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Katie Lee Teaches Chrismukkah at Sur La Table

Scott Mindeaux, Editor — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:23:01 +0000

Katie Lee is coming to Southern California and will be teaching 2 special classes at Sur La Table in LA and here in the OC. Katie will be teaching a class called “The Comfort Table: Chrismukkah with Katie Lee” and classes will be held at the Newport Beach store on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 12:00 pm and Los Angeles store on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 4:00 pm.

Katie is the food and lifestyle contributor for The Early Show and has appeared on Oprah, Today, Extra, The Martha Stewart Show, Paula’s Best Dishes, and Iron Chef America. She has been featured in publications such asPeople, Vanity Fair, Town & Country, and InStyle, and writes a regular column for Cosmopolitan. For those that remember, Katie was also the first host of Bravo’s Top Chef.

Katie will share her expertise and tips on throwing a great dinner party. Her delicious Chrismukkah menu was created for a group of friends who celebrated both Christmas and Hanukkah.

She’ll teach this hands-on class using recipes from her latest book THE COMFORT TABLE: Recipes for Everyday Occasions (Simon Spotlight Entertainment; October 2009; Hardcover; $26.00). The class fee is $79.00 (book sold separately). Lee will autograph books after the class. Space is limited to 16 students.

The Menu for this class includes: Mini Potato-Leek Latkes with Spicy Apple Chutney; Wild Mushroom Soup “Cappuccino”; Herb-Roasted Salmon; Stewed French Lentils; Spinach and Three-Cheese Phyllo Pie; Mexican Wedding Cookies; Triple Chocolate Brownies and Campari and Blood Orange Sparklers Mocktails

Newport Beach, CA – Corona Del Mar 832 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Register online http://cookingclasses.surlatable.com or call 949.640.0200

Los Angeles, CA – Farmers’ Market 6333 W. Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Register online http://cookingclasses.surlatable.com or call 323.954.9190

You can purchase a copy of The Comfort Table from the FoodieInDisguise Online store. We will also be doing a giveaway of Katie Lee’s book, look for a blog post on that this weekend!

Master Bladesmith Bob Kramer to Visit The OC

Scott Mindeaux, Editor — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:36:47 +0000

Famed Master Bladesmith Bob Kramer will be visiting The OC on November 7. In colloboration with Sur La Table and Shun Knives, Bob Kramer will be at the new Sur La Table at South Coast Plaza to answer your cutlery questions and perform mini knife demonstrations. Bob will give you his insight on master knife skills and the importance of sharpening and his story and philosophy on cutlery.

This is a free event and will be held at 5:00pm at the Sur La Table in SCP. Bob will also be signing copies of Knives Cooks Love – written by Sarah Jay and Sur La Table. Copies of the book will be on sale prior to the book signing.

Earlier in the day, Bob will be hosting a hands-on Master Knife Skills class at the Newport Beach Sur La Table. Reserve your spot for a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn knife skills from the foremost kitchen knife-maker. Bob Kramer is the only former chef in the United States to have been certified as a Master Bladesmith by the American Bladesmith Society. He belongs to an elite society of master culinary knifemakers and is the only one who specializes in kitchen cutlery. Cooks Illustrated once wrote “The Kramer knife outperformed every knife we’ve ever rated.” Put simply — Mr. Kramer is king of the kitchen knife. The class is hands-on and costs $100.00.

Connoisseurs wait years for one of Bob Kramer’s originals, but Sur La Table has partnered with him to create an exquisite line of artisan knives only available at Sur La Table. Don’t miss your chance to join the master himself as he shares his methods of using cutlery through demonstrating cuts, sharpening techniques and explaining why the new Shun Bob Kramer line will make kitchen prep a joy.

Classes in LA: Elegant Picnic Fare

Scott Mindeaux, Editor — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:54:25 +0000

ELEGANT PICNIC FARE
$60.00 Hands On

Wednesday, July 29, 2009
6:30 PM

Heading to the Hollywood Bowl this Summer? Or just to the backyard for an outdoor meal? Here’s an elegant and simple “meal to-go” that travels well and is packed with flavor.

MENU: Moroccan Chicken Stuffed Baguette with Fresh Herb Spread; Quick Pickled Baby Potatoes & Vegetables; Layered Strawberry, Watermelon and Herb Salad with Chili-Spiked Feta; Ginger Iced Tea with Rum-Soaked Peaches

Simple Gourmet
443-A Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-318-6484

www.simple-gourmet.com

Classes in LA: The Street Foods of Mexico

Scott Mindeaux, Editor — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:48:26 +0000

THE STREET FOODS OF MEXICO
$85.00 Hands On

Tuesday, July 28, 2009
6:30 – 9:30 pm

Festive and easy to eat with your fingers, Mexico’s street fare boasts some of the most delicious flavors ever. These dishes turn up all over the country at parks, outside ancient sites and in front of museums. If you are want to throw a great fiesta built around great outdoor dishes, this is the class for you.

MENU: Homemade Sopes with Tinga Poblana (Masa Boats with a Spicy Pork Stew); Queso Fundido; Shrimp Tacos with Roasted Vegetable Salsa; Ceviche Tostadas with Avocado and Tomatillo Salsa; Tacos with Potatoes, Chiles and Cream; Herbed Green Rice and Black Beans; An assortment of snacks like Squash Blossom Quesadillas; Spiced Peanuts; Jicama with Oranges and Chile; Grilled Corn with Chile Lime Butter; Assorted Mexican Agua Frescas with Seasonal Fruit.

The New School of Cooking
8690 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
310-842-9702
www.newschoolofcooking.com

Classes in The OC: Frozen Desserts

Scott Mindeaux, Editor — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:09:33 +0000

FROZEN DESSERTS
$69.00 Hands On

Saturday, July 25, 2009
11:00 AM

Nothing says summer like something frozen, sweet and delicious. Get ready for the long hot days to come and pay homage to the wonders of ice cream, popsicles, granitas and more in this class designed to expand the cooler end of your desert repertoire.

MENU: Vanilla Ice Cream Base – Lemon Thyme Granita – Frozen Banana Popsicles – Ice Cream Sundaes with Trio of Homemade Sauces

Register online

Sur La Table
832 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-640-2330
www.surlatable.com

Classes in The OC: Laminated Doughs

Scott Mindeaux, Editor — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:53:48 +0000

LAMINATED DOUGHS <2 part class>
$95.00 Hands On

Tuesday, July 28 & Thursday July 30
6:00 – 9:00 pm

Focus on Mastering Croissant Dough & Danish Dough

Menu includes: Plain & Filled Croissants, Bear Claws, Cinnamon Snails, Butterhorns, Fruit-filled Danish Braid, Cream Cheese Pockets.

Blackmarket Bakery
17941 Sky Park Circle
Suite E
Irvine, CA 92614
949-852-4609
www.blackmarketbakery.com

Learn from a Possible Food Network Star at a Sur La Table Near You!

Scott Mindeaux, Editor — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:38:35 +0000

This just in from Sur La Table! Take a cooking class from a contestant from Season 5 of The Next Food Network Star!

Eight of the ten contestants will be teaching classes at a Sur La Table Cooking School near their hometown. As for us in Southern California, Eddie, Debbie and Jeffrey will each be teaching classes! For more info check out the info below or visit their website at www.surlatable.com.