In this class, you will mix, form and bake three types of cookies (Chef's choice). Eat some hot out of the oven and take some home. Or eat them all in one sitting, yum.

Recipes include: oatmeal raisin (or add chocolate chips), shortbread, peanut butter, and ginger molasses.

Hands-on

Ages 18 and up

The Tharu people, whose homelands are the tropical valleys of southern Nepal, are one of Nepal’s major ethnic groups. They are famous for their warm hearts, delicious food, and the fact that they live among some of the last wild populations of tigers, rhinoceroses, and elephants in the world. Your instructor, Gabriel Heck, went to Nepal to learn traditional Tharu cooking in jungle villages. In this class he will share his knowledge with you. You will learn how to make:

·  Stir-Fried Pork (Tareko Bangurko Māsu)

·  Tharu Steamed Dumplings (Dhikri)

·  Braised Greens (Sāg)

·  Green Mung Bean Dāl (Hariyo Mungko Dāl)

·  Coconut Chutney (Nariwalko Chatni) 

Demonstration 

Ages 18 and up

A well-honed knife and well-honed knife skills are the two most important tools to make your meal prep time a joy, not a chore. Join Orange Tree's knife sharpener and cutlery nerd Keith to get the most out of your blades. 

After an introduction to the proper grip and cutting techniques, you will get to practice on a variety of produce. Learn how to slice, dice, mince, and julienne your way to kitchen success.

Students will receive a voucher for a free knife sharpening on one knife, as well as a 15% discount on all cutlery on the night of class. 

Light Snacks will be provided. Expect to be standing for most of the duration of the class.

Demonstration/Participation

Ages 18 and over

In this class you will learn how to prepare mille feuille (i.e. a thousand leaves, aka puff pastry). Since making the dough takes more than 2 hours, you will roll out dough that Chef Pierre has prepared ahead of time, bake, make pastry cream, and assemble a dessert masterpiece to eat in class or take home.

Demonstration and hands-on

Ages 18 and up

Chef Joel will demonstrate these dishes that you can make at home to impress all your guests. Roasted asparagus and basil soup with lemony goat cheese mousse; Potato primavera (sautéed potatoes with creamy garlic, spring onion and manchego cheese sauce); Minted lamb, beef and mushroom cutlets with roasted red peppers and honeyed feta. Come hungry.

Demonstration

Ages 18 and up

Chef Joel will demonstrate these dishes that you can make at home to impress all your guests. Roasted asparagus and basil soup with lemony goat cheese mousse; Potato primavera (sautéed potatoes with creamy garlic, spring onion and manchego cheese sauce); Minted lamb, beef and mushroom cutlets with roasted red peppers and honeyed feta. Come hungry.

Demonstration

Ages 18 and up