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WINTER/SPRING • 2013 CATALOG
MINI COURSES wisc.edu/minicourses
Renew and rejuvenate yourself out of winter and into fresh opportunities
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through lots of new offerings! Whether you are looking to travel,
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garden, get in shape, or just learn something new, winter and spring Mini Courses are sure to have what you are looking for. Register early to insure your space in the courses that you want…
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Green & Growing!
Fun with Food
Learn everything you need to know about
Cure your culinary cravings and reinvent
Chakras, Aura Energy, Self-Renewal,
organic gardening.
your recipe collection!
Natural Remedies…
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From brewing your own to painting a masterpiece!
Crafts, Crafts, Crafts DIY jewelry, dyeing, pottery, and more!
Sing and Swing One-on-one music lessons & endless dance opportunities.
A Fitter You Workout your way with self-defense, yoga, & self discovery!
Nature Calls Go birding, fly fishing and more...
Facing the Future Travel, digital technology, finance, and landing your perfect job.
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The Wednesday Wine Series
In Gaelic, whiskey (uisge-beatha) means the “the water
Join us in the Prairie Fire Winebar at Union South as
Come have fun with that classic Valentine’s
of life.” Beyond the hype of marketing and centuries-old
we sample and learn the stories of a variety of wines.
Spring Food Fling
Day treat - chocolate! We will start with dark
reputations is the story of whiskey and its many varieties
We will tour the wine landscape, sample a variety of
Shake off those winter blues and get inspired by
chocolate and white chocolate fondues and, dip
across Scotland, Ireland, Canada, the United States
wines and your course fee also includes a sampling
earth’s spring renewal. Local produce is just
fresh strawberries! Next will come personalized
and beyond. Join us for an evening of light sampling
of complementary light appetizers. Presented in
hitting our markets and you know what you want to do -
dark chocolate-chocolate chip mini-breads with
and exploration of the stories behind Scotch, Bourbon,
cooperation with Wisconsin Union Dining Services and
Join the dance! We will prepare a multiple course meal
a chocolate spread (Bring a container to take the
Rye and more. Join the owner of one of the ten best
the Prairie Fire Winebar. 1 Meeting each. INSTRUCTOR:
using the new spring bounty, dancing with culinary
spread home). Finally, get thoroughly chocolate by
whiskey bars in America on a journey through (some
Greg Huber is a Certified Specialist of Wine by the
delights from a masterful chef. All supplies included in
making a nice supply of haystacks with cinnamon
of) the world of whiskeys. We will sample five to six
Society of Wine Educators. He is known for offering
course price, just bring your appetite and a container for
hearts. Take home what you bake/make. Recipes
different styles from the Isles to North America. Come
informative and fun wine tastings.
any leftovers. 1 Meeting. INSTRUCTOR: Sabi Atteyih is a
included. $10-$15 supply fee payable to Instructor.
and enhance your enjoyment of the water of life! Proof
world traveler, Madison-based, Mediterranean Chef
1 Meeting. INSTRUCTOR: Susan Hagstrom.
of age required at class. 1 Meeting. INSTRUCTOR: Bill
Food for Love – Healthy, Simple Recipes Get inspiration for fun, easy-to-make foods that
say “I love food.” We will prepare a five course meal that focuses on healthy simple recipes that will wow the ones you love to cook for. Discover new and easy culinary delights to add to your repertoire with a masterful chef. All supplies included in course price, just bring your appetite and a container for any leftovers. 1 Meeting. INSTRUCTOR: Sabi Atteyih.
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#5410.401 SUN Noon-4pm, Feb 2 $49.50(Student/U.Mem)$59.50(Fac/Staff)
Quick & Easy Indian Cooking
Adventurous Chocolate Baking Using chocolate as the medium, we will explore different dietary delights. Preparing three recipes
Rogers is the owner of the Malt House Tavern, selected as one of the 10 best whiskey bars in America by Zagat. 1 Meeting. INSTRUCTOR: Kim Tschudy.
#5575.501 MON 6:30-8:30pm, March 24 $19.50(Student/U.Mem)$29.50(Fac/Staff)
- Flourless Chocolate Cake, Black Bean Brownies, and
Rum – The Spirit of the Times
Microwave Mint Brownies in a mug - will open the
Rum has a deep rooted history, both in the Caribbean
participants to new ways of cooking. There will be
and the US. From culture to food it has left its imprint
samples to bring home (Bring your own mug) and
and continues to do so today. Here is an opportunity
recipes to study with even more alternatives to play
to take a historical and sensory journey, learning more
with on your own. $10-$15 supply fee payable to
about this great beverage that has been a major part of
Instructor. 1 Meeting. INSTRUCTOR: Susan Hagstrom.
the development and growth of this region of the world.
Ever since attending International cuisine courses as
We will sample varieties of Rum, some ethnic foods and
a child she has been, through show and taste,
even the music associated with this great drink. Proof of
demonstrating intense creativity in the culinary field.
age required at class. 1 Meeting. INSTRUCTOR: Mark
#5500.401 SUN 1-3pm, Feb 9 $19.50(Students/U.Mem)$29.50(Fac/Staff)
Are you intrigued by Indian cuisine? Do you want
Alfred is a longtime transplant from the Caribbean to the state of Wisconsin. Growing up on the island of Trinidad, rum has been part of his blood and history.
#5577.501 TUE 6-8pm, April 1 $19.50(Students/U.Mem)$29.50(Fac/Staff)
to eat healthy and tasty food on a budget? Do
A Tour of Italy The Wednesday Wines Series takes you to Italy, or at least a tour of Italian Wines. Italy is home to
the oldest wine making regions in the world and its wine varieties are many. We will do our best to survey the range and variety available from Italy. No doubt, some of these wines will surprise you.
#5540.401 WED 6:30-8:30pm, Feb 19 $19.50(Students/U.Mem)$29.50(Fac/Staff)
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#5415.501 SUN Noon-4pm, April 27 $49.50(Student/U.Mem)$59.50(Fac/Staff)
#5510.401 TUE 6:30-9pm, Feb 11 $19.50(Students/U.Mem)$29.50(Fac/Staff)
Red & White Blends Puzzled whether to open a red or a white wine tonight? Join us for an exploration of the latest
trend in wine - blended red and white wines. We will explore some of the better new wines, the clever names, and the vintners at the forefront of this emerging wine genre.
#5540.402 WED 6:30-8:30pm, March 12 $19.50(Students/U.Mem)$29.50(Fac/Staff)
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Wisconsin Union.
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since 1984, now Culinary Team Member of the
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A World of Whiskeys
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Cooking with Chocolate: Valentine’s Day Edition
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CRAVINGS
Meditative Arts
Drink and Draw
ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) Come explore the world of white wines outside of the realm of Chardonnay. White wines offer a
you like home-made meals that are quick and easy to
huge amount of variety once one gets past just
make? Indian cooking does not need to be difficult,
grabbing the Chard! We will survey other white wine
time-consuming or an expensive affair. You will learn to make a complete 3-course Indian meal. Feature Lentil Stew (soup or side), Mango Lassi, Fragrant Cumin Rice with a side of Spinach-Lentil Daal and Potato Fry, Raita (dip) and Kheer (dessert). All Ingredients, equipment and recipes are provided. 1 Meeting. INSTRUCTOR:
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608.262.3156
options with the goal of adding several new whites to your preferred wine list.
#5540.501 WED 6:30-8:30pm, April 16 $19.50(Students/U.Mem)$29.50(Fac/Staff)
Poonam Rao has 15 years experience teaching Indian cooking and handicrafts.
#5400.501 SUN 1-3pm, March 30 $29.50(Student/U.Mem)$39.50(Fac/Staff)
F U L L C O U R S E I N F O & R E G I S T R A T I O N O N W E B : : [web] wisc.ed u/mi ni c ours es [p hone] 262.3156
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