April - June 2 01 3 Cooking School: Culinary Lessons at Southern Season 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 • University Mall www.southernseason.com • 877-929-7133 April 2 Tuesday 5:00pm $35 Southern Cornbread Cooking School Staff 5 Some prefer cornbread a little soft and sweet; others prefer it crusty and savory. Join the cooking school staff in an exploration of both types and you be the judge of which cornbread reigns supreme. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Hushpuppies with Caramelized Onions; Hoe Cakes with Pork Carnitas; Cornbread Panzanella with Black-Eyed Peas, Spinach, Corn and Tomatoes; Spoon Bread with Shrimp and Lemon Cream; Buttermilk Pie with Cornmeal Crust c1304021700 54 3 Wednesday 4:00pm $65 for 2 Kids and Parents in the Kitchen: Around the World Cooking School Staff Take a culinary tour of the world with a menu featuring dishes from Far East to Far West. Join the cooking school staff to experience delicious world cuisine that is certain be a hit at home. This is a hands-on class. Ages 7 & up. Menu: Zucchini, Carrot and Potato Pancakes with Herb Sour Cream; Pork Dumplings with Dipping Sauce; Cheese Calzones; Churros and Hot Chocolate c1304031600 5 4 Thursday 5:00pm $45 Pasta Fresca Cooking School Staff Pasta fresca (fresh pasta) is both rewarding to make and satisfying to eat. Kneading the dough and rolling it out is a pleasure for any novice or accomplished cook. Join us for an innovative look at pasta and enjoy some socializing after dinner is prepared. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Fettuccini with Prosciutto; Spinach Ravioli Stuffed with Herb Cheese; Spaghetti with Pesto c1304041700 5 6 Saturday 4:00pm $90 for 2 Dinner Duet: For the Love of Garlic Cooking School Staff For centuries, garlic has been hailed for its medicinal properties; we just like the way it tastes. Garlic, leeks, chives and shallots will be the focus today, and we’ll include green garlic if it’s available from the Farmers Market. Join the cooking school staff and learn to ace the clove and be certain to leave with garlic breath! This is a hands-on class. Menu: Salad Greens, Asparagus, Avocado and Pistachio with Creamy Shallot and Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette; Pizza with Chèvre and Garlic Caramel; Chicken with 40 Cloves Garlic c1304061600 8 Monday 5:00pm $45 Crazy for Crêpes Cooking School Staff 5 It's amazing how pantry staples can be transformed into fabulous crêpes with unlimited possibilities for fillings and toppings. Join the cooking school staff and work side by side to create both sweet and savory crêpes. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Spinach Crêpes with Homemade Herb Cheese; Southwestern Brunch Crêpes with Sausage and Tomato Reduction Sauce; Deconstructed Éclairs (Crêpe Cake with Pastry Cream and Chocolate) c1304081700 5 10 Wednesday 5:00pm $45 From Basics to Brilliant: Simple to Sublime Salmon Amanda Fisher Join Amanda for another "From Basics to Brilliant" class, this time featuring salmon. Learn with Amanda as she shows you how to cook salmon perfectly, and take the master recipe through three stages from basic to brilliant. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Baked Salmon; Salmon en Papillote; Salmon with Spring Vegetables in Phyllo Pastry with Lemon Butter Sauce and Asparagus Medley c1304101700 2 13 Saturday 1:00pm $50 BREAD! Nick Malgieri Nick Malgieri, former Executive Pastry Chef at Windows on the World and 1996 inductee into "Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America," is currently Director of Baking Programs at the Institute of Culinary Education. The author of BREAD and 10 other cookbooks, including the James Beard winner How to Bake and the IACP/Julia Child Cookbook award-winner Chocolate, Nick’s recipes have been published nationwide. Nick has appeared on national morning shows and local television throughout the United States, as well as on the Food Network and with Julia Child and Martha Stewart. Join Nick to learn make-ahead techniques, great bread recipes and some delicious savory and sweet uses for your floury creations. Menu: Empanada Gallega: Spanish pie of red peppers, tuna, and eggs in a yeast-risen crust; Muffalatta: New Orleans sandwich of deli meats, cheeses, and olive salad on a Sicilian sesame roll; Brioche Breakfast Loaf: A quick alternative to classic brioche; Erika’s Basil Cheese Salad with Brioche Croutons; Lemon Meringue Bread Pudding: A 1930s favorite; French Apple Charlotte with Vanilla Sauce c1304131300 14 Sunday 2:00pm $50 Chocolate and Vanilla Nick Malgieri Today Nick features two of baking's most popular flavors–chocolate and vanilla–in some spectacular and easy desserts, cakes, tarts and cookies. Menu: Lesley’s Chocolate Tart ; Individual Chocolate Fondant Cakes with Vanilla Sauce; Swiss Chocolate Sandwich Cookies; Devil’s Food Cake with Vanilla Cream Frosting; Vanilla Bean Cupcakes c1304141400 16 Tuesday 5:00pm $30 Southern Biscuits I Cooking School Staff 51 Can a biscuit class be any more popular? Yes, it can! Join the Cooking School staff as they share their biscuit recipes and demonstrate classic side dishes. Get hands-on experience making your own biscuits and go home with biscuit mix to practice your technique. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Biscuits Two Ways (Stunning Rolled Biscuits and Light Biscuits); Homemade Jam; Sausage Gravy; Creamy Grits; Country Ham; Fruit Salad c1304161700 17 Wednesday 5:00pm $45 Mediterranean Cuisine Susan Hearn 5 Susan, culinary school graduate and owner of the Satisfy Your Soul product line, joins us to share a fabulous Mediterranean menu. Long known for its health benefits, with the primary fat being olive oil, Mediterranean food is a culmination of cultures adjacent to the namesake sea. Their combinations of fresh vegetables, seafood, grains, beans and pastas make this marriage of cultures a universal favorite. Join Susan for this hands-on class. Menu: Parsley Tabbouleh, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus and Pita Bread; Pan-seared Grouper with Mediterranean Pan Sauce with Lemons, Tomatoes, Capers and Feta; Orecchiette with Garlic, Broccoli Rabe and Pecorino Romano Cheese; Crème Caramel c1304171700 20 Saturday 11:00am $35 Southern Biscuits II Cooking School Staff 52 Our cooking school instructors have been teaching the Triangle how to make biscuits since 2004. The popularity of their basic Southern Biscuits class led us to develop this advanced hands-on class. Learn how to make four different types of biscuit dough with the cooking school staff in this hands-on class. Menu: Pimento Cheese Biscuits with Pimento Cheese; Sweet Potato Biscuits with Shredded Pork; Chicken & Dumplings; Fruit Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream c1304201100 To register or get more information, visit southernseason.com or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. Stuffed Grilled Okra Recipe courtesy of Marilyn Markel, Cooking School Manager This recipe will be featured in Learn at Lunch: Summer is Here Friday, June 21 at 12:00pm. (Serves 4) Ingredients: - 12 pieces of okra - ¼ pound goat cheese* - 1 Tbsp spicy pepper relish*, or mild if you prefer (We used Get Me A Switch Spicy Pepper Relish*) - olive oil* - salt* and pepper*, to taste - 4 skewers* Instructions: 1.If using wooden skewers, soak for several hours in water. 2.Preheat grill to medium heat. 3.Rub okra with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 4.Grill okra, rolling around frequently until tender, about 10 minutes. 5.In a bowl, combine goat cheese and relish. When cool enough to handle, slit okra up the side with a sharp paring knife. 6.Stuff with goat cheese mixture and serve at room temperature. *Find these great products in our store. TIPS: Grilling - Use 2 skewers to grill okra, shrimp, slices of sweet potatoes or anything inclined to roll. - Leave the grill on covered, on high for 10-15 minutes after grilling for easy clean up. Use a stiff wire brush to clean while it's still hot. If the grates need to be oiled, wait until the grill is hot and using long tongs dip a folded paper towel in oil and rub the grates. - Use a chimney fire starter to start a charcoal grill. - Equip your grilling kit with extra long tongs and spatulas for safe grilling. CLASS CODES BASIC: 1 ADVANCED: 2 WINE: 3 FOR KIDS: 4 HANDS ON: 5 3 April 20 Saturday 5:00pm $45 Girls Night Out: Spring Fling Cooking School Staff 5 Out with the cold and in with the cool. It's spring and we are ready to P-A-R-T-Y with food. Join the cooking school staff for a sparkling cocktail and refreshing spring menu. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Sparkling Wine Cocktails; Spring Lettuce Salad with Avocado, Toasted Pistachio and Green Goddess Dressing with a Pea "Hummus" Crostini; Herb Lamb Chops with Lemony Zucchini Cous Cous; Strawberry Ginger Sorbet c1304201700 21 Sunday 12:00 & 3:00pm $50 each Basic Knife Skills Brian Adornetto 51 Learn basic cutting and chopping techniques, how to hold a knife properly, as well as how to care for and sharpen your knives in this hands-on class with Brian Adornetto. After practicing your knife skills, a snack will be served. Feel free to bring your own chef’s knife, otherwise, one will be provided. Brian is a personal chef, food writer, owner of Love At First Bite and a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan. 12:00pm c1304211200 3:00pm c1304211500 Cuban food is a fusion of African, Spanish and Caribbean cuisines that results in highly seasoned, flavorful dishes. Join Marilyn, CLASS Manager, as she shares some Cuban dishes along with memories of Cuban restaurants from her youth. Menu: Picadillo Empanadas; Black Bean Soup; Classic Cuban Sandwich with Mojo Marinated Pork and Ham; Flan c1304261200 27 Saturday 11:00am $45 Shop the Farmers Market Marilyn Markel Author of The New Southern Garden Cookbook: Enjoying the Best from Homegrown Gardens, Farmers’ Markets, Roadside Stands, and CSA Farm Boxes, Sheri celebrates delicious, healthy, homemade meals made possible by the diverse array of seasonal fruits and vegetables grown in the South. Join Sheri as she celebrates Parisian cuisine for spring. Menu: Cream of Asparagus Soup; Café-Style Salads with Bûcheron Cheese; Mustard Chicken; Lemon-Steamed Spinach; Lemon Pot de Crème with Candied Lemon Peel c1304231800 54 24 Wednesday 4:00pm $65 for 2 Kids and Parents in the Kitchen: Pancakes! Caitlin Burke In Russia, it's called a blini. In France, it's called a crêpe. We know it as a pancake and it's one of mankind's oldest forms of bread. Sweet or savory, pancakes satisfy millions of people every day. Join Caitlin, Cooking School Supervisor, for an intriguing look into this versatile flat bread. This is a hands-on class. Ages 7 & up. Menu: Savory Salmon and Cream Cheese Pancakes; German Pancakes with Homemade Jam; Apple and Cheese Pancakes with Butter Pecan Syrup c1304241600 25 Thursday 6:00pm $40 Glorious Greek Lynn Edgar Since graduating with honors from l’Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Lynn now teaches classes at the UNC Wellness Center in Chapel Hill and works as a personal chef. She is a knowledgeable and engaging instructor with a winning smile and a wonderful ability to keep audiences entertained and well-fed. Join Lynn as she shares her take on the glorious food of Greece, a universal favorite. Menu: Greek Olives and Dolmades; Spanakopita Bundles; Lamb Loin over Grilled Eggplant and Fingerling Potatoes with Rosemary Jus; Baklava 5 The farmers' market isn't just for summertime. We will meet in the classroom then head next door to the Estes market to see what our local producers have to offer in the spring. Longer days, warmer weather and rain combine to yield easy-pickings for a fresh, ad hoc meal. Join Marilyn, Cooking School Manager, as she guides you through springtime farmers' market fare. This is a hands-on class. No formal recipes will be provided. c1304271100 28 Sunday 2:00pm $45 Chinese Dim Sum Katie Coleman 23 Tuesday 6:00pm $45 April in Paris Sheri Castle 4 26 Friday 12:00pm $25 Learn at Lunch: Havana Nights Marilyn Markel 5 Dim sum refers to a style of Chinese food where individual portions of food are served on small plates. Join Katie, Culinary Institute of America graduate and owner/chef of Durham Spirits Company, to learn and taste this delicious menu. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Steamed Pork Buns; Potstickers; Shrimp Sui Mi; Crab Ragoons c1304281400 5 29 Monday 5:00pm $50 Taste of the Triangle: La Farm Bakery Lionel Vatinet Country French bread is the theme tonight. Lionel from La Farm Bakery in Cary is a true master of his craft: artisan bread baking. Experience the sensory pleasure of kneading dough and making bread in this unique opportunity to work side-by-side with Lionel. Each guest will receive a loaf to take home and bake. Bread samples will be served. This is a hands-on class. c1304291700 30 Tuesday 6:00pm $50 The Deep Dark World of Chocolate George Geary George Geary is the author of nine cookbooks that have sold more than a half a million copies worldwide. Currently George teaches from coast to coast between high-sea stints with Holland America Lines ships. You can see George teaching from his books on morning shows like San Diego Living, The Hallmark Channel and local affiliates. At food festivals around the country as well as the open ocean, George is known as "THE" chocolate chef. Today he presents an array of the desserts he has featured on world cruises and grand voyages over the past three years. Menu: Mini Raspberry-Chocolate Molten Cakes; Milk-Chocolate-Peanut-Butter Brownies; Mini Chocolate Donuts; Chocolate-Fudge-Raspberry Cheesecake; Mocha Macadamia Nut Chocolate Chunk Cookies c1304301800 c1304251800 To register or get more information, visit southernseason.com or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. May 1 Wednesday 6:00pm $50 Spring Brunch Breads and Pastry George Geary 8 Wednesday 6:00pm $55 Asian Barbecue for Outdoor Summer Gatherings Hugh Carpenter George joins us again today for a menu full of flavors but with simple preparation. These recipes can be made the night before, so you can relax and enjoy brunch with your friends and family. Menu: Spiced Nutmeg Scones with Clotted Crème; Cream-Cheese-Raspberry Coffeecake; Banana Rum Coffeecake with Crumb Topping; Double Chocolate Muffins with Mascarpone Mousse; Glazed Apple Nutmeg Puffs c1305011800 541 2 Thursday 4:00pm $30 Kids in the Kitchen: Southern Biscuits Cooking School Staff We want to teach the secrets of biscuit-making to every generation! Learn to make these Southern biscuits and go home with biscuit mix to practice your technique. This is a hands-on class for the whole family! Ages 9 and up. Menu: Traditional Biscuits; Fluffy Biscuits; Jam; Sausage Gravy; Fruit Salad c1305021600 Hugh Carpenter is one of the most popular and entertaining cooking teachers in America. In 37 years of teaching, more than 100,000 students have attended his classes in cooking schools across North America. Hugh is the author of 15 highly-acclaimed cookbooks, featuring photographs by his wife, Teri Sandison. Using Asian recipes as the theme for this class, Hugh will teach everything you need to know to become a barbecue expert, including many techniques that only professional BBQ chefs know. These all-new Asian recipes are based on Hugh's cookbooks, Hot Barbecue, Great Ribs, and Fast Entrées. All of the recipes are delicious whether cooked on an indoor grill, under the broiler or on traditional outdoor gas/charcoal barbecue. Menu: BBQ Chicken Satay with Rosemary-Hoisin Rub; Chinese Barbecue-Chili Shrimp with Charred Orange Segments; BBQ Halibut with Thai Spicy Tomato Relish; BBQ Pork Tenderloin with Green Curry Rub; BBQ Asparagus with Sesame-Lemon Sauce Glaze; Homemade Grand Marnier Chocolate Ice Cream. c1305081800 9 Thursday 6:00pm $55 Easy Entrées for Great Parties Hugh Carpenter 4 Saturday 1:00pm $55 An Afternoon with the White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier Roland began his career at the age of twelve, apprenticing to his older brother Jean at the local pâtisserie. He worked his way from the iconic Savoy Hotel in London to Executive Pastry Chef at The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia. In 1979, Roland was hired by first lady Rosalyn Carter and he began his career as White House Executive Pastry Chef. He went on to become the longest-tenured chef to ever serve the First Family, acting as pastry chef to five presidents. He has won 18 gold medals for his pastry creations in competitions around the world and is the author of four books, the latest of which, A Sweet World of White House Desserts, is available in our store. We are delighted and honored to welcome Roland back to the cooking school, where he will demonstrate how to create custom desserts worthy of the highest office. c1305041300 5 Sunday 2:00pm $45 Celebrate Mothers Day with Entrée Salads Sheri Castle Hugh's entrées are easy-to-make, main course dishes created to function as the superstar dish for any dinner party. We will also explore recipes for easy side dishes to go perfectly with these entrées. Menu: Thai Green Curry Seafood Risotto; Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Mexican Cinnamon-Orange Sauce; Seared Tuna with Tropical Salsa; Roast Chicken with Green Mole Sauce; Crisp Chocolate Purses with Berry Glaze and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. c1305091800 11 Saturday 4:00pm $65 for 2 Mothers Day Tea Cooking School Staff 5 Mothers and their children of all ages will enjoy this class. The cooking school staff will teach you to prepare food customarily served at teatime, share tea brewing tips and serve up samples of several tea varieties. Fancy tea hats are welcome! This is a hands-on class. Ages 7 and up, accompanied by an adult. Menu: Seasoned Cream Cheese and Cucumber Sandwiches; Ham Salad Canapés; Pimento Cheese Stuffed Celery; Pecan Tartlets; Strawberry Shortcakes c1305111600 It's only a week until Mothers' Day and what better way to honor the occasion than to learn how to make these "mother pleasing" entrée salads. It is also prime time for salad greens and many salad vegetables. Author of The New Southern Garden Cookbook: Enjoying the Best from Homegrown Gardens, Farmers’ Markets, Roadside Stands, and CSA Farm Boxes, Sheri celebrates delicious, healthy, homemade meals made possible by the diverse array of seasonal fruits and vegetables grown in the South. Menu: Mustard-Crusted Steak Salad; Olive-Oil-Poached Tuna, Asparagus and New Potato Salad with Chive Vinaigrette; Tropical Pork Tenderloin Salad c1305051400 14 Tuesday 5:00pm $45 Pancakes! Caitlin Burke 5 In Russia, it's called a blini. In France, it's called a crêpe. We know it as a pancake and it's one of mankind's oldest forms of bread. Sweet or savory, pancakes satisfy millions of people every day. Join Caitlin, Cooking School Supervisor, for an intriguing look into this versatile flat bread. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Savory Salmon and Cream Cheese Pancakes; German Pancakes with Homemade Jam; Apple and Cheese Pancakes with Butter Pecan Syrup 15 Wednesday 5:00pm $45 Gourmet Italian Picnic Basket Susan Hearn c1305141700 5 Susan, culinary graduate and owner of the Satisfy Your Soul product line, joins us for gourmet Italian food on-the-go. Whether you are attending an outdoor concert, going to the pool or simply dining al fresco on the patio, this menu will please you, your family or guests. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Proscuitto-wrapped Asparagus and Puff Pastry with Scallion Cream Sauce; Caponata and Ricotta Cheese Bruschetta; Tuna, Shaved Fennel, Red Onion, Roasted Red Pepper and Herbs with an Olive Vinaigrette on Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Focaccia; Layered Quinoa Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Lemon Vinaigrette; Limoncello Crème Cake c1305151700 Please have the class code number and date available when you register. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Classes include recipe packets, sample tastings and demonstrations of technique. Wine is included most evenings. Adult classes are open to students 16+ years old. Please call 877-929-7133 or visit www.southernseason.com for more information. CLASS CODES BASIC: 1 ADVANCED: 2 WINE: 3 FOR KIDS: 4 HANDS ON: 5 5 Mussels with Linguine Recipe courtesy of Marilyn Markel, Cooking School Manager This recipe will be featured in Learn at Lunch: Italian Foods of the Amalfi Coast on Friday, May 17 at 12:00pm. (Serves 4) Ingredients: - 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil* - 1 onion, finely chopped - 2 oz thickly sliced pancetta*, diced - 4 garlic cloves, minced - 1 Tbsp tomato paste* - 1 Tbsp chopped capers* - 2 cups diced roma or summer tomatoes - 2 cups dry white wine* - 2 cups fish stock* - 1 bay leaf* - 1 tsp salt* - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper* - ½ tsp red pepper flakes* - ¼ cup fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme and chives - 8 oz Italian linguine* - 3 lbs fresh black mussels, scrubbed and de-bearded - crusty French bread* - Italian olive oil* for drizzling - lemon wedges for service Instructions: 1.Cook pasta according to package instructions. Toss with a little olive oil. 2.Heat the olive oil in a large stew pot* over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft. Add pancetta and cook for 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and tomato paste and cook for another minute, stirring. 3.Add the capers and tomatoes and sauté about 10-15 minutes. Add the white wine, stock, bay leaf, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook until reduced by half. 4.Check mussels and be sure they are tightly closed. Stir in the mussels, turning to coat them with the sauce. Turn the heat up to medium high and cover the pot. 5.Cook mussels, covered, until all are open, about 7 to 10 minutes. Add fresh herbs and cooked pasta. 6.Place evenly into bowls and serve with bread drizzled with olive oil. 7.Serve with lemon wedges. *Find these great products in our store. 6 To register or get more information, visit southernseason.com or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. May 3 16 Thursday 6:00pm $35 Wine and Promiscuous Food Elizabeth Cooper and Marilyn Markel 22 Wednesday 5:00pm $45 Gnocchi Anyone? Susan Hearn Elizabeth, Wine Buyer/Manager for Southern Season, teams up with Cooking School Manager, Marilyn, to discuss foods that readily pair with a wide variety of wines. Join them for some food and wine education and cooking demonstration. Menu: Pimento and Cheddar Cheese Soufflés; Chicken Thighs with Porcini and Herbs; Fish and Chips with Homemade Mayonnaise c1305161800 17 Friday 12:00pm $25 Learn at Lunch: Italian Foods of the Amalfi Coast Marilyn Markel Images of the Amalfi coast, with its steep hillsides plunging into the beautiful blue sea, awaken memories of fresh seafood and the enchanting flavors of lemon and artichokes. Join Marilyn, Cooking School Manager, for a culinary look at this stunning place. Menu:Artichoke Dip; Fried Calamari with Spicy Marinara; Mussels with Linguine; Lemon Cake 18 Saturday 5:00pm $45 Summer Vegetarian Fare Katie Coleman c1305171200 5 Menu: Quinoa Fattoush; Sautéed Okra and Corn with Goat Cheese; Tomato Pie; Capanata; Lemon-Berry Shortcake c1305181700 19 Sunday 2:00pm $40 Taste of the Triangle: Weathervane Restaurant Andy Hopper Andy Hopper, formerly of Chefs 105 in Moorehead City, is the winner of the Fire on the Dock Competition and was a finalist in the Final Fire Competition. He is an extremely talented chef, and has a particular finesse for Italian and seafood. He worked at The Four Seasons and Spiaggia before moving to Morehead City two years ago to open Chefs 105. He has now joined us in Chapel Hill at our own Weathervane Restaurant. Join him for a detailed lesson on Bolognese sauce, the classic meat sauce from the Bologna region of Italy. Menu: Arugula, Citrus Supremes, Hearts of Palm, Toasted Walnuts with Gorgonzola and Porcini Dressing; Classic Bolognese Sauce c1305191400 Milk is nutritious and delicious on its own, but it can also be implemented in a host of many wonderful dishes. Join the cooking school staff for an explorative journey into milk, and learn how to transform it into delicious meals and treats. This is a hands-on class. Ages 9 and up. c1305201600 We are honored once again to welcome award-winning Triangle chefs Ben and Karen Barker back to our kitchen. Both have received James Beard awards, and last October received the Lifetime Achievement award from the Southern Foodways Alliance. Join Ben and Karen as they present this incredible late spring menu.c1305211800 ADVANCED: 23 Thursday 6:00pm $40 Classic French Cuisine Lynn Edgar Lynn graduated with honors from L'Academie de Cuisine in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and now teaches classes at the UNC Wellness Center in Chapel Hill. She is a talented cooking school instructor who will share techniques and guide you in preparing fabulous French cuisine at home. Join Lynn for this delicious summertime French menu. 25 Saturday 1:00pm $40 A Summer Party with The New Southern-Latino Table Sandra Gutierrez Nathalie Dupree has called Sandra Gutierrez's recently released The New Southern-Latino Table "a breakthrough cookbook." In her book, Sandra documents the exciting and new culinary movement that is taking the South by storm in the new millennium. Her easy recipes are filled with vibrant and colorful flavors, which are well-represented in this delightful summer party menu. Sandra's classes are fun and informative; she is well-known for sharing great cooking tips for the home cook. Menu: Hamburger Sliders with Latin Pimiento Cheese and Pico de Gallo; Whiskey and Tamarind-Glazed Baby Back Ribs; Green Rice and Corn Casserole; Tomato and Vidalia Salad with Mint Vinaigrette; New Southern-Latino Lime Pie c1305251300 29 Wednesday 6:00pm $55 Heavenly Hors d’ Oeuvres John Ash Menu: Seared Tuna on Rice Crackers with Wasabi Aïoli; Spicy Potato Samosas with Cilantro Chutney; Coconut Chicken Skewers with Mango Mustard Seed Sauce; Crispy Rice Croquettes with Fontina and Prosciutto c1305291800 30 Thursday 6:00pm $55 A Sonoma Menu John Ash 21 Tuesday 6:00pm $50 A Late Spring Menu Ben and Karen Barker 1 Menu: Spinach Salad with Sliced Strawberries, Aged Gouda, Toasted Pecans and Strawberry Vinaigrette; Ricotta, Potato and Parmesan Gnocchi served with a Chianti-Braised Short Ribs and Red Wine Reduction Sauce; Sweet Potato & Ricotta Gnocchi with Fennel, Roasted Red Peppers, Wilted Spinach and a Pan Sauce of White Wine, Cream and Herbs; Goat Cheese Ice Cream with Roasted, Fresh Cherries and a Dark Chocolate Wafer Cookie c1305221700 Many refer to Chef John Ash as the “Father of Wine Country Cuisine”. In 1980, he opened John Ash & Company in Santa Rosa, CA, the first restaurant in Northern California wine country to focus on local, seasonal ingredients used to create dishes that complimented the wines being made in the region. He is an adjunct instructor at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in Napa Valley. His passion for teaching is matched only by his vocal stance on sustainable food issues by serving on the Board of the Chef’s Collaborative. John has written 3 books and his latest book, Culinary Birds, to be published in the fall of 2013. 54 20 Monday 4:00pm $35 Kids in the Kitchen: Got Milk? Cooking School Staff CLASS CODES BASIC: Today, Susan, culinary graduate and owner of the Satisfy Your Soul product line, will teach us about the wonderful world of gnocchi. Gnocchi is an Italian dumpling, and when made correctly they are as tender as little "pillows from heaven." Join Susan to learn how to make this wonderful savory treat. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Chicken Liver Mousse Pâté with Quenelle of Grainy Mustard, Cornichon and Grilled Toast Points; Sautéed Mushrooms in Madeira Cream Sauce over Puff Pastry; Duck L'Orange; Lavender Creme Brûlée c1305231800 Vegetarian fare is welcomed as the warmer weather appears. Katie Coleman, Culinary Institute of America graduate and owner/chef of Durham Spirits Company, will take you on a delicious vegetarian journey and enjoy the season's bounty. Menu: Homemade Cheese; Super Dooper Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Tomato Soup; Mac 'n Cheese with Green Salad; Milkshakes Two Ways: Malted Milk and Chocolate 5 2 WINE: 3 FOR KIDS: 4 In this class, John, “The Father of Wine Country Cuisine,” will present foods that evoke the tastes and smells of Sonoma, a unique and wonderful part of California Wine Country. Menu: Wild Mushroom Pâté with Della Fattoria Olive Bread; Corn Soup with Dungeness Crab, Spring Herb Salad and Smoked Olive Oil; Frisée Salad with Poached Eggs and Maple-Roasted Black Pig Bacon; Sonoma Lamb Spiedini with Artichokes, Pancetta and Tierra White Beans; Sonoma Artisan Cheeses from Bellwether Farms, Cowgirl Creamery and more with Maple-Peppered Walnuts, Olive Conserve and Fig-Lime Chutney c1305301800 HANDS ON: 5 7 June 1 Saturday 11:00am $45 Shop the Farmers Market Caitlin Burke 5 The farmers' market is beginning to blossom with summer produce. We will meet in the classroom then head out to the Estes market to see what our local producers have to offer. There should be an abundance of color with tomatoes, squashes and peppers. Join Caitlin, Cooking School Supervisor, as she guides you through summertime farmers' Market fare. This is a hands-on class. No formal recipes will be provided. c1306011100 1 Saturday 3:00pm $45 Creative Cupcakes Gwen Cummings Maller 5 Gwen is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York, and Cooking School Supervisor at Southern Season. She is also a talented pastry chef who will guide you through the challenges of buttercream frosting, which can be tricky until you know her secrets. Learn to make and fill a variety of sumptuous cupcakes and practice icing them to achieve party-pleasing results. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Swiss Meringue Buttercream, American Buttercream, Pastry Cream 2 Sunday 11:00am $45 Go Nuts for Donuts Cooking School Staff c1306011500 Menu: Ginger Donuts with Lemon Glaze; Macadamia Nut Donut; Éclairs c1306021100 5 Summer is approaching and it's time to think of dining at an outdoor concert, at the beach or right on your own patio. Karen, CLASS volunteer, inspired this "everything - bacon and cheese please!" potato salad. We'll tell you the story as you join the cooking school staff to enjoy preparing easy and delicious outdoor food. Menu: Summer-in-a-Soup; Cold Fried Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Quick Cucumber Pickles; "Everything" Potato Salad; Chocolate-Espresso Brownies c1306031700 4 Tuesday 5:00pm $45 Vegetarian Dinner Party Caitlin Burke 5 Join Susan, culinary graduate and owner of the Satisfy Your Soul product line, as she teaches you how to make delicious Thai food for you and your partner. Flavorful, sweet, spicy and sour, Thai food has become extremely popular in this country. Join Susan as she demystifies this perplexing cuisine. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Spicy Thai Pumpkin Soup; Crispy-Wrapped Shrimp with Sweet & Spicy Chile Sauce; Red Curry Beef with Vegetables and Rice; Pad Thai with Chicken, Shrimp and Spicy Peanut Sauce; Creamy Mango Sorbet with Kleeb Lamduan Shortbread Cookies c1306051700 6 Thursday 5:00pm $45 Panini! Cooking School Staff 5 Peanut Butter & Jelly, Grilled Cheese and Chicken Salad are just a few examples of the sandwiches that have an important place in our hearts and bellies. We love sandwiches because the combinations and possibilities are endless. We’ll make a few of our favorites, using different methods, and then sit down together to enjoy the delicious results. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Portobello, Country Ham and Fontina Panini; Tomato Panini with Bacon and Aged Cheddar Pimento Cheese; Arugula, Fontina and Olive Tapenade Panini; Tuna Melt with Tomato Chutney c1306061700 5 Donuts! Need we say more? Donuts are all the rage these days. Join the cooking school staff and learn to make donuts with and without yeast, as well as éclairs. This is a hands-on class. 3 Monday 5:00pm $45 Dining al Fresco Cooking School Staff 5 Wednesday 5:00pm $90 for 2 Dinner Duet: Thai for Two Susan Hearn 7 Friday 11:00am $45 Tempering Made Easy Marilyn Markel 5 Working with chocolate can be a masterful art. Join Marilyn, Cooking School Manager, for this hands-on class bringing you simple techniques to create homemade chocolate desserts without being a master chocolatier. Menu: Chocolate Ganache-Stuffed Figs dipped in Chocolate; Milk Chocolate Peanut Clusters; "Everything in the Cabinet" Clusters c1306071100 Kids in the Kitchen 5 Join talented instructor and Cooking School Supervisor, Caitlin, for an innovative look into vegetarian cuisine. Caitlin brings a good balance of ingredients, flavors and colors to your vegetarian dinner party with a menu that is sure to please all your guests. Menu: Olive Spread on Crostini; Gazpacho; White Bean Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Aïoli; Herb Squash and Potato Torte; Blueberry Sour Cream Pie c1306041700 Please have the class code number and date available when you register. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Classes include recipe packets, sample tastings and demonstrations of technique. Wine is included most evenings. Adult classes are open to students 16+ years old. Please call 877-929-7133 or visit www.southernseason.com for more information. 8 To register or get more information, visit southernseason.com or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. June 8 Saturday 11:00am $30 Southern Biscuits I Cooking School Staff 51 12 Wednesday 5:00pm $45 Girls on the Grill Katie Coleman Can a biscuit class be any more popular? Yes, it can! Join the Cooking School staff as they share their biscuit recipes and demonstrate classic side dishes. Get hands-on experience making your own biscuits and go home with biscuit mix to practice your technique. This is a hands-on class. Okay, it's time for the girls to master the grill. Join Katie, Culinary Institute of America graduate and owner/chef of Durham Spirits Company, for an evening of gourmet grilling. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Grilled Tomato Panzanella Salad; Grilled Tequila-Lime Chicken with Grilled Onions; Heirloom Potato Salad; Grilled Pineapple with Vanilla Ice Cream c1306121700 Menu: Biscuits Two Ways: Stunning Rolled Biscuits and Light Biscuits; Homemade Jam; Sausage Gravy; Creamy Grits; Country Ham; Fruit Salad c1306081100 54 8 Saturday 4:00pm $65 for 2 Kids and Parents in the Kitchen: Schools Out for Summer! Cooking School Staff It's time to take a break from school and spend a little time together in the kitchen. Join the cooking school staff as we whip up some summer menus for easy weeknights that are sure to please the entire family in this hands-on class. Ages 7 & up. Menu: Watermelon Lemonade; Crêpes with Summer Vegetables; Baked Chicken Fingers with Corn Salsa; Bow Tie Pasta with Tomatoes and Bacon; Peach Sundaes c1306081600 9 Sunday 12:00 & 3:00pm $50 each Basic Knife Skills Brian Adornetto 51 3:00pm 13 Thursday 6:00pm $40 Summer in North Carolina Sheri Castle Author of The New Southern Garden Cookbook: Enjoying the Best from Homegrown Gardens, Farmers’ Markets, Roadside Stands, and CSA Farm Boxes, Sheri celebrates delicious, healthy, homemade meals made possible by the diverse array of seasonal fruits and vegetables grown in the South. Nobody enjoys local summertime cuisine more than Sheri. She can often be seen roaming the farmers’ markets, plucking the deliciousness that summer has to offer, to serve up in her delightful recipes. Menu: NC Artisan Cheese Plate with Pleasant Pickled Things; Marble Potato Salad with Arugula Sauce and Hot-Smoked Trout; Chicken Wrapped in Air-Cured Ham over Succotash with Tomato Butter; Blueberry Shortcakes with Lime Cream c1306131800 Learn basic cutting and chopping techniques, how to hold a knife properly, as well as how to care for and sharpen your knives in this hands-on class with Brian Adornetto. After practicing your knife skills, a snack will be served. Feel free to bring your own chef’s knife, otherwise, one will be provided. Brian is a personal chef, food writer, owner of Love At First Bite and a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan. 12:00pm c1306091200 5 c1306091500 5 11 Tuesday 5:00pm $45 Girls Night Out: Tacos and Tequila Cooking School Staff 15 Saturday 11:00am $90 for 2 Dinner Duet: Breakfast in Bed Cooking School Staff Nothing says, “I love you” like breakfast in bed. Set the mood with soft music and flowers and enjoy a special moment with your significant other. Join the cooking school staff and learn how to prepare this wonderful relaxing brunch. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Sparkling Wine Cocktails; Herb and Goat Cheese Omelets; Homemade Breakfast Sausage; Praline French Toast Napoleons c1306151100 5 15 Saturday 3:00pm $35 Canine Cuisine Cooking School Staff Tacos are the consummate Mexican sandwich. They are open to your imagination's capacity and form a complete meal—all in one pocket. Join the cooking school staff as we transform the traditional taco with creative ideas and delicious results. Menu: Margaritas Two Ways; Portobello, Corn and Jalapeño Tacos with Homemade Corn Tortillas; Duck Confit Tacos with Salsa Cruda; Chicken Tacos with Roasted Salsa Verde c1306111700 5 Our pets are loyal and grateful; we all like to pamper them with something special. Come bond with fellow pet-owners during this hands-on cooking class in honor of “man’s best friend.” A snack for humans will be served after cooking. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Boney Biscuits; Pampered Pooch Casserole; Peanut Butter Cookies c1306151500 5 16 Sunday 2:00pm $50 Taste of the Triangle: Waraji Masa Tsujimura It's Fathers' Day, what better way to celebrate than to make your own sushi rolls with or for your Dad. Masa, of Waraji in Raleigh, has over thirty years of experience in sushi preparation. He has trained dozens of sushi chefs throughout his career. Come learn from an expert how to prepare four of the most popular rolls around. This is a hands-on class. Girls on the Grill Menu: California Roll; Tuna Roll; Cucumber Roll; Basic Nigiri Sushi c1306161400 54 18 Tuesday 12:00pm $35 Kids in the Kitchen: Wok 'n Roll Cooking School Staff It's summertime, the perfect time to learn to cook fresh and delicious summer food. Join the cooking school staff for these great summertime treats that will make your next patio party a "must-go" soirée. This is a hands-on class. Ages 7-10. Menu: Zucchini Ribbon Rolls with Herb Cream Cheese; Summer Rolls with Seasonal Vegetables; Chicken Pad Thai; Cherry and Chocolate Rugalach c1306181200 CLASS CODES BASIC: 1 ADVANCED: 2 WINE: 3 FOR KIDS: 4 HANDS ON: 5 9 June 18 Tuesday 5:00pm $45 Savory & Sweet Pies & Tarts Cooking School Staff 5 Back by popular demand, this class is a must for pastry lovers. Savory or sweet, top or bottom—the most delicious pies begin with a delicate crust. Several types of dough will be explored along with tips and tricks on how to be the master of your dough. The cooking school staff offers expert instruction for creating tasty tarts and pies. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Beef Empanadas, Nick Malgieri’s Corn Pudding Tart, Rustic Peach Tart c1306181700 5 Which came first, the English or American scone? The English scone is a little denser and less crisp than its American cousin, and is a tea time treat rather than a side bread at the dinner or breakfast table. Join Amanda, proprietor of the Blakemere Company of Chapel Hill, and Marilyn, Cooking School Manager, as they explore this shared tradition of English and American homes. Menu: Irish Scones with Potatoes; "Americanized" Scones with Herbs and Cheese served with Summer Vegetables; Traditional English Scones with Homemade Jam served with Amanda's amazing Clotted Cream; Tea C1306191700 54 20 Thursday 12:00pm $35 Kids in the Kitchen: Wok 'n Roll Cooking School Staff It's summertime, and the perfect time to learn to cook fresh and delicious summer food. Join the cooking school staff for these great summertime treats that will make your next patio party a "must go" soiree. This is a hands-on class. Ages 11-14. Menu: Zucchini Ribbon Rolls with Herb Seasoned Cream Cheese; Summer Rolls with Seasonal Vegetables; Chicken Pad Thai; Cherry and Chocolate Rugelach c1306201200 3 Elizabeth Cooper Learn the basics and find your favorites. We will be sampling a mix of spectacular summer wines that will be paired with summer fare, grilled items and picnic ideas. Learn the basic that make these wines the perfect pair for any summer event. c1306201800 21 Friday 12:00pm $25 Learn at Lunch: Summer is Here Marilyn Markel What better way to celebrate the first day of summer than with a bounty of fresh summer foods. Marilyn, Cooking School Manager, demonstrates how to prepare delicious summer fare with a bit of a southern flair. Menu: Gazpacho; Grilled Okra stuffed with Jalapeño-Seasoned Goat Cheese; Blackened Fish with Corn Salsa; Peach Clafouti c1306211200 22 Saturday 11:00am $35 Southern Biscuits II Cooking School Staff 5 Grilling is a year round past-time here in North Carolina. Brian is a whiz when it comes to grilling tips and recipe creativity. He is a personal chef, food writer, owner of Love At First Bite, and a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan. Join Brian for a fun, interactive, hands-on grilling experience. Menu: Grilled Clams; Italian Bean & Shrimp Salad; Grilled Bass Dijonaisse; Bourbon-Glazed Salmon 23 Sunday 2:00pm $45 Creole Crawl Cooking School Staff 19 Wednesday 5:00pm $40 A Tale of Two Scones Amanda Fisher and Marilyn Markel 20 Thursday 6:00pm $35 Summer Wines 22 Saturday 3:00pm $50 Guys on the Grill: Seafood! Brian Adornetto c1306221500 5 Creole cuisine isn't just for Mardi Gras. Join the cooking school staff for this innovative look into Creole cooking. You'll spend some time cooking together and then sit down to enjoy a delicious meal. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Fried Okra and Shrimp with Creole Rémoulade; Chicken and Sausage Gumbo; Peach Foster c1306231400 54 25 Tuesday 12:00pm $35 Kids in the Kitchen: Summer Farmers Market Festival Cooking School Staff We explored the Farmers’ Market this weekend to find some of the jewels of summer. Join the cooking school staff as we cook up the bounty of nature in this hands-on class. Ages 7-10. Menu: Watermelon Salad with Ginger Syrup and a splash of Lime; Summer Vegetable Crudités with Vegetable Dip; Beef Sliders with Pimento Cheese; Peach Sorbet c1306251200 25 Tuesday 5:00pm $45 Pizza and Beyond Caitlin Burke 5 Basic pizza dough is the jumping off point for a variety of creative pies in this advanced techniques class. Join Caitlin, Cooking School Supervisor, and learn to cook pizza on the grill or in cast iron, to turn dough into chewy foccacia or decadent sweet rolls and to play with non-traditional toppings. This is a hands-on class. Menu: Grilled Margherita Pizza; Foccacia with Blue Cheese, Walnuts, Pears, Arugula and Balsamic Drizzle; Cast Iron Deep Dish Pizza with Roasted Vegetable Sauce; Glazed Cinnamon-Apple Rolls c1306251700 26 Wednesday 6:00pm $35 The Victorian Kitchen Amanda Fisher Amanda, proprietor of The Blakemere Company, takes you on a journey back in time to a Victorian-era English kitchen. Enjoy a little kitchen history and trace the roots of some of our modern dishes. Menu: Baked Sole with Mushroom Stuffing; Salmi of Chicken with Sippets; Braised Cucumbers and Peas a la Crème; Raspberry Syllabub with Lemon Dessert Biscuits c1306261800 52 CLASS instructors have been teaching the Triangle how to make biscuits since 2004. The popularity of their basic Southern Biscuits class led us to develop this advanced, hands-on class. Learn how to make four different types of biscuit dough with the cooking school staff. Menu: Pimento Cheese Biscuits; Sweet Potato Biscuits with Shredded Pork; Chicken & Dumplings; Fruit Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 10 c1306221100 To register or get more information, visit southernseason.com or call 877-929-7133 toll-free. June 54 27 Thursday 12:00pm $35 Kids in the Kitchen: Summer Farmers Market Festival Cooking School Staff We explored the Farmers’ Market this weekend to find some of the jewels of summer. Join the cooking school staff as we cook up the bounty of nature in this hands-on class. Ages 11-14. Menu: Watermelon Salad with Ginger Syrup and a splash of Lime; Summer Vegetable Crudités with Vegetable Dip; Beef Sliders with Pimento Cheese; Peach Sorbet c1306271200 29 Saturday 1:00pm $35 Beach Food Marilyn Markel Beach trips are a favorite annual passage. Marilyn, Cooking School Manager, enjoys cooking fresh fish daily at the beach and plans ahead to make the food prep easy. Join her as she demonstrates how she spends a week eating at the beach. Menu: Fish 3 Ways: with Tomato Confit, Seared and Slow Cooked; Cookies 3 Ways: Blondies with Espresso Glaze; Peanut Butter Cookies; Lemon-Ginger Bars c1306291300 30 Sunday 2:00pm $35 Downton Abbey: Upstairs Roz Schwartz, Josh Hyden and Cooking School Staff Join Roz and Josh, both Wine Department associates and Downton Abbey aficionados, as they discuss the show as well as present food and wine from the era. Upstairs food will be presented, and keep an eye out for next quarter when food from downstairs will be presented. Get ready, Roz and Josh will be in costume and literally playing the parts. Enjoy this interactive discussion while the cooking school staff presents a portion of the menu. Menu: Punch Romaine; Tomato Consommé; Poached Salmon with Cold Asparagus; Chocolate Painted Éclairs c1306301400 Please have the class code number and date available when you register. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis and are non-refundable and non-transferable. Classes include recipe packets, sample tastings and demonstrations of technique. Wine is included most evenings. Adult classes are open to students 16+ years old. Please call 877-929-7133 or visit www.southernseason.com for more information. CLASS CODES BASIC: 1 ADVANCED: 2 WINE: 3 FOR KIDS: Pimento Cheese Soufflé Recipe courtesy of Marilyn Markel This recipe will be featured in Wine and Promiscuous Food on Thursday, May 16 at 6:00pm. (Serves 8) Ingredients: - 5 Tbsp butter* - 5 Tbsp flour* - 1 tsp Dijon mustard* - 1-½ cups milk - 2 piquillo peppers, minced and blotted dry - 5 egg yolks - 6 egg whites - 6 oz. finely grated sharp cheddar* cheese - ¼-cup grated Parmesan* cheese - salt* and pepper* Instructions: 1. Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan* then, stir in flour and mustard. Cook 2 minutes, stirring. Using a wire whisk*, stir in the milk and cook; whisking until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce hear and simmer, stirring regularly, for 2 minutes before adding the peppers. 2.One by one, beat in the egg yolks, whisking well after each addition. Turn off heat. 3.Stir the cheese into the sauce. Add salt and pepper as needed. 4.Thoroughly coat eight individual 6 oz ramekins* with butter. Sprinkle the inside of the dish (bottom and sides) with parmesan cheese. Set aside. 5.Whip egg whites with a pinch of salt until they form definite peaks. 6.Stir ¼ of the egg whites into the cheese mixture. Fold the remaining whites in, just until you can no longer see white streaks in the mixture. 7. Spoon soufflé evenly into the prepared dish(es) and bake in a 325° for 25 to 35 minutes. 8.Remove soufflé from the oven and serve immediately. *Find these great products in our store. 4 HANDS ON: 5 11 Summer Class Sneak Preview July 20 Saturday 3:00pm $40 Jeni's Ice Cream Jeni Britton Bauer Jeni has been honing her ice cream making skills for more than 15 years and is the author of The New York Times best selling cookbook, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home. The book earned her a James Beard Media Award, America's most coveted honor for authors. In 2002, Jeni opened Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams in Columbus, Ohio's North Market. She received rave reviews and continued experimenting with new ingredients. Now a signature flavor, Queen City Cayenne was recently featured on The Food Network’s program “The Best Thing I’ve Ever Tasted.” Jeni, an advocate for small dairy farmers in Ohio, is committed to using small, grass-fed dairy farms for her ice cream, as well as bringing good dairy products to the community and helping local farmers achieve their dreams. Jeni’s company has appeared in Gourmet Magazine and Food and Wine magazine. Join Jeni for this incredible journey into ice cream.c1307201500 July 21 Sunday 2:00pm $40 Elegant Summer Dinner Paired with Iron Gate Wines Lucindy Willis and Debbie Stikeleather Lucindy and Debbie team up for this gourmet food and wine pairing. After retiring from NCSU, Lucindy served as chef and proprietor of Yancey House Restaurant which twice received the Best Dish in NC Award, the first woman to be so recognized for her locally-inspired dishes. A WUNC-TV documentary on the restaurant revealed her close work with area farmers and her own farming efforts in the restaurant gardens. Since retiring from the restaurant Lucindy still enjoys gardening and teaching cooking classes on an ongoing basis. Iron Gate Vineyards are located in the Central Piedmont of North Carolina. Historically known for producing brightleaf tobacco grown on small family farms, they continue this tradition of farming the land. The sandy loam soil of Northern Alamance County, along with carefully tended vines and hand-harvested grapes, produce wines with unique aromas, textures and flavors. Menu: Shaved Summer Squash Salad served with a Parmesan Gougère; Pistou Soup; Duck Meatballs with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms; Pear and Honey-Lavender Cheese Tart c1307211400 How to register: Please have the class code number and date available when you register. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis, are non-refundable and non-transferable. Classes include recipe packets, sample tastings and demonstrations of technique. Wine is included most evenings. Adult classes are open to students 16+ years old. To register or get more information, call 877-929-7133 toll free or visit www.southernseason.com Special thanks to: Cooking School is sponsored by: THE SIENA H O T E L 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 • University Mall • www.southernseason.com • 877-929-7133
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