Last night I drug Isaac over to a cooking class at The Rolling Pin. He was very reluctant to go, especially after sharing the planned menu, stating that he doesn't like "cold soup" or "salmon patties". So I pointed out that he might feel differently if the chilled tomato soup and salmon burgers were made by a gourmet chef...I was right. Chef Dave lead the demonstration cooking class which Isaac enjoyed because he got to watch someone else do the work while he ate their creations. I had a great time too, but now I want to take the hands-on classes so that we can eat this good at home!
Our first course was Crostini with Lump Crab Salad and Extra Virgin Olive Oil...so delicious! The salad had homemade roasted red peppers which I'm excited to be able to make the way Chef Dave does once we move into our new house. He holds the pepper over his gas burner and chars the pepper before placing it in the oven to roast...I might need to purchase a fire extinguisher before I try that one!
Here is Isaac thoroughly enjoying his "cold soup". The Farmstand Tomato Soup with Arugula Pesto was to-die-for yumminess...and we learned that it can be served hot or cold. We both did enjoy the soup chilled with the pesto mixed into every bite. I've got to get my basil plants back to health so that I can make pesto at home.
The main course was Salmon Burgers with Ginger Mustard Mayonnaise and Corn on the Cob with Mint-Feta butter. These burgers were no salmon patties! I usually don't butter my corn, but this Mint-Feta butter was pure heaven, and I loved how Chef Dave cut up the corn into smaller mini-cobs.
We ended the lovely evening with some heat. The Peach-Siracha Sorbet had quite the kick at the end, but was the perfect ending to the meal. I was inspired to get out the ice cream maker we received as a wedding gift and start making my own icy treats.
I think it is safe to say that Isaac was glad that I made him go to the cooking class with me...he even shared in Sunday School this morning that the food was so good that he might be able to be convinced to go again. However, due to the cost of the hands-on cooking classes, I think I'll be going solo to those...any other ladies care to join me for Cooking 101?
i want recipes.
ReplyDeleteKyle, I would totally go to one of these with you! In my imagination, I'm going to be Paula Deen someday, and I love playing in the kitchen more than just about anything. Much like Isaac, Chase would probably not enjoy the hands-on cooking part all that much (though he would love the taste-testing). I've got a lot going on for the next few weeks (trying to get ready for my dissertation proposal in late September), but I'd love to try to plan something for the fall.
ReplyDeleteIs it even still called "fall" in Florida, land of eternal summer? ;)