Chef Melissa Close Hart announces Calendar of Cooking Classes she will be conducting in 2013.
Classes convene at 6:30pm, by reservation only, with each enrollment limited to 12-15.
Each member of the class will be invited to participate,
with all product being created to take home.
Sessions should be expected to last 3½ hours, including a meal of light fare with wine pairings.
Any cancellation requires 48 hours' prior notice.
Reservations (540) 832 - 7848
~ Tuesday April 9th, Basics of Gnocchi Making, $65 ~
Learn how to make potato gnocchi & cheese gnocchi. Also learn a variety of sauces and toppings classically paired with gnocchi. Take home gnocchi to share with friends and family. Dinner with wine will be provided after the class. Taught by Executive Chef Melissa Close-Hart. This class is limited to 15 people.
~ Tuesday May 14th, Basics of Bread Making, $65 ~
Learn how to make four different styles of bread from focaccia to sour dough. Plenty of other recipes will be provided for other types of breads. We will discuss the process of mixing, rising, and baking all forms of breads. Take home all the breads you make! Dinner with wine will be provided after the class. Taught by Executive Chef Melissa Close-Hart. This class is limited to 15 people.
~ Tuesday June 11th, Tuscan Picnic & Wine Pairing, $120 ~
All the recipes and techniques needed for a summer party of 12 people. Many of the dishes can be made ahead of time so that the host/hostess can also join in the celebration! Master Sommelier Alessandro Medici will teach about summer wines and wine cocktails and how to pair them with summer dishes. We will be opening plenty of different wines to sample and learn about. There will be a 20% discount available on any of the wines sampled if purchased on the evening of the class. Dinner with wine will be provided after the class. Taught by Executive Chef Melissa Close-Hart & Sommelier Alessandro Medici. This class is limited to 12 people.
~ Tuesday August 20th, The Art of Charcuterie & Wine Pairing, $120 ~
Want to make your own Salami or breakfast sausage? Palladio's own sausage master Spencer Crawford will be sharing his secrets of sausage making and curing. Master Sommelier Alessandro Medici will join him and teach about pairing wines with cured meats. We will be opening plenty of different wines to sample and learn about. There will be a 20% discount available on any of the wines sampled if purchased on the evening of the class. Dinner with wine will be provided after the class. Taught by Sous Chef Spencer Crawford & Sommelier Alessandro Medici. This class is limited to 15 people.
~ Tuesday September 10th, Knife Skills, Care & Sharpening, $65 ~
Ever wondered how chefs and foodies pick a knife. Executive Chef Melissa Close-Hart will walk you through how to select a knife, how to take care of it once you bring it home, and how to properly use it. Chef Close-Hart will teach basic knife skills (learn how to make a perfect julienne or small dice). Also learn a few recipes for dipping sauces – we will be cutting quite a few veggies! Dinner with wine will be provided after the class. Taught by Executive Chef Melissa Close-Hart and guest Chef Todd Grieger. This class is limited to 15 people.
~ Tuesday October 15th, Holiday Party & Wine Pairing, $120 ~
All the recipes and techniques needed for a holiday party of 12 people. Many of the dishes can be made ahead of time so that the host/hostess can also join in the celebration! Master Sommelier Alessandro Medici will teach about festive wines and how to pair them with holiday dishes. We will be opening plenty of different wines to sample and learn about. There will be a 20% discount available on any of the wines sampled if purchased on the evening of the class. Dinner with wine will be provided after the class. Taught by Executive Chef Melissa Close-Hart & Sommelier Alessandro Medici. This class is limited to 12 people.
~ Tuesday November 12th, Holiday Desserts & Candies, $65 ~
NEW THIS YEAR: Want to make your own chocolates, candies and small desserts for the holidays? Join Executive Chef Melissa Close-Hart to learn the techniques and secrets to working with chocolate. There will also be recipes for festive holiday sweets that can be served at your next party or given in gift boxes for that homemade touch. Take home cookies, candies and desserts to share with friends and family. Dinner with wine will be provided after class. Taught by Executive Chef Melissa Close-Hart. This class is limited to 15 people.
~ Tuesday December 10th, Basic Pasta Making, $65 ~
Learn how to make two different types of fresh pasta dough, a variety of fillings, sauces and toppings. Also learn about a few different shapes of pasta and when to use which shape! Take home raviolis to share with friends and family! Dinner with wine will be provided after the class. Taught by Executive Chef Melissa Close-Hart. This class is limited to 15 people.
