Fall Cooking Classes in Mrs. Wheelbarrow's Kitchen

Cooking Classes are held in my home kitchen and are limited to six students.
Skill building, healthful eating and a focus on seasonal ingredients.
Tuition is $50/class, unless otherwise noted. Bring a friend and two attend for $80.
Contact me at mrswheelbarrow@aol.com for further information.
I am also available to teach any class, or one we create together, in your home, for groups no larger than six.

Sunday, September 12th Canning Party - 10-3 SOLD OUT
 Crushed Tomatoes, Tomato Soup, Salsa
 
Sunday, September 19th Canning Party - 10-3 SOLD OUT

 Crushed Tomatoes, Tomato Soup, Salsa

Sunday, October 10 12-3 Pies and Tarts 
Mile High Apple Pie, Plum Tart, Chocolate Raspberry Mini Tarts

Sunday, November 7 12-3 DINNER PARTY: Indian Flavors - SOLD OUT
 Inside out Samosas, Vegetable Curry, Chicken Tikka Masala, Grilled Flatbread, Mango Lassi
 
Sunday, November 14 12-3 Party Appetizers Crab Cakes, Gravlax on Corn Cakes, Fritto Misto

Saturday, November 20 12-3 Candy Making Indian Spiced Nut Brittle, Salted Caramels, Peppermint Patties

Sunday, December 12 12-3 Holiday Cookies
 Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookie,  Chocolate Ginger Cookie (Ladoo), Pistachio Sand Dabs

A Little Late To The Party - Mint Jelly Done Right

Last weekend I made mint jelly. Not that bright green overly sweet kind you find in the grocery store, but the kind that's meltingly sweet and acidic at the same time, and an honest golden glow-y color that comes from combining only mint, vinegar, apples and sugar.

I made four jars and I'm already worried that's not enough.

I found the brilliant recipe on Simply Recipes, with great instructions and photos, and what drew me to it was the opportunity to create Apple Pectin, something I had been considering for all my jams this year.

the mush that becomes pectin

wow a lot of pectin!

luxurious texture

If you're a lamb lover, and if you grew up with mint jelly on the table, give this recipe a try. It's dead easy and a great introduction to jelly making and working with all-natural pectin.

this is a great boil - what you want for jelly.

cool 2-3 min. then skim & boil again

sparkly!

Yes, late to the party again, I just discovered the Tigress Can Jam and this is my contribution to the April Can Jam - canning with herbs. And can't wait to play with all the other canners via the Tigress' fun Can Jam this season.

And while I'm joining things, I'm also signing up for the Canvolution - a rockin' great group that collects great information about canning and last year posted stories from all across the country of CANNING PARTIES! I am so into this. Anyone else? I'm thinking August 15th? Are you in?

If you're not able to be in DC, you could host your own party. We could even Skype it.

Summer's coming. Let's Can.

Cooking Classes with Mrs. Wheelbarrow: Schedule through August, 2010

It's Springtime in the garden and everything is greening up. At the same time, our menus change to take full advantage of the fresh foods available. Peas, asparagus, lamb, new salad greens, young beets, the first strawberries.

We're just a few weeks away from delicious fresh produce appearing at farmstands and farmers' markets. I plan to do my best to enjoy in season foods and preserve the fresh bounty (CanORama)

Mrs. Wheelbarrow's Kitchen Cooking Classes
Schedule through August, 2010
Class size is limited to six.

Sunday, April 11 11a-3p
DINNER PARTY: Shitake Thai Sticks, Chicken in Striped Pajamas, Sweet Potato Fries,
Perfect Salad, Roasted Rhubarb on Puff Pastry

Saturday, April 17 1p-4p
SCONES, BISCUITS, BISCOTTI

Summer Classes
NEW DATE Sunday, May 23 12-3 Main Dish Salads
Salade Nicoise, Bistro Frisee Salad, Arugula Salad with Sliced Steak

Saturday, June 19 12 - 3 Basics of Canning: Jams & Chutneys
Students will take away canned goods they have made.


Saturday, July 10 12 - 3 Basics of Canning: Pickles
Dilly beans, Kosher dills, Sweet Pickle Chunks
Students will take away canned goods they have made.

Sunday, July 18 12 - 3 DINNER PARTY: Indian Flavors
Samosas, Saag Paneer, Vegetable Curry, Chicken Masala, Jasmine Rice, Dessert TBD



Coming in the Fall
Quick Pastas

Basics of Canning: Tomatoes from Sauce to Salsa
One Chicken Three Ways
DINNER PARTY: Elegant Pasta & Italian Tastes

Classes $50/each
Attend all four $150., prepaid
Bring a friend - two people attend for $80.

email mrswheelbarrow@aol.com