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Learn the Secrets of the Chefs

Don't miss these great cooking classes at Kitchen Conservatory.

Fabulous chefs teach amazing cooking classes at . Learn the secrets of the chefs in these upcoming classes featuring restaurant chefs:

  • Clara Moore (now a Bravo TV star!) from Local Harvest Cafe will teach all about vegan foods on Monday, April 9. Veganism is so much more than nuts and berries!
  • Josh Allen, the chef-owner-founder of Companion Baking, demystifies crusty artisanal breads on Tuesday, April 10. Yes, you can bake beautiful yeast breads at home.
  • Helen Fletcher, the pastry chef at Tony's, has simplified French pastries on Thursday, April 12, including her famous 60-second brioche, plus croissants and puff pastry. Anyone can bake flaky pastries at home.
  • Jim Fiala, the chef-owner of , shows how to make his delicious homemade pastas and sauces on Saturday, April 14, including his famous egg-spinach raviolo. This class is a rare opportunity to work with a very talented and successful chef.
  • Nate Hereford, the sous-chef at Niche, uses his favorite technique to achieve deeply flavorful foods: the pressure cooker on Sunday, April 15. Menu includes braised pork with crispy cracklins.
  • Ericka Frank, the pastry chef at The Cakery and The Cup, explains and shows off the tricks and techniques of beautifully decorating cakes on Monday, April 16. Yes, you can make a gorgeous cake!
  • Cassandra Vires, the chef-owner of , demonstrates her best recipes (including tomato jam, pork rillettes, fig jam, panna cotta, and more) on Thursday, April 19.
  • Kirk Warner, the chef-owner of Kirk's Traveling Kitchen, grills all kinds of seafood (sea bass, scallops, halibut, squid, salmon) on Tuesday, April 24 -- plus his irresistible grilled asparagus salsa verde.
  • Mickey Kitterman, chef of Gallagher's, creates delectable sauces (shallot beurre blanc, cognac-roquefort, morel sauce, and more) on Wednesday, April 25. Take your cooking to the next level by adding a voluptuous sauce!
  • Bernard Pilon, chef of Norwood Hills Country Club, explains and cooks appetizing shrimp and scallops on Saturday, April 28, including shrimp bisque and tarragon scallops.
  • Vito Racanelli, chef-owner of , joins with his restaurant chef brothers Sam and and John to show off their favorite pastas, sauces, and focaccia on Monday, April 30. The kitchen is more fun with the whole family cooking!

Join us for these memorable cooking classes! Register for class at http://www.kitchenconservatory.com/CookingClasses.aspx.

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