FALL / WINTER  2012 - 13 – ‘PRACTICAL GOURMET FOR BUSY PEOPLE’ 

SASSY CLASSES: $90 - $110  for each 3.5 hr. -- includes hands-on learning in kitchen & full dinner; 12 person limit
EASY GOURMET CLASSES: $45 for each 2-hour ‘Exhibition-Style’ class; includes ‘tastings, samples & recipes of everything we make!

You’ll delight in our new Fall & Winter classes focusing on ‘Practical Gourmet for Busy People’!  ‘Wow’ your family & friends as you whip up a selection of creative, traditional & unique dishes offered in this season’s line up! The Divas’ menu repertoire is ever-changing, reflecting a range of recipes from ‘Fast Starts’ to ‘Easy Elaborate’ -- with lots of techniques, ideas & variations on all. 

"To Divinity and Beyond!" – Favorite Fall Desserts: Want to create a Buzz?  Here's the Story: learn 5 kinds of practically no-fail desserts, candy & treats plus discover variations on all!  It's kids play to amaze your family & friends by setting out a variety of goodies on your entertaining sweet table. Think: Carmel Dumplings; Pumpkin Bread Pudding with spiced crème sauce; Apple Berry Cobbler; Pumpkin Pie with nut topping & gingered crème fraiche; Wassil.  Want to take some home?  Request our 'Bake & Take' option at registration (additional charge applies).  

“Let Us Entertain You!” -- Easy Fall Appetizers:  Become the Appetizer God(dess) you were meant to be!  You’ll have cool cocktail snack ideas after this class. Starting with a pantry list (to insure that you’re stocked properly for those ‘drop-in’ surprise guests) we'll try a veritable plethora of tapas and hors d'oeuvres.  From easy to unique to just plain interesting 'starters' this is a fast moving class with lots of holiday tasty-teasers that will please your friends & your palate!  Fruited Brie-in-Bread Bowl; Parmesan Cups with Smashed Pea & Shrimp; Quick Savory Crisps; Pancetta Wrapped Dates; Warm Blue Cheese Fondue; Wassil

"We're Not in Kansas Anymore!" -- Mediterranean Dinner:  Ding-Dong, canned peas are Dead!!  Click you heels & discover new ways to serve up creative comfort food with less calories but all the flavor.  Winter dishes including: Pork Loin with Balsamic Glaze, Rosemary Roasted Root Vegetables, Gorgonzola Polenta w/ Caramelized Onions & for dessert Exotic Spice Bars. Learn tips, shortcuts & variations of each so your side dishes are no longer boring.... but endless! 

 ‘Tis The Season’ – Festive Holiday Cookies:  Share the pleasures of holiday baking with friends, old & new. You’ll learn tips, recipes & trade secrets of skilled cookie making while we create 5 different gourmet treats - filled, rolled & drop cookies plus a bar and a candy too. These upscale goodies are suitable for gift giving!  Recipes range from 'fast starts' to 'easy elaborate'. The Divas repertoire is ever-changing but some past all-time favorites include: Salted Caramel Toffee Crunch; Sachertorte Cookies; Glazed Orange Delights; Espresso Fudge Cut-outs; Spiced Ginger Bars;  Peanut Butter ‘Gold Cups’

Urban Cookie Exchange (Bake & Take Option) – add $40 to Easy Gourmet class price:  Don't spend the holidays baking alone! Join us as we put a contemporary spin on a beloved holiday tradition. Get your holiday baking done in class! Go home with 60 treats (1 dozen of each recipe demonstrated) & your holiday baking is complete!