THE GRAPE GOURMET: WINES OF SOUTH AFRICA Wednesday, May 5 6:00pm - 8:00pm Michael McIntosh, Transatlantic Wines andVicki McCain, Kitchenique Cooking School Director $40 In this month's class we'll learn about some great value wines and an interesting grape varietal, pinotage, you may not have sampled. We'll start with a Fleur Du Cap Sav Blanc with Canape of Tuna Tartare with Ginger Lime Dressing; Fleur Du Cap Chardonnay with Lemon, Shallot Chicken and Fettucini with Alfredo Sauce; Fleur Du Cap Pinotage with Bobotie (a traditional Malay dish of ground beef and aromatics); and Ernie Els Guardian Peak Frontier a Cabernet, Shiraz and Merlot blend with Dark Chocolate Spice Cake.
OFF THE VINE ORGANIC RAW ENERGY!
OFF THE VINE ORGANIC RAW ENERGY! Saturday, May 8 11:00am - 1:00pm Shana Wolf, Off The Vine Produce andVicki McCain, Kitchenique Cooking School Director $25 Off the Vine is sponsoring a series of classes designed to help us learn how to incorporate raw foods into our everyday diet. This class will work on dehydrating techniques, mixed dressings and snacking ideas that will help you learn what to eat for more RAW energy everyday. Guest contributor: Bridgette Stringfellow - a raw food advocate - eating 80% raw for 3 years! Remember $5 off your Off The Vine produce box if attending the class!
CARIBBEAN ISLAND FARE
CARIBBEAN ISLAND FARE
Monday, May 10 6:00pm - 8:00pm Chef Dan Pettis, One 20 - A Modern Bistro, Niceville, Fl $45 Chef Dan has obliged us with his hearty bistro fare throughout the winter and early spring. While requests for his "to die for" Asian and Sushi pile up, Dan will be flexing his culinary muscle in this summertime menu featuring Tomato Mango and Cucumber Salad with Vanilla Vinaigrette; Jerk Chicken with Yellow Rice, Grilled Pineapple Salsa and Black Beans and Island Pineapple Rum Cake with Spiced Cream.
LADIES' DAY OUT COOKING CLASS QUICK & EASY SEARED & SAUCED
LADIES' DAY OUT COOKING CLASS QUICK & EASY SEARED & SAUCED Wednesday, May 12 11:30am - 1:00pm Vicki McCain, Kitchenique Cooking School Director $20 In this class we'll learn about pan searing and pan sauces and cook a Paneed Chicken with Lemon Caper Sauce over Pasta with steamed Veggies.
FAT CLEMENZA'S "WHATCHA WANNA EAT?"
FAT CLEMENZA'S "WHATCHA WANNA EAT?" Thursday, May 13 6:00pm - 8:00pm Chef/Owner Dominic Damiano, Fat Clemenza's Sorry, Sold Out! Menu To Be Announced. . .as usual. But if you don't sign up now and wait for the menu to be published . . .you'll know what everyone BUT you will be eating!
LADIES' DAY OUT COOKING CLASS QUICK & EASY SEARED & SAUCED
LADIES' DAY OUT COOKING CLASS QUICK & EASY SEARED & SAUCED Wednesday, May 19 11:30am - 1:00pm Vicki McCain, Kitchenique Cooking School Director $20 We'll continue our discussion on pan searing with Seared Pork with Mushroom Sauce; and Pan Seared New Potatoes and Carrots with Buttered Parsley.
GULF COAST GOODNESS
GULF COAST GOODNESS Thursday, May 20 6:00pm - 8:00pm Executive Chef Phillip McDonald, Table Five Personal Chef Service LLC $45 Chef Phil works with the freshest ingredients available and always puts them to great use as he demonstrates in this class which features Sauteed Royal Reds with Grilled Asparagus and Citrus Emulsion; Apalachicola Oyster Pan Roast with Fresh Herbs and Crispy Smoked Bacon and Macadamia Nut Crisps with Coconut Ice Cream.
IT'S TOMATO SEASON 2010!
IT'S TOMATO SEASON 2010! Tuesday, May 25 6:00pm - 8:00pm Chef/Co-Owner Brannon Janca The Lake Place and Stinky's, Dune Allen Beach, and Guest $48 Early summer on the coast is the beginning of Tomato season! Those of you who've sampled the myriad of dishes Chef Brannon created at The Lake Place using many types of local tomatoes will really appreciate this class. And those of you who haven't won't want to miss this opportunity! Come experience a selection of the best locally grown tomatoes, meet the grower and learn all about the many varieties and their distinct flavor profiles! You'll sample Creole Tomato Gazpacho with Avocado and Jumbo Lump Crab; Marinated Local Tomatoes with Feta Cheese; Seared Tuna and Cucumber Salad with Spicy tomato Jam and The Lake Place Pineapple Upside Down Cake.
GIRL'S NIGHT OUT: WINES OF SPRING
GIRL'S NIGHT OUT: WINES OF SPRING Wednesday, May 26 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Date change from April) Vicki McCain, Kitchenique Cooking School Director and Kathy Fly-Bridges, Southern Wine & Spirits $38 As promised these four wines are the very essence of springtime in a bottle! Some are varietals you may not know as much about but I promise after sampling them with a selection of chilled, easy to prepare spring "picnic" dishes you'll never forget them! We'll start with Loredona Viognierwith Green Bean, Feta and Walnut Salad; Serra Da Estrela Albarino with Mediterrannean Shrimp and Calamata Olive Salad; Erath Pinot Gris with Smoky, Spicy Deviled Eggs; and Remy Pannier Rose D'Anjou with Cold Smoked Salmon and Basil Pesto Crostini.