The Fundamental Foundations 4 Week Series – Week 4 Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat Week 4 – February 26th – Fat, Salt, Acid, Heat: Understanding the application of these four things will make you a better cook. Adjusting seasonings, how to balance flavors and the effect these have on your palate will be examined and explained in details this week. Then we will put your understanding into practice as Chef Drew guides you in the preparations of food, adjusting as we go. Fundamentals this week will focus on Fat, Salt, Acid, Heat as we make: Olive Oil Tuna Confit with Salsa Verde Fagioli ala Fiasco (Tuscan Cannellini Beans) Caesar Salad with Grilled Romaine Crusty Country Bread Fresh Berries and Masala Zabaione Additional Skills/Fundamentals: Sauces: Herb-based sauce, zabaione (egg-thickened dessert sauce), egg-emulsified dressing Flavor-building and balance, using cured and pickled items to add depth of flavor How to handle fresh herbs Knife skills: dice, chiffonade, mince Curing, confit, grilling, Timing and organization/mise en place Plating & presentation
Fundamental Foundations 4 Week Series – Week 3 Sauces Week 3 – February 19th – Basics of Sauce Making: What’s the difference between béchamel and veloute? How do I make a pan sauce without lumps? What is roux and how do I make it? Knowing the basics of sauce making is like having a secret power. Sauces can transform any dish to restaurant quality, in minutes! In this class, we will not only learn the basics of sauce making but build on them for limitless variations, for what good is a sauce if there is nothing to smother? This week we will focus on Sauce Making while creating this menu: Pan-Seared Steak with Mushrooms & Red Wine Demi-Glace Potato Gratin Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Beurre Blanc Dark Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Crème Anglaise Sauces: Red Wine Pan-Sauce (Demi-Glace – reduction-thickened) Bechamel/Mornay (roux-thickened) Beurre Blanc (emulsified butter sauce) Crème Anglaise (custard/egg-thickened) Additional Skills/Fundamentals: Flavor-building and balance How to handle fresh herbs Knife skills: dice, chiffonade, mince Pan-searing, vegetable cookery, grilling, Timing and organization/mise en place Plating & presentation This class is apart of a 4 week Series, which can be purchased on February 5th
The Fundamental Foundations 4 Week Series – Week 2 Egg Cookery Week 2 – February 12th- Egg Cookery: A quick and easy staple in most diets, Eggs are as delicious as they are affordable – not only a cornerstone of breakfast, but great anytime! You will practice the egg basics of poaching, scrambling, frying and baking. As a bonus, you will get an introduction into blanching and learn an easy Blender Hollandaise (one of the mother sauces) – adaptable for service over limitless veggies and proteins. This Fundamental class will work on: PNW Eggs Florentine -Toasted English Muffin, Sautéed Spinach,Poached Egg, Smoked Salmon, Hollandaise “Green Eggs and Ham”- Sourdough Avocado Toast with Crispy Prosciutto & a Fried Quail Egg Tacos – Scrambled Egg, Chorizo, & Potato with Pico de Gallo and Queso Fresco Toasted Brioche with Seasonal Fruit Curd Egg Cookery Techniques: Poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce, Fried eggs, Scrambled eggs, Custard/curd Additional Skills/Fundamentals: Sauces: Vinaigrette, Hollandaise, Pico de Gallo, Custard Flavor-building and balance How to handle fresh herbs Knife skills: dice, chiffonade, mince Sautéing, Starch cookery Timing and organization/mise en place Plating & presentation This class is part of a 4-Week Series and tickets can be purchased on Week 1, February 5th.
Street Foods of the World Want to expand your culinary passport? Are you looking for a new dish to spice up your repertoire? Do you dream of tasty treats on foreign streets, but haven’t been able to get away? If the answer is yes, this class is for you! Join Chef Drew Flanders in this hands-on class where you will prepare simple but flavor-packed dishes inspired by foods sold in the markets, festivals, and by street vendors from around the world. From Morocco to Japan, Mexico to Senegal, in this class you will prepare and enjoy a variety of flavors and textures from the simple perfection of the taco, the warm comfort of “Japanese pizza”, to the glory of two different types of grilled-meat-on-a-stick! Make, eat and enjoy street foods from Morocco – Chermoula Chicken with a tomato basil side salad West Africa – Spicy Peanut-Dusted Beef Skewers Japan – Okonomiyaki – Seafood Pancakes Mexico – Alambres, Flank Steak and Bacon Tacos with Salsa Verde Participants will have the option of enjoying wine or beer as street food is always best with a beverage!
Street Foods of the World Want to expand your culinary passport? Are you looking for a new dish to spice up your repertoire? Do you dream of tasty treats on foreign streets, but haven’t been able to get away? If the answer is yes, this class is for you! Join Chef Drew Flanders in this hands-on class where you will prepare simple but flavor-packed dishes inspired by foods sold in the markets, festivals, and by street vendors from around the world. From Morocco to Japan, Mexico to Senegal, in this class you will prepare and enjoy a variety of flavors and textures from the simple perfection of the taco, the warm comfort of “Japanese pizza”, to the glory of two different types of grilled-meat-on-a-stick! Make, eat and enjoy street foods from Morocco – Chermoula Chicken West Africa – Spicy Peanut-Dusted Beef Skewers Japan – Okonomiyaki – Seafood Pancakes Mexico – Alambres, Steak and Bacon Tacos with Salsa Verde Participants will have the option of enjoying wine or beer as street food is always best with a beverage!
The Spanish Kitchen – Paella Spain’s most iconic dish, Paella, is the perfect centerpiece to share with family and friends. Join Chef Drew Flanders in this hand-on class and you’ll learn about the spices, flavors, and techniques that go into mastering this classic Spanish dish and the sides and sauces to accompany your paella centerpiece. Learn about blending and highlighting Spanish ingredients like the deep smoky flavors of pimenton, the luxurious floral notes of saffron, and the sweet sharpness of sherry vinegar. Chef Drew will greet you with a tapa to tide you over while you prepare the evening meal of; Paella Mixta that includes chorizo, chicken, shrimp, clams, and local mussels Grilled seasonal vegetables with a Romesco sauce and creamy Aioli Enjoyed with a choice of Sangria, Beer, White, Rose or Red WineBased on the size of the paella, we work in groups of 4, so no singles please for this class. Couples if attending as 2 will be paired to share the work, and the fruits of your labor!Groups of 4 can request an alternative: All Meat, All Seafood or Vegetarian Paella
The Spanish Kitchen – Paella Spain’s most iconic dish, Paella, is the perfect centerpiece to share with family and friends. Join Chef Drew Flanders in this hand-on class and you’ll learn about the spices, flavors, and techniques that go into mastering this classic Spanish dish and the sides and sauces to accompany your paella centerpiece. Learn about blending and highlighting Spanish ingredients like the deep smoky flavors of pimenton, the luxurious floral notes of saffron, and the sweet sharpness of sherry vinegar. Chef Drew will greet you with a tapa to tide you over while you prepare the evening meal of; Paella Mixta that includes chorizo, chicken, shrimp, clams, and local mussels Grilled seasonal vegetables with a Romesco sauce and creamy Aioli Enjoyed with a choice of Sangria, Beer, White, Rose or Red WineBased on the size of the paella, we work in groups of 4, so no singles please for this class. Couples if attending as 2 will be paired to share the work, and the fruits of your labor!Groups of 4 can request an alternative: All Meat, All Seafood or Vegetarian Paella
Street Foods of the World Want to expand your culinary passport? Are you looking for a new dish to spice up your repertoire? Do you dream of tasty treats on foreign streets, but haven’t been able to get away? If the answer is yes, this class is for you! Join Chef Drew Flanders in this hands-on class where you will prepare simple but flavor-packed dishes inspired by foods sold in the markets, festivals, and by street vendors from around the world. From Morocco to Japan, Mexico to Senegal, in this class you will prepare and enjoy a variety of flavors and textures from the simple perfection of the taco, the warm comfort of “Japanese pizza”, to the glory of two different types of grilled-meat-on-a-stick! Make, eat and enjoy street foods from Morocco – Chermoula Chicken Mexico – Alambres, Steak and Bacon Tacos with Salsa Verde West Africa – Spicy Peanut-Dusted Beef Skewers Japan – Okonomiyaki – Seafood Pancakes Participants will have the option of enjoying wine or beer as street food is always best with a beverage!
The Fundamental Foundations 101 Series – Week 4: Fat, Salt, Acid, Heat Week 4 – January 30th – Fat, Salt, Acid, Heat: Understanding the application of these four things will make you a better cook. Adjusting seasonings, how to balance flavors and the effect these have on your palate will be examined and explained in details this week. Then we will put your understanding into practice as Chef Drew guides you in the preparations of food, adjusting as we go. Fundamentals this week will focus on Fat, Salt, Acid, Heat as we make: Olive Oil Tuna Confit with Salsa Verde Fagioli ala Fiasco (Tuscan Cannellini Beans) Caesar Salad with Grilled Romaine Crusty Country Bread Fresh Berries and Masala Zabaione Additional Skills/Fundamentals: Sauces: Herb-based sauce, zabaione (egg-thickened dessert sauce), egg-emulsified dressing Flavor-building and balance, using cured and pickled items to add depth of flavor How to handle fresh herbs Knife skills: dice, chiffonade, mince Curing, confit, grilling, Timing and organization/mise en place Plating & presentation This class is part of a 4-week series. Tickets can be purchased on Week 1, October 9th.
The Fundamental Foundations 101 Series – Week 3 Sauce Making Week 3 – October 23rd – Basics of Sauce Making: What’s the difference between béchamel and veloute? How do I make a pan sauce without lumps? What is roux and how do I make it? Knowing the basics of sauce making is like having a secret power. Sauces can transform any dish to restaurant quality, in minutes! In this class, we will not only learn the basics of sauce making but build on them for limitless variations, for what good is a sauce if there is nothing to smother? This week we will focus on Sauce Making while creating this menu: Pan-Seared Steak with Mushrooms & Red Wine Demi-Glace Potato Gratin Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Beurre Blanc Dark Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Crème Anglaise Sauces: Red Wine Pan-Sauce (Demi-Glace – reduction-thickened) Bechamel/Mornay (roux-thickened) Beurre Blanc (emulsified butter sauce) Crème Anglaise (custard/egg-thickened) Additional Skills/Fundamentals: Flavor-building and balance How to handle fresh herbs Knife skills: dice, chiffonade, mince Pan-searing, vegetable cookery, grilling, Timing and organization/mise en place Plating & presentation This is part of a 4-week series. Tickets can be purchased for the series on Monday, October 9th.