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Class 50, 51 & 52

Carried over from last schedule still have room!

 

Class 50.   Classical Comfort Food with Suzanne Lowery

Wednesday, October 1, 7:00-10:00 P.M.  Full Participation $59.00 per person

High School Students may enroll with a Parent

The very word ‘Classical’ applies to consistency and timelessness in any of the arts. This menu speaks volumes to the ‘Comfort Food’ we all crave. These classic dishes, some of us grew up with, will live on in all perpetuity as classics. Simply speaking any of these recipe names conjures up fond memories of childhood home cooked meals.

Tomato Garlic Soup

Quick Chicken Pot Pie

Mom’s Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes

Creamed Spinach

Turkey Tetrazzini

Apple-Raisin Crisp with Whipped Cream

 

Class 51.   Cast Iron Revival with Michael Christiansen

Tuesday, October 7, 7:00-10:00 P.M.  Full Participation $65.00 per person

Join Chef Michael Christiansen in an evening of cooking with good old cast iron.  This will be a full participation class where you will learn how to season, maintain, and store your cast iron pans.  The menu will consist of some modern classics

Fried Buttermilk Chicken and Gravy

Pan Roasted Chicken Marsala with Prosciutto and Wild Mushrooms

Seared Flat Iron Steak with Gorgonzola

Cornmeal crusted Catfish with Chipotle remulade

Rosemary and Parmesan Steak fries

Jalapeno Corn Muffins

 

Class 52.                Chef Steven Capodicasa’s Supper Club

The hottest new dining experience is to sit in the kitchen of the best restaurants and observe the masters at work. We have recreated the restaurant kitchen environment for these classes. Come and watch Chef Steven prepare these sumptuous seven course meals. Learn the true secrets of a Chef at work.  Enjoy a lively discussion with Steven as he prepares, and assembles, and presents each course. Chef Steven’s classes always sell out so book early. BYOB, served family style. Limited seating so register early. Each table will seat 6. Book an entire table or come alone and meet new culinary friends.

Dinner starts at 7:00PM sharp

Saturday, October 11, $69.00 per person

(Staff gratuities at your discretion after class. )

 

Cream of roasted acorn squash soup with sweet mint pesto

Hearts of romaine with creamy roasted garlic ranch dressing

Oven braised beef burgundy with homemade egg noodles

Braised fennel with parmesan cheese

Lemon sandwich cookies

 

 

Enrollment Policy

Tuition must be paid in full at time of registration. A written confirmation of all classes for which you registered will be mailed to you.  Classes are booked on a first-come first-serve basis.

Refunds, Transfers, Cancellations, and or Changes to Registration

Require a 10-Day Advance Notice.  No Exceptions or Substitutions.

Space will not be held until payment is received. Gift certificates must be presented at time of registration.  No Children under 18 permitted at Adult Classes unless otherwise specified. 

 Classic Thyme reserves the right to cancel any class.

 

 

Don’t get shut out of our most popular classes!!

You could have received your brochure

online as early as 2 weeks before this mailing.

Go to www.classicthyme.com and register your email.

You will receive priority notice for all classes and changes.

 

 

**New Cooking Class Schedule **

 

 

All New Format – Single Day Class Offerings

 ‘Mommy and Me’ with Jackie Leischner

These Classes are designed to introduce children to the kitchen in a fun and inventive way. Children love to stir, pour, roll dough, and experiment with volume. These full hands-on classes help children build math skills, improve motor functions, and develop sensory memory while encouraging the fun of cooking with Mom. Each child is expected to be 2 years old and accompanied by one adult; Mom, Dad, Grandparent, Caregiver, etc.

 

No children under 2 allowed in Cooking School. No strollers please!

This new format will give you the flexibility of choosing classes one at a time to accommodate other scheduled activities.

 


M&M 1:       Breakfast Day

Wednesday, November 12, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Full hands-on, $45.00 per child with adult

Apple Pancakes with Warm Fruit Compote Topping

Cinnamon Breakfast Cake

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Cereal Necklaces

 

 

M&M 2:       Mexican Fiesta

Tuesday, November 25, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Full hands-on, $45.00 per child with adult

Taco Fiesta Casserole

Homemade Tortilla Chips and Salsa

Kid’s Sangria

Churros

Macaras

 

M&M 3:     Holiday Baking  

Friday, December 12, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Full hands-on, $45.00 per child with adult

Little Lemon Squares

Trail Mix Cookies

Thumbprint Surprise

Tortilla Wrap Sandwiches

 

 

M&M 4:     Taste of Italy  

Thursday, January 15, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Full hands-on, $45.00 per child with adult

Stuffed Shells

Meatballs and Sauce

Garlic Breadsticks

Mini Cheesecakes

 

M&M 5:  Warm Winter Favorites         

Wednesday, January 28, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Full hands-on, $45.00 per child with adult

Creamy Tomato Soup

Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Apple Crisp ala mode

Homemade Vanilla  Ice Cream

 

 

 

M&M 6:       “Let’s Play”

Friday, February 20, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Full hands-on, $45.00 per child with adult

 

Kitchen Silly Putty

Edible Collages

Playdough

Pizza with Toppings


M&M 7:  “A Beary Good Time”

Thursday, March 5, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Full hands-on, $45.00 per child with adult

Stuff a Bear to take home

Teddy Bear Bread

Honey Butter

Cubcakes

You can now Register On-Line at www.classicthyme.com

 

More Single Day ‘Working Parent and Me’ Classes

with Jackie Leischner

Come join in the fun and learning

while spending some special quality time with your child.

This full hands-on class will help children build math skills, improve motor functions, and develop sensory memory while encouraging the fun of cooking with their parent. Each child is expected to be 2 years of age or older and accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Come and spend some real bonding time with your child!

 

Working Parent & Me 1:       “Rise and Shine”

Saturday, November 1, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Full hands-on, $45.00 per child with adult

Breakfast Casserole

Sugar topped Raspberry Muffins

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Cinnamon Raisin Granola Bars

 

Working Parent & Me 2:                Holiday Baking”

Saturday, December 6, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Full hands-on, $45.00 per child with adult

Snowball Cookies

Chocolate Chip Shortbread

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Wrap Sandwiches

 

Working Parent & Me 3:       “Italian Pasta Party”     

Saturday, January 10, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Full hands-on, $45.00 per child with adult

Cavatelli and Broccoli

Garlic knots

Tossed Salad

Mini Cheesecakes

 

Working Parent & Me 4:        “Bread, Bread, Bread”     

 Saturday, February 21, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Full hands-on, $45.00 per child with adult

Monkey Bread

Hot Pretzels

Pepperoni Bread

Broccoli Cheddar Bread

 

Working Parent & Me 5:                  “Go Green!”   

Saturday, March 14, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Full hands-on, $45.00 per child with adult

Irish Soda Bread

Spring Potato Pizza

Leprechaun Shake

Shamrock Cookies & Lollipops

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Halloween Spooky Edibles with Eileen Rooney

Saturday, October 25, 10:00 – 12:00 PM

Full Participation Ages 5 thru 10,  $35.00  per child

Join Eileen for a spooktacular time as we cook up some ghoulish treats!

As always, Eileen will conjure up an assortment of ‘Spooky Edibles’ from her witch’s book of spells. Scary, gooey, sticky, messy; all things kids love!

 

Thanksgiving Baking with Eileen Rooney

Saturday, November 22, 10:00 – 12:00 PM

Full Participation Ages 5 thru 10, $35.00 per child

Children will bake and bring home Pumpkin Bread, Corn Bread, Cranberry Bread and Honey Butter.

Please have children eat lunch before the class, as we will have no time to eat during class.

 

Gingerbread House Workshop with Eileen Rooney

Sunday December 14,  10:00 – 11:00 AM

Full Participation Ages 5 thru 10,  $35.00  per child

Kids will participate in decorating fully assembled gingerbread houses that they will each take home.

 

Gingerbread House Workshop with Eileen Rooney

Sunday December 14,  12:00 –1:00 PM

Full Participation Ages 5 thru 10,  $35.00  per child

Kids will participate in decorating fully assembled gingerbread houses that they will each take home.

 

Holiday Baking with Jackie Leischner

Saturday, December 13, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Full hands-on, $35.00 per child ages 5-10

Share the gift of giving as we bake treats for the holidays.  Children will bake an assortment of cookies to take home for their own enjoyment or to give as gifts.

 

Holiday Baking with Jackie Leischner

Saturday, December 20, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Full hands-on, $35.00 per child ages 5-10

Share the gift of giving as we bake treats for the holidays.  Children will bake an assortment of cookies to take home for their own enjoyment or to give as gifts.

 

Bears, Bread & Butter with Jackie Leischner

 Saturday, January 31, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Full hands-on, $35.00 per child ages 4-8

Calling all bear lovers!  Boys and girls will have a “beary  good time stuffing a bear of their choice.  We will bake teddy bear bread, a cinnamon raisin roll-up and make honey butter.  We will conclude with a bear story.

 

Breakfast Bonanza with Jackie Leischner

Saturday, February 28, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Full hands-on, $35.00 per child ages 4-8

Enjoy a morning creating delicious breakfast dishes.  Our menu will include breakfast pizza, homemade waffles, chocolate chip banana bread and some other culinary delights!

 

 

You can now Register On-Line at www.classicthyme.com

 

Valentine’s Day Celebration with Eileen Rooney

Saturday, February 14, 10:00 - 12:00 PM

Full Participation Ages 5 thru 10, $35.00 per child

Each child will bring home a decorated chocolate box filled with handmade chocolate candies and baked goods.

 

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Eileen Rooney

Sunday, March 15, 10:00 - 12:00 PM

Full Participation Ages 5 thru 10, $35.00 per child

In class children will make and eat tea sandwiches and leprechaun shakes.

Each child will make and bring home a mini loaf of Irish Soda Bread.

 

After School Cooking Club 1.  with Jackie Leischner

4 Week Program

4 Mondays November 3, 10, 17 & 24, 4:00-5:30 PM

Full hands-on, $139.00 per child ages 5-10

Join Miss Jackie for fun filled after school cooking adventures.

Kids will participate as we have fun in the kitchen.

Each week we will explore a different theme including Pies, Pasta, Vegetarian and Brown Bag Ideas.

 

After School Cooking Club 2.  with Jackie Leischner

4 Week Program

4 Mondays, January 12, 26, February 2 & 9, 4:00-5:30 PM

Full hands-on, $139.00 per child ages 5-10

Join Miss Jackie for fun filled after school cooking adventures. 

Kids will participate as we have fun in the kitchen.

Each week we will explore a different theme including Bread Baking, Pizza Workshop,

Science in the Kitchen and Snack Attack.

 

Young Adult Cooking Series with Adam Augenzucker

3 Different Sessions

 

Young Adult Series 1:     Techniques Workshop

5 Thursdays, November 13, 20, December 4, 11 & 18, 4:00-6:00 PM

Full hands-on, $199.00 per student Age 10 and up

We start with the foundations of Knife Skills. Next we jump right in with Sauces. We spend the next class learning about Breads and then we bring it all full circle finishing up with the last 2 classes;

Pasta and One Pot Meals.

 

Young Adult Series 2:     Cooking Around the World

5 Thursdays, January 15, 22, 29, February 5 & 12, 4:00-6:00 PM

Full hands-on, $199.00 per student Age 10 and up

Join Chef Adam as he navigates the globe visiting various culinary Mecca’s. Each class will concentrate on a different culture, American, Italian, French, South American and Asian. Book early as Chef Adam’s summer classes filled up quickly.

 

Young Adult Series 3:     Menu Course Workshop

5 Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 & April 2, 4:00-6:00 PM

Full hands-on, $199.00 per student Age 10 and up

Each week will concentrate on a menu course.

We will focus on Soups, Salads, Seafood, Main Dishes and Desserts

You can now Register On-Line at www.classicthyme.com

 

 

 

Incredible Petits Fours Workshop with Toni Hartman

Monday, December 8, 7:00-10:00 PM Full Participation $69.00 per person

High School Students may enroll with a Parent  (Price includes necessary supplies)

Join the class and go home with sensational petits fours. You will glaze the petits fours that are provided for you. “Scrolls, small flowers, and holiday designs, including holly, berries, poinsettias and more” will be piped atop your designer creations. Toni will teach you lots of quick tricks and give you recipes for quick cookie cutter cakes, graham cracker petits fours, butter cream fondant and glazed icing. Take your master pieces home and share with your family or freeze for holiday entertaining. Design your own holiday motif.

 

 

Basic Cake Decorating with Suzanne Lowery

2 Tuesdays, January 20 & 27, 7:00–10:00 P.M. Full Participation

$159.00 per person including starter set of tools

(High School Students may enroll with a Parent)

THE BASICS OF CAKE DECORATING:

In these two sessions, learn to create a professionally decorated special occasion cake.

Introduction to tools, frostings, handling of the pastry bag, and basic borders.

Coloring of frosting, piping of rosebuds, sweet peas, leaves and roses on the nail.

Demonstration of filling, frosting, and bordering a cake and practice writing inscriptions.

Students will complete an iced and decorated cake of their own design.

*Students will bring in a pre-baked cake to decorate in class 2.*

 

 

Intermediate Cake Decorating with Suzanne Lowery

2 Mondays, March 30 & April 6, 7:00–10:00 P.M. Full Participation

$159.00 per person includes additional tools necessary for this class

(High School Students may enroll with a Parent)

HONING YOUR SKILLS

In these two intermediate sessions, students learn advanced borders, swags, advanced flowers and cake embroidery. Suzanne will demonstrate the art of a tiered wedding cake and students will complete a tiered cake in the last session utilizing all the new techniques. Students should have completed Basic Cake Decorating and come equipped with their basic set of tools. Any additional tools necessary for this class, beyond the basic set will be supplied. Students will bring in a pre-baked cake to decorate in class 2.

 

 

Elegant Orchid Galore Creations with Toni Hartman

2 Mondays, March 16 & 23, 7:00-10:00 PM Full Participation $129.00 per person

High School Students may enroll with a Parent  (Price includes necessary supplies)

In this two part class you will pipe butter cream orchids and cut out sugar orchids. Class 1 will cover piped orchids and leaf atop a cupcake. Class 1 we will also begin the throat of the sugar orchid. In class 2 you make the lovely Cymbidium and gorgeous frilled Cattleya orchid. Simple coloring techniques and frilling of petals will also be demonstrated. These dramatic flowers can be saved for years or used in your most elaborate ornamental decorating.

 

 


 

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The Classic Thyme Culinary Basics Series I

With Catherine Titus Felix, CCP, and Mike Christiansen

A Complete and Comprehensive 5-Session Basic Techniques Series

5 Thursdays, January 15, 22, 29, February 5 & 12, 6:30-10:00 PM

 

Extremely Limited Class Size, Register Early!  Full Participation $399.00 per person

Class I

Knife Skills

An Introduction to Roasting

An Introduction to Stocks

Making Biscuits

Minestrone Soup        Roast Chicken

Garlic Roast Beef      Roasted Vegetables

Buttermilk Biscuits   Citrus Salad

Class II

An Introduction to Broiling and Marinades

Basic Rice, Couscous & Polenta Cookery

Blanching & Refreshing Vegetables

An Introduction to Chocolate

Broiled Salmon Skewers       Broiled Chicken

Basic Broiled Steak,  Couscous Pilaf, Asian Style Rice, Baked Polenta

Broccoli with Shallot Vinaigrette    Chocolate Mousse

Class III

Moist Heat Methods: Stewing, Braising, & Poelage

Potato Cookery

Basic Pastry

Pork Poelage with Tomatoes and Sauerkraut

Beef “Carbonnade

Corned Beef Braised in Red Zinfandel

Mashed Potatoes, Pommes Parisienne, Pommes Savoyarde

Classic French Apple Tart

Class IV

An Introduction to Sauces: Béchamel & Velouté

An Introduction to Egg Cookery

Introduction to Sautéing and Frying

Moist Heat Methods Continued: Poaching

Mushrooms “En Cocotte” Omelettes, Scrambled and Poached Eggs

Sole Meuniere            Curried Chicken Salad with Homemade Mayonnaise

Sautéed Chicken with Lemon Sauce                        Grand Marnier Bread Pudding

Class V

Sautéing and Frying Continued

More Egg Cookery

Poached Sole “Andalouse   Beef Stroganoff

Garlicky & Lemon Sautéed Green Beans    Classic French Fries

Chocolate Soufflé      Crème Anglaise

 

 

 

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Culinary Basics Program Series II

With Catherine Titus Felix, CCP, and Mike Christiansen

A Continuation of Basics I. The 5-Session Intermediate Techniques Series

5 Thursdays –April 23, 30, May 7, 14 & 21  6:30-10:00 P.M.

Extremely Limited Class Size, Register Early!  Full Participation $ 399.00 per person

Class I

Soups, Stews and Other One-Pot Comforts, Cornbread & Basic Cake Making

Vegetable Soup with Variations   Bean Soup with Variations

Seafood Soup or Stew Provencale    Cornbread

Chicken Pot Pie, Lamb and Tomato Casserole

Coconut Cake

Class II

Brown Stock

Making Fresh Pastas

Classic Tomato Sauces

Cheesecake

Brown Stock, Spaetzle with Marinara Sauce

Egg Pasta Carbonara, Potato Gnocchi with Sauce Bolognese

Ricotta Cake

Class III

Bread Dough for Baguettes & Boulles

Pizza & Pizza Toppings

Sweet Yeast Dough for Coffee Cake

Sun-Dried and Fresh Tomato Pizza with Smoked Mozzarella Cheese

Sausage, Onion & Pepper Pizza       Mushroom, Spinach & Feta Cheese Pizza

French Loaves – Baguettes & Boulles         Basic Coffee Cake with Variations

Class IV

Boning Techniques

Cooking Vegetables

Buerre Blanc

Choux Pastry

Roast Tenderloin of Beef with Grainy Mustard and Cognac Sauce

Broiled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Orange Marinade   Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Herbed Cheese

Asparagus Salad, Carrots Vichy, Steamed Artichokes with Beurre Blanc

Strawberry Cream Puffs

Class V

Brown Sauce

Advanced Sautés

Stir Frying

Making Crepes

Classic Brown Sauce with Derivatives         Beef Tournedos Stroganoff

Beef and Shrimp Stir Fry      Chicken Breasts Papillon

Sautéed Vegetables    Crepes Filled with Sautéed Apples

 

 

 

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Pasta 101 - The Basics of Homemade Pastas

With Catherine Titus Felix, CCP & Michael Christiansen

Thursday, March 5, 6:30–10:00 PM, $75.00 per person, Full Participation

(Enrollment Limited to 16)

High School Students may enroll with a Parent

Continuing on their popular Cooking 101 theme, Chefs Catherine Felix, CCP, and Michael Christiansen will guide you through the preparation of fresh and dried pasta. Then you’ll make a wide variety of toppings and sauces that could make your home kitchen more convenient than take-out.

Sauces:

Bolognese, Béchamel, Classic Cheese Sauce, Alfredo, Marinara and Grandma’s Sunday Gravy.

Finished Dishes:

Spaghetti and Meatballs, Lasagna, Ziti Marinara with Sausage and Peppers,

Quick Toppings:

Sautéed Veggie Topping, Garlic/ Oil/ Herbs & Cheese,

Dessert:

Fresh Fruit with Zabiglione

 

 

Knife Skills I Workshop  with Steven Capodicasa

**2 Dates Offered**  Full Participation $59.00 per person

High School Students may enroll with a Parent

 

Saturday, November 8, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Full Participation/ Limited Seating/ Book Early! This is a sell out class!  $59.00 per person

 

Saturday, January 17, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Full Participation/ Limited Seating/ Book Early! This is a sell out class!  $59.00 per person

This full hands-on techniques class is one you can’t miss. Even the best of cooks can benefit from a class where you learn the proper way to use your knives. Selecting the proper knife is essential in staying safe and getting the job done effectively. Chef Steven, will teach you the basics while helping to reduce your prep time. Learn all the basics of cutting, slicing, shredding, and mincing. Also learn the proper way to keep your knives well maintained and sharp.  Not sure about your old knives. Bring them in for evaluation and sharpening.

We Sharpen Knives Professionally!

 

 

Enrollment Policy

Tuition must be paid in full at time of registration. A written confirmation of all classes for which you registered will be mailed to you.  Classes are booked on a first-come first-serve basis.

Refunds, Transfers, Cancellations, and or Changes to Registration

Require a 10-Day Advance Notice.  No Exceptions or Substitutions.

Space will not be held until payment is received. Gift certificates must be presented at time of registration.  No Children under 18 permitted at Adult Classes unless otherwise specified. 

 Classic Thyme reserves the right to cancel any class.

 

 

 

 

You can now Register On-Line at www.classicthyme.com

 

Wines and Spirits Classes

 

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