San Francisco, CA (March 18, 2009) – Award-winning culinary events company, Parties That Cook® (http://www.PartiesThatCook.com), the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA) and kitchen appliance designer Dacor, today announced the launch of a Tantalizing Market Tapas cooking class series at San Francisco's historic Ferry Building. Classes will take place on Wednesday evenings throughout April and May 2009 in the Dacor demonstration kitchen. $45 admission includes a two-hour hands-on cooking class with a menu of international appetizers that showcase seasonal ingredients fresh from the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.
Parties That Cook, CUESA & Dacor announce a series of seasonal hands-on cooking classes at San Francisco's Ferry Plaza Farmers Market for Spring 2009.
San Francisco, CA (March 18, 2009) – Award-winning culinary events company, Parties That Cook® (http://www.PartiesThatCook.com), the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA) and kitchen appliance designer Dacor, today announced the launch of a Tantalizing Market Tapas cooking class series at San Francisco's historic Ferry Building. Classes will take place on Wednesday evenings throughout April and May 2009 in the Dacor demonstration kitchen. $45 admission includes a two-hour hands-on cooking class with a menu of international appetizers that showcase seasonal ingredients fresh from the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.
Guests will be treated to a lively introductory cooking lesson by Parties That Cook lead chef John Silva, featuring practical tips for selecting and cooking with seasonal Farmers Market ingredients like asparagus, broccoli rabe, fava beans and wild nettles. Guests will be split into teams to work on an array of international appetizer recipes, all while listening to upbeat music in the open-air atmosphere of the Ferry Plaza. The group will savor the fruits of their labor with a glass of complimentary wine after the cooking is done! After the event, copies of the recipes and digital photos will be sent to the group.
Tantalizing Market Tapas Spring Menu - April 1
Crostini of Roasted Asparagus, Prosciutto and Teleme Cheese
Moroccan Bisteeya Baskets with Chicken, Raisins and Cinnamon
Shiitake-Scallion Potstickers with Sake Dipping Sauce
Petites Pissaladieres: Miniature Onion and Black Olive Tartlets
Grilled Lamb Skewers with Mint Pesto
Tantalizing Market Tapas Spring Menu - April 15
Cabrales Phyllo Purses with Sherry-Raisin Dipping Sauce
Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice, Pine Nuts and Apricots
Pork Taquito Cups with Avocado and Sour Cream
Crostini with Broccoli Rabe, Garlic and Shaved Pecorino
Chicken Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Tantalizing Market Tapas Spring Menu - April 29
Fava and Sweet Pea Hummus with Cumin-Scented Pita chips
Artichoke Fritters with Lemon
Lettuce Cups with Gingery Pork and Shiitake Mushrooms
Salt Roasted Prawns with Cilantro Lime Aioli
Pizza with Wild Nettles, Pancetta and Chili Flakes
Tantalizing Market Tapas Spring Menu - May 6
Parmesan Popovers with Freshly Churned Herb Butter
Crostini of Fava Beans, Mint and Pecorino
Spice-crusted Salmon with Harissa Yogurt
Asparagus and Green Garlic Frittata Bites
Polpettini Meatballs Braised in Tomatoes, Garlic and White Wine
Tantalizing Market Tapas Spring Menu - May 27
Tartines of Camembert, Caramelized Onions and Apricots
Shrimp Quesadillas with Pumpkin Seed Salsa
Sweet Pea Galettes with Bacon and Sour Cream
Vegetable Samosas with Mint and Jalapeno Chutney
Mini Sliders with Smoky Cheddar
Visit http://www.PartiesThatCook.com or call 1-888-907-2665 to purchase tickets to Tantalizing Market Tapas at $45 per guest, space is limited. Vegetarian options available with 5-day advance request.
About Parties That Cook
Parties That Cook hosts "deliciously fun" corporate team building events and cooking parties in private homes and professional kitchens throughout the Chicago Area, San Francisco Bay Area, San Jose and Wine Country. Parties That Cook's team of event planners and professionally trained chefs specialize in culinary-themed corporate team building events and activities for up to 300 guests. For more information or to book a cooking school event, please visit http://www.PartiesThatCook.com or call 1-888-907-2665.
About The Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA)
CUESA is dedicated to promoting a sustainable food system through the operation of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and its educational programs. The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is a certified farmers' market world-renowned for the delicious local products it showcases. CUESA runs markets on Tuesdays and Saturdays at the historic Ferry Building at the base of Market Street in San Francisco. For more information, visit http://www.cuesa.org/ or call 415-291-3276.
About Dacor
Founded in 1965, Dacor is the innovator of the most stylish, luxury kitchen appliances that provide the optimum ownership experience for people who are passionate about the details of cooking. The company has introduced many industry firsts including an infrared ceramic gas broiler inside an electric Pure Convectionä self-cleaning oven and the world's only 30" dishwasher. Based in California, family-owned Dacor offers a complete line of luxury kitchen appliances that includes wall ovens, ranges, cooktops, dishwashers, warming drawers, microwaves, ventilation hoods, refrigerators, wine storage and outdoor appliances. For more information, visit http://www.dacor.com/ or call 800-793-0093.