Sharpen Your Knife Skills – with a Fajita Dinner

Join us for chopping, mincing, dicing and slicing as we prove that knife skills are an essential skill in your kitchen, and not just for professionals. You’ll learn knife care and safety, the difference between sharpening and honing, and different knife styles. Led by Chef Drew Flanders, you’ll get comfortable with the most important tool in the kitchen. You will learn the proper grip and motion to gain speed and confidence while practicing on every shape, size and texture for all for making up a terrific menu:

  • Pico De Gallo
  • Guacamole
  • Chicken Fajitas
  • Taqueria-Style Pickled Carrots
  • Caramel Flan with Fresh Oranges

Knife Skills: Proper Grip, Parts of the Knife, How to Find & Buy a Good Knife, Sharpening & Honing

Knife Cuts Learned: Batonet, Bias-Cut, Chiffonade, Citrus Supremes, Dice (Sm, Med, Large), Julienne and Asian Julienne, Mince, Rondelles

Can be adapted for Vegetarians

Taco Tuesday

Tacos — real tacos, with soft or crispy corn tortillas, succulent fillings and snappy salsas, are a revered street food on either side of the border. In this hands-on class with Chef James Sherrill you’ll see how much fun making and eating tacos can be. We will make two traditional favorites with all the trimmings, Cold Beer and Margaritas included!

  • You’ll sharpen your knife skills while making fresh PTaco Tuesdayand Guacamole.  Then you’ll get busy making, pressing and toasting . . .
  • Fresh, Homemade Corn Flour Tortillas
  • Pan-Seared New York Steak Tacos al Pastor with achiote and a grilled pineapple cilantro salsa
  • Baja Fish Taco, beer-battered cod, with a lime crema shredded cabbage

Served with Cold Beer and or Margaritas (2 pp)

Taco Tuesday

Tacos — real tacos, with soft or crispy corn tortillas, succulent fillings and snappy salsas, are a revered street food on either side of the border. In this hands-on class with Chef James Sherrill you’ll see how much fun making and eating tacos can be. We will make two traditional favorites with all the trimmings, Cold Beer and Margaritas included!

  • You’ll sharpen your knife skills while making fresh Pico de Gallo and Guacamole.  Then you’ll get busy making, pressing and toasting . . .
  • Fresh, Homemade Corn Flour Tortillas
  • Pan-Seared New York Steak Tacos al Pastor with achiote and a grilled pineapple cilantro salsa
  • Baja Fish Taco, beer-battered cod, with a lime crema shredded cabbage

Served with Cold Beer and or Margaritas (2 pp)

Sharpen Your Knife Skills – with a Fajita Dinner

Join us for chopping, mincing, dicing and slicing as we prove that knife skills are an essential skill in your kitchen, and not just for professionals. You’ll learn knife care and safety, the difference between sharpening and honing, and different knife styles. Led by Chef Drew Flanders, you’ll get comfortable with the most important tool in the kitchen. You will learn the proper grip and motion to gain speed and confidence while practicing on every shape, size and texture for all for making up a terrific menu:

  • Pico De Gallo
  • Guacamole
  • Chicken Fajitas
  • Taqueria-Style Pickled Carrots
  • Caramel Flan with Fresh Oranges

Knife Skills: Proper Grip, Parts of the Knife, How to Find & Buy a Good Knife, Sharpening & Honing

Knife Cuts Learned: Batonet, Bias-Cut, Chiffonade, Citrus Supremes, Dice (Sm, Med, Large), Julienne and Asian Julienne, Mince, Rondelles

Teens at Whisk – Fend For Yourself Dinners – 5 Day Camp

This 5-day camp is designed for teens, ages 13 and up.

MONDAY, August 7th To FRIDAY, August 11th
FROM 2:00PM – 4:00PM Each Day

Have you ever wanted to make your family a 3-course dinner? Like really make dinner on your own? Join Chef Lee Baker for this 5-day hands on camp where you’ll practice all kinds of kitchen skills while you prepare 5-days of dinners including sides and desserts. Each day will present a new menu with a new protein and techniques galore. You’ll learn made-from-scratch recipes and how to use some grocery store items to streamline the cooking process.

Monday –  Fiesta Night
Skirt Steak Fajitas with grilled peppers and onions, Guacamole, Mexican Rice and Beans, Watermelon Agua Fresca, and Baked Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips

Tuesday – Impressive Past
Handmade Fresh Pasta with Creamy Chicken Alfredo, Antipasto Salad, and Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Wednesday – A Sub Above
Meatball Subs with Tomato Sauce & Provolone Cheese, Fried Zucchini Chips, and Flourless Chocolate Cake

Thursday – Breakfast for Dinner
French Style Omelette with a choice of fillings, Homemade Chicken and Apple Sausage Patties, Hash Browns, Glazed Blueberry Scones

Friday – Fish Bake
Salmon en Papillote with Cherry Tomatoes & Fresh Corn, Smashed Baby Potatoes, and Strawberry Meringue Cake

  • All classes are taught by a Culinary Professional, with 2 adult assistants
  • No prior experience is required, just an interest to learn.
  • For safety reason, please tie long hair back and wear closed toed shoes.
  • Dietary restrictions may be accommodated, please note on registration.

The Taco Workshop

Tacos — real tacos, with soft or crispy corn tortillas, succulent fillings and snappy salsas, are a revered street food on either side of the border. In this hands-on class with Chef James Sherrill you’ll see how much fun making and eating tacos can be. We will make two traditional favorites with all the trimmings, Cold Beer and Margaritas included!

  • You’ll sharpen your knife skills while making fresh Pico de Gallo and Guacamole. Then you’ll get busy making, pressing and toasting . . .
  • Fresh, Homemade Corn Tortillas
  • Pan-Seared New York Steak Tacos al Pastor with achiote and a grilled pineapple cilantro salsa
  • Baja Fish Taco, beer-battered cod, with a lime crema shredded cabbage

Served with Cold Beer and Margaritas (2 pp)

The Taco Workshop

Tacos — real tacos, with soft or crispy corn tortillas, succulent fillings and snappy salsas, are a revered street food on either side of the border. In this hands-on class with Chef James Sherrill you’ll see how much fun making and eating tacos can be. We will make two traditional favorites with all the trimmings, Cold Beer and Margaritas included!*

  • You’ll sharpen your knife skills while making fresh Pico de Gallo and Guacamole. Then you’ll get busy making, pressing and toasting . . .
  • Fresh, Homemade Corn Tortillas
  • Pan-Seared New York Steak Tacos al Pastor with achiote and a grilled pineapple cilantro salsa
  • Baja Fish Taco, beer-battered cod, with a lime crema shredded cabbage

*Served with Cold Beer and Margaritas (2 pp)

The Taco Workshop

Tacos — real tacos, with soft or crispy corn tortillas, succulent fillings and snappy salsas, are a revered street food on either side of the border. In this hands-on class with Chef James Sherrill you’ll see how much fun making and eating tacos can be. We will make two traditional favorites with all the trimmings. Cold Beer and Margaritas included!*

You’ll get your knife work in making fresh Pico de Gallo and Guacamole. Then you’ll get busy making, pressing and toasting:

Fresh, Homemade Corn Tortillas

Pan-Seared Steak Tacos al Pastor with Achiote, Grilled Pineapple and Cilantro

Baja Fish Tacos with Beer-Battered Cod, Lime Crema and Shredded Cabbage

*Served with Cold Beer and Margaritas (2 pp)

Taco Tuesday

Tacos — real tacos, with soft or crispy corn tortillas, succulent fillings and snappy salsas, are a revered street food on either side of the border. In this hands-on class with Chef James Sherrill you’ll see how much fun making and eating tacos can be. We will make two traditional favorites with all the trimmings, Cold Beer and Margaritas included!*

You’ll get your knife work in making fresh Pico de Gallo and Guacamole. Then you’ll get busy making, pressing and toasting . . .

Fresh, Homemade Corn Tortillas

Pan-Seared Steak Tacos al Pastor with achiote, grilled pineapple and cilantro

Baja Fish Tacos with beer-battered cod, lime crema and shredded cabbage

*Served with Cold Beer and Margaritas (2 pp)