The Thai Kitchen – Inspired by POK POK

POK POK is the sound a wooden pestle makes when it strikes a clay mortar. Pok Pok is also a cookbook and guide to bold, authentic Thai cooking from Andy Ricker, the past chef and owner of the wildly popular and widely lauded Pok Pok Portland restaurants.  And now, it is the inspiration for this popular class, taught by Chef Barbara Sowatsky.

In this hands-on class you will make:

  • Ike’s FAMOUS Vietnamese Chicken Wings
  • Sateh with Ajaat (Shrimp Satay & Cucumber Relish)
  • Som Tam Thai (Green Papaya Salad)
  • Phat Si Ew (Stir-fried Rice Noodles with Flank Steak and Broccoli)

The Thai Kitchen – Inspired by POK POK

POK POK is the sound a wooden pestle makes when it strikes a clay mortar. Pok Pok is also a cookbook and guide to bold, authentic Thai cooking from Andy Ricker, the past chef and owner of the wildly popular and widely lauded Pok Pok Portland restaurants.  And now, it is the inspiration for this popular class, taught by Chef Barbara Sowatsky.

In this hands-on class you will make:

  • Ike’s FAMOUS Vietnamese Chicken Wings
  • Sateh with Ajaat (Shrimp Satay & Cucumber Relish)
  • Som Tam Thai (Green Papaya Salad)
  • Phat Si Ew (Stir-fried Rice Noodles with Flank Steak and Broccoli)

A Culinary Evening in Santa Fe

Santa Fe has some of the most sublime cuisine in all the states.  The only place where Native American, Mexican, American Southwest and Cowboy cuisine all collide to produce one symphonic note that strikes a chord with all food lovers.  The nature of chilis, blue corn and Mexican chocolate will all be leading the evening for this special one night event.  Join Chef Bobby Cortez in this hands-on culinary experience as you enjoy the evening “wandering” the streets of Santa Fe and savoring local dishes.

  • Santa Fe Pepitas
  • Chimayo Red Chili Tortilla Soup
  • Cowboy Smoked Spiced Flank Steak with Chipotle Honey Balsamic, Charred Rajas, Onions & Potatoes
  • Heirloom Blue Corn Charred Crepes with “Chocolate Abuelita” Sauce

About Chef Bobby: Recently settled back in Seattle after living internationally, Bobby was classically trained in France at Ecole Lenotre, Hotel Ritz L’École de Escoffier, Bellouet Conseil, and L’ Amandiers École de Soleil. He also trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa, Canada and with Albert Adria at Spain’s Chocovic school. His culinary career spans over 20 years and he has been a private chef for numerous celebrities. Most recently Bobby has been expressing himself in his CR8 Dining Experimental, a pop up dining installation group with talented people from around the world.

The Thai Kitchen – Inspired by POK POK

POK POK is the sound a wooden pestle makes when it strikes a clay mortar. Pok Pok is also a cookbook and guide to bold, authentic Thai cooking from Andy Ricker, the past chef and owner of the wildly popular and widely lauded Pok Pok Portland restaurants.  And now, it is the inspiration for this popular class, taught by Chef Barbara Sowatsky.

In this hands-on class you will make:

  • Ike’s FAMOUS Vietnamese Chicken Wings
  • Sateh with Ajaat (Shrimp Satay & Cucumber Relish)
  • Som Tam Thai (Green Papaya Salad)
  • Phat Si Ew (Stir-fried Rice Noodles with Flank Steak and Broccoli)

A Culinary Evening in Santa Fe

Santa Fe has some of the most sublime cuisine in all the states.  The only place where Native American, Mexican, American Southwest and Cowboy cuisine all collide to produce one symphonic note that strikes a chord with all food lovers.  The nature of chilis, blue corn and Mexican chocolate will all be leading the evening for this special one night event.  Join Chef Bobby Cortez in this hands-on culinary experience as you enjoy the evening “wandering” the streets of Santa Fe and savoring local dishes.

  • Santa Fe Pepitas
  • Chimayo Red Chili Tortilla Soup
  • Cowboy Smoked Spiced Flank Steak with Chipotle Honey Balsamic, Charred Rajas, Onions & Potatoes
  • Heirloom Blue Corn Charred Crepes with “Chocolate Abuelita” Sauce

About Chef Bobby: Recently settled back in Seattle after living internationally, Bobby was classically trained in France at Ecole Lenotre, Hotel Ritz L’École de Escoffier, Bellouet Conseil, and L’ Amandiers École de Soleil. He also trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa, Canada and with Albert Adria at Spain’s Chocovic school. His culinary career spans over 20 years and he has been a private chef for numerous celebrities. Most recently Bobby has been expressing himself in his CR8 Dining Experimental, a pop up dining installation group with talented people from around the world.

The Thai Kitchen – Inspired by POK POK

POK POK is the sound a wooden pestle makes when it strikes a clay mortar. Pok Pok is also a cookbook and guide to bold, authentic Thai cooking from Andy Ricker, the past chef and owner of the wildly popular and widely lauded Pok Pok Portland restaurants.  And now, it is the inspiration for this popular class, taught by Chef Barbara Sowatsky.

In this hands-on class you will make:

  • Ike’s FAMOUS Vietnamese Chicken Wings
  • Sateh with Ajaat (Shrimp Satay & Cucumber Relish)
  • Som Tam Thai (Green Papaya Salad)
  • Phat Si Ew (Stir-fried Rice Noodles with Flank Steak and Broccoli)

Italian Dinner Favorites – Braciole

At Chef Barbara’s house growing up, Braciole was served as a special treat for birthdays and holidays, it is company worthy, a classic, hearty, homestyle Italian – American dish that is perfect for any night’s dinner. Chef Barbara has given this family favorite her own twist, serving the stuffed rolled Flank Steak with pan fried polenta, charred peppers and her own quick Marinara Sauce.

Join Chef Barbara in this hands on class as she shares some of her family’s favorite recipes that will make any night’s dinner a hit!

Fried Artichoke Hearts with Lemon Aioli served on a bed of Arugula 

Flank Steak Braciole; filled with ricotta salata, caramelized onion, garlic and herbs, with Pan Fried Polenta, Charred Peppers and a Fresh Marinara Sauce 

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta