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ALL ABOUT GREEN TEA – THE HEALTHIEST DRINK FOR YOU
One
Night Qiong Wang,
M.D.
Take a refreshing tour to Mt. Lu Tea Garden of China and see how green tea is made by hand. Learn green tea characteristics and why green tea gives you a stronger heart, lower cholesterol, denser bones and lower risk of cancer. Hand-made top quality green teas and tea wares are available for purchase. Class includes a colorful PowerPoint presentation followed by tea making and tasting of various green teas. Materials fee of $15 payable to instructor the night of class includes a beautiful Chinese blue flower porcelain tea cup (with lid and saucer, for you to use and keep) and all the tea tastings and snacks. Log on to www.drwangsteaclub.com for tea-related topic, cultures and shopping. Class size limited to 20.
Thursday, October 1 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10**
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ARTISAN BREADS AT HOME
One Night Dolly Adriatico
Do you believe you can have freshly baked artisan style breads at home whenever you want with only five minutes of active effort? IT’S TRUE! No kneading, no bread machine or mixer required! A large bowl and a spoon are all you need to easily mix a batch of homemade dough that’s then chilled until you wish to bake a loaf. This class is based on the recipes and techniques put forth in the wildly popular book “Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day”. Come join us and learn how to make the bread of your dreams using this very simple technique. BRING A LARGE BOWL and a (short handled) wooden spoon. Materials fee of $15 payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 20.
Wednesday, October 7 6:00-8:30 p.m. $10**
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BREADMAKING WITHOUT TEARS
One Night Dolly Adriatico
Is there a much loved, but rarely used bread machine (ABM) lurking in your pantry? Do you love the smell of homemade bread? Are you sick of paying top dollar for a loaf of so-so bread that’s laced with all sorts of additives and preservatives? Do you want to have more control over your family’s nutrition? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then join us for an evening filled with a wealth of information on how to make your bread machine your new best friend. Making breads, rolls, cinnamon rolls and even pizza dough can all be done in your machine (then baked in your oven if you wish) for a fraction of the cost of commercial products. You’ll get a ton of really tasty, tried and true recipes for making your own bread products and adding a variety of nutritional components and flavors to your loaf. Learn how to troubleshoot your technique and your machine’s performance to have success with every loaf. You’ll be amazed when you find out how easy it is to make delicious, nutritious breads using your bread machine as a helper – so dust it off and bring it with you! Come on ~ winter is coming! What better way to scent your home than with a loaf of home made bread? By the end of class, you’ll have a delicious loaf of bread that you’ve baked yourself, using your machine as a helper, and you’ll have more than enough basic knowledge to venture into the wonderful and tasty world of bread.. Yes, you can make good bread ~ let me show you how! Bring your bread machine (and instructions if possible). Materials fee of $15 payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 15.
Tuesday, October 20 6:00-9:30 p.m. $10**
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CHICKEN WITH A GOURMET SAUCE FOR EVERY NIGHT
One Night Amy Kantor, Chef and Co-owner
The Omelette King Catering Co.
Back by popular demand! Wondering how restaurants make those “killer” gourmet sauces for chicken? You too can create menu classics such as chicken marsala, ala vodka picatta, ala orange and orange hazelnut creme, in minutes. Join local caterer Amy Kantor to find out how! Dinner will never be the same for family or company! A materials fee of $16 payable to Amy Kantor should be included with your registration. Class size limited to 15.
Thursday, October 15 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10**
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CHINESE STIR FRY
One
Night Yit Khum Amin
(Jenny)
Join us for this experience in Chinese cooking! We’ll make a vegetarian spring roll as an appetizer and a healthy main course (chicken with garlic sauce served with white rice) to enjoy! Finish up with the traditional fortune cookie! A materials fee of $15 will be payable to the instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 15.
Wednesday, October 14 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10** D201
FUN WITH PHYLLO DOUGH
One Night Amy Kantor, Chef and Co-Owner
The Omelette King Catering Co.
Is there a more versatile cooking sheet than phyllo dough, or one that is more delicious? Come see for yourself as we tackle the art of making spanikopita (green spinach and feta pie), baklava (a Middle Eastern dessert of nuts and sugar), Chicken Pot Pie, and mini phyllo quiches. Bring a good frying pan and your appetite! A materials fee of $17 payable to Amy Kantor should be included when sending in your registration. Class size limited to 15.
Session I: Thursday, October 1 or
Session II: Tuesday, October 13
6:30-9:30 p.m. $10**
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GLOBAL HEAT
Three weeks Ron Tremper
Spicy food without flavor is like winter without snow; is it really worth it? No matter where you go in the world, you will find cultures that embrace spicy foods for the flavor and the pure enjoyment of the heat. Over the 3 sessions, we will explore some of the most popular (and not so popular) cuisines. First we’ll focus on Mexican chiles, specifically the Chipotle pepper and its versatility. The second class will be all about Asian heat with Thai food taking center stage and finally we’ll explore the US and Caribbean in the last class. During each session you will have an opportunity to try your hand at cooking many of these dishes and tasting what we have prepared. There will also be demos and the handouts will include recipes, recommended reading and suggestions on where to purchase some of the hard-to-find ingredients. Please bring your favorite knife if you like and to-go containers for any leftovers. A materials fee of $35 payable to Ron Tremper will be due at the time of registration. Class size limited to 12.
Starts 10/19
Monday 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25** D201
GLOBAL HEAT II
One Night Ron Tremper
Want more Global Heat? This class covers cuisines we didn’t get to touch on in the first class. Come sample the different flavors
of Africa and the Middle East. You’ll have an opportunity to try your hand at cooking these dishes and tasting what we have prepared. There will be demos and the handouts will include recipes, recommended reading and suggestions on where to purchase some of the hard-to-find ingredients. Please bring you favorite knife if you like and to-go containers for any leftovers. A materials fee of $15 payable to Ron Tremper will be due at the time of registration. Class size limited to 12.
Monday, November 16 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10**
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OOLONG TEA and PU ER TEA
One Night Qiong Wang, M.D.
Learn the categories and characteristics of Oolong and Pu Er Teas. Find their undeniable health benefits with weight loss and weight control. Class includes a colorful PowerPoint presentation followed by tea making and tasting of various Oolong (Iron Buddha, Dongding) and Pu Er (bricks and loose) teas. Top quality Oolong and Pu Er teas are available for purchase. Materials fee of $18 payable to instructor the night of class includes a special Chinese purple clay tea pot with two matching cups (for you to use in class and to keep) and all the tea tastings and snacks. Log on to www.drwangsteaclub.com for tea-related topics, cultures and shopping. Class size limited to 20.
Thursday, October 15 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10**
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SUSHI
One Night Yit Khum Amin (Jenny)
Sushi is not just raw fish! Learn the art of making sushi using cocktail shrimp, smoked salmon and/or vegetables such as avocados, cucumber, asparagus and carrots accompanied by sushi rice and dipping sauce. Bring your appetite, sushi mat (if you have one) and favorite knife. A materials fee of $15 will be payable to the instructor the night of class. Sushi mats and seaweed wrappers will be available for purchase for $3 each for those interested. Class size limited to 15.
Wednesday, October 21 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10**` D201
THAI FOR DUMMIES
One Night Amy Kantor
Exotic, yes. Difficult, no! Pad Thai, with its piquant, nutty flavor, has delighted and intrigued American restaurant goers since the 90’s. But the dish of rice noodles, eggs, shrimp and chicken (and loads of veggies), is not that hard to make. Learn the bonus entrée of Thai Coconut Curry (vegetables over rice). Come see why this caterer dishes up this crowd-pleaser by the wok-load. A few unique seasonings and sauces on the Pad Thai ingredient list will open your palate to whole new dining options. A materials fee of $15 payable to Amy Kantor should be included when sending in your registration. Class size limited to 15.
Thursday, November 5 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10**
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TEA MEDITATION and TEA REMEDIES
One
Night Qiong Wang,
M.D.
Find the benefits of tea drinking to reduce stress. Meditate with Jasmine teas (loose, pearls, blossom peach balls) with Dr. Wang for inner calmness. Learn simple and easy recipes with various teas for minor illnesses such as headaches, common colds, high blood pressure and indigestion. Class includes a colorful Power Point presentation followed by meditation with jasmine tea. Materials fee of $15 payable to the instructor the night of class includes a beautiful Chinese blue flower porcelain tea cup (with lid and saucer, for you to use in class and to keep) and all the tea tastings and snacks. Log on to www.drwangsteaclub.com for tea-related topics, cultures and shopping. Class size limited to 20.
Thursday, October 22 6:30-8:30 p.m. $10**
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WE MADE THIS!
One Night Dolly Adriatico
A tasty fun filled evening for you and your child (age 10 & up). During class, you’ll both make pizza and cinnamon rolls (from “scratch”). We’ll also make (and bake) a multigrain bread dough during class. Your child will learn about weighing and measuring ingredients (some math), oven safety and the importance of following directions. Working with yeast and dough and what transpires during the bread baking process will be covered too (some science). Who knows? You may just have a budding baker on your hands – so come join us! Your child will be thrilled over their kitchen creations and you’ll have spent quality time with your child making something delicious to eat…pizza tonight and cinnamon rolls for the morning! $12 materials fee payable to instructor the night of class covers both parent and child. $3 additional fee for second child. Wear comfortable cooking clothes. Class size limited to 15.
Thursday, October 29 6:00-8:30 p.m. $10**
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