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 […]
Greet the cooler season with a special evening pairing Chef Dustin Valette, chef/owner of Valette restaurant and The Matheson in Healdsburg, with Dan Kosta, renowned producer of world-class pinot noir and chardonnay in Sonoma County. Their luxurious menu paired with award-winning bottles will showcase the inventive approach of Chef Dustin's dishes and the passion for […]
Holiday baking from breakfast to dessert! Move from Chai-Spiced Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls to Walnut, Leek & Feta Flatbread, Parker House Rolls and Cranberry Roulade. Learn the techniques for mixing yeast doughs, proofing and baking. You'll also make a basic Chiffon Cake and delve into sautéeing and finishing a variety of baked items. What You Make: Chai-Spiced […]
This class will focus on a variety of techniques and flavors to create a delicious and decorative assortment of holiday cookies. We will cover make-ahead strategies, decorating and packing tips for 4-5 recipes including roll-and-cut decorated sugar cookies, bars and rugelach. What You Make: Decorated Sugar Cookies, Bars and Rugelach. What You Take: Recipes and a Sampler […]
Chef Joanne Weir, host of “Plates & Places” on PBS-TV, offers a festive evening to greet the holidays with a menu from her travels as a guide for global culinary […]
Learn to make your own sausage with David Budworth, the Bay Area's celebrity butcher, in a special hands-on class that lets you create handmade sausages to share. The presenter, known […]
This class offers the authentic experience of crafting one of the most sought-after foods in Mexican cuisine -- tamales! A hallmark of the holiday season, tamales from the Yucatan are […]
Start a delicious year with Chef Roland Passot, a devoted ambassador for French cuisine as founder of the erstwhile La Folie in San Francisco, Petite Left Bank in Tiburon and Larkspur's Left […]