Spring Concert kickoff with Kenny Lee Lewis and Danny Pelfrey

Join us on Sunday, April 18th for a crazy concert with Kenny Lee Lewis, lead guitarist with the “Steve Miller Band” and multiple Emmy winner Danny Pelfrey!  Tickets are $15 per person with a portion of the proceeds going to Hospice Partners. Come and join the fun!!

Sustenance Classes

Send someone you know to kitchen Bootcamp!

Perfect for newlyweds, students, and cooks that want to step up their game! The whole series for a discount at $100.00

(that is only $25.00 a class) +$20.00 materials fee

Boot Camp in the Kitchen: Basic Training With Amberlyn Storey

Thursday, April 15 6-8:30

$30.00/ 35.00 non-members / class fee

$5.00 materials fee

Do you think you don’t like to cook? Maybe you just don’t know how. Are you the type of person that can burn water? Come to Cooking 101 and learn some tips on the proper tools and usage in the kitchen. Even if you don’t burn water, you can learn more efficient ways to make delicious dishes. Make cooking easier and more enjoyable. You will leave the class knowing how to make easy and delicious meals that will impress your friends and family. Bring your favorite pot, pan, a few utensils and your favorite knife. Bring your appetite too! There will be lots of food for you to enjoy while learning.

Boot Camp in the Kitchen: Sauces and Gravies With Amberlyn

Thursday, April 22 6-8:30 pm

$30/35 non-member

$10 material fee

Learn how to add pizzazz to any dish by creating a variety of sauces and gravies. Learn how to keep them from being lumpy or separating on you. Liven up and meat, pasta, rice etc. Make fabulous desserts. Bring your favorite pot and pan and a whisk. Bring your appetite as well.  The class will include: how to make a lemon caper sauce, béchamel, a healthier twist on glorious gravies, a white wine reduction and a berry cullis…all this comes together in a wonderful menu for you to enjoy while you learn!

Grilled Pizza Party with Dan Berkeland Thursday, April 29 6-8:30

$30.00/35.00 non-member enrollment fee

$5.00 material fee

Let’s face it, how many of us have a pizza oven at home? Learn the art of the crusted, crispy Italian pizza without the necessity of the traditional massive bread oven. Pizzas will be prepared on a standard grill. We’ll make the dough, flip it into shape, top it and grill it to crispy perfection. Of course, nothing goes with Pizza like a fine Chianti.

MAY

A Bunch of Brunch Ideas with Jill Stavros Sunday, May 2 (the week before Mother’s day!) Bring your Mom or adopted Mom along! 11-1:30

$30/35 enrollment fee

$10 materials fee

Brunch is a wonderful and relaxing way to enjoy our beautiful location with family and friends. This class is designed to help inspire something beyond the standard egg casserole while still making sure to keep it easy. Learn how to make amazing scones, delicious savory sandwiches, easy puff pastries (that will wow), chocolate shortbread cookies and beautiful fruit and vegetables to round out the meal. While enjoying the food you learn to prepare in our beautiful setting. Bring family and friends and your own mimosa ingredients and make it a special occasion for all to share.

The Smoked and the Cured with Dan Berkeland Thursday, May 6  6-8:30 pm

$30/ 35 enrollment

$10 materials fee

It is easier than you think! Once you learn how to smoke and cure your own bacon pancetta and Tasso’ Ham you will never go back to store-bought again. We’ll use the meats to make a traditional Italian meal of pasta amatriciana, fagioli bianchi (that’s white beans…don’t get nervous) and bietola (swiss chard) and oh si, si, vino (don’t think I need to translate.)

Boot Camp in the Kitchen: Sautee’s and Stirfry With Amberlyn Storey Thursday, May 13 6-8:30

$30/$35 enrollment fee

$5.00 materials fee

Learn the secret to creating healthy and delicious stir fry dishes. Quick and tasty meals can be created with the right methods. Turn an ordinary meal into something special with the extra touch of a quick sauté.  Bring your favorite pan and knife and of course your appetite. Bring 5 favorite ingredients if you wish and turn it into a sensational meal in minutes.

Boot Camp in the Kitchen: Budget Gourmet With Amberlyn Storey  Thursday, May 20 6-8:30 pm

$30/35 non-members

$10.00 material fee

Learn how to make beautiful and delicious gourmet meals on limited budget. You will be able to throw a fabulous dinner party and impress your friends with the presentation. We will try the menu out at this fun evening class! Bring your appetite and a paring knife so you can create beautiful garnishes for your food! Learn tricks for turning everyday into hooray!

Appetizers To Oooh and Ahhh Over with Jill Stavros

Thursday, May 27

6-8:30 pm

$30/35 non member enrollment

$5.00 materials fee

Don’t do another party with the spinach dip! Come to this class and learn how to make appetizers that are sure to please everyone at your party. Stuffed dates, crostini with red peppers, cucumber humus rounds, olive tapenade tart and we are just getting started! Send them home thinking about what they had and wanting more. Plus you get to have a party of your own with the food we make. Bring friends and your own cocktails and conversation!

JUNE

Rustic Italian Breads with Dan Berkeland

Thursday, June 3

6-8:30 pm

$30/35 non-member enrollment

$5.00 material fee

It’s gotta be crusty and crumbly and golden brown on the outside. It’s gotta be stretchy on the inside with big air pockets. And olive oil, yes it has to be laced with the flavor of olive oil. Learn to prepare the real deal at home. It is impossible to find at the store, but easy to do it yourself.