Couples Romantic Cooking Classes in February February 6, 2009

COUPLES ROMANTIC COOKING PARTIES - $200 PER COUPLE
BRING SOME WINE AND A DATE AND HAVE FUN LEARNING AND COOKING TOGETHER
PERFECT FOR YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION - A GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
THE TABLE IS SET WITH TABLECLOTH AND CANDLES FOR YOUR ROMANTIC DINING
This is a Party Class ONLY –Instruction is in the kitchen and you are NOT lectured on all of the recipes
ALL PARTIES INCLUDE A GOURMET CHEESE TRAY TO START – We will be eating at 9:30PM

Couples Romantic Cooking 1 $200 Per Couple
Fri, 2/13/09 7pm-10pm OR Wed, 2/18/09 OR Fri, 3/6/09 7pm-10pm
Ah, Romance! The hottest date is at Chef Eric’s. We’ve created a Cooking Party Atmosphere – there is a brief lecture and more instruction is in the kitchen as you prepare your shared meals. Bring a nice bottle of wine to enjoy at the end of class to make this a true romantic night out as you dine on Rosemary and Oregano Spiced Lamb Loin Chops with Herb Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Home Made Fettuccine, Yu-Shiang Pork (Szechwan-Style Pork Loin with Delectable Home Made Szechwan Sauce) accompanied by Brown Rice and Garlic mixed with Edamame Beans, and Striped Bass poached in Wine with Tomato and Fennel Bulb accompanied by Creamy Roasted Shallot Mashed Potatoes. Our sweet tooth will devour a lovely Chocolate Mousse. What an alternative to the predictable dinner and a movie.

Couples Romantic Cooking 2 $200 Per Couple
Fri, 2/6/09 7pm-10pm OR Wed, 2/11/09 7pm-10pm
OR Fri, 3/13/09 7pm-10pm
Couples enjoy this class so much, they want to come back and cook some more fabulous dishes together in a Cooking Party Atmosphere – there is a brief lecture and more instruction is in the kitchen as you prepare your shared meals. Bring a nice bottle of wine to enjoy at the end of class to make this a true romantic night out as you dine at a seductive table set with a nice tablecloth and candles. Join us for some more sensual recipes starting with Baked Salmon and Vegetable Packages in Sake Sauce with Creamy Gnocchi di Semolina Gratinati, Crunchy Citrus Beef over Rice Pilaf and Leeks with Stir-Fried Broccoli in Ginger and Garlic, and Sweet and Sour Fish with Red Bell Peppers, Mixed Greens and Steamed Rice. For your romantic dessert we have Chocolate Crème Brûlée to top off the evening.

Couples Date Night Dinner 1 $200 Per Couple
Fri, 2/20/09 7pm-10pm OR Sat, 3/21/09 7pm-10pm OR Sat, 4/18/09 7pm-10pm
Want to make a special dinner with your friend or spouse? Celebrating a special occasion? This class focuses on flavorful and wholesome entrées that can be prepared quickly yet still delight the senses. Afterward, everyone enjoys the meal and socializing at a romantically set table with candles. Recipes include succulent Beef Tenderloin Filets with Mushroom Ragout and Grilled Polenta, Fresh Crab and Artichokes with Home Made Pasta – a delicious meal in one dish, Sautéed Chicken Breast Stuffed with Proscuitto, Spinach and Boursin Cheese with Pilaf-Style Rice, and our spectacular Fallen Chocolate Soufflé Cake. This class earns rave reviews every time it is held – sign up early!

Couples Date Night Dinner 2 $200 Per Couple Sat, 2/14/09 7pm-10pm
OR Sat, 3/14/09 7pm-10pm OR Fri, 4/10/09 7pm-10pm
We had to create a new class for Date Night Dinner because it is so popular! This class focuses on flavorful and wholesome entrées that can be prepared quickly yet still delight the senses. Afterward, everyone enjoys the meal and socializing at a lovely table. Recipes include Grilled Rib Eye Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Olive Tapenade, Seared Tiger Shrimp with Brown Derby Dressing and Red Pepper Mashed Potatoes, Spice-Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna on Mixed Greens with Cilantro-Pepper Dressing, Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Lemon Caper Sauce and Roasted Shallot Potatoes, and individual Molten Chocolate Cakes with Crème Anglaise.

Couples Only Classes

Wine/Food Pairing Cooking Class $200 Per Couple
Couples Only-Sat, 2/7/09 7pm-10pm
When we enjoy a meal, we often want a beverage to accompany the fruits of our labors. Chef Eric will show you how to pair great food with great wine in this dynamic, information-packed class. Students will make the food and Chef Eric will have tastings of selected wines from his favorite purveyor to go with the menu. Students will be making Eggplant and Zucchini Fritters; Homemade Pasta with Tomato and Tapenade Sauce, Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Sunchokes and Sundried Tomatoes; Braised Lamb Stew with Wild Mushrooms and Vinegar and Homemade Tiramisu for our sweet tooth. Learn where and how to shop for wines to pair with a variety of food as we make our way through our tasty menu.

Decadent Desserts $85 Per Person
Couples Only-Sat, 2/14/09 9am-12pm
Even though decadent is in the title, we do have some ideas that satisfy without adding too many calories. We start with the delicious Chocolate Torte Caprese, Chocolate and Cherry Soufflé, Ancho Chile Devil’s Food Cake with Milk Chocolate Butter Cream Frosting – this is so mouth-wateringly fantastic, Banana-Rum Crepes, Citrus Cheesecake with Vanilla Cookie Crumb Crust, Tiramisu, White Chocolate Mousse with Strawberries and Strawberry Sauce, and lovely Tuiles Cookies with a Crème Anglaise Sauce. Decadence is right – come and create this decadence with us!

Specialty Beer/Food Pairing Cooking Class $100 Per Person
Couples Only-Sat, 2/14/09 2pm-5pm
Many students want to learn how to pair great food with one of the oldest beverages known to mankind: Beer! Gourmet and Specialty Beers are all the rage and the abundance of varieties can be confusing to the consumer. In this class we will make an incredible meal and offer tastings of special beers from Chef Eric’s favorite purveyor to go with the food. Students will be making Garlic Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Vanilla-Saffron Sauce, Pan-Seared Chicken Cutlets with Jalapeno Garlic Sauce and Scallion-Cilantro Barley Pilaf, Beer Braised Pork Loin with Cheddar Mashed Fingerling Potatoes and Oven-Roasted Broccoli – to top it off – we will make Chile Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Frosting. Come enjoy the refreshing taste of beer with this delicious repast.

Sushi Making Class $90 Per Person
Couples Only Sat, 2/21/09 7pm-10pm
You will learn how to buy the freshest fish, and how to cut and prepare it properly for all of the dishes we will be making. Learn the creative art of Sushi Making as we design an Asian meal for you and your friends. We will show you how to make traditional Sushi Rice, a variety of Sushi Rolls (Nori), Veggie, Sushi on Rice (Nigiri), Spicy Sushi, Sea Eel, and how to display and serve them decoratively with the garnishes and sauces that we will be making. Add some home made Pickled Cucumbers, Pickled Ginger, Teriyaki Sauce and Sanbiauzu Sauce to the mix for a flavorful array. We’ll also make authentic Vegetable Tempura with Daishi and Ginger Dipping Sauce and Hot and Sour Soup to balance out your meal. CHEF ERIC will show you how to cut Oranges to finish off your fabulous Sushi experience.

WELCOME TO THE CULINARY CLASSROOM

Offering Professional and Recreational Cooking Classes and cooking instruction for all levels of students. Whether your desire is to take our Single Recreational Cooking or Baking Classes, 4-week Beginner’s Series, Professional-Level, Multi-Week Culinary Chef and Culinary Baking Programs, or our
New 8-week Crash Course, we provide all the service, ingredients and equipment you need to learn to succeed in today's restaurant kitchens and master techniques that you can use at home. Classes encompass current cooking trends and recipes so that your meals taste fantastic. Bring your creativity and questions as you explore Cooking and Baking to start a new career or impress your friends with your new skills as a Culinary Chef or Baker. Come Cook and Bake with us while making new friends and having fun!

We also host Private Cooking Celebrations for Adults and Team Building Events for Corporations.
We invite you to stop by and see why people from Catalina Island, San Diego, Santa Barbara,
and even Colorado, Wyoming and Hawaii take the time to learn from
CHEF ERIC at the CULINARY CLASSROOM.

WHY THE CULINARY CLASSROOM?

• Professional Commercial Kitchen and Equipment – Wolf Ranges
• CHEF ERIC’s Credentials, Experience, Culinary Wisdom and Great Team
• Culinary Crash Course – 8 Weeks – NEW
• Culinary Chef I Certification Program
• Culinary Chef 2-International Cuisines
• Culinary Baking I/2 Certification Programs
• Culinary Basics – Home Ec Revitalized
• Recreational Classes – Cooking and Baking
• Special Couples Nights – Romantic Setting
• Specialty Beer/Wine/Cheese Pairing Classes
• Team Building Events for Corporations
• Cooking Celebrations for Groups–Adults Only
• Kids/Teens/Culinary Academy/Summer Camp
• Class Size 10-12 - more One-on-One Instruction
• Student Testimonials confirm the food is fantastic!
• Convenient Parking/Freeway Close-405/10

Maintaining student and client satisfaction is our primary goal at
The CULINARY CLASSROOM

We look forward to seeing you here - Until then, eat well and be well!

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