Mediterranean Medley with Chef Fernando
Mediterranean Medley with Chef Fernando
Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM
$179.00
Join Chef Fernando for an enchanting evening recreating a medley of Mediterranean dishes starting in southern Italy with the wonderfully named Shakshuka otherwise known as Eggs in Purgatory (poached eggs in tomato sauce) Although Tunisia is credited for its origin, the Italians made the Shakshuka dish their own…I’d love to have been a fly on the wall when they came up with that name! It will be served with your Homemade Herbed Crackers to soak up all the delicious sauce. Next, you’ll learn the secrets to a truly fragrant Roasted Pork Loin and Saucier that Chef Fernando is, he has created an amazing Apricot Pine Nut Sauce to compliment the roast. Finally, if you’ve never had Orzo pasta, you’re in for a treat with this Savory Orzo & Garbanzo Bean Salad.
Starter: Shakshuka served with Homemade Herb Crackers
Entrée: Fragrant Roasted Pork Loin with a delicious Apricot Pine Nut Sauce and Savory Orzo & Garbanzo Bean Salad
Dessert: A FABulous Surprise!
We will conclude by enjoying full portions of our culinary creations. These delightful recipes are sure to excite you and your family's taste buds when you recreate them at home for years to come. As this is a Chef Night/Date Night, you are welcome to BYOB (please drink responsibly!)
These classes are all suitable for the following Dynamic Duo types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child
YES: Couples
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two buddies sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day. (Don’t worry, we won’t stick you with some random stranger- if you want to fly solo, you’ll have the station (and all the yummy food) all to yourself!) On Chef/Date Nights you will always have enough for two and generally extra to bring home too.
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging.
Please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.
Pan Seared Pompano Beurre Blanc with Chef Fernando
Pan Seared Pompano Beurre Blanc with Chef Fernando
Friday, March 29, 2024 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM
$179.00
Join Chef Fernando this Good Friday for a delicious fish feast featuring Pan Seared Atlantic Pompano Fish in a creamy Beurre Blanc Sauce with hints of citrus and served with Garlic Broccoli Rabe.
Gourmands describe the Atlantic Pompano as “the world's tastiest and most edible fish.” In this hands-on combination knife skills and cooking class Chef Fernando will guide you step by step on skinning, filleting and preparing Atlantic Pompano Fish!
You’ll also learn to make the classic creamy Beurre Blanc Sauce and delicious Garlic Broccoli Rabe. To conclude your meal Chef Fernando will guide you through creating one of our favorite desserts- Eton Mess- a fabulous combination of homemade meringues, Chantilly Cream and fresh Berries.
This a perfect Dynamic Duo class to take with your friends, family members or a sweet Date Night and you can BYOB! (Please drink responsibly.)
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo* types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child
YES: Couples/Roommates
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two buddies sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day. (Don’t worry, we won’t stick you with some random stranger- if you want to fly solo, you’ll have the station (and all the yummy food) all to yourself!)
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging too!
Please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing strong perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.
Something Saucy with Chef Scott
Something Saucy with Chef Scott
Sunday, March 3, 2024 | 4:00PM - 6:30PM
$199.00
I feel a Julie Andrews song coming on…
He’s BACK! It’s official, we have Chef Scott back creating a selection of “Some of MY Favorite Things” (none that he’s done here before!)- we don’t know either- he won’t tell us! Come along and learn to make some classic sauces, enjoy a three course meal and go home with a selection of dishes you created yourself!
Appetizer : It’s a Surprise!
Main Course: Still a Surprise!
Dessert: A FABulous Surprise!
It’s always a party when Scott is in the house (and you can BYOB) so this is Perfect for Date Night, a fun Friend’s Night Out or just an excuse to come witness Scott in his Fabulous Blue Satin Sequin Jacket!
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo* types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child (This is a BYOB class, so use your discretion.)
YES: Couples
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.) On Chef/Date Nights you will always have enough for two and generally extra to bring home too.
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two people sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day. (Don’t worry, we won’t stick you with some random stranger- if you want to fly solo, you’ll have the station (and all the yummy food) all to yourself!)
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging too!
Please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing strong perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.
New York Date Night
Fairytale of New York Date Night with Chef Fernando
Saturday, February 10, 2024 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM
$189.00
The perfect Date Night just in time for Valentine's Day- New York Strip Steak au Poivre with Gratin Potatoes and Caramelized Green Beans. To start you will make Chef Fernando's Sinful Stuffed Mushrooms and finish with a FABulous Classic New York Dessert.
Appetizer: Chef Fernando’s Sinful Stuffed Mushrooms
Entree: New York Strip Steak au Poivre (Peppercorn Sauce) with Gratin Potatoes and Caramelized Green Beans
Dessert: A FABulous New York Classic
This a perfect Dynamic Duo class to take with your friends, family members or a sweet Date Night and you can BYOB! (Please drink responsibly.)
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo* types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child (This is a BYOB class, so use your discretion.)
YES: Couples
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two buddies sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day. (Don’t worry, we won’t stick you with some random stranger- if you want to fly solo, you’ll have the station (and all the yummy food) all to yourself!) On Chef/Date Nights you will always have enough for two and generally extra to bring home too.
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging too!
Please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing strong perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.
Something Saucy with Chef Scott
Something Saucy with Chef Scott
Sunday, January 7, 2024 | 4:00PM - 6:30PM
$199.00
He’s BACK! It’s official, we have Chef Scott back creating a selection of his favorite Dishes and Sauces (none that he’s done here before!)- plus a surprise- we don’t know either- he won’t tell us! Come along and learn to make some classic sauces, enjoy a three course meal and go home with a selection of sauces you created yourself! Appetizer : It’s a Surprise!
Main Course: Still a Surprise!
Dessert: A FABulous Surprise!
It’s always a party when Scott is in the house (and you can BYOB) so this is Perfect for Date Night, a fun Friend’s Night Out or just an excuse to come witness Scott in his Fabulous Sequin Jacket!
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo* types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child (This is a BYOB class, so use your discretion.)
YES: Couples (live in the same household)
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two people sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day. (Don’t worry, we won’t stick you with some random stranger- if you want to fly solo, you’ll have the station (and all the yummy food) all to yourself!) On Chef/Date Nights you will always have enough for two and generally extra to bring home too.
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging too!
Please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.
Fairytale of New York Chef Night
Fairytale of New York Date Night with Chef Fernando
Friday, December 22, 2023 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM
$189.00
Get the holidays started with our Fairytale of New York Strip Steak au Poivre with Gratin Potatoes and Caramelized Green Beans. To start you will make Chef Fernando's Sinful Stuffed Mushrooms and finish with a FABulous Classic New York Dessert.
Appetizer: Chef Fernando’s Sinful Stuffed Mushrooms
Entree: New York Strip Steak au Poivre (Peppercorn Sauce) with Gratin Potatoes and Caramelized Green Beans
Dessert: A FABulous New York Classic
This a perfect Dynamic Duo class to take with your friends, family members or a sweet Date Night and you can BYOB! (Please drink responsibly.)
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo* types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child (This is a BYOB class, so use your discretion.)
YES: Couples
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two buddies sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day. (Don’t worry, we won’t stick you with some random stranger- if you want to fly solo, you’ll have the station (and all the yummy food) all to yourself!) On Chef/Date Nights you will always have enough for two and generally extra to bring home too.
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging too!
Please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing strong perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.
Chef Fernando's Seasonal Savory Waffle Sandwiches
Chef Fernando’s Seasonal Savory Waffle Sandwiches
Sunday, November 5, 2023 | 3:00PM - 5:30PM
$179.00
In preparation for Thanksgiving, Chef Fernando will show you the perfect meal to jazz up your leftovers.
You’ll start by creating a Savory Homemade Stuffing followed by a delicious Cranberry and Pineapple Sauce and finally the most amazing, Fluffy Cornmeal Waffles. Once all the work is out of the way, it’s assembly time.
Of course you can eat this all as a plated meal, but where’s the fun in that? Chef Fernando will show you how to make the Ultimate Turkey Sandwich: Layers of succulent turkey sauté, melted Brie cheese, your delicious stuffing and topped with the tangy sauce nestled in between two fluffy cornmeal waffles. We guarantee you’ll be looking for excuses to recreate this combination every year!
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo* types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child
YES: Couples/Roommates (live in the same household)
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two people sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day. Don’t worry, there is always enough for two and then some!
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging.
Please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.
Gelato 101 SOLD OUT! New date added 07/22/2023
In this full-day, hands-on class you will make your own Gelato, Hot Fudge, and Salted Caramel Sauces and your own waffle cones and bowls. We make the gelato (Italian Ice Cream) the old-fashioned way- by hand so you can recreate the recipes at home without buying any special equipment. With hundreds of pure, natural extracts, spices, purees, and liquors and dozens of add-ins to choose from, your flavor combination options are limitless. You’ll go home with all your recipes, your full container of Gelato, a Box of Waffle Cones and Bowls, TWO Jars of Sauce- Hot Fudge and Salted Caramel and all the bragging rights that go along with your imprese impressionanti!
Gelato, Waffle Bowls and Sauces
Saturday, May 21, 2022 | 10:00AM - 3:30PM (Includes Lunch)
In this full-day, hands-on class you will make your own Gelato, Hot Fudge, and Salted Caramel Sauces and your own waffle cones and bowls. We make the gelato (Italian Ice Cream) the old-fashioned way- by hand so you can recreate the recipes at home without buying any special equipment. With hundreds of pure, natural extracts, spices, purees, and liquors to choose from, your flavor combination options are limitless.
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child (this is a full-day class, so we recommend it for older children.)
YES: Couples (live in the same household)
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two people sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day.
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging.
This is a full-day class, please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.
To comply with CDC guidelines, all participants are required to wear a face mask (provided) or face shield during class.
Mother Sauces Chef Fernando Month 5 Espagnole (NY Strip with Chasseur Sauce)
MONDAY’S January 24, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16 2022! 6:00-8:30PM
Join Chef Fernando one Monday of each month from January to May, 2022 to learn to make these 5 Classic Mother Sauces!
$159 per class
This is a FABulous class series exploring sauce flavor profiles!
Join Chef Fernando in this educational 5-part series of understanding the five mother sauces of classical cuisine. These five sauces are the starting point for making other sauces that many of us are familiar with. Chef will take you step-by-step into creating each mother sauces. Along with making your own five mother sauces. Chef Fernando will show you how to use each sauce in a classic dish.
We will conclude by enjoying full portions of our culinary creations and each week will feature a FABulous surprise dessert. And you can BYOB! These simple recipes are sure to excite you and your family's taste buds when you recreate them at home for years to come.
Mother Sauces
Month 1. Velouté - January 24, 2022 | 6:00-8:30PM
Seared Turkey Breast with Cheese Ravioli Pumpkin Velouté
Month 2. Tomato Sauce - February 21, 2022 | 6:00-8:30PM
Shrimp* Creole
Month 3. Hollandaise / Mayonnaise - March 21, 2022 | 6:00-8:30PM
Eggs Benedict
Seasoned Chicken & Strawberry Caesar Salad
*Shrimp can be replaced with Chicken if desired.
Month 4. Béchamel - April 18, 2022 | 6:00-8:30PM
Roasted Chicken & Rustic Mushroom Mornay Sauce
Month 5. Espagnole or Brown - May 16, 2022 | 6:00-8:30PM
NY strip with Chasseur Sauce
Velouté
One of French classical cuisine mother sauces. Velouté is the French term for velvety. As a foundational sauce. Many variations are derived from Velouté such as Allemande, Normandy and Sauce Supreme to name a few. Despite the fancy name, velouté is a simple sauce to cook that will add a wonderful touch to many of your favorite dishes.
Béchamel
One of French Classical cuisine mother sauces. Béchamel is a basic white sauce that is the starting point for making other famous sauces such as mornay and soubise.
Tomato
Tomato sauce is possibly the most popular of all the mother sauces. Unlike your traditional Italian tomato sauce. The French version adds more flavor by rendering salt pork and sautéing aromatic vegetables. This delicious sauce is the base to other known sauces such as Creole and Provençal.
Hollandaise/Mayonnaise
Hollandaise is worlds apart different from the other four mother sauces. As an emulsified sauce, Hollandaise uses clarified butter instead of whole butter by slowly whisking into the egg yolks to create a decedent, tangy and buttery sauce. Famous small sauces made from Hollandaise are Béarnaise and Foyot. Also let us not forget Mayonnaise. It will also be taught in this class.
Espagnole/Brown
Espagnole sauce also called brown sauce, is a complex mother sauce that produces a rich and deeply flavorful sauce. Thickened with roux, Espagnole is made with beef stock, tomato puree and mirepoix to add a deeper flavor and color. A demi-glaze is then made by reducing by half or equal amount of Espagnole and beef stock. Famous small sauces that begin with Espagnole are Madeira and Chasseur.
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo* types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child (ONE child aged 10-16 per adult please!)
YES: Couples (live in the same household)
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two people sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day.
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging too!
Please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.
To comply with CDC guidelines, all participants are required to wear a face mask (provided) or face shield during class.
Smoked Pecan Pepper Jelly
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Join Sam Hamrick of Mama Sam’s Jams as she guides you step-by-step to turn your empty jars into a delicious Smoked Pecan Pepper Jelly! Turning hot peppers into a sweet, delicious jelly- the perfect accompaniment to bagels and cream cheese, cornbread, grits….anything really!
And, in the process giving you the capability of free, sustainable thinking by teaching you how to safely can by using traditional methods..
Learning to preserve your own foods by canning is a big step into self-sustainability. Canning is a mix of art and science, and with a little direction you will soon be confident in your ability to think and move forward self-sustainably.
You will create and can 6 jars of jelly you cooked yourself and then take them home to share with your family and friends. They make perfect holiday gifts, too!
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child
YES: Couples (live in the same household)
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two people sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day.
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging.
Please wear comfortable (close toed as we’re dealing with boiling jam!) shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.
To comply with CDC guidelines, all participants are required to wear a face mask (provided) or face shield during class.
Flourless Chocolate Raspberry Torte
Friday, December 3, 2021 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Learn to make this rich, decadent, boozy if you like (or not) Flourless Chocolate Raspberry Torte with Dark Chocolate Raspberry Ganache and Homemade Raspberry Coulis! Course fee includes a Springform Pan that is yours to keep so you can make this and many other treats for years to come!
This torte is naturally gluten free, so it’s fantastic to share with all your family and friends! Best of all, you’ll get to enjoy a slice of your instructor’s torte with a cuppa while your bit of deliciousness is baking.
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo* types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child
YES: Couples (live in the same household)
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two people sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day.
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging.
Please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.
To comply with CDC guidelines, all participants are required to wear a face mask (provided) or face shield during class.
Gelato, Sauces and Cones/Bowls
Saturday, May 21, 2022 | 10:00AM - 3:30PM (Includes Lunch)
In this full-day, hands-on class you will make your own Gelato, Hot Fudge, and Salted Caramel Sauces and your own waffle cones and bowls. We make the gelato (Italian Ice Cream) the old-fashioned way- by hand so you can recreate the recipes at home without buying any special equipment. With hundreds of pure, natural extracts, spices, purees, and liquors to choose from, your flavor combination options are limitless.
This class is suitable for the following Dynamic Duo types:
YES: Parent/Grandparent & Child (this is a full-day class, so we recommend it for older children.)
YES: Couples (live in the same household)
YES: Friends (you will share all equipment/ingredients for 1 recipe/batch…we let you rock, paper, scissors if the recipe doesn’t divide equally.)
*What is a Dynamic Duo? It’s basically two people sharing the same workstation at no extra charge. You share all equipment and ingredients for a single batch of whatever we’re making that day.
We provide all ingredients, supplies, and tools required for use during each class. Best of all you get to take home whatever tasty treats you make - we provide all boxes/packaging.
This is a full-day class, please wear comfortable shoes (stools will be provided) and have long hair tied back. For the comfort of all our students and staff, we ask that you refrain from wearing perfume or cologne. You may wish to bring a cardigan or sweater as the kitchen is kept at 68F.
To comply with CDC guidelines, all participants are required to wear a face mask (provided) or face shield during class.
