Monday, June 23, 2014

Village Kitchen Shoppe Classes Offer Summer Flavors

           Want to freshen up your summertime cooking? Then head over to the Village Kitchen Shoppe for its “Hands On,” “Lunch & Learn” and “TAB (Take a Break)” classes.

            Here are classes planned for July. Contact VKS for fees and to reserve a spot – (626) 914-7897 or send an email to contactus@villagekitchenshoppe.com.

Leyla Can
Gina Wallman
Jyll Everman

            Hands On classes are held Thursdays at 6 p.m.:  July 10 – Chef Leyla Can, on the menu: Spiced Ground Sirloin on Flatbread, Cucumber Yogurt Arugula, Tomato and Carrot Salad w/ Benihana Dressing. July 17 – Chef Gina Wallman, on the menu: Orange, Avocado and Shave Fennel Salad; Chicken Piccata with Green Olive and Lemon Relish, Bing Cherry Cobbler. July 24 – Chef Jyll Everman, on the menu: Cast Iron Fillets of Beef with Garlic Butter, Mascarpone Potatoes with Bacon, Balsamic Green Beans with Pine Nuts,  Sweet Potato Custards. July 31 – Chef Jyll Everman, on the menu: Crepes with Blueberry Compote, Rock Star Bacon; Buttermilk Biscuits with Sage Gravy, Bacon and Egg Breakfast Tarts.
DedeTurner




Joe Durkan
            Lunch & Learn classes are held each Friday at 11 a.m. by Chef Dede Turner. July 11: Pressed Coppa Salami Sandwich with Broccoli Rabe Pesto, Spicy Slaw; July 18: Yucatan Pork with Annatto and Ancho Chile, Roasted Tomato and Arbol Chile Salsa; July 25: Classic Gazpacho, Black Olive Tapenade with Garlic Croutons.


Sharon Sessler 


Take a Break (TAB) classes are taught Saturdays at 11 a.m.: July 12 – Chef Joe Durkan, on the menu: Pine Nut and Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Pan Seared Duck Breast with Mustard Sauce, Potatoes au Gratin and Bananas Foster. July 19 – Chef Sharon Sessler, on the menu: Sauté of Asparagus and Artichoke with Ricotta Toast, Meyer Lemon and Olives; White Gazpacho with Red Gazpacho Garnish, Escalivada (roasted vegetable and bread salad), Raspberry Rhubarb Bars with Pink Pepper. July 26 – Chef Jyll Everman, on the menu: Smoked Salmon Flat Bread, Whole Wheat Crepes with Blueberry Sauce, Spinach and Feta Quiche & Almond Crusted French Toast.