The SideDish Newsletter Vol 10, 2009

 
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Volume 10 - 2009


whisk bullet Seasonal Fare
Braised Fennel with Orange-Honey Sauce Recipe
whisk bullet Cooking Classes Holiday Desserts, Date Night for Couples,
Gourmet Dating for Singles
whisk bullet The SideDish Special FREE Artisan Chocolate Truffles for Every Guest!
whisk bullet Video Tip of the Month Cooking Tip: Quick & Easy 3-Step Turkey!
whisk bullet Shop Cooking Class Gift Certificates, plus Recipe Deck
whisk bullet In the Media Parties That Cook ranks #23 of San Francisco Business Times’ Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies
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every guest a chef
What’s Cookin’
People are partying
 again!Comfort Me with Pumpkin

November is one of our favorite months at Parties That Cook. We’re buzzing with activity as the holidays approach and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Turkey Day is not only a time for giving thanks and reflecting upon the year, but it is a downright foodie playground. If you’re craving something familiar, but new for the table this year, check out our freshly stocked Thanksgiving recipe collection and quick 3-step turkey video.

Bon Appetit!
The Parties That Cook Team

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Seasonal Fair
Braised Fennel with 
Orange-Honey SauceBraised Fennel with Orange-Honey Sauce

Tired of the usual suspects hanging around the Thanksgiving table? The complex flavors that emerge from slow-cooking fennel with sweet honey and zesty orange make for a delicious new dish this Thanksgiving holiday. Also great as a crostini topping or alongside roast chicken or pork.

Click here for Braised Fennel with Orange-Honey Sauce Recipe
Click here for more Seasonal Recipes

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Cooking Classes & Events
San Francisco: 
Delectable Holiday DessertsSan Francisco: Delectable Holiday Desserts
Wednesday, November 18 @ Dacor Kitchen
6:30 – 9:30 pm

Join Parties That Cook and ring in the holiday spirit with a sugar high. Create irresistible desserts which are sure to tickle your taste buds. Learn to make churros that will leave you weak in the knees or sensational American classics like butterscotch pudding and cupcakes – perfect for recreating at home over the holidays!
$69 per guest.

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San Francisco: Sizzle & 
Swirl Winery Tour and Cooking ClassSan Francisco: Sizzle & Swirl Winery Tour and Cooking Class
Thursday, January 21@ Crushpad Winery
6:30 – 9:00 pm

Parties That Cook® and Crushpad invite you to "Sizzle & Swirl," an exciting evening of wine tasting paired with a hands-on cooking class. Admission includes winery tour, comparative barrel tasting, a lively cooking demonstration and menu of international small plates such as Brioche Tartines topped with Dungeness Crab and Shrimp Salad. BYOB allowed. $150 per couple.

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San Francisco: 
“Sumptuous Small Plates” Date Nights for CouplesSan Francisco: “Sumptuous Small Plates” Date Nights for Couples
Friday, January 22@ Dacor Kitchen
6:30 – 8:30 pm

Looking for a romantic idea for Friday night? Join us for couples cooking classes at Dacor. You and your partner will heat up the kitchen as you learn cooking techniques and prepare a variety of gourmet appetizer dishes with hands-on instruction. Relax and enjoy the meal with your date. Recipes include Wild Mushroom Crostini with Teleme and Thyme and Dungeness Crab Quesadillas with Pumpkin Seed Salsa BYOB allowed. $150 per couple.

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San Francisco: Gourmet 
Dating for SinglesSan Francisco: Gourmet Dating for Singles
Thursdays, November 12 and February 11@ Dacor Kitchen
6:30 – 8:30 pm

Parties That Cook turns up the heat with Gourmet Dating, an upscale culinary event where singles learn cooking techniques, eat delectable food, and meet other fun singles. Each team works on a recipe from the evening's international tapas menu, all while sipping wine and listening to upbeat music. Menu includes crowd-pleasing appetizers like Lamb Skewers with Pomegranate-Mint Sauce and Bacon-Wrapped Persimmon with Blue Cheese and Balsamic-Honey Glaze. $75 per guest.

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San Francisco: 
Valentine’s Day Date Nights for CouplesSan Francisco: Valentine’s Day Date Nights for Couples
February 12, 13 and 14 @ Dacor Kitchen
6:30 – 8:30 pm

Perfect for Valentine's Day: Get lucky by joining us in Dacor's dreamy kitchen, making a meal that's sure to be both romantic and memorable. You and your partner will heat up the kitchen as you learn cooking techniques, all while preparing an array of upscale international gourmet appetizer dishes with hands-on instruction. Prosecco and wine from Duckhorn Wine Company will be provided. $190 per couple

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Chicago: “Sumptuous Small 
Plates” Date Nights for Couples Chicago: “Sumptuous Small Plates” Date Nights for Couples
Friday, January 15 @ Charlie Baggs in the Belden Stratford
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Sunday February 14 @ Charlie Baggs in the Belden Stratford
6pm - 8pm

Grab a date and join us for this upscale culinary event where you and your partner will heat up the kitchen as you learn cooking techniques, all while preparing an array of international gourmet appetizer dishes with hands-on instruction. $150 per couple

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Chicago: Gourmet Dating 
for SinglesChicago: Gourmet Dating for Singles
Sunday, 11/15 @ Aloft Hotel
Thursdays, 1/14 and 2/11 @ Charlie Baggs in the Belden Stratford
6:30 – 8:30 pm

Parties That Cook turns up the heat with Gourmet Dating, an upscale culinary event where singles learn cooking techniques, eat delectable food, and meet other fun singles. Each team works on a recipe from the evening's international tapas menu, all while sipping wine and listening to upbeat music. $75 per guest.

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The SideDish Special
 

Receive free artisan chocolates from Coco Delice for every guest when you book your team building or holiday party by November 30, 2009. Our stove is filling up fast! To reserve your date, call 1-888-907-COOK or email info@partiesthatcook.com. Be sure to mention special code: Chocolate. Not valid with other discounts.

Click here to start planning your cooking party

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Video Tip of the Month
 
3 Step Turkey Breast Click on the link to view this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxRG9aOcFJc

Short on time and space this Thanksgiving? Try this quick and easy 3-step turkey breast. You won’t believe how delicious and easy dinner can be!

Check out Parties That Cook’s NEW Video Tips and Tricks.

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Gift CertificatesParties That Cook Gift Certificates

Gift certificates to a hands on cooking class make the perfect holiday gift for your family and friends. If you know someone who enjoys cooking and likes to meet new people, this is a simple and fun way to get them in the kitchen to learn new cooking techniques.

Gift certificates may be purchased for a specific class date or dollar amount. Popular classes to gift include the Julie & Julia Class, Gourmet Dating, and Date Night cooking classes held monthly in San Francisco and Chicago.

Order Gift Certificates by phone or email:
888-907-COOK or info@partiesthatcook.com

Sumptuous Small Plates 
Recipe CardsSumptuous Small Plates Recipe Cards

A collection of our clients 30 favorite recipes from over the years, this Sumptuous Small Plates Recipe Deck makes a perfect birthday gift, party favor or stocking stuffer!

Order Recipe Card Deck by phone or email:
888-907-COOK or info@partiesthatcook.com

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In the Media
 

Women’s Initiative

Parties That Cook ranks 23rd on the San Francisco Business Times’ Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies list. All companies had to have been headquartered in the Bay Area, privately held between 2006 and 2008, and must have had revenues of more than $200,000 in fiscal year 2006. Fast 100 Companies were ranked on percentage of revenue growth from 2006 to 2008.

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