Maybe it was the recent Huntsville Restaurant Week, or the new restaurants that just opened (and we know about thanks to The Dining Dragon), but we are ready to start cooking!
Just need to learn how!
This month there are several cooking classes to chose from, and the Taste of Home Cooking School, all of which can be used to hone our culinary skills.
Let’s start cooking!
1. Cooking with C.C.
- “Evening in Barcelona”
For this class, students will start with two traditional Spanish Tapas, Roasted Asparagus and Tostados d’Ajo. For the main event, students will make a Paella. The dessert is Crema Catalana.
When: Saturday September 13, 2014 at 6:00 pm
Where: King’s Olive Oils, 12090B County Line Rd, Madison, AL
Cost: $55 per person
Reservations: Contact King’s Olive Oil (256-262-4395) or C.C. Fridlin (cc@cookingwithcc.com)
More about Cooking with C.C. online.
2. Southern Scrumptious
- An Italian Evening, Thursday, September 18, 2014
This class will start with an Antipasto Platter as you arrive, a Caprese Salad (Tomatoes, Basil and Fresh Mozarella), Pork Tenderloin bathed in Marsala Wine, Mushroom Risotto, Parma Style Asparagus, Italian Bread, and Strawberry Tiramisu.
- Wild Salmon Night, Thursday, September 25, 2014
This class features Panko Crusted Salmon, Mashed Garlic Potatoes with Onion Marmalade, Haricot Vert with Shallots (Small Green Beans), Chopped Salad, and Banana Pudding. The custard will be easily made in the microwave.
For each Southern Scrumptious class listed above –
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Cost: $48 per person
Location: Scrumptious, Inc., 4107 Indian Hills Road, Decatur Alabama
More about Southern Scrumptious online.
3. Williams-Sonoma Parkway Place
September Technique Classes
Fall Flavors in your Vitamix, Sunday, September 14, 2014
- Understanding Coffee & Espresso, Sunday, September 21, 2014
- Knife Skills, Sunday, September 28, 2014
For each technique class listed above –
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Cost: Free
Location: Williams-Sonoma store at Parkway Place Mall
Reservations: Call 256-534-2008
Junior Chef Events
- Cookie Decorating Event, Saturday, September 13, 2014, 10:00 am
- Create Your Own Waffle, Saturday, September 20, 2014, 11:30 am
These events will be a fund-raisers for the No Kid Hungry organization.
Time: starts at 10:00 am
Cost: $5 donation
Location: Williams-Sonoma store at Parkway Place Mall
Reservations: Call 256-534-2008
BONUS – Taste of Home Cooking School
When: September 25, 2014
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
Cost: Expo is FREE, VIP Happy Hour $25, Cooking School $10
More about Taste of Home Cooking School & Free Expo online.

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