The Fundamentals – Knife Skills

Want to be a better cook? Wondering where to start? Settle in and get comfortable with the most important tool in the kitchen.

Knife Skills, Incredible Eggs, Dough Making, and Basics of Sauce Making are all important to understand in order to create a delicious meal. These basics and more will be covered in our “Fundamentals” classes, taught by our Chef Barbara Sowatsky, and for that reason we have sprinkled these techniques throughout the series for what good is a sauce if there is nothing to smother.

Knife Skills:

Join us for chopping, mincing, dicing and slicing as we prove that knife skills are an essential skill in your kitchen, not just for professionals. You’ll learn knife care and safety; the difference between sharpening and honing and about different knife styles. Led by Chef Barbara Sowatsky, you’ll practice good technique, and get comfortable with all the classic cuts; the chefs knife will soon be your new best friend.  Then celebrate your new skill set by enjoying the fruits (and veggies) of your labor. What you will be making is a

Hearty Vegetable Frittata, and a
Mixed Chopped Green Salad, all to be enjoyed with a glass of wine.

Settle in and get comfortable with the most important tool in the kitchen.