Wine Classes & guided tutorials
Stimulate your mind & taste buds by getting an introductory lesson to the wonderful world of wine with Down to Basics. Or, with Let the Party Begin! the atmosphere is more relaxed & focused on trying different foods with different wines.
Down to Basics
It only takes a few times of buying wine you like- or don’t like- to come to a few conclusions about what wine you would buy again. But, why do you like the wines you like and how do you express those preferences when you want to choose & buy a wine?
Stimulate your mind & taste buds by getting an introductory lesson to the wonderful world of wine with Down to Basics.
In this tutored seminar, whet your palate on the basics of wine. Find out how to articulate what you like in a wine & why by learning: Noble Grape Varieties, Factors of Production, Harvesting, Kinds of Wine, Bottle Labelling, Tastes & Aromas, Basic Food Pairings, Tasting Techniques & Terms.
Taste 6 different wines: 3 white & 3 red with a guided tasting.
Choose from comfort, mid range or upscale tastings
Prices based on minimum of 10 /maximum 20 people per event
Let the Party Begin!
Not as interested in why or how but more interested in simply trying great wine & food together?
With Let the Party Begin! the atmosphere is more relaxed & focused on trying different foods with different wines. Learning why certain items are star pairs is important in being able to create your own perfect combination… and sometimes the only way to know what goes together is to try it yourself!
Taste 6 different wines & homemade Hors D’Oeuvres ; 2 white, 2 sparkling & 2 red with a guided tasting.
Choose from comfort, mid range or upscale tastings
Prices based on minimum of 10 /maximum 20 people per event
Learn & taste all in the comfort of your home or office with your friends or colleagues by a International Sommelier Guild trained host.
Cooking Classes
If you & your friends are new to cooking, you can learn techniques, skills & recipes. If you are already experienced, brush up on your skills or learn some new menu items. Learning menus, recipes & tips from a pro can help save money because now you will be able to enjoy more great food at home.
Groups of 2 to 10 can learn hands on in a concentrated but relaxed environment. Each themed class includes some instruction on knife skills, kitchen safety, menu planning & adding your own touches to recipes. After the class, you & your friends can share your creations with family or enjoy it all to yourselves.
Each session is usually from 2-4 hours depending on the menu & level of interaction. There are customized menus for each group based on tastes & preferences. Choose from a variety of themes:
Kitchen Basics
Advanced Kitchen Basics
Hors D’oeuvres
Quick Week Night Meals
Pasta Galore
Brunch Party
Meat & Potatoes
Holiday Meals
Ethnic Cuisine (Asian, French, Italian, Latin)
Or choose your own theme!
Classes are priced per person plus the cost of food-
Classes for 1: per person $100+ cost of food
Classes for 2 or more: per person $75+ cost of food
Private Cooking Classes
Get one-on-one learning time with a customized cooking lesson to create meals for your family’s likes, dislikes & dietary needs. Learn with & use your own tools & equipment. Learn in a relaxed, private environment & take advantage of demonstrations & a personalized lesson.
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Menu Planning
If you have dietary restrictions, are lacking imagination, need help organizing, have company coming or just want something different, we can help you menu plan.
"Recipe Box"
The recipe box is a great and fool proof way to prepare a recipe. No shopping or measuring or substituting! A recipe box has all the ingredients ready and measured for you to start creating the recipe.
