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Cooking and Wine Classes

GOOD BYE BOOK CLUBS, hello Cooking Clubs! Join us in our restaurant while we stir up a whole new way to socialize. Watch as our talented Culinary Team prepares your meal in an interactive Learning Environment and gives you tips about how to cook special dishes.3 hour hands on demonstration includes all food/beverage..


Cooking and Wine Classes 2013 -Sip, Eat, Cook!

$60.00 each

To sign up for a class, please call Toni or Erica at 858-592-7785

Private Classes and Children’s Cooking and Gardening Classes are created for 20 or more by reservation. Unless noted, all classes are scheduled at 5:30pm.
ADVANCED STUDENTS: Ask us about our NEW Cooking School coming soon on Mondays! Three hour Hands on La technique classes

Tuesday February 5th: Romantic Winters Dinners
- Comfort Food and Roasting Great Vegetables
- Velvety Merlots, and Celebrating Southern California Vintner’s Wine
Tuesday Kitchen February 12th: Good Ol’ New Orleans / Mardi Gras
- Celebrate FAT TUESDAY in Style with Special Guest Artist and Local Cookbook Author Cook Ren Daniels
- Traditional favorites and NEW popular dishes
February 19th: Soups Stews Stocks Sauces Simple Broths
- Recipes that blend and stretch the imagination as well as the dollar!
- Serving Syrah wines
March 12th: All-Time Greats SOLD OUT!
- Legendary Recipes from Chefs we Love
- Highlighting Sunday Family Meals
- Old World Burgundys and Cabernets
March 14th: All-Time Greats SOLD OUT!
- Legendary Recipes from Chefs we Love
- Highlighting Sunday Family Meals
- Old World Burgundys and Cabernets
March 15th Friday 9:00am: Urban Farmer/Hobby Farm
- Recipes from Your Garden/Micro-Farm
- Farm to Feast the Bounty from an Overflowing Garden the perfect excuse for a Party!
- Organic Wines, Mimosas, Includes a trip to Farmers Market
March 26th: Early Spring Favorite Recipes SOLD OUT!
- Recipes that Utilize Fresh Local Fresh Produce
- Creative Veal Dishes, Spring Kitchen Upgrades and Condiments
- Lite Chardonnays, Sauvignons Blancs
March 27th: Romantic Roman and Italian Dinners SOLD OUT!
- White Table Cloth Meals at Red Checkered Table Cloth Prices
- Robust Red Wines
March 29th Friday 9:00am: Kabobs, Brochettes and Skewers SOLD OUT!
- Favorites for Entertaining
- Sparkling Wines and Champagne Drinks, Includes a trip to Farmers Market
April 9th: Vegetarian/Vegan Dinner SOLD OUT!
- Party Introduce Holistic Nutrition to your palate
- Colorful Flavor to your Dinner Party with Fresh Ingredients
- Highlighting All Woman Wineries and Sustainable Wines
April 16th: Vegetarian/Vegan Dinner
- Party Introduce Holistic Nutrition to your palate
- Colorful Flavor to your Dinner Party with Fresh Ingredients
- Highlighting All Woman Wineries and Sustainable Wines
April 18th: Breakfast for Dinner
- The BEST of European Brunch ideas
- Creative ideas and recipes that speak to both morning, noon and night.
- Coffee drink recipes (great ideas for fundraisers) Think Mothers Day!
April 23rd: Appetizers/Tapas and Tango SOLD OUT!
- Making sweet music to ones ears while creating fun and satisfying entertaining menus and recipes
- Sangrias –Wine Margaritas!
April 25rd: Appetizers/Tapas and Tango SOLD OUT!
- Making sweet music to ones ears while creating fun and satisfying entertaining menus and recipes
- Sangrias –Wine Margaritas!
April 26th: Breakfast for Dinner SOLD OUT!
- The BEST of European Brunch ideas
- Creative ideas and recipes that speak to both morning, noon and night.
- Coffee drink recipes (great ideas for fundraisers) Think Mothers Day!
May 7th: Outdoor Entertaining made easy SOLD OUT!
- Recipes that can be prepared ahead and go well at concerts, sporting events, picnics and sleepovers (adult sleepovers)
- Rose’s, Pinot Grigio
May 14th: Outdoor Entertaining made easy SOLD OUT!
- Recipes that can be prepared ahead and go well at concerts, sporting events, picnics and sleepovers (adult sleepovers)
- Rose’s, Pinot Grigio
May 16th: Pastas, Pizzas and Fresh Herb Sauces (From Our Micro-Farm) SOLD OUT!
- Tasty Reds and Rose Wines
May 24th Friday 9:00AM: Romantic Spring Lunches and Dinners
- Edible Flowers
- Fresh Herbs enhancing all FIVE Senses
May 25th Friday 11:00AM: Slow Food San Diego Cooking Class
- Seating is limited to 40 people
- $30 per person
May 28th: Romantic Spring Lunches and Dinners SOLD OUT!
- Edible Flowers
- Fresh Herbs enhancing all FIVE Senses
May 30th: Outdoor Entertaining made easy
- Recipes that can be prepared ahead and go well at concerts, sporting events, picnics and sleepovers (adult sleepovers)
- Rose's, Pinot Grigio
June 4th: Seasons Best Seafood
- From East Coast to West Coast
- Enjoy Buttery Chardonnays and Oak Barreled Beers
June 6th Brunch with a Splash
- Creative Ways to include Breakfast for Entertaining
- Serve up assorted Mimosas and Adult Beverages
- Includes a trip To Farmers Market
June 11th: Pastas, Pizzas and Fresh Herb Sauces (From Our Micro-Farm) SOLD OUT!
- Tasty Reds and Rose Wines
June 18th: Pastas, Pizzas and Fresh Herb Sauces (From Our Micro-Farm)
- Tasty Reds and Rose Wines
June 21 Friday 9:00: Farmers Market Finds SOLD OUT!
- Shop, Create and Taste the Freshest ideas
- Mimosas, Bellini’s and the Champagnes of Teas
June 25th: Move over Men - BBQ SOLD OUT!
- Mops and Rubs
- How to Dry Rub, Sauce Mop and Grill your own
- Home Brew and Micro Brew Recipes
June 27th: Vegetarian/Vegan Dinner
- Party Introduce Holistic Nutrition to your palate
- Colorful Flavor to your Dinner Party with Fresh Ingredients
- Highlighting All Woman Wineries and Sustainable Wines
July 9th: Campfire and Picnic Foods That Travel Well SOLD OUT!
- Fun food for that special weekend, or vacation
- Ales, IPAs and White Wine Sangria
July 23rd: Experience the Italian Trattoria SOLD OUT!
- Romantic Tenors, Outdoor Eateries
- Eat like the locals do in Italy
- Fresh Pasta, Breads, Cheeses, Chiantis, Espressos
August 13th: Seasons Best Seafood SOLD OUT!
- From East Coast to West Coast
- Enjoy Buttery Chardonnays and Oak Barreled Beers
August 16th Friday 9:00: Brunch with a Splash
- Creative Ways to include Breakfast for Entertaining
- Serve up assorted Mimosas and Adult Beverages
- Includes a trip To Farmers Market
August 27th: Healthy and Delicious Italian Recipes SOLD OUT!
- Farm Fresh Ingredients with Flavor and Color for great Old World Italian Dishes
- Dry Red Wines to Experience with Flavor and Flare
Sept 10th: Wine Country’s Top Recipes SOLD OUT!
- Napa, Sonoma, France
- Cooking with Burgundys, Cabernets, and Chardonnays
September 20th Friday 9:00: Holistic Nutrition Self
- Healing Recipes/Herbs and Exercise
- Healing Common Ailments, Boost Energy, Obtain Wellness
- Smoothies and Action Plans (Bring 30 Day Food Calendar/Log)
September 24th: Pizza with Pizzazz! SOLD OUT!
- Flatbreads, Deep Dish, Vegetarian and Gluten Free
- Unique Easy Recipes to pull together for the time deprived family
- Burgundy, and Unique Specialty Wines
November 12th: Fearless Cooking for Crowds
- Enjoy planning and entertaining from your House or Mine
- Mulled Wine and Wassails
November 26th: Tango and Tapas SOLD OUT!
- Romantic Recipes that will have you dancing in the kitchen
- Delicious Spanish Reds and White Wines
December 10th: Classic Dishes for Entertaining
- Appetizers and Dinner Time Honored Recipes
- Robust Wines, Hot Mulled Wines
TBD Friday 9:00am: Kids in the Kitchen Playdates
- Menus for ages 8-12
- Easy Entertaining Ideas for Entertaining that Includes the Kids
TBD Friday 9:00am: Kids in the Kitchen
- Playdates dates 3-5 yrs old
- Easy Entertaining Ideas for Entertaining that Includes the Kids

Please call 858-592-7785 to sign up for a class.

  • Farmers Market Finds and easy preparation
  • Preparing Finger Foods that are easy and fun
  • Buffet Displays that work
    • Basic Equipment and Serving Suggestions
  • Overview of Theme Parties
  • Special Occasion Recipes and Timelines
  • Edible Art - Gifts from your Kitchen
  • Men in the Kitchen
  • Women and Wine
  • Wine Pairing Menus with White Wine
  • Wine Pairing with Red Wine

 

 


 

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