I’ve spoken in this blog before about the Kitchen Shoppe, Inc. – a kitchen gadget and equipment store located in Carlisle, PA that also offers great cooking classes and hands-on events for all of us “would-be” chefs and kitchen enthusiasts.

I just received their 2017/2018 cooking class schedule.  There are some really great ones listed, and many are reasonably priced.  They offer everything from “hands-on” demonstrations to multi-course, sit-down dinners where the chefs take you through the steps of successfully creating each dish (after which it will be sampled by everyone in attendance).  Recipes are provided for everything that is presented and the chefs give great tips and short-cuts on preparing the delicious meals that are made right in front of you at each class.  Many are even paired with wines or beers, making it a fun, satisfying, and informative night out.

Here’s just a sampling of some of this fall and winter’s offerings:

Surf, Turf, and Wine Lover’s Dinner with 4-wine flight

Friday, September 1^st, 2017 (6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) – $79 per person

• Filet Mignon and Blackened Shrimp Kabobs on a Bed of Pears, Walnuts, and Gorgonzola tossed greens
• Scallops Provencal
• Fresh Alfredo-Tossed Cheese Tortellini
• Beef Wellington with Red Wine Sauce
• Brick Street Luxurious Chocolate Cake

 

Rustic Tuscan Dinner Party

Saturday, November 18^th, 2017 (5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) – $59 per person (BYOB)

• Bruschetta with Ricotta and Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
• Tuscan Seafood stew with Garlic Crostini
• Caprese Salad with Truffle oil and Greens
• Wine-Braised Pork with Olives and Tuscan White Beans
• Braised Tuscan Kale
• Anise, Almond, and Hazelnut Biscotti with Chocolate Ganache

 

Be Mine:  A Valentine’s Couple Celebration

Saturday, February 10^th, 2017 (5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) – $130 per couple (BYOB)

• Buttery Sea Scallops Provencal in a Lemon-Shallot and White Wine Sauce
• Crisp Baby Spinach Salad with Pear, Roquefort, and Toasted Walnuts tossed in a Dijon and Champagne Dressing
• Tenderloin of Beef in a Sun-Dried Demi-Glace with White, Oven-Roasted Mushrooms, Crab, Garlic, Parsley, and Almond Stuffing
• Bubbling, Brown-Crusted Gruyere-Topped Zucchini Gratin
• Espresso-Laced French Chocolate Tart

 

Don’t those all sound delicious?  These classes sell out fast, so contact the Kitchen Shoppe, Inc. for more information, reservations, and payment information.  There are literally dozens to choose from, and classes are held almost every weekend.  When you’re done with your classes, spend some time wandering around their well-stocked kitchen shop.  It has everything from cast iron cookware to martini swizzle sticks.  It’s a kitchen gadget paradise!