~

Scones~Baking Mixes~Preserves~Cooking Classes~Baked Goods~Made With Local Love

Cooking Classes

  • Sourdough Starter Workshop May 16, 2013 - 6:30 pm Learn how to cultivate natural local wild yeast to make your own sourdough starter for great breads, pancakes & quick breads. We will begin our starter fermentation in class with a follow-up class May 22 to check your progress.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

2011 Cooking Classes

The Winter Soup Pot…January 11…6:30 p.m. ($25 per person): Learn how to use the great harvest, aromas and flavors as building blocks to a great soup. In this demonstrative class, learn how to make Cream of Tomato Soup with grilled cheese, lentil and garlic. Also learn Sausage Soup, Chicken Soup with jasmine rice and ginger, and White Bean Soup with bacon and herbs. We will taste generous samples of all soups in class.

Stews and CasserolesJanuary 20…6:30 p.m. ($25 per person): In this demonstrative class learn how to make two great stews and two delicious casseroles. Feast on a farmhouse stew with beef in a zinfandel simmering broth with herbs, vegetables and spices. Also learn to make Tuscan Style Chicken and Sausage Stew, Shepherd's Pie and an easy Mexican Casserole! We will enjoy generous samples of all in class.

Rock the Wok…February 4…6:30 p.m. ($40 per person): Learn the secret of the wok. Savor the heat seared taste that you can only get from stir frying in a wok. Wok cooking is not just cooking but an art. Learn to make chicken chow mein, pork chop suey, stir fry vegetables, and great sauces! (Demo and Dinner Class)

Honey Dinner…February 11…6:30 p.m. ($40 per person): Enjoy this four course dinner and demo with you honey! Each course is paired with a local wine! Goat cheese with honey, Orange watercress salad with a honey mustard dressing, Honey torched scallops over arugula, and an Apple almond tart with honeycomb ice cream.

Love Cupcakes…February 12…6:30 p.m. ($40 per person) Come and decorate a dozen cupcakes to share with you love or friends! Learn how to make red velvet, chocolate espresso, and vanilla bean cupcakes. We provide all the supplies so come relax and decorate!

Mad for Macaroons…February 15…6:30 p.m. ($40 per person): These versatile sandwich cookies have been famous in Paris for years and becoming more popular. Learn how to add flavors and prepare different types of fillings to mix and match, so you can create a variety of combinations. Enjoy this hands-on class on how to bake the perfect French macaroon and take home your delightful cookies!

Gluten-Free Baking 101…February 23…6:30 p.m. ($35 per person): Learn the basics of how to bake gluten free, using the right flours, techniques, and equipment. Make blueberry muffins, apple pie, cookies, and other baked goods! This class is hands on and demo.

Sushi…February 25…6:30 p.m. ($35 per person): Enjoy edamame and learn how to prepare sticky rice, spicy tuna rolls, brown rice smoked salmon rolls, rainbow rolls, and California rolls

Thai Cooking…March 1…6:30 p.m. ($35 per person): Come to this demonstrative cooking class and learn how to make Pad Thai, Chicken Satay, Larb Pork, and Hot and Sour Prawn Soup. You will also enjoy tasting all these wonderful dishes during class!

Soft Spring Rolls…March 8…6:30 p.m. ($25 per person): Learn how to make soft spring rolls with shrimp, fresh mint, glass noddles, and basil. This is a hands-on class!

Pasta Workshop: Filled Ravioli and Sauces…March 11…6:30 p.m. ($25 per person) Learn how to make raviolis with ricotta and mushroom filling or a traditional meat filling. You will also take home your work with a homemade sauce to enjoy for your raviolis!

Pasta Workshop: Gnocchi…March 18…6:30 p.m. ($25 per person) One of Italy’s most beloved foods. Learn about fresh ingredients and simple ways to make gnocchi. In this hands on class you will learn how to make potato gnocchi and sweet potato gnocchi.

I Heart Cupcakes…March 25…6:30 p.m. ($40 per person): Come and decorate a dozen cupcakes to share with your friends and family. Learn how to make pina colada, zesty lemon, and Boston cream pie cupcakes! We provide all the supplies so come relax and decorate!

All evenings include recipes, training, shopping for ingredients, and menu planning. For private cooking classes please make reservations two weeks ahead of time and with a minimum of 6 students. We require a 1 week cancellation policy. If there is insufficient enrollment classes may be cancelled. We will contact you by phone 1 day before the class will be cancelled. You will have the choice of transferring to another class or receiving a refund of your total amount. Please arrive on time!

Newcastle Produce

916-663-2016

chelseafederwitz@hotmail.com

Facebook: Newcastle Produce Cooking Classes

Twitter: npcookingclass

www.flour-girl.blogspot.com