Community Education > Adult Evening Program > Fall 2008 Schedule of Classes and Workshops > In the Kitchen

BASIC CAKE DECORATING
Course #304
Cost: $55
Instructor: Nancy Pallante, NMTCC
Wednesday (5 Sessions) 10/1-10/29/2008 6:30-8:30PM Indian Valley Middle School - Cafeteria

Impress your friends and family when you learn the basic steps involved in making a decorated cake - baking & prepping the cake, making a variety of icings, creating different styles of borders, making flowers such as roses & violets, & decorative writing. Be the hit of every party with your own beautifully cakes! Some material expense - you must purchase cake decorating supplies & kit. You will receive a list (before class) of supplies to bring to class.

CHRISTMAS CANDYMAKING
Course #103
Cost: $18
Food Fee: $15 payable in class
Instructor: Linda Anders
Monday (1 Session) 12/1/2008 6:30-9:30PM Indian Valley Middle School - Home Ec Room

Do you have someone on your list that is hard to buy for? Who doesn't like chocolate? A neighbor, the mailman, a teacher, grandpa? Come to class and learn to make an assortment of chocolates - molded pieces, chocolates filled with dried fruits and creams, chocolate-covered pretzels and more. Your creations will be placed on a silver tray for presentation. You will receive a list before class of supplies to bring.

CHRISTMAS CANDYMAKING FOR PARENT AND CHILD
Course #206
Cost: $15 -- For Parent & One Child -- Extra Child: $5
Material Fee: $10 payable in class
Instructor: Barbara Scholl
Tuesday (1 Session) 12/9/2008 6:30-8:30PM Indian Valley Middle School - Home Ec Room

Catch the holiday spirit as you and your child learn to make molded candy in this hands-on workshop. Using melted chocolate wafers (in white, green, red, and traditional chocolate) candy will be poured into molds in Christmas shapes and also formed into lollipops. Candy makes great gifts for teachers, grandparents and friends. Each child keeps the mold they use, so more candy can be made at home. Bring a microwavable bowl, spoon, and container to take home candy.

FANCY CUPCAKE FUN
Course #308
Cost: $35
Instructor: Nancy Pallante, NMTCC
Wednesday (3 Sessions) 11/5-11/19/2008 6:30-8:30PM Indian Valley Middle School - Cafeteria

Cupcakes are fun, and are the "latest thing" for serving at special occasions. In this hands-on workshop, learn to make an assortment of beautifully decorated cupcakes. Each week of class features a theme -make beautiful cupcakes that can be served at showers, teas, and formal gatherings, create cupcakes with seasonal themes (Halloween, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Easter, Patriotic, etc), then learn tricks to make whimsical and fun children's cupcakes - perfect for birthday parties, school functions, or play dates. Some material expense - you must purchase cake decorating supplies & small kit. You will receive a list (before class) of supplies to bring to class.

FIL 'ER UP! SENSATIONAL STUFFINGS
Course #210
Cost: $18
Food Fee: $15 payable in class
Instructor: Rick Alderfer, Professional Chef
Tuesday (1 Session) 10/28/2008 6:30-9:30PM Indian Valley Middle School - Home Ec Room

You can't afford gasoline these days, but you can definitely afford to stuff you favorite foods with "sensational fillings" bound to please every appetite. In class you will learn to make an assortment of filled foods with international flavor - empanadas, wontons, spring rolls, cabbage, and peppers, as well as an assortment of appetizers, and flavor-filled desserts. You will receive a list before class about what supplies to bring.

MINIATURE HOLIDAY CHOCOLATE SLEIGH
Course #419
Cost: $18
Instructor: Linda Anders
Food Fee: $15 payable in class
Thursday (1 Session) 12/4/2008 6:30-9:30PM Indian Valley Middle School - Home Ec Room

Looking for special favors for your holiday table? In class you will learn to make a mini chocolate sleigh filled with chocolate covered pretzels. Paint your sleigh with colored chocolate, pour and assemble it, then place it in a cellophane bag complete with gift card. Keep the mold so you can make more at home. You will receive a supply list before class.

MIX IT UP WITH THE "PLAYFUL CHEF" -- A Cooking Class for the Younger Chef
Course #319
Cost: $15 -- For Parent & One Child --Extra Child: $5
Supply cost: $15 per chef (and parent)
Instructor: Alisa Tammaro, The Playful Chef
Wednesday (1 Session) 11/5/2008 - 6:00-7:30PM Indian Valley Middle School - Home Ec Room

Do you have a budding young chef in your home? Things will be heating up this fall as the children mix it up with The Playful Chef. In class, children will create two recipes, one entrée and one dessert which they can eat in class or take home to share. Children will have fun in the kitchen as they learn new cooking skills, try new recipes and make a cooking-related craft. Wear old clothes (as things may get messy), bring Mom, Dad or Grandma, and get ready to have some fun. For children 2nd-5th grade.

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE!!
Course #321
Cost: $18
Food Fee: $15 payable in class
Instructor: Rick Alderfer, Professional Chef
Wednesday (1 Session) 10/15/2008 6:30-9:30PM Indian Valley Middle School - Home Ec Room

If you'd like to add some zip to your recipes, here is the class to show you just how to do it. For those who like spicy and hot foods, you will learn how to make delicious hot wings, chili, jerk chicken, pork dishes, kabobs, dips and more. The recipes you make in class will be just the right thing to serve for those autumn football games - at home or from the tailgate! You will receive a list before class of supplies to bring.

THOSE TURKEY LEFTOVERS… WHAT TO DO WITH THEM?
Course #226
Cost: $18
Food Fee: $12 payable in class
Instructor: Linda Anders
Tuesday (1 Session) 11/11/2008 6:30-9:30PM Indian Valley Middle School - Home Ec Room

Too much turkey left from your holiday dinner? Or, if your family enjoys turkey, bake a bigger bird and use the extra meat for turkey pot pies, turkey turnovers, turkey shepherd's pie and lots more. In class you will make these recipes that you will use again and again for your leftovers. You will receive a list before class of supplies to bring.

WRAPPED HOLIDAY CANDY WREATH
Course #417
Cost: $18
Food Fee: $5 payable in class
Instructor: Linda Anders
Thursday (1 Session) 11/13/2008 6:30-9:30PM Indian Valley Middle School - Cafeteria

Something new and different for your holidays. Make a 5 pound candy wreath that is suitable for hanging, a table centerpiece, or gift giving. BRING five pounds of your favorite wrapped hard candy (sour balls, striped peppermints, tootsie rolls, etc.) and 3 yards of ribbon for a bow. You will go home with a.colorful candy wreath, complete with bow and scissors for snipping off the candy treats. Supply list provided before class.

A NEW COOKIE EXCHANGE… "HOLIDAY COOKIES FROM GRANDMA'S KITCHEN" - Three identical courses offered
Course #409 (1 Session) Thursday, 12/11/2008
Course #207 (1 Session) Tuesday, 12/16/2008
Course #410 (1 Session) Thursday, 12/18/2008
Cost: $18 per course
Food Fee: $20 per course (payable in class)
Instructor: Linda Anders
Each Course meets at Indian Valley Middle School - Home Ec. Room 6-10 PM

Remember those old fashioned cookies that Grandma used to make? Snicker Doodles, Thumb Prints, Chocolate Chips, Gingerbread, and more. Everyone will make something different, then share their cookies with the rest of the group. Go home with dozens of different cookies packed on 2 silver trays that will be shrink-wrapped for freshness or gift-giving. You will receive a call before class about what to bring to class. Sign up EARLY - space limited and classes fill quickly!

PUFF PASTRIES AND HORS D'OEUVRES
Course #113
Cost: $18
Food Fee: $15 payable in class
Instructor: Linda Anders
Monday (1 Session) 10/27/2008 6:30-9:30PM Indian Valley Middle School - Home Ec Room

Treat your holiday guests to an assortment of puff pastries and hors d'oeuvres when you entertain them at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Learn to handle this special dough as you make an assortment of recipes -- from appetizers to dessert items, all of which will complement your holiday menu. You will receive a call before class about what to bring.