‘Cook-from-the-Box’ cooking classes
sponsored by:
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a life time.”
Saturday, June 23, 10am to noon.
$25 per person.
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Roshambo, or rock-paper-scissors, is a ‘trump’ game where one hand gesture trumps another. I will show you how to bring the idea of this game into the kitchen. I’ll demonstrate how various flavors are used to ‘trump’ other flavors, such as:
• salt trumps harsh peppery flavors of turnips and radishes
• sour trumps the bitter taste of the chard
I can make: raw turnip raviolis, sweet turnip crepes with cashew cream filling, and sauteed chard using the leeks, Meyer lemons and prepared mustard with rice vinegar.
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These cooking parties are fun, informative and inspirational. All classes will be in my 10-person kitchen, at my home in Cupertino (near I280 and Foothill). See above for the payment link: $25 for each class, pre-payment is required. 10 people maximum capacity. Bring a chef knife and cutting board (optional). Each class will be 2 hours and includes a light meal of the food. All meals will be vegetarian (ideas can be given for meat, fish, poultry). Scholarships are available, contact me for details (408-320-5664, jonisare@gmail.com).
Last-minute signups are okay, just send an email or give me a call.
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These classes have culinary golden nuggets for every home chef, whether you are a beginner or seasoned chef. In each class you will learn:
- flavor structure (ex: mire poix, herbs, spices)
- cooking methods (ex: wet, dry)
- knife skills (ex: roll cut, brunoise)
….. and so more.
Join fellow CSA members, bring your spouse, bring your kids, bring your non-CSA friends.
Find the fun in cooking with me as I share with you the ease and grace of using the ‘boxed’ CSA* produce from High Ground Organics.
UPCOMING DATES:
- Saturday, July 14, 10am to noon
REGISTRATION:
- $25 per person, per class.
- Click the PayPal link below, no need for a PayPal account.
- Be sure to include the date you will join me, and number of people in your party.
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CLASS OVERVIEW:
- anyone is welcome, no need to be a CSA member
- teens are welcome, kids under 8 years old are free
- $25 for each class, pre-payment is required, be sure to indicate any food allergies, sensitivities, major dislikes (as a therapeutic chef it is important to me to accommodate your needs)
- 10 people maximum capacity, each person will have a work area
- some “hands on,” — mostly knife skills and introduction to various gadgets and small appliances
- ‘knife skills’ will be part of each class, you are welcome to bring a chef knife and cutting board (optional)
(we will dice, slice, make triangles, rondelles, juliennes, and batonnet, brunoise, lozenge, paysanne cuts) - each class will be 2 hours
- each class includes a light meal of the food we make, we’ll sit down together at the dinner table
- all meals will be vegetarian (ideas can be given for meat, fish, poultry)
- these classes are designed to be improv, those who attend will choose the dish, flavors, etc
- I will have additional foods on hand to use, such as spices, herbs, oils, salts, nuts, seeds, tortillas, pasta, grains, cheese, etc.
- every class will be gluten free
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Example of –previous and future– class content:
- Dairy-free soups on the stove top
- Broiled, braised and baked veggies
- Simmered, sauteed and steamed veggies
- Joni’s top 3 favorite spice and herb blends
- A close look a cooking oils
- Creamy, crunchy, chewy textures
- Various shapes – triangles, dices and slices