Adults Cooking
SERIES OF COOKING SKILLS WITH JENNIFER TORREY (Age 18+)
As a hobby inspired chef, early on Jennifer realized her knack for and love of food. Her travels to Europe, Asia, Africa, and The Caribbean in international wine sales furthered her passion and provided vast knowledge of diverse cuisines and wine pairing. Jennifer’s classes are also gluten-free friendly with simple recipes that the entire family will enjoy. With over ten years experience in the food industry, cooking and teaching, come share her passion for cooking in these hands-on classes! Bring an apron, and for safety purposes, wear closed-toed shoes with no slip soles. Min 8 Max 14
KITCHEN BASICS – I: ESSENTIAL KITCHEN SKILLS
New to cooking? Looking for a very basic class to get started? Topics covered will include basic kitchen equipment, basic knife skills, basic kitchen staples, reading and understanding recipes, cooking terminology and mastering boiling…and beyond! Class is gluten-free friendly. Thu, 9/13 6-9pm Finley/Kitchen $65 (S.R. Resident $55) #63428
KITCHEN BASICS – II: SENSATIONAL SAUCES
Kitchen Basics II is specifically designed to spend a whole evening on one subject—sensational sauces! In classic French cooking, there are five “mother” sauces that serve as the bases for hundreds more, and in everyday cooking, variety is the spice of life! From tangy to cheesy, learn about five easy, flavorful sauces that will perk up your daily meals. Class is gluten-free friendly. Thu, 10/11 6-9pm Finley/Kitchen $65 (S.R. Resident $55) #63437
KITCHEN BASICS – IV: CLASSIC DESSERTS
KITCHEN BASICS – III: BRAISING, ROASTING & GRILLING
Get the “know-how” to expand your home cooking experience! This class is designed to give you perfect examples of the techniques used in all cooking. Braising, roasting, and grilling can be daunting and Jennifer will show you how to make tender, juicy, tasty food the way it is meant to be prepared. Class is gluten-free friendly. Thu, 11/8 6-9pm Finley/Kitchen $65 (S.R. Resident $55) #63444
COOKING WITH SOUL: SOUTHERN CUISINE
Make dinner a little sweeter and get the confidence to create delicious desserts from your own kitchen with five iconic desserts from around the world! Amazing recipes for decadent brulees, pies, cakes, soufflés, and ice creams will be presented, along with helpful techniques to ensure they turn out perfectly. For gluten-free accommodations, contact Jennifer at gfcookingclub@aol.com.
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Bring a friend and enjoy hearty Southern hospitality of this region and its variety of flavors. Southern cuisine employs the influences of the Caribbean, Africa, and Southern Native American cultures south of the Mason Dixon line and as far west as Texas. Learn to make flavorful comfort food from ingredients abundantly found in this area. Class is gluten-free friendly.
Thu, 12/6 6-9pm Finley/Kitchen $65 (S.R. Resident $55) #63445
Thu, 1/17 6-9pm Finley/Kitchen $65 (S.R. Resident $55) #63549 Southern Comfort Food!
Recreation information 543-3737
Fall/Winter ‘12-’13
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