Class |
Date |
Description |
Price |
Location |
Seats |
| 147 |
THU, FEB 9 2012
07:00 PM |
| Charm Your Sweetheart with Chocolate | | |  | | Charm your sweetheart with handmade chocolates for Valentine's Day using techniques from this hands-on class by Chef Luis Realpozo, artisan for Homeward Bound's Halo Truffles.
Your evening kicks off with an aromatic cup of Mexican hot chocolate accompanied by "florette" churros drizzled with a cajeta (caramel) sauce -- a perfect winter combination. Chef Luis demonstrates creation of the irresistible light florettes with Chef Rachelle Boucher. Guests will learn to make a simple chocolate ganache and roll it into gourmet treats, then practice their skills by rolling up a pound of their own truffles to take home.
To cap off the evening, enjoy a delectable Mexican chocolate mousse and see what surprises the chefs will offer for take-home sampling. You'll leave with the recipes and knowledge to make your own charming chocolate treats for gifts or parties.
The ticket price of $35 including desserts and truffles. Wine will be available for sale.
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$35.00 |
At the school
Luis Realpozo |
5  Seats Available |
Class |
Date |
Description |
Price |
Location |
Seats |
| 149 |
WED, FEB 22 2012
06:30 pm |
Knife Skills with Dave the Butcher - Part 1
Hone your skills with the Bay Area's celebrity butcher, David Budworth, in a hands-on class to teach the art of deboning chicken as well as the technique of braising chicken to perfection. The first of a three-part series with David, known as Dave the Butcher to his customers at Avedano's and Marina Meats in San Francisco, this class lets guests master the deboning process as well as learn about the many ways to portion chicken for your table. Homeward Bound's own Chef Rocky Packard follows the knife skills session with a demonstration to answer your questions about the technique of braising chicken. He'll offer recipes to make the most of choosing chicken for dinner. The class concludes with a communal meal; ticket price includes dinner. Wine will be available for sale. There is a $20 materials fee for the class, which includes a professional boning knife to take home. Book all three classes of Knife Skills with Dave the Butcher and your knife is free! |
$39.00 |
The Next Key Center
Dave the Butcher |
13 Seats Available |
Class |
Date |
Description |
Price |
Location |
Seats |
| 150 |
WED, MAR 7 2012
06:30 pm |
| Knife Skills with Dave the Butcher - Part 2 | | |  | | Land your next fish recipe perfectly on the plate with this hands-on class in deboning a fish with David Budworth, aka Dave the Butcher. The second in a series on knife skills, this class covers the art of deboning and filleting fish both big and small. Guests will face their next fresh catch with confidence using techniques learned from our butcher, whose mastery has made him a favorite at Marina Meats and Avedano's in San Francisco. Following the knife skills session, Homeward Bound's own Chef Rocky Packard will demonstrate the art of making fish en papillote -- wrapped in parchment paper with an accompaniment of herbs and vegetables. The class concludes with a communal meal based on your newfound skills; ticket price includes dinner. Wine will be available for purchase. There is a $20 materials fee for the class, which includes a professional boning knife for each guest to take home. Book all three classes in the series and your knife is free!
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$39.00 |
The Next Key Center
Dave the Butcher |
17 Seats Available |
Class |
Date |
Description |
Price |
Location |
Seats |
| 151 |
WED, MAR 21 2012
06:30 pm |
Knife Skills with Dave the Butcher - Part 3
Get ready to serve spring lamb in style with a hands-on class that lets guests learn to trim, butterfly, "French" and otherwise prepare a rack of lamb. David Budworth, aka Dave the Butcher, will lead you in testing your skills on this classic cut of lamb that chefs turn to again and again for special occasions. His knowledge has made him a favorite with customers at Avedano's and Marina Meats in San Francisco as well as many audiences for his innovative "butcher parties." Third in our series of classes on knife skills, this class will include a demonstration by Homeward Bound's own Chef Rocky Packard on the art of adding layers of flavor to your favorite meats with a spice rub. You'll enjoy the fruits of these new skills in a communal dinner at the conclusion of the class; ticket price includes your meal. Wine will be available for purchase. There is a $20 materials fee for this class, which includes a professional boning knife to take home. Book all three classes in the series and your knife is free!
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$39.00 |
At the school
Dave the Butcher |
18 Seats Available |
Class |
Date |
Description |
Price |
Location |
Seats |
| 148 |
THU, APR 12 2012
06:30 pm |
| Celebrate Spring with Chef jW Foster | | |  | | A devotee of locavore cooking, Executive Chef jW Foster of the Fairmont Hotel San Francisco offers a menu to set the tone for spring.
Knowing that San Francisco visitors expect fresh, innovative food, the chef has created a style that gives a twist to tradition and presents the best of new seasonal ideas.
His three-course menu:
- Barbecued Quail with Tamarind-Honey Glaze & Polenta Cake with Jalapeno and Aged Cheddar
- Salmon Carpaccio Cured with Lavender & Citrus, Green & White Asparagus, Artichoke-Fennel Salad, House Honey & Dijon Crème Fraiche
- Chèvre (goat cheese) Cheesecake
Arriving at the San Francisco hotel in 2010, Chef jW Foster embraced the region's culinary bounty and moved quickly to install beehives on the hotel roof.
He has embellished the menu with some of his favorite handscrafted foods, including charcuterie, mustards, chutneys, preserves and ice cream.
He previously served as executive chef at The Fairmont Dallas and held senior positions at The Fairmont Royal York in Toronto as well as destination inns and restaurants in Ontario, Canada. | |
$49.00 |
The Next Key Center
Chef jW Foster |
11 Seats Available |
Class |
Date |
Description |
Price |
Location |
Seats |
| 153 |
WED, APR 25 2012
07:00 PM |
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Chef Luis
Get ready for one of California's favorite celebrations in this hands-on class with Homeward Bound's own Chef Luis Realpozo, who will teach you to cook for your own Cinco de Mayo party. A native of the Yucatan, Chef Luis has chosen some authentic recipes for entertaining that you can prepare easily at home. Along the way, guests will get familiar with with common ingredients like achiote and banana leaves. The menu: - Sangria with Lemons & Lime - Wine punch with fruit
- Sopes with Chorizo & Cream - Tasty bite-size "tostadas" with cornmeal crust
- Codorniz Pibil - Succulent roast quail in banana leaves with achiote
- Pineapple & Coconut Flautas - Flour tortilla wrapped around pineapple & coconut with cinnamon sugar and caramel
Come with your fiesta spirit and enjoy a communal dinner to conclude the class. |
$39.00 |
The Next Key Center
Luis Realpozo |
17 Seats Available |
Class |
Date |
Description |
Price |
Location |
Seats |
| 154 |
WED, MAY 23 2012
07:00 PM |
| Make a Thai Feast with Chef Rocky | | |  | | Explore the flavors of Thailand with Homeward Bound's own Chef Rocky Packard, who guides this hands-on class creating a spring feast to satisfy anyone lucky enough to get an invitation to your table. Chef Rocky has more than 20 years of experience in the world of food, giving him a broad perspective to answer questions about ingredients, cooking and planning a step-by-step preparation for your menu. Get ready to mix and taste while working to create an array of Thai favorites. The menu: - Paw Pia Sot - Fresh spring roll with chicken, cilantro & peanut sauce
- Tom Kha Gai - Coconut soup with chicken & baby ginger
- Som Tam Malakaw - Green papaya salad with long beans, tomatoes & mint
- Classic Pad Thai - Rice noodles with pork & shrimp
Your class concludes with a communal meal; wine will be available for purchase.
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$39.00 |
The Next Key Center
Rocky Packard |
18 Seats Available |
Class |
Date |
Description |
Price |
Location |
Seats |
| 155 |
WED, JUN 13 2012
07:00 PM |
Terrific Tamales with Chef Luis
Who says tamales have to be a holiday project? Homeward Bound's own Chef Luis Realpozo offers this hands-on class for students who want to learn to prepare a variety of tasty tamales good for any time of year. A native of the Yucatan, Chef Luis will lead students in mixing the traditional masa and preparing several succulent fillings. Students also can get the chef's insights about a variety of peppers and other ingredients suitable for tucking into these classic recipes. The menu: - Tamales Vegetarianos - with grilled Poblano peppers & queso fresco
- Mole Verde Tamales - with shrimp, tomatillo, cilantro & roasted pumpkin seeds
- Mole Negro Tamales - with chicken, garlic & black mole sauce
- Tamales Canelas - dessert tamales with vanilla & cinnamon
Come prepared for a convivial evening that will conclude with a communal meal; wine or beer will be available for purchase.
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$39.00 |
The Next Key Center
Luis Realpozo |
20 Seats Available |
Class |
Date |
Description |
Price |
Location |
Seats |
| 156 |
THU, SEP 13 2012
06:30 pm |
| Journey into Fall with the girl & the fig | | |  | | Join Sondra Bernstein, founder of Sonoma's acclaimed the girl & the fig restaurant, for a journey into autumn via her Provencal-inspired sensibility for seasonal food. She opened the girl & the fig in 1997 in Glen Ellen, later moving her mecca of rustic French food to Sonoma. Her restaurants, run with Executive Chef and Managing Partner John Toulze, now include Estate in Sonoma as well as the fig cafe & winebar in Glen Ellen. Their popularity has spread with visitors and locals alike via articles in Bon Appetit, Wine Spectator and more. The menu: - Steamed Mussels with Chorizo & Roasted Pepper Broth
- Cafe Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes & Wilted Greens
- Chocolate Caramel Tart with Brown Butter Gelato
Following a successful cookbook in 2004 from the girl & the fig, Bernstein released a second book last year titled Plats du Jour, the girl & the fig's Journey Through the Seasons in Wine Country. Other projects include FIGfood, a line of gourmet products.
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$49.00 |
The Next Key Center
Sondra Bernstein |
20 Seats Available |
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