Coming this fall just after Labor day we will be offering cooking classes for everyone from beginners to the accomplished home chef. we have teamed up with a professional chef with over 25 yrs of experience to teach hands on cooking classes in a restaurant kitchen. Our classes cover everything from basic culinary techniques to cuisines from around the world.

Whether you want to……
* Improve your knife skills

* Master culinary fundamentals

* Explore ethnic foods

* Impress your friends and family with a great new dish

* Add new, exciting recipes to your cooking repertoire

* Or simply avoid the fast food lanes with great, healthful food….we have a class for you!

Different levels of participation:

• Demonstration: students observe as instructor prepares recipes.
• Partial Participation: students assist with some food preparation.
• Hands-on: students cook under the guidance of instructor.

Transform that all-too-familiar Meal

This is what I demand from each gourmet cooking class: how to transform a regular dinner into a memorable experience – for all the right reasons! A meal is not just the time of day we stuff our faces with food. It is the special moment where we can enjoy a rich, sensory experience with our loved ones. It can be stimulating. It can be relaxing. It can be the best moment of the day. There is no reason why we should not make every meal as special as we can.

Mix ‘n’ Match to Perfection

As soon as you have determined what to serve, you can make additions or omissions which transform the entire meal. For instance, being able to match the wine with each course to perfection is an essential skill. Not only will you get the opportunity to demonstrate your fine appreciation of etiquette, but your choices will literally improve the taste of the food. As you’ll discover, particular wines complement particular foods.

The Essence of Etiquette

White wine normally complements white meat such as poultry. Red wine provides the perfect accompaniment to red meat and game. However, if you are certain that you are going to be serving someone whom you know prefers a particular vintage or would rather drink something else, it simply makes sense to serve them the drink of their choice, even if it’s not in the manual. That’s the essence of good etiquette, as my grandma would say in the kitchen before serving another show-stopping dinner.

Our expert instructor are committed to teaching valuable culinary skills that will build confidence in the kitchen as you learn to save time and money—and serve fresher, healthier meals. Classes are hands-on (unless otherwise noted) and enrollment is limited, encouraging lots of student-instructor interaction. Every class includes food prepared in class and the recipe packet including step-by-step instructions so you can recreate your favorite new dishes at home. Join us for a cooking class soon. Have fun cooking with others who share your interest in delicious food prepared with passion and learn to become a great chef in your own kitchen!

Prices of classes TBA will include all ingredients & workbooks/recipes.

More details (Pricing, location, etc)  to come in Late September!!!

Albany NY 12211 for more info email: Christine@albanyhotspots.net