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| A Romantic Dinner for Two |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| The way to the heart is through the stomach, my friends! Learn delectable, delicious, succulent foods that will knock their socks off (and more!) They knew you were sexy, but did they know you were so talented? Bachelors, bachelorettes - this is the class for you! |
- Sexy bruschettas
- Mouth-watering pumpkin, garlic, sage risotto
- Exotic wild mushroom risotto
- Peppery, palate-refreshing salad
- Ginger-raspberry & Grand Marnier crème brûlée
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Yes |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarian |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Viognier |
Neither |
| A Romantic Dinner for 2, II |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| So you loved a romantic dinner for two and now you need to change the repertoire to keep the love flowing. This menu will guarantee continued success! |
- Salad with warm goat cheese stuffed, prosciutto- wrapped dates & caramelized nuts
- Caldeirada - The sexiest dish ever. Your new ace-in-the-hole. A Portuguese seafood stew with fish, scallops, mussels, clams, & saffron...mmmm
- "Oh yes, I am the hero" Chocolate Souffle with raspberry cream
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Very basic knifing only |
| Vegetarian |
| Pescatarian |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Merlot |
Wheat free. Souffles have a pinch of dairy |
| A Romantic Dinner for 2, III |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| You Cassanova, you. Keep trumping yourself. Fun for you, fun for them! |
- Pastry squares with wild mushroom ragout
- Beef tenderloin with creamy polenta cakes
- Bright veggie sautee in ancho chile sauce
- Luscious goat cheese tart with berry coulis
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TBA |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
Neither |
| The Surprise Guest |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Yipes! Your place is a mess, you're a wreck and someone's coming to dinner? How to whip up a thoughtful meal while scrubbing the toilet and fixing your hair. This is the Hipcooks Pantry cCass. What should you always keep on hand to be a Hipcook? Pantry/Shopping and Storage Lists provided.
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- Gorgonzola-stuffed endive leaves
- Roasted honey pear salad with honey tarragon dressing
- Pistachio-crusted swordfish with a light curry sauce
- Herbed couscous
- Red wine poached pears, raspberry coulis & chocolate bark
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Very basic knifing only |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarians are easily accommodated, provided you let us know in advance. We'll sub out the swordfish for nut-crusted stuffed beets and/or herb-stuffed mushrooms |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Gewurtztraminer |
Wheat free, dairy free easily accommodated! Just let us know in advance |
| Healthy, fresh and zingy |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Just like you, right? Healthy food for everyday eating. These dishes are so scrumptious and fresh that you and your friends won't notice you're being health conscious! |
- Yin-yang roast pepper soup with a pesto twist
- Sesame seed crusted Ahi tuna, seared to perfection
- Mango-ginger salsa
- Mini sorbet sandwiches
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Yes |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarians/Vegans are easily accommodated, provided you let us know in advance. Sesame-crusted marinated tofu is subsituted. |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Bubbly Water - just kidding, Sauvignon Blanc! |
Wheat free, dairy free |
| Healthy, Fresh and Zingy 2 |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Like Healthy, Fresh and Zingy 1, here are more dishes that burst with flavor, crunch and health. This menu is as easy as it is delicous and a sure-fire winner at any dinner party. Afraid of scallops? Come to class and be amazed! |
- Warm salad of tri-colored new potatoes, green beans and rustic-chopped pesto
- Huge sea scallops on rosemary skewers with lemon, garlic and rosemary sauce
- Roast fennel, onion lemon rice with bell pepper confetti
- Light as air walnut cake with raspberry cream
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Yes |
| Vegetarian |
| Pescatarian |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Pinot Gris |
Wheat free, dairy free. The cake is wheat free, just ask to be cut a portion without cream! |
| Healthy, Fresh and Zingy 3 - Supersize me! |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Can't get enough of the delicious, colorful healthy stuff, huh?"Supersize me" gives you more, more, more!
One of the most fantastic menus we've had yet , including raw food to start. |
- Veggie spring rolls
- Wild salmon stuffed with oyster mushrooms
- Warm salad of roasted artichoke, new potatoes and pine nuts
- Raspberry Polenta Souffle
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Yes |
| Vegetarian |
| Pescatarian |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
White Burgundy |
Wheat free. Dairy free if you skip dessert |
| Healthy, Fresh and Zingy 4 - the Terminator |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| We'll be back!
Oh, yes!
With more Healthy recipes to live for. |
- Spicy radish & shrimp salad with rice Noodles and cilantro
- Pan-seared black cod in a shallot reduction with crisp seasonal greens
- Glazed fruit with vanilla bean glace
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Yes |
| Vegetarian |
| Pescatarian |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Champagne |
Wheat free, dairy free without the glace |
| OMG- Cooking for a crowd |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Breathe in, breathe out! Yes, you can cook a beautiful dinner for all your friends and be the talk of the town! It is all in proper planning and of course, the sneaky tricks. Fifteen, shmifteen, soon you'll be cooking for 20 with a mere wave of the hand. |
- Warm salad of tri-colored new potatoes, green bean and rustic-chopped pesto
- Moroccan chicken tagine with cinnamon, wine and prunes. Served with pearl barley.
- Warm chocolate tarts with raspberries.
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Yes |
| Vegetarian |
| No. But welcome -skip the chicken! |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Any old plonk your guests bring. In class we'll have Pinot Noir! |
Wheat free, dairy free easily accommodated! Just let us know in advance |
| An Elegant Intimate Dinner |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Dinner for four, six, or eight? Wow them with a gorgeous meal that you can effortlessly serve without spending all your time in the kitchen. |
- Arugula, roasted beets and caramelized cashews with spicy ginger dressing
- Perfectly cooked fillet with a red wine reduction
- Potato, celeriac and/or cauliflower mashed potatoes
- Orange almond cake with mascarpone
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Very basic knifing only |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Petit Syrah |
Wheat free. (including the cake!) |
| Cooking for One |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Looking for make a fast meal for one (or two, or your family) on the go? In this class we fix many main courses - all healthy, cheap, quick and easy (like you, ha ha)! A great class for singles mingling, or come with your pals. Expect lots of work in this fast-paced class! |
- Carrot and ginger soup
- Mini pizzas with caramelized shallots, prosciutto, rosemary & goat cheese
- Hipcooks favorite pasta
- Lentils with salsa verde and seared orange roughy
- Pear galette
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Yes |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarians easily accommodated |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Pinot Grigio |
Neither |
| A Cocktail Party |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Attention Hipsters! This class teaches you everything you need to know to effortlessly throw an outrageous cocktail party. Creative and fun canapes are taught by Hipcooks chef, mixology taught by Hipcooks Bartenders. |
- Cups with caviar, crème fraîche and chive
- Spicy candied nuts
- Warm crab dip
- Crisp potato cakes with goat cheese & thyme
- Endives stuffed with gorgonzola and roast pear
- Warm goat cheese prosciutto-wrapped dates
- Leek and goat cheese tartlettes
- Tuna tartar on cucumber strips with wasabi roe
- Dark chocolate hearts with raspberry cream
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
You'll learn to whip up & sample: The Perfect Martini, Hipcooks Mojitos, Caiprinhas, Ginger Lemon drops. Amaretto sour with cracked pepper for dessert! |
Neither |
| I'm freeee! (Gluten Free!) |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Our Gluten-Free themed Class!
Meals on the go, GF bread and Pasta, and Desserts! (The class is also dairy free)
This extra-long session will offer advice on meal-planning, and will come with a wonderful take-home cookbook packed with recipes and GF tips. NOTE: food will be prepared on equipment that at one point has seen gluten. If you are hyper-sensitive, you may opt not to eat.... |
- Watercress Soup
- Chocolate Banana Cashew shake
- Roasted Red Pepper Tart
- Zuchini Quinoa Salad
- Chick Pea & Swiss Chard Salad
- Raw "Bread" with Avocado, Lemon & Sprouts
- Zucchini "Pasta" with Lemony Pesto
- Orange Almond Cake
- Mango Tarts
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| yes |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
no wine for this workshop |
Wheat free. Dairy free easily accommodated - just let us know in advance. |
| The Bachelor |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| TBA |
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| Vegetarian |
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| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
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| Turning Japanese |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Break out the chopsticks and roll out the sushi! Prepare sushi rice, learn new knife techniques with fish and veggies, and all the tricks to make gorgeous sushi rolls! Inside-out rolls, rainbow rolls, and many other out-of-the ordinary treats. |
- All kind of Maki Rolls, too many to list.
- We have eel, tuna, salmon,scallops & roe to play with.
- Lots of veggie choices, too. Mochi for dessert.
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Very basic knifing only |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarians are easily accommodated. |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Cold and hot sake, soju and saporro |
Wheat free, dairy free. All but dessert |
| Una Noche en España- a Tapas Class |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Olé! Let Hipcooks transport you to Sevilla as we prepare all kinds of gorgeous Spanish nibbles. A perfect class to take so that you can invite 30 of your friends and throw a tapas party yourself. |
- Marinated olives
- Spicy candied nuts
- Pure de garbanzo w/ pita toasts
- Manchego con Membrillo (Spanish cheese with quince paste)
- Tortilla Española & spicy salad
- Camarones Bravas - garlicky saffron shrimp
- Empanadillas Argentinas
- Flan with caramel designs
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarians are easily accommodated, provided you let us know in advance. |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Sangria to drink, claro que si! |
Neither. All but the last 2 items are wheat free, dairy free. Your choice! |
| Más Noches en España: Paellas |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Si, más España! Olé! Learn a lovely three-course dinner that showcases Paella as the main dish.
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- Sauteed squid salad over arugula
- Huge, crazy, seafood Paella Valenciana
- Chicken and chorizo Paella
- Natillas
- Red-wine soaked Oranges
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Rioja |
Wheat free. Dairy free if you skip natillas |
| Spring in Paris |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Ooooh la la! Strolling along the Seine, admiring the blossoms. Time to duck into a warm French bistro for a hearty meal. Here is a French menu that is as easy as a breeze that whispers Louise.
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- Moulle (mussels) in wine, parsley, garlic
- The most wonderful hearty (& new!) Coq au Vin - with tarragon, grapes & bok choy
- Tomato, white bean, green bean & basil salad
- Pot de crème au chocolat, mais oui!
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Yes |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
White and Red Burgundy |
Wheat free, Dairy free easily accommodated! Just let us know in advance |
| Winter in Paris |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| The wintery follow-up to Summer in Paris...allez allez! |
- Warm Oysters with Leek & Wine Sauce
- Oysters with Parmesan and Pastis (or Pernod)
- Beef Bourguignon
- Tarte Tatin
- Crème Fraîche Ice Cream
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yes |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Champagne cocktail & French wine |
Neither |
| My Big Fat Greek Cooking Class |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Can you say, "Mmmm - Meze"? A Hipcooks favorite class, tons of FUN! The food is outrageous, the flavors full and the work plentiful....good thing we have ouzo for sustenance! |
- The most delicious Dolma ever
- Baba Ganoush
- Spanikopita
- Sauteed Halloumi Experience
- The best grilled veggie salad
- Grape, halloumi, tarragon salad
- Lamb skewers w/ Taziki
- Hipcooks Baklava
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| No. But welcome! Skip lamb, and we'll make veggie dolmas for you |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Opa! Ouzo |
Neither |
| The Mo' rockin' (Moroccan) Spice Trail |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| An All-Moroccan Menu for a wonderful, exotic dinner party |
- Moroccan spice pastry with beef, cinnamon, raisins and pine nuts
- Parsley Salad
- Tagine of chicken with melting onions, saffron, preserved lemon and green olives over cous cous
- Beet, olive oil and spice cake
- Stewed apricots stuffed with mascarpone and pistachio
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
TBA |
Neither |
| Shortcut to Nirvana |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Non-stop, all-India karma. The food is to die for. Then you reincarnate, & die for it again! So yummy. Learn about spices & curries. This class is much work, but much fun! (For those curious, the name of this class comes from an amazing documentary. Watch the trailer: www.melafilms.com) |
- Veggie Samosas
- Papadums with mango chutney, raita and green sauce
- Saag paneer
- Spicy and sassy fish curry
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- Basmati rice
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarians/Vegans are easily accommodated, provided you let us know in advance. |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Mango Lassis for the Lassies Mint cocktails for the Lushes |
Neither |
| Thai One On |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Crack open a Singha and let's get to work! This enterprising menu is delish, lots and lots of dishes. A busy class with Total Thai Immersion. |
- Veggie spring rolls with a tamarind dipping sauce
- Coconut sticky rice with shrimp
- Chicken satay, peanut ginger sauce
- Papaya salad
- Pad Thai with tofu
- Green curry with eggplant & shitake
- Red curry with chicken & peanuts
- Forbidden rice with coconut cream
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| No. Not suitable to strict vegetarians as there is fish sauce in everything! If fish sauce is OK for you (or you are pescetarian), you are welcome to attend and will have plenty to eat |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Singha |
Dairy free. Rice noodles/wraps sometimes have a trace of wheat |
| Persian Immersion |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| A delicious, exotic class on Persian food. Think Scheherazade from 1001 Arabian nights: gorgeous and sexy dishes fragrant with sweet and sour flavors to delight your friends. A perfect class to learn how to have a memorable and beautiful dinner party.
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- Maast-o Khiar: Cucumber salad with herbed meatballs
- Shirin Pollo: Chicken and saffron rice jeweled with almonds, pistachio, orange peel & barberries. Tadig, too.
- Khoresht-e-fesenjan: Luscious chicken stewed with walnuts & pomegranate.
- Rosewater-cardamom ice cream
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Shiraz, naturally |
Wheat free. Dairy free if you skip dessert - we'll offer you a substitute |
| Dim Sum and then Some |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Title says it all, yes?
This lovely salty brunchy-time class is all Chinese, but with Hipcooks twists. |
- Steamed shrimp wontons
- Chicken cabbage dumplings
- Scallion pancakes with shitake mushrooms
- Chinese-style green beans
- Seared sesame beef in rice paper
- Lotus Flower Pork Puff Pastry
- Seared scallop Lo Mein
- Sweet Wontons with orange, walnut and dates
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
4 types of Chinese tea |
Neither |
| Pasta in Casa! |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Learn to make pasta from scratch, with sauces!
Not for the carb-faint at heart! Class first, nap later...hang in there, because it is too delish for words. |
- Roasted butternut squash ravioli with sage butter
- Dill fettucine, salmon cream & vodka sauce
- Caramelle with mint, ricotta & lemon
- Parsley pasta confetti
- Portobello mushroom & spinach rotollo, red pepper tomato sauce
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarians easily accommodated. |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Chardonnay |
Neither. No way! |
| Veni, Vidi, Vici! |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| The Osso-yummiest of Italian classes!. A meal you cannot refuse! |
- Seared squid salad over arugula with garlic bruschetta
- Osso Bucco with Gremolata
- Risotto Milanese
- Polenta two ways
- "To die for" Tiramisu. Hipcooks-style, with lotsa booze and shaved chocolate.
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
All-Italian. You are welcome to bring to share! |
Wheat free. All but bruschetta and dessert |
| Badda-Bing |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| This is the follow-up to Veni, Vedi Vici...fuggetaboutit! You can't get enough Italiano! |
- Watermelon salad with feta, cilantro and olives
- Stuffed Squid in a red pepper tomato sauce (A truly amazing dish. Do not be scared, wussy!)
- Black risotto
- Chocolate polenta cake
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
All-Italian. Feel free to bring to share! |
Wheat free. |
| Holy Mole! |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Alyson herself created this wonderful menu, as fresh and sassy as she is! Olé! |
- Albondigas soup
- Nontraditional chili relleno with traditional red salsa
- Coconut chicken with rice and an amazing red mole
- Ensalada de Nopalitos
- "Chile flan-crème brûlée", Olé!
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Margaritas |
wheat free |
| Ragin ' Cajun |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Come on down, y'all, to the dirty south! We'll be fixin & servin' up Hipcooksified favorites with ol' southern hospitality. Laissez le bon temp rouler! |
- Shrimp Étouffée with Nainain's sweet corn bread
- Chicken and Andouille sausage gumbo (yea, you right!)
- Turnips and greens
- Bananas Foster
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Amber Ale |
Neither |
| Jamaican Me Crazy |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| This is our Caribbean class - think Island cooking - black beans, plantains, jerk chicken, rum drinks. Ya, mahn! |
- Callaloo: traditional West Indian stew with salt pork, crab, coconut, greens & scotch bonnets!
- Shrimp, mango & papaya salad with vanilla citrus dressing
- Wet-jerk marinade and fish
- Best black bean salad
- Fried bananas, rum raisin ice cream
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Red Stripe |
Wheat free. |
| Oy Vey! |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Jewish cooking without the drama. Hipcooks style: outrageously delicious & no Manischewitz! You'll die and go to heaven! (OK, a little drama is fun!) Jealous Gentiles completely welcome! |
- Not-your grandma's Gefilte Fish: warm fish terrine, watercress & beet salad
- Herbed Matzoh ball soup
- Melt in your mouth brisket
- Hipcooks plum chicken
- Crispy potato pancakes
- Lemon polenta cake
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Yummy Kosher white and red wines |
Neither |
| The Thrill of the Grill |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Intimidated by everyone's favorite summertime stove? No need! We cook a delightful, delicious meal as yummy and flavorful as summer itself. It's a snap! |
- Gazpacho Andaluz with garlicky croutons
- Grilled pork loin with pomegranate sauce
- Grilled dry-rub chicken
- Hipcooks Tabbouleh with mint, cranberries, hazelnuts and fennel
- Grilled peaches with amaretto mascarpone
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Yes |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarians welcome. Just skip the meat |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Sangria! |
Dairy free easily accommodated |
| Thrill of the Grill 2 |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Yep, Thrill of the Grill 1 was amazingly delicious. Fire up that grill again for some more amazing summertime delights! Spanish and Argentinian and Hipcooks make for a great menu. |
- Andalusian garlic & macadamia nut soup with grapes
- Grilled marinated steaks with tapenade and Chimichurri
- Zucchini parcels stuffed with portobello mushrooms
- Apple and peach crumble with vanilla ice cream
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Yes |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarians are welcome. Just skip the meat |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Malbec |
Wheat free, dairy free. All but dessert |
| Midsummer Night's Dream |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Light the candles on the deck, throw some wildflowers in a jam jar and delight your beloveds with this gorgeous summer menu. |
- Salad with buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes & prosciutto
- Scallop and shrimp Ceviche with mango, basil & jalapeño
- Sweet potato fries
- Ginger amaretto ice cream with sour cherry peach compote
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Yes |
| Vegetarian |
| No. Pescatarians welcome! |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
White Sangria |
Wheat free. |
| Endless Summer Salads |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Crunch Crunch! Faster than you can say "rabbit rabbit" we'll throw together dazzling salads. A feast for the eyes and a treat for the taste buds. Any of these salads make a fabulous main course. Not a leaf of green, I warn you! Perfect for vegetarians looking for protein-rich, satisfying meals.
Great for those in transition to a healthier lifestyle. |
- Yin-Yang carrot and beet salad
- Hearty warm garbanzo salad
- Zucchini & quinoa salad with mint & pinenuts
- Saffron cous cous, roasted vegetable salad with Hipcooks Romesco
- Celery, parsley, parmesan & date salad
- La Panzanella (Italian salad w/ tomato, cucumber, bread, herbs)
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Chop 'til you drop! A GREAT knife class |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarian. Vegans easily accommodated. |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Sauvignon Blanc |
Wheat free, dairy free easily accommodated! Just let us know in advance |
| Pack it up! |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| I really wanted to call this class "Packin' Heat", but well, you know. Summertime and outdoor concerts beckon you to pack a delightful picnic. Or throw a blanket in the backyard & eat at home! Learn two kinds of picnics: rustic & extra-fancy. The rustic picnic will have sammiches. Really yummy ones with homemade bread and aoili. And brownies. The fancy picnic is, well, fancy. And delicious. In class, you get to make & eat both! |
- Roasted red pepper dip
- Herbed Foccacia
- Spicy carrot and goat cheese sandwiches
- Seared tuna sandwiches w/ lemon caper aioli
- Roasted red pepper & chicken sandwiches orange saffron aioli
- Perfect tomato salad
- Chicken Escabeche
- Brownies and Strawberry shortcakes
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarians are easily accommodated, provided you let us know in advance. |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Chardonnay |
Neither |
| Hot Soup Focus Group |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Oh yes, it is cold outside! Learn to make healthy, gorgeous and oh-so satisfying soup for the soul. This is an intense knife-skills classes, where we really get chopping! At the end of class, we vote for the winning soup. |
- ALL SOUP:
- Carrot & ginger
- Roasted butternut squash w/ sage & canellini beans
- Delicious watercress
- Moroccan lentil w/ cinnamon & prunes
- Mushroom, sherry & thyme
- Potato & leek soup
- Corn chowder with sun dried tomato & tarragon
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Chop 'til you drop! A GREAT knife class |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarian. Vegans easily accommodated, provided you let us know in advance. |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Chardonnay |
Wheat free. Dairy free easily accommodated - just let us know in advance. |
| Brown Baggin It |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Sick of eating yucky, bad-for-you & expensive cafeteria food? Spend a few hours on a Sunday preparing food that will feed you for the week! We'll supply all the containers, you bring the willpower not to eat all your lunches before Friday! (Come to class with a full belly as we will NOT be eating in class. Expect lots of work in this fast-paced class! Also, please note that this class will have a $5 materials fee, please bring this to class.) |
- The ultimate nicoise salad
- Caramelized shallot & goat cheese tart
- Shaved fennel salad with lemon, olives & orange
- Green bean, potato, basil, garlic & pine nut salad
- Penne with eggplant, tomato, basil and pine nuts
- Carrot & dill soup
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Chop 'til you drop! A GREAT knife class |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarian |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
None - a workshop class |
Wheat free, dairy free easily accommodated! Just let us know in advance |
| A Sunday Brunch |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Learn how to cook a spectacular brunch and then invite your mother, your boyfriend, your friends! We'll put out all the stops and fill the table with gorgeous treats that you can prepare individually or at a show-stopping brunch party. |
- Caviar,chive crème fraîche cups
- Croustade with smoked salmon, capers, onions
- Tri-colored pepper & herb frittata with bittergreens salad
- Leek and goat cheese tartlettes
- Beet, rosemary & nut muffins
- Orange and almond cake
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Yes |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarian |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Bellinis |
Neither |
| A Winter Brunch |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Did you love our original brunch class? Well, we decided to trump ourselves. Don't you just love brunch? |
- Chèvre-stuffed grapes with pistachio
- Poached eggs wrapped in ham with mushrooms & hollandaise
- Smoked salmon potato pancakes with lemon crème fraîche
- Hazelnut, lemon and ricotta cake
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Pommegranate Bellinis |
Wheat free. |
| Tarts for Tarts! |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| OK, you may not be a tart, but after this class you will surely want to eat one! Learn the tricks for a no-fail pastry dough (both sweet and savory) which you can freeze and use on any occasion. Learn alternative crusts like polenta crust. Homemade quiches are delicious & delightful -real men will surely eat them! |
- Savory: Red pepper tart with pesto sunshine, Goat cheese and leek tartlettes, Quiche Lorraine
- Sweet: Lemon Tart, Orange Tart, Chocolate Tart
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarians are easily accommodated, provided you let us know in advance. |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Sauvignon Blanc |
Neither |
| Your Just Desserts |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Sweets for your Sweet! Tooth that is.
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- Molten Chocolate cakes
- Tarte Tatin
- Lemon tartlettes
- Croquembouche with spun caramel (Italian wedding cake)
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarian |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Prosecco |
Neither |
| Let them have cake - Class 1 |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Have your cake, decorate it, & eat it, too!
This two-class series offers all you need to know to create a truly splendid occasion cake.
Class 1: Learn the basics of cake baking, assembly & decoration. You will have your own cake to layer & frost with buttercream. Learn ganache to pour over a cake. Lovely & delicious. Take home a recipe book and decorating kit, as well as a cake to enjoy. |
- Classic Lemon Butter Cake
- Devil’s Food Cake
- Poured Chocolate Ganache
- Italian Meringue Buttercream Icing
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| Yes |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Shiraz |
Neither |
| Let them have cake - Class 2 |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Have your cake, decorate it, & eat it, too!
This two-class series offers all you need to know to create a truly splendid occasion cake.
Class 2: Cake decorating. Now that you've got the cake-basics down - decorate! Create a multitude of flowers, basketweave & piping techniques to make a show-stopping cake! (We strongly recommend that you have taken Cake 1 before you take Cake 2)
Take home a recipe book and decorating kit, as well as a cake to enjoy. |
- Classic Orange Butter Cake
- Old Southern Red Velvet Cake
- Cream Cheese Icing
- Decorator Icing
- Italian Meringue Buttercream Icing
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| Yes |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Reisling |
Neither |
| I Ain't No Turkey! |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Gobble Gobble! Holidays are coming, and you want to host a fabulous meal? Invited somewhere and want to bring a creative, out-of-the-ordinary side dish? Join this super-fun class, where the classics get a modern Hipcooks twist! |
- Individual Cornish hens stuffed with apricot cous cous
- Roasted root vegetables (carrots, parsnips,turnips, beets) with rosemary
- Cranberry sauce with fresh cranberries, ginger & orange
- Peppery watercress salad
- Pumpkin soufflé with cognac cream
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Yes |
| Vegetarian |
| No. But welcome -skip hens! |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Pinot Noir |
Dairy free. Just skip cream. |
| Food for your Face |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Hi Beautiful!
Make soaps, scrubs, masks, creams - all from natural ingredients. Leave with your face a-glow and your heart full of inspiration to make these treats for you and your beloveds. A perfect class for the DYI homemaker & gift-giver. This class comes with a sample-sized take-home goody bag with what you've made.
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- Scrub-a-dub!
- Masks
- Soap
- Bath bomb
- Lip Balm
- Toner
- Lotion
- Deodorant
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n/a |
| Vegetarian |
| Yes, no food to eat! |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Spa Water! |
Yes, no food to eat! |
| Oktoberfest! |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| German menu, with German beer!
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- Zwiebelkuchen: German onion cake with butterleaf salad
- German onion cake, German salad, and Apple Strudel for dessert. Other potentials:
- Pork Stroganof and Chicken Paprika with Homemade Spatzle
- Apflekuchen for dessert
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Yes |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Beer! |
tba |
| Cocktails 2 - Winter |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Stressing out because you want to throw the perfect cool-weather cocktail gathering, the perfect holiday party? Look no further! Like Cocktails 1, we offer you fun and exciting drinks, perfect for the winter season. Festive nibbles to match. |
- Port glazed walnuts
- Gorgonzola stuffed baby apples
- Crispy proscuitto-wrapped persimmons with sage & manchego
- Mushroom chevre empanadas
- Caviar cups with crème fraîche & chive
- Seared beef on parmesan crisps, watercress & horseradish
- Lemon Sugar Cookies
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Rosemary Pomegranate Gin Fizz, Winter Dark & Stormy, Spicy Mulled Wine, Hot Apple Pie, Frosty Martini |
Neither |
| HipKids |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Hipkids paints a culinary canvas that will ignite your child’s creativity and tempt their taste buds to try new foods. These exciting hands-on classes will guide young chefs on sensory journeys around-the-world. Using touch, sounds, sight, smell and of course, taste, we discover food from far away lands, leaving them with a heightened sense of adventure in the kitchen. $35 (Just to be clear: this is a class for children only! Parents are to drop off and pick up kids!)
* Ideal for ages 8-12
* Veggie friendly
* Classes include kid-friendly knife skills, Chef’s hat, and take-home recipe booklet
Upcoming classes:
Fever for the Flavor: Visit the lands of bitter, sweet, spicy, salty and sour. Join us in this introductory HipKids class for an all-out explosion of flavor and fun. No taste bud will be left behind! Kids will awaken their senses to unlock the hidden joys of food. |
- The Dueling Salsa Duo: Classic Mexican salsa vs. sweet and spicy mango salsa, with homemade baked tortilla chips
- Exotic Moroccan Salad
- Asian Noodle Salad: full of crisp veggies
- Gelato
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Basic Knife Skills and Safety for Children |
| Vegetarian |
| Yes |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Refreshing Lemon Mint Splash |
Some wheat and dairy |
| The Cheese Whiz |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| A Hipcooks Cheesemaking Workshop!
Come and learn to make lovely cheeses, and then enjoy eating them. We will just be tasting cheeses in class, not eating a full meal, so please come to class with a full belly. We will be making (and sampling!) Ricotta, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella, Mascarpone and Fromage Fort. |
- Roasted tomatoes filled with fresh ricotta
- Goat Cheese and Fromage Fort with french bread
- Pizza bianca with fresh Mozzarella
- Poached apricots stuffed with Mascarpone, rolled in pistachio
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| Vegetarian |
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| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Port |
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| Cocktails 3 - Get Infused! |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Learn how to infuse cocktails with all the flavors of the rainbow, to make interesting and delicious drinks. |
- TBA, but will include:
- Smoked trout mousse on radicchio
- Lemon Calvados tartlets
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no |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Drink menu TBA |
Neither |
| Holiday Elves |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| 3 holiday cheers for this class! We'll make the yummiest of holiday cookies, truffles, brittle - all those delish treats. In this 4-hour session, make the entire menu, and learn to store and gift pack. You'll leave with lovely take-home treats! $75
(Please note there is no food to eat in class, other than the sweets.) |
- Chocolate lavender truffles
- Peppermint white chocolate hearts
- Holiday ginger spice cookies
- Chocolate earthquake cookies
- Perfect sugar cookies with icy icing
- Peanut butter blossoms
- Classic raspberry linzers
- Nut brittle
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| Yes |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
For the hard working elves, we'll have Warm Cup of Good Cheer (a special Hipcooks Christmas Cocktail) |
Neither |
| Who's Your Daddy? |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| A Father's Day class! Bring your Daddy dearest, we'll polish the grill, and we'll cook a delicious meal on everyone's favorite summertime stove!
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- See Thrill of the Grill for menu description
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Yes |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarians welcome. Just skip the meat |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Beer |
Dairy free easily accommodated! |
| Private class |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| This is a class organized with Hipcooks for a group of friends - they get us all to themselves!
The menus are chosen by the group.
To read more about private classes, hop onto hipcooks.com and click on "private classes".
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- Choose your menu from all that we have to offer! Please note that not all menus may be available at the time of your class.
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| Vegetarian |
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| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
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| Private Class: Here comes the bride! |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Choose Hipcooks for your bridal shower party!
You bring the gifts, we teach the crepes! We set up crepe-making stations with all the fixins' for delicious sweet and savory crepes. There is time in this session to open presents and socialize, as well as cook to your heart (and belly's) content! |
- Portobello mushroom, marscapone and thyme crepe
- Crabmeat or shrimp crepe with red pepper sauce
- Spinach crepe with torched gruyere cheese
- Chocolate, banana nutella crepe
- Lemon crepe with raspberry coulis
- Flaming Crepe Suzette
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarians easily accommodated |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Bellinis are perfect! (But we can tailor to your tastes) |
Neither |
| Private Class: Baby Shower |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| If you'd like a little more work than the crepe class (see above), you can also choose from one of our lovely brunch menus for a fabulous class! We'll budget in time for gifts, etc - these classes are tailored for you! |
- See Here Comes the Bride or our two Brunch menus
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| Vegetarian |
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| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
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| Wustof Knife Workshop |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| We call them the Prada of Knives. Find out why.
Learn to: choose your weapon, sharpen, care for and of course cut ......with a whole range of kitchen knives. |
- No menu for this class, I repeat, NO Food to Eat!
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Yes |
| Vegetarian |
| Yes. No Food! |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
r u kidding? Knives only! |
Yes. No Food! |
| Spring into Life! Class 1: Eating for Energy |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Hipcooks Spring into Life! A lifestyle-series at Hipcooks for a healthier, happier you in 4 months. We make a commitment to you by getting to know you in class and working with you, building in each session. In turn we hope to get a commitment from you to try new things for a healthier you!
The series consists of four 5-hour workshops, co-taught by a certified nutritionist and a Hipcooks teacher. Each class will consist of tons of information, including a portion of classroom and hands-on cooking time. They are unique and build upon each other. Class 1 Eating for energy. Class 2: Gluten and dairy Free. Class 3: Cleansing, juicing, raw. Class 4: The Healthy sweet tooth
We are hoping that you sign up for the entire series. The cost per session is $130 and includes materials, ingredients, food, beverages and handouts. Nothing to bring but a pen for note-taking. To sweeten the pot, if you would like to take the whole 4-course series, we offer a reduced price of $450 for the whole series (a $70 savings). |
- Class 1: Eating for Energy
- Consider what your life would be like if you had an abundance of energy and vitality. In this class we look at how food and lifestyle choices affect our health.
- When, how, what should you eat? What should you not eat? Using a variety of techniques from traditions such as macrobiotics, Ayurveda and Chinese medicine to modern dietary theories, we help you discover the foods that are best for YOU. We discuss: leafy greens, root veggies, fruits, fresh veggies, whole grains, dairy, dairy substitutes, fats and proteins: what they are and how a lovely Hipcook like yourself can prepare them to create delicious meals.
- We'll share one of our most coveted handouts - the full-kitchen shopping list for health!
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarian. And vegan. |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Healthy drinks |
Wheat free, dairy free |
| Spring into Life! Class 2: I'm Freeee! |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Hipcooks Spring into Life! A lifestyle-series at Hipcooks for a healthier, happier you in 4 months. We make a commitment to you by getting to know you in class and working with you, building in each session. In turn we hope to get a commitment from you to try new things for a healthier you!
The series consists of four 5-hour workshops, co-taught by a certified nutritionist and a Hipcooks teacher. Each class will consist of tons of information, including a portion of classroom and hands-on cooking time. They are unique and build upon each other. Class 1 Eating for energy. Class 2: Gluten and dairy Free. Class 3: Cleansing, juicing, raw. Class 4: The Healthy sweet tooth
We are hoping that you sign up for the entire series. The cost per session is $130 and includes materials, ingredients, food, beverages and handouts. Nothing to bring but a pen for note-taking. To sweeten the pot, if you would like to take the whole 4-course series, we offer a reduced price of $450 for the whole series (a $70 savings). |
- Class 2: I'm Freeee! (Wheat Free, Dairy-free, Gluten Free)
- Lucky you! You can jumpstart into a very happy and healthy life by eliminating (or even just restricting) these common allergens. This class (and series) is perfect for those with wheat, gluten and dairy sensitivities or those who suspect they might have sensitivities. For those who do not, it is amazing to experiment with cutting back, and checking out the results.
- What are the causes of food sensitivities, physical symptoms of food sensitivities, how to test for food sensitivities? What the difference is between wheat-free and gluten free and how to decipher labels? What are dairy substitutes that are not freaky? This class will have a HUGE cooking portion , and will include LOTS of items as well as entire dinner party menus that are all Free!, yet non-free! people will not notice.
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarian. And vegan. |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Healthy drinks |
Wheat free, dairy free |
| Spring into Life! #3: Cleansing, Juicing and Raw |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Hipcooks Spring into Life! A lifestyle-series at Hipcooks for a healthier, happier you in 4 months. We make a commitment to you by getting to know you in class and working with you, building in each session. In turn we hope to get a commitment from you to try new things for a healthier you!
The series consists of four 5-hour workshops, co-taught by a certified nutritionist and a Hipcooks teacher. Each class will consist of tons of information, including a portion of classroom and hands-on cooking time. They are unique and build upon each other. Class 1 Eating for energy. Class 2: Gluten and dairy Free. Class 3: Cleansing, juicing, raw. Class 4: The Healthy sweet tooth
We are hoping that you sign up for the entire series. The cost per session is $130 and includes materials, ingredients, food, beverages and handouts. Nothing to bring but a pen for note-taking. To sweeten the pot, if you would like to take the whole 4-course series, we offer a reduced price of $450 for the whole series (a $70 savings). |
- Class 3: Cleansing, Juicing and Raw
- Congratulations! You are halfway there to a happier, healthier you! Now, how to hone in:
- How to cook for healing when one is not well. What foods give the most energy the fastest, and what is good for specific ailments. Well discuss how, when, and why to juice. Of course, we'll be sipping in class! Also, we will discuss cleansing: when to do it, when not do it, and how to do it gently.
- And hey, it is summer! What a great time to try raw! We'll make an entire all-raw meal. In summertime, going raw is easy, whether it be for a meal or for a day, or more. Learn a raw dinner party you can have for your friends.
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarian. And vegan. |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Healthy drinks |
Wheat free, dairy free |
| Spring into Life! #4: The Healthy Sweet Tooth |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| Hipcooks Spring into Life! A lifestyle-series at Hipcooks for a healthier, happier you in 4 months. We make a commitment to you by getting to know you in class and working with you, building in each session. In turn we hope to get a commitment from you to try new things for a healthier you!
The series consists of four 5-hour workshops, co-taught by a certified nutritionist and a Hipcooks teacher. Each class will consist of tons of information, including a portion of classroom and hands-on cooking time. They are unique and build upon each other. Class 1 Eating for energy. Class 2: Gluten and dairy Free. Class 3: Cleansing, juicing, raw. Class 4: The Healthy sweet tooth
We are hoping that you sign up for the entire series. The cost per session is $130 and includes materials, ingredients, food, beverages and handouts. Nothing to bring but a pen for note-taking. To sweeten the pot, if you would like to take the whole 4-course series, we offer a reduced price of $450 for the whole series (a $70 savings). |
- Class 4: The Healthy Sweet Tooth
- How can you sweeten desserts naturally? Can you not use any gluten or dairy and still get a delicious cake? And I mean delicious, people, not some weird "I am eating a healthy cake" cake. Oh, do you have options!
- In this class we give an overview of the history of sugar, its effects on the body, how to identify refined sugar in food labels, physical complications from too much refined sugar, how to overcome sugar addiction.
- Also, what's the deal with high-quality dark chocolate? Once again, you are in luck! We talk about the health benefits of cacao (Food of the Gods).
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No |
| Vegetarian |
| Vegetarian. And vegan. |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
Healthy drinks |
Wheat free, dairy free |
| Art Walk! |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| The Brewery ArtWalk takes place two weekends a year, in the Spring and Fall at the worlds largest art colony. Each ArtWalk, over 100 resident artists participate, including your friends at Hipcooks. During this event, you will have the opportunity to see new works, discover new favorites, speak with the artists and purchase artworks directly from the artists at studio prices. There is no charge for this event - we just added it like a class to the online calendar so you all would know what's happening. Hope to see you! For more information, check out http://www.breweryartwalk.com/ |
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| Vegetarian |
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| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
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| Moms Like Me |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
| A special cooking class for OR group MomsLikeMe.com |
- Moulle (mussels) in wine, parsley, garlic
- The most wonderful hearty (& new!) Coq au Vin - with tarragon, grapes & bok choy
- Tomato, white bean, green bean & basil salad
- Pot de crème au chocolat, mais oui!
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yes |
| Vegetarian |
| No |
| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
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Neither |
| GRAND OPENING PARTY! |
Menu |
Knife Skills |
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Come celebrate the Grand Opening of our Cooking School and Retail Store with music, libations, and of course, FOOD! We'll have cooking demonstrations from our favorite classes, as well as Guest Chef Harald Wüsthof (owner of Wüsthof knives) in the haus! Pick up coupons for classes, meet the teachers, and join our party!
Info, directions, etc at www.hipcooks.com. RSVP kindly encouraged: click on "Class Schedule" at hipcooks.com to add your name to the list. |
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| Vegetarian |
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| Wheat Free, Dairy Free |
| To Taste |
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