Food calendar
Published 9:00 pm Tuesday, April 24, 2007
A Chef’s Kitchen: Classes with professional chefs, private setting, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted; $55, registration required; 206-406-1517, e-mail achefskitchen@comcast.net. n Curry basics from around the world, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 25. Suzanne Hunter presents various styles of curry, from vegetarian to Indian, lemongrass and more; $60. n An evening in Provence with chef and author Brendan O’Farrell, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 7. Learn to prepare a three-course dinner, using French techniques; $95. n Tacoma Art Museum, recipe talk with Guadalupe Rivera Marin, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 3, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; free with museum admission; $7.50, $6.50 seniors, students and military, free for ages 5 and under and members. The daughter of Mexican artist Diego Rivera and stepdaughter of Frida Kahlo shares Kahlo’s favorite recipes.
J. Matheson Kitchen &Gourmet: 2609 Colby Ave., Everett; 425-258-4589, www.jmatheson.com. Registration required. n The Herb Farm secrets, 1 to 3:30 p.m. April 28, $67.50. Herb Farm executive chef Jerry Traunfeld demonstrates how to prepare asparagus lemon thyme soup, herb fettuccine, roasted halibut with carrots, rhubarb mint cobbler. n Mother’s Day brunch with Michael Aspen, 6 to 8 p.m. May 3, $37.50. Menu: French bistro-inspired dishes like poached eggs with garlic croutons, chicken in a pot and creme caramel. n Garlic fest with Peter Belknap of Oyster Creek Inn, 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 7, $43.50. Learn about growing, storing and using garlic. Roasted garlic hummus, garlic Mahumman with roasted red peppers, garlic-stuffed onions with beef and pine nuts.
The Kitchen Door: 3964 Little Dirt Road, Langley, 360-730-2322, www.thekitchendoor.net. n Pie for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 1 to 5 p.m. May 6, Deer Lagoon Grange Hall, 5142 Bayview Road, Langley, limit eight students; $95 per person; 360-730-2322.
Pacific Culinary Studio: Pacific Culinary Studio, 6915 Evergreen Way, Everett, 425-231-9239, www.pacificculinarystudio.com. n Hands-on cake decorating for spring, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 25, $35. Carol Richardson demonstrates the basics of frosting flowers from violets to apple blossoms, as well as the basket-weave technique. n Born on the Bayou, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 26, $40. Leslie Lightner introduces spicy Louisiana sausage, shrimp and peach recipes like grilled shrimp remoulade, bayou coleslaw and peaches Foster. n Breakfast of champions with James White, 10 a.m. to noon April 28, $35. Chef James will show you how to make breakfast at home like the pros, including eggs benedict, smoked salmon bagel benedict, french toast and omelets. n Nutrition, balance and energy with nutritionist Teresa Dowling, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 2, $35. This is a rescheduling of January class canceled due to snow; topics include portion sizes, and necessities for vegetarian and vegan diets. n The cooking of Thailand, hands-on, 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 3, $50. Pranee Halvorsen explains Thai cooking techniques, classic ingredients; class limited to 16. n Knife skills, hands-on, 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 9, $55. Bring your own knives and an apron; Seppo Farey will teach you how to prepare lemon cilantro chicken soup and Japanese sukiyaki, as well as knife sharpening and care tips; class limited to 16. n Cooking from the Spanish pantry has been moved to 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct.11, $45.
Pita King Bakery: 2210 37th St., Everett; 425-258-4040, www.pitakingbakery.com. Connie Eden leads traditional Lebanese cooking classes, with recipes, demonstrations and hands-on experience. Call to register.
Sweet Basil’s in Edmonds: Reservations required for all classes. Unless otherwise noted, classes take place 7 to 9 p.m. Sweet Basil’s School of Cooking, 5820 156th St. SW, Edmonds; 425-743-7438. n Cinco de Mayo, 7 to 9 p.m. April 26, $39.50. Menu: Margaritas with melted cheese in tequila, chicken enchiladas verde, pork carnitas, black bean salsa, cilantro rice, margarita cake.
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