39 | COVID-19 vaccination requirements for in-person classes at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce-vax Textbook Required A TASTE OF WESTCHESTER Join us at several of Westchester ’s most exciting restaurants for a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds. Each chef will offer a private cooking demonstration, followed by a sample tasting of the prepared items. Fees include non-alcoholic beverages. New menu items are explored each semester. Menu substitutions may occur when necessary. Demonstrations will begin at the times designated. Sampling fees are payable in CASH only. Call restaurants or visit their websites for directions. No refunds are given for these classes but call 914-606-6830 press 1 if you cannot attend so the restaurant can be informed. Must be 21 years of age to attend. NOTE: If registering and paying for yourself and/or others, you are required to provide complete registration information (name, address, date of birth, phone, and email) for all registrants at the time of registration. For more detailed menu descriptions, visit www.sunywcc.edu/taste-of-westchester CE-REST 2000 is the catalog number for all Taste of Westchester classes. IN-PERSON Zwilling J.A. Henckels Cooking Studio 270 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville 914-749-3406, www.zwillingcookingstudio.com Chinese Takeout Hands-on Cooking! Known for German knives and kitchenware, the US headquarters has a spectacular state of the art test kitchen. Executive Chef and Culinary Program Manager, Bernard Janssen, enlightens us on their products we will utilize to prepare our Chinese American favorites sit down meal. These classic dishes deliver big flavor as we learn how to build on the Chinese signature of salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and pungent taste profiles and recipes to follow. Experience a tutorial on knife skills and cooking techniques utilizing their many products you will discover while we help to prepare our meal. Try your hand at scallion pancakes with a Dim Sum sauce. Then prepare our main course of : chicken with cashews, vegetable Lo Mein, orange beef, and Ma Po tofu. Learn to make perfect almond cookies and dine in our beautiful space. Beer and wine will be available for purchase and soft drinks provided. Please note that the number of attendees will dictate the variety of dishes being created that evening as this is a participatory hands-on class. Limited space and special class treat—allows us to enjoy a substantial discount on all Zwilling products from the website or in their retail shop so check for your favorites. Receive a 10% discount on Cooking Studio class Gift Cards for you or a friend! 1 Mon., Sept. 26, 5:30-8:30 pm, $21 (+ $30 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #90237 IN-PERSON Zwilling J.A. Henckels Cooking Studio 270 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville 914-749-3406, www.zwillingcookingstudio.com Hands-on Knife Skills! Special class treat—shop with a substantial discount on all Zwilling products listed on the website or in their retail shop. Bernard Janssen, Executive Chef and Culinary Program Manager, will introduce us to the fundamentals of expert knife skills. “What makes a great knife and how do I use it?” An interactive demonstration and discussion on what makes a quality knife and which knife to use for every task. You will practice skills including: the circular rocking motion, julienne, brunoise, dicing, supreme citrus, mincing herbs, and using a filet knife for many tasks, along with information on how to clean and maintain your knives. Not a full meal, but light fare will be served. Beer and wine will be available for purchase and soft drinks provided. The cooking studio offers their own classes throughout the year so check their schedule. Receive a 10% discount on Cooking Studio class Gift Cards for you or a friend! Chop Chop! 1 Sat., Oct. 1, 12:30-2:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #90238 IN-PERSON La Catena Italian Restaurant 871 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley 914-231-9260, www.LaCatenaArdsley.com Flames! Catena meaning a connected series or chain as is this family restaurant to the surrounding community. Owner Chef Jeff Delija, a wonderful host and teacher, will fill our senses with some of his favorite Italian dishes starting with zuppa di cozze bianco— mussels in white wine broth. Get your cameras ready for a flaming tableside show and sample—fresh pappardelle pasta, three types of mushrooms, and ignited cognac, melded in a giant hollowed wheel of imported Parmigiano-Reggiano. Next a lesson on pollo alla Scarpariello—boneless chicken breast, sweet sausage and mushrooms, in a wine, lemon and garlic sauce with potatoes and veggies. Enjoy a taste of their apple strudel with coffee for dessert. Attendees love the show as this chef is on fire! 1 Mon., Oct. 3, 5:30-7:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #90239 IN-PERSON Baked by Susan 379 S. Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson 914-862-0874, www.bakedbysusan.com Empanadas—Hands-on! Susan O’Keefe is not only known for her sweet treats as she is the Croton empanada queen. Empanadas are the perfect hand-held meal—a pastry pocket filled with meat, cheese, vegetables or even fruit! The dough is an all-butter crust and this veteran baker will show us the basics of using it to create flaky delicious pockets in a variety of fillings. Hand make your own with interactive instructions to making the dough and fillings. Learn to roll out and shape the dough to achieve beautiful empanadas, including easy crimping. Take them home to bake and eat warm while sharing with your loved ones. Enjoy a treat and coffee after class. Lots of baked goods to purchase including their delicious pies! 1 Tues., Oct. 11, 6:30-8:30 pm, $21 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #90240 Attention Restaurant Owners & Chefs Interested in hosting a class? Please email workforceandcommunity@sunywcc.edu to discuss your ideas.
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