Join Back Pocket Pasta cookbook author and Hudson resident Colu Henry as she demonstrates the magic of her highly-acclaimed 2017 cookbook: how a well-stocked kitchen and a few seasonal ingredients can combine to create delicious, simply prepared meals. Colu will demonstrate her cooking techniques with the fall harvest of select fresh, local vegetables along with […]
Want to make a consistently delicious dinner for family or guests? Let’s start with the basics – chicken. In this informative class you’ll learn to make three classic (and delicious) chicken dinners: roast chicken, sautéed chicken breasts, and braised thighs and legs. Preparing chicken is an important skill for any home cook to know, and […]
After Jenny Elliott’s exceptional class last fall, we knew we had to have her back! Jenny is an organic flower grower from Tiny Hearts Farm in Copake. She’s also an incredibly gifted florist with a sensibility that embraces the natural beauty of the flowers she lovingly grows. Her work mixes an assortment of natural materials […]
Fall is soup season and we have the perfect class to celebrate this essential menu item. Join Chef Serge Madikians of Serevan (located in Amenia, New York) in our kitchen to learn the secrets of creating home-made, flavor-packed soups. Serge will demonstrate the surprisingly simple techniques while infusing the soups with his signature flavors. Included in […]
Chef Cristobal Morales of The Taste Box and Memorable Cuisine Catering in Chatham, NY, is back in our kitchen sharing his unique take on creating authentic Mexican dishes. This time the menu revolves around the much-desired chile relleno. Making this essential Mexican delicacy seems daunting, but Cristobal will demystify the process, along with some complementary […]
Curry isn’t a flavor, it’s a blend and a style of cooking. In this very HANDS-ON class, participants will explore various curry dishes from different cultures: Indian curries including Vindaloo — which uses lots of garlic, chilies, and some wine, Punjani — with leeks, orange peel and ginger, and Tamil-syle — with heat from black […]
Author and cook extraordinaire Alexander Stafford is back, this time with the perfect French bistro meal! You’ll learn the secrets of classic bistro cooking with the quintessential menu, followed by a shared lunch of the delicious results. This is a menu you’ll want to replicate at home after recipes and tips are shared and discussed […]
Learn to Deck the Halls using all natural materials for a timeless look in this hands-on class led by florist and organic flower farmer Jenny Elliott. In this class you’ll nibble on holiday treats while creating your own wreath to take home. Jenny will also demonstrate how to make your own natural garland to festoon […]