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evenings at The Chef's Touch are both educational
and entertaining as Chef Kurt demonstrates cooking and food
pairing techniques.
All classes are conducted in The Chef's
Touch kitchen and are a hands-on experience. High-definition
monitors mean that everyone can see exactly how to prepare
each dish. Classes are $75 per person and include wine tasting,
food, recipes and 10% off merchandise.
Classes have included Handmade Pasta,
Basque Cuisine, Braising, and an exploration of sake with
matching Japanese nibbles.
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July 2nd: Wrap It Up!
In this class it’s all about portable cuisine!
Come learn the simple techniques of tamale
preparation, El Salvadoran papusas and Thai
style banana leaves stuffed with sticky rice and
chicken. These dishes are easy, fun and make an
impressive presentation. |
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July 16th: Puffs, Bubbles and Beyond
Never under estimate the power of the puff! In this
class you’ll learn how to make puff pastry pissaladières,
sweet and savory gougeres and filo flags.
Join us as we debunk the difficulty of pastry making.
If that wasn’t enough, we’re making up some
sparkling wine cocktails to whet your palate. |
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July 30th: One Ton of Tomatoes
Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy the fruits
of our labor. Kurt’s bringing in his incredible
crop of Oaxacan Pink and Zapotec Pleated tomatoes and
teaching us how to make tomato paste, roasted tomatoes
and the world’s best tomato soup!
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August 13th: Grilled Pizza and Palmina
Just as in Italy, Palmina’s focus is to craft
wines expressly made to complement and enhance food.
Both Steve and Chrystal believe that wine should be
enjoyed with good food and friends. In this class we’ll
team up to prepare summer grilled pizzas and antipastos.
You’ll also experience the best wine that Palmina
has to offer, just in time for the release of their
amazing Dolcetto! |
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August 27th: The Corny Class
The sweetest corn can be found in the middle of summer
and we’re taking advantage. You’ll learn
how to make corn chowder, corn cakes,
elote and the classic corn dog! After
all, there’s nothing wrong with being a little
corny! |
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September 10th: Essence of Asia
This class will explore the best of what Asian cuisine
has to offer. We’re preparing Korean style barbeque
beef ribs, Japanese buckwheat salad and
shrimp phad thai. We’re also pouring
a sampling of sakes to round out the flavors of Asia. |
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September 24th: Out of the Pot!
Back by popular demand…Fondue! We’re putting
a new spin on a classic with Mexican chocolate fondue
and hand made churros, French onion fondue
with gruyere toasts and shrimp corn dogs with
a Thai peanut sauce. You’ll also experience
some eclectic whites like txomin etxaniz, gruner veltliner
and tokaji dry furmint. |
Unless otherwise stated, class prices are
$75 for students.
Class attendance is limited to 20 students
to ensure plenty of attention. Classes always sell out, so
reservations are required. Prepayment confirms your reservation.
Cancellation fee will be charged if cancellation is not received
7 days before class; cancellation fee is the cost of the class.
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