Understanding spices can broaden your cooking in surprising ways. Join us as we fearlessly delve into the world of spices in this special class led by Mimi Beaven. Spice, by the way, doesn’t always mean hot spicy heat, so fear not! Once you understand the basic properties of various spices, your world and your senses, […]
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 […]
In this hands-on workshop Chef Serge Madikians of Serevan will share a classic Armenian dish from his travels in the place of his ancestors. On these trips Serge explored the joy of eating, including freshly cooked Jingalov Hats - literally, jungle bread - as it is loaded with foraged herbs and greens from the forests […]
Italians say crostata, the French say galettes and the British and Americans might call them freeform tarts. Whatever you choose to name them, they are all very similar and delicious. Sweet or savory they are elegantly rustic and perfect for many occasions. Mimi will first demo sweet and savory pastry and use that pastry to […]
Take a culinary trip to France without leaving the Hudson Valley as Tess Kelly demonstrates how to create the perfect summer lunch. Tess’ skills in the kitchen with all things French shows that a delicious, and yes, even elegant meal can be casual and less complicated than you might imagine. Menu to include: Chilled Zucchini […]
Picnics are the underused yet perfect way to entertain alfresco here in the Hudson Valley and Berkshires. Join Miriam as she puts together a delightful, elegant picnic to tote to a concert at Tanglewood or enjoy in your own garden with friends and family. The main event of this summer menu is a Beef Picadillo […]
Tess Kelly, back again from teaching in France, is here to share her love of delicious yet easier than you think French cuisine. In this class Tess takes us to the sea-side city of Marseille with a delicious shrimp stew that would be perfectly accompanied by a crisp, cold glass of Rosé. As with all […]
Join Leah Guadagnoli for a cooking class where we learn to make three surprising dishes, or even an entire meal from one of summer's most abundant and versatile vegetables – zucchini. We'll start with a crowd-pleasing and elegant squash carpaccio dressed in fruity olive oil and lemon juice, then dazzled with edible flowers. For our […]