2 Hour Crepes

This four-session continuation of the Wine Essentials series offers in-depth exploration and tastings of some of the world’s more interesting and unusual wines. Studies will include an expanded array of lesser-known varietals and wines, as each class concentrates on one wine category and delves into the wines’ production, characteristics and uses, including discussions of food and wine pairing. Session 1: Advanced White Wines: Side-by-Side Tasting of Interesting Aromatic and Fruity Wines. Session 2: Advanced Red Wines: In-Depth Comparison of Selected Wines From Old and New World Regions. Session 3: Off-Dry to Sweet: Exploration of Elegant Rieslings to Cru Classé Sauternes. Session 4: Fortified and Aromatized Wines With Wine Service: Fascinating Wines, From Vermouths and Sherries to Madeiras and Portos.

Ayurveda is the world's oldest form of natural healing and health. Its basic premise is that there exists an innate intelligence in our body and mind to be balanced and healthy. Ayurveda offers a knowledge of life with down-to-earth practices to keep this intelligence alive and well during our lifetime. In this two-day weekend workshop with culinary training, we will learn the fundamental principles of Ayurveda. You will learn about the doshas, the mahabhutas, prakriti - body type, the elements, what is health - balance and imbalance. We will learn the simple practices of Ayurveda to maintain health and live in rhythm with natural laws. We will learn about the six tastes of Ayurveda. We will learn how to correct imbalances in our digestion. On both days, we will be in the kitchen preparing food that balances us. We will create two complete meals, including Kitchari Arancini with Cilantro Chutney, Braised Red Cabbage with Green Apples, Miso Soup with Crisp Tofu & Pickled Scallions, Black Pepper Fettuccine with Chili Cashew Cream Sauce & Spiced Eggplant, Tuscan Kale Crepe with Grilled Oyster Mushroom, Coconut Pear Tapioca Pudding and more.

Discover the bold, aromatic flavors of Ethiopian cuisine in this hands-on plant-based cooking class. Using traditional spices and techniques, we’ll create a vibrant menu of stews, pastries, and vegetables, and we’ll consider the textures and tastes that make Ethiopian cuisine – and the regional cuisines within it – unique. Students will work in groups to prepare Curried Chickpea & Lentil Stew with Warm Injera Bread; Lentil Jalapeño Sambusa Pastries with Cilantro Citrus Relish; Cumin Sizzled Collard Greens with Tomato Chili Confit; Berbere Seared Mushrooms with Charred Eggplant Purée; Orange & Caramelized Leek Wild Rice Pilaf; and Ethiopian Coffee Chocolate Avocado Mousse.

Take a page from one of the world's most romantic countries (and cuisines) as you and your partner produce flavor-packed French favorites and gain new culinary knowledge. We'll make a complete meal that highlights the best ingredients and preparations France has to offer, including: tuna niçoise tartine; butter lettuce salad with radish and avocado in a creamy lemon-dijon dressing; coq au vin and pommes aligot.