Community Classes
Food is what we love, and our new facility provides ample space to share our knowledge, experience and techniques with both professional chefs and home cooks. We offer an ever-changing variety of classes — from special cuisines and cooking techniques to successfully pairing food with beer or wine.
Call us at (231) 777-6644 or e-mail us to learn more about enrolling in one of the classes below.
September 2010
Friday, September 3rd, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Appetizers and Hors d’ oeuvres (Chef Trevor Bethke, CEC )
Cost per student: $95 | Max students: 12
Appetizers and hors d’ oeuvres are some of the most fun foods to prepare and eat. It is truly all about the presentation of these bite-sized morsels and with a few tricks up your sleeve you will be able to take your next cocktail party to a whole new level. Fresh ideas, fresh ingredients and a little creativity with today’s food trends and your next gathering will be the talk of the neighborhood.
Friday, September 10th, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Salmon: Big Fish, Big Flavor (Chef John Lakatos, CEC)
Cost per student: $95 | Max students: 12
With salmon being a popular sport fish in Michigan and readily available in local stores, now is the time to learn how to get creative with salmon to bring out those bold flavors. In this class you will learn how to fabricate the whole salmon, cut, portion, and store fish properly. Different cooking techniques will be discussed that benefit the flavors of salmon. Please dress appropriately in “hands-on” kitchen attire.
Saturday, September 11th, 9:00 – 1:00 pm
Cooking 101 Skill Development (Chef Dennis Glover)
Cost per student: $125 | Max students: 12
In this relaxed and comfortable environment you will learn basic cooking terminology and techniques, and learn the skills to properly use basic knives and hand tools. This class focuses on basic mise en place, sanitation, knife handling and simple kitchen techniques that will help you feel comfortable in your kitchen. The cost of this class also includes a 9” Mercer Chef’s Knife and Cut Guard for each student.
Friday, September 17th, 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Regional Italian Cuisine (Chef Aaron Shapiro)
Cost per student: $95 | Max students: 12
Did you know that the tomato came from China? Italians took foods which came from not only the Mediterranean, but also over the world, through trade, and began a culinary tradition like no other. It is a diverse, regional cuisine that has its roots in more than just marinara. Explore an overview of regional Italian cuisine; from the north’s usage of fats and cream sauces, the central’s rich tomato sauces, cured
meats, and cheeses, and the south’s pasta, and pizza. Dishes will include: Caprese Salad, Saffron Risotto, Margherita Pizza and Lasagna Bolognese. Learn how to prepare your own pesto and pizza dough, as well as make gnocchi and pasta from scratch.
Saturday, September 18th, 9:00 – 1:00 pm
Good Morning Sunshine (Chef Dennis Glover)
Cost per student: $95 | Max students: 12
Each weekend morning you open your eyes, stretch, yawn, and hear your stomach rumble. Tired of cereal and pop-tarts? Make weekend mornings extra special with an array of breakfast options. Learn to make energizing fruit smoothies, omelets; pancakes with raspberry kissed maple syrup, parsnip and carrot hash browns, banana walnut oatmeal waffles and healthy fruit crepes. Make weekends unforgettable.
