Magic in the Kitchen: Chef Eva's Cooking Classes

The winter cooking classes have been a great success and they have been in addition to a number of group private classes. Chef Eva conjured up all sorts of magic in the kitchen as savory snacks for a Super Bowl party. A private group feasted on their own French onion soup, avocado fries with habanero ketchup and more on a cold January evening.

February saw a variety of pot pies including seafood, wild mushroom and blackberry. Sid got into the act and grilled romaine lettuce outside for a special salad. Chef Eva even ordered special hand ground grains for this class and from the frozen north, leaf lard to make an extra crispy crust.

Last, but not least, a large group of friends from Dallas stayed in cabins and tackled a special topic; cooking from Julia Child's first cook book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. As in the film Julie & Julia, lots of fresh butter and cream ruled the day as mouth watering dishes were prepared and enjoyed by all: Potage Parmentier, Flambeed chicken, risotto pilaf, timbale de Brussels Sprouts and reina de saba.

All of the classes have been a culinary adventure for those that made their way out to our farm. The year has just started and the beginning of spring brings two classes in March; a culinary celebration to honor the Irish and a special Easter dinner.