Imagine producing world-class breads in your own oven, such as Focaccia, Pizza, and French Baguettes.

Experience Italy without the airfare as we teach you classic Italian dishes from Antipasto to Zabaglione.  Learn classic sauces from a simple but sublime Aglio e Olio to a classic Ragu Bolognese. We’ll share our secrets for perfecting Tiramisu and teach you how to make the best Cannoli this side of Palermo.

Have a special request?  Put your own group together and we will collaborate on a theme and a date.

We provide you with printed recipes, demonstration and some hands on instruction, a generous sampling of the prepared foods and in some cases with a complete meal including a featured wine.

Class registration and policies

 

A check or cash for the full amount of the class is needed to complete your registration and reserve your spot in the class.  Space is limited. A 7 day cancellation notice is required for a full refund.

If classes are cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, you will have the choice of receiving credit for another class or a full refund.

For your safety in class, we recommend that you wear closed-toe, low heeled shoes.

Cooking Class Schedule

ARTISAN BREAD BAKING
Date: Saturday February 6, 2010 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p. m
Saturday February 20, 2010 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p. m. $55 per person(plus tax)


Enjoy world-class bread from your own oven! This is a hands-on class in which you will learn how to make Focaccia, French, a rustic Italian Country Loaf and Pizza. More than just learning a formula, you will learn about fermentation, kneading and shaping. A pizza luncheon is included.
$55(plus tax) per person Class size limited to six.

SUNDAY GRAVY, THE BIG RAGU
To Be Scheduled Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
This is the quintessential Italian-American Classic that simmers on the stove while you sip Chianti and listen to Sinatra --known its simplest form as Spaghetti and Meatballs. But it’s really so much more than that. This is a cultural lesson as much as it is a cooking class. So roll up your sleeves and prepare to spend a few hours with us learning our family’s version of this classic dish. Participants will sit down to a complete meal at the end of the lesson that includes Antipasto, Salad, Pasta with Sunday Gravy, house made artisan bread, wine and dessert.
$95(plus tax) per person Class size limited to six.

ITALIAN COUNTRY COOKING
To Be Scheduled Time: 5:00 p.m.
Learn the art of cooking and eating Italian style. Enjoy preparing and eating a four course meal consisting of Crisp Rosemary Flatbread with assorted antipasti, Insalata Verde, Chicken Ossobuco with Creamy Polenta and Panna Cotta. Served with our house made artisan breads and an appropriate wine. $95(plus tax) per person Class size limited to six.

PIZZA AND CALZONE
To Be Scheduled Time: 11am – 1:30 p.m.
In this hands-on class students will learn how to make pizza dough, pizza sauce and a variety of toppings and fillings. A lunch of salad, pizza or calzone, beverage and dessert is included.
$55 (plus tax) per person Class size limited to six.

JUST DESSERTS
To Be Scheduled Time: 1:00 p.m.
In this hands-on class you will learn how to prepare four classic desserts: Tiramisu, Panna Cotta, Molten Lava, and Crème Brulee. $55(plus tax) per person Class size limited to six.

CULINARY GETAWAY
Enjoy one night’s lodging, gourmet country breakfast and a cooking class for two. $295.
Add a second night for only $100.

COMMENTS FROM PARTICIPANTS

“It was great to see how fun and easy it is to make.”
-Sandy R.

“This course was the perfect balance of patience and mastery.”
-Paul C.

“This has been an absolute pleasure.”
-Carol C.

“The fun historical facts about pasta made it much more interesting then Id have imagined.”
-Vicki B.