Come over to the other side of the counter to master cooking in our special participation classes. For those who are interested in learning more about how to cook, A Day in the Kitchen offers an in-depth mastery of specific culinary arts. These classes are limited to eight people.
Calling all carnivores! This in-depth participation class with Jeff Friesen will show everything you need to know about selecting, preparing, and cooking all different cuts of beef. Start with a lesson on butchery, then return to the kitchen to cook beef high-and-fast, low-and-slow, plus grilling, smoking, and barbecuing lots of steaks. Participants are invited to park at 9:00 am at Kitchen Conservatory and walk one block east to Baumann's Fine Meats, 8829 Manchester Road, for a butchery demonstration and to select the beef cuts. #weekday

Welcome back to pastry chef and baker Skip Guthier as he shares his extensive background and experience in a pie class that is strong on technique and creativity with a fruit pie and a custard pie. This hands-on class will create two full pies together - apple pie with a lattice top and pumpkin pie decorated with assorted cut-outs, then the students will make their own small individual pie of their choice of filling and decorations to eat in class or take home.

Master the knife, the most essential kitchen tool, and how to select the right knife for the right job as this knife skills class learns how to efficiently chop onions and other vegetables in this participation class that also teaches how to use and how to maintain and sharpen knives. Plus, learn how to use a boning knife on raw and roasted chicken, the difference between cleavers, and the best knife for slicing crusty bread as the class enjoys chicken panzanella salad and sliced devil's food cake for dessert. Bring your own knives (limit 3 knives per person) to class for free overnight sharpening! Participants will also receive 20% off all in-store regularly-priced knives on the day of class.