Open the summer season with Chef Gordon Drysdale, an award-winning restaurateur who built his profile with Gordon’s House of Fine Eats in San Francisco. His projects continue to embrace seasonal, sustainable ingredients. Menu details coming soon! A longtime Mill Valley resident, Chef Gordon hails from upstate New York and came west after graduating from the […]
Learn about farm-to-table eating in the Wine Country with Chef Paul Schroeder of Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens. He will present three courses built on the estate’s seasonal garden-to-plate ethos. His menu: Tomato Tarte Tatin with Whipped Chèvre and Olive Tapenade Smoked Salmon with Roasted Red Beets, Strawberries and Plum Vinaigrette Mexican Chocolate Pot de Crème with […]
Baker and chef Amy Brown of Marla in Santa Rosa presents recipes for late summer, embracing the season with locally sourced bounty. Her menu: Marla Breads with Seasoned Farmers Cheese & Olive Oil Late Summer Panzanella with Little Gems, Heirloom Tomatoes & Farmers Cheese Crumble Whey Brined & Roasted Chicken with “Three Sisters” Succotash Farmers […]
Learn the versatile French dough that puffs, rises and dazzles. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll master pâte à choux - the foundation for airy cream puffs, elegant éclairs, savory gougères […]
Discover the deep, earthy flavor of porcini mushrooms in a class dedicated to this prized, locally abundant ingredient. Together, we’ll explore how to handle both fresh and dried porcini. You will learn techniques for cleaning, rehydrating, and bringing out their signature nutty, woodsy aroma. You’ll cook a series of dishes that showcase porcini’s versatility, from […]
Learn to craft a delectable mezze platter that turns any event into a celebration! Get tips from a star of Lebanese cuisine as you make authentic Beiruti Hummus, Baba Ghanoush […]
Learn about food to pair with wine from Kate Leahy, an award-winning author and chef who has written more than a dozen books with culinary celebrities like Michael Mina and Ayesha Curry. Her first solo book, "Wine Style," lets you discover the wines you love with 50 recipes to share with friends. Her menu: Caramelized […]
Turkey will have its annual spotlight soon - first, you can learn all about duck! Chef Roland Passot teaches you to make classic duck confit, properly sear a duck breast and create a citrus gastrique sauce. In addition, this master chef will demonstrate how to break down a whole duck and share some ideas for […]
Join us to celebrate the 90th birthday and immense legacy of Chef Jacques Pépin with Leslie Sbrocco of KQED's "Check, Please!" and local culinary stars. Make reservations now for this one-of-a-kind event! Chefs Heidi Krahling and Roland Passot will share cooking and memories in this unique evening hosted by Fresh Starts Chef Events and the […]