welcome David Leite--winner of three James Beard Awards--who worked closely with Marion Roach Smith to write his award-winning memoir, Notes on a Banana. Join them as they discuss the ingredients that go into the […]
Your grown child calls to say they are bringing someone special home for Thanksgiving, but they want to give you a heads-up because he/she is gluten-free and vegetarioan (or even vegan). "But don’t go to any special trouble!" What do you do? Sign up immediately for Katy’s healthy Thanksgiving sides class, featuring a number of […]
Join Jack Peele of JACuTERIE for this special class as he demonstrates the techniques of curing a wide assortment of meats. We will explore the theories and practices behind cured meat, as Jack shares not just the how-to, but also some easy-to-make-at–home recipes, no fancy equipment required! You will learn what goes into the production […]
Let’s give thanks – for gluten free side dishes! This hands-on class will help you make Thanksgiving dinner a lot lighter by including beautiful and truly delicious dishes with whole grains, healthy alternatives to thickeners and flours plus seasonal vegetables. Instead of feeling stuffed to the gills, you and your company will enjoy the holiday […]
Matthew White (a hopeless sweet tooth) discovered Carrot Cake when America did – in the 1970s. Yes, carrot cake does have ancient roots, but the concoction we all dream about with its delectable cream cheese frosting was a 1970s phenomenon that lives on. Instead of the rectangular, single layer version, Matthew will demonstrate a three-tier […]
Is it breakfast if you serve it at 2 pm? Katy doesn’t know, but her family eats this up when they are home for the holidays. No matter what you call it – breakfast, brunch or lunch, this menu is perfect for holiday or cold weather weekends with house guests or family. The dishes in […]
It's easy to discard a great recipe when it contains ingredients that don’t fit into you or your family member’s dietary needs. This hands-on class will show you how to easily adapt recipes with healthier ingredients. The problematic foods for many people include gluten, dairy, corn, soy, and nuts. Culinary Nutritionist Marti Wolfson will show […]
What would the holidays be without a special dessert (or three)? Join us for a celebration of sweets that are festive and out-of-this-world scrumptious. From the British classic Sticky Toffee Pudding, to a divine Chocolate Double Layer Cake where the bottom layer is almond-y and chewy while the top layer is like a sunken chocolate-orange […]