Nothing is quite as soothing as a hot cup of peppermint tea on a cold day. But mint can do much more than ease a headache or tummyache. As a natural refrigerant, mint cools your […] Read More
Mixing drinks isn’t simply making a tasty recipe, it is an art form. Mixed, muddled, twisted, dusted, foamed, flamed, speared, layered, shaken AND stirred, there are hundreds to thousands of drinks that have been invented […] Read More
We love our chefs and are so happy to share info about them and all the cool things they are doing! This month Chef Christy expanded her web presence to include a blog Kings Taste […] Read More
Herbs bring fabulous new flavors to your food from salads, meats and vegetables, but also to appetizers, soups, desserts and even beverages! One Hour Herbs will guide you through the many uses of popular herbs, […] Read More
Part 1 introduces students to a discussion of various diets and typical restrictions, basic kitchen skills, avoiding cross-contamination, reading food labels, the nutritional make-up of foods, and making successful substitutions in recipes. Utilizing fresh, local, […] Read More
Knife Skills 1&2 Combined class July 14 Get all of your knife skills sharpened in one day! Learn the basics of knife design, what to look for when purchasing a knife, how to store them […] Read More
Celebrate Father’s Day by spending some quality time in the kitchen together! Kids over 8 years can bring their dad to learn some fun and easy dishes to whip up that will wow your friends […] Read More
On the schedule this week, join Chef Sandy for Smokin Hot, a class on cooking on your smoker. Menu includes: Shrimp Kabobs on Asian Salad Stuffed Jalapenos Ribs Chicken Potato Salad Learn: Principles of Smoking […] Read More
Greece is the birthplace of the original Mediterranean Diet. The fresh tastes of tender grape leaves, succulent lamb, and fragrant herbs still evoke the Foods of the Gods. Discover the history of this rich ancient […] Read More
Knowing your fish facts will open up a whole new world of possibilities in your kitchen! Chef Christy will lead you through four basic techniques for cooking delicious fish: marinated, poached, dredged and sautéed, and […] Read More
Feeling saucy? Wish you could serve your dinners looking like they do on the food shows or in fancy restaurants? Wouldn’t know a Mother Sauce if it told you to wear a warm shirt? Sauces […] Read More
We have a variety of classes available at the Cooking School at Irwin Street, designed to accommodate all tastes and skill levels. Here’s a listing of our current classes, keep checking back though because […] Read More
When Columbus went looking for a new route to the riches and spices of Cathay, he was somewhat off the mark when he landed in the Carribbean, but he found riches and spices nonetheless. Discover […] Read More
What better time to enjoy the bounty of gardens and farmer’s markets, and what better way that with fresh summertime salads? Chef Christy will cover some basics for green leafy salads and making your own […] Read More
the Cooking School at Irwin Street will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day and reopen on Tuesday. So this weeks TGIF special offers are for next weeks weekday classes. Visit our schedule and […] Read More
Have you been considering learning to cook or honing up your cooking skills by taking cooking classes? Here’s some new research that might interest you. A new study published by the Cambridge University Press has […] Read More