July
“Private Wine Event” – 7/2/2010
Minneapolis, MN
“Red, White and Rosé” – 7/4/2010
It’s the 4th of July and what a better way than to celebrate than by drinking Red, White and Rosé. Make it your day to drink all three! For more recommendations on great rosé, white and red suggestions, visit ~ Amusée’s Crush Pad @ www.amuseewine.com/blog
“Super Summer Sippers and Small Plates – Round II” – 7/12/2010
Cooks of Crocus Hill – St Paul, MN
Sommelier Leslee and Chef Mike are teaming up again to make your summer supper super! Get fresh new menu ideas and a bucketful of fabulous wines for the season. Mike will offer tips for throwing your own tapas party, and Leslee will keep the palate zippin’ through an awesome array of unique summer wines.
Menu: Smoked-Trout Mousse with Cucumber’ Oven-Roasted Green Beans with Almond Aioli’ Shrimp Skewers with Pineapple and Papaya in Warm Chile Oil; Polenta Cups with Herbed Mushrooms and Crumbled Chèvre; Pistachio-Crusted Lamb Lollipops with Provençal Herb Glaze; Coconut Macaroons Dipped in Dark Chocolate
These classes at Cooks have become ridiculously hot (thanks to you!!), I urge you to sign up ASAP if you would like to attend.
Please call Cooks @ 651.228.1333 to reserve your seat today!
“Private Wine Event” – 7/15/2010
Minneapolis, MN
“Wine Golf Night at Wayzata Country Club” – 7/16/2010
Wayzata Country Club – Wayzata, MN
“Big Bold Blends and Beyond” – 7/20/2010
Cooks of Crocus Hill – Edina, MN
Just in time for the dog days of summer, things are heating up at Cooks! Chef Mike and Leslee, Cooks resident sommelier, are back with an encore presentation of their much-loved Steak and Cab Class. Mike will prepare steaks every which way, and Leslee will pair each of them with a big, hearty red. This class is sure to be a blast – sign up soon!
Menu: Grilled Zucchini Steak with Red Pepper Coulis; Sweet Onion Steaks with Honey-Dijon Glaze; Swordfish Steak with Caramelized Endive; Flat Iron Steak with Gorgonzola Thyme Butter; Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes
These classes at Cooks have become ridiculously hot (thanks to you!!), I urge you to sign up ASAP if you would like to attend.
Please call Cooks @ 952.285.1903 to reserve your seat today!
“Badass BBQ + The Best Buck-for-Buck Wines” – 7/22/2010
Cooks of Crocus Hill – St Paul, MN
Of course you read the title right! (Set that filter low!) If you’ve seen Sommelier Leslee and Chef Mike in action before, you’ve no doubt heard Leslee’s phrase “buck for buck”. It’s all about getting the most out of your money, and this class is no exception. Chef Mike will get things smokin’ with some of his top-secret BBQ tips, while Leslee pours affordable yet memorable wines. Fun filled, feisty and delicious – what more can you ask from a class at Cooks?
Menu: Grilled Tomato and Bread Salad; BBQ Lemon Scallops; Grilled Salmon with Chinese BBQ Sauce; Perfect BBQ Chicken; Grilled Strawberries with Lemon Sorbet
These classes at Cooks have become ridiculously hot (thanks to you!!), I urge you to sign up ASAP if you would like to attend.
Please call Cooks @ 651.228.1333 to reserve your seat today!
August
“Vines + Reefs III: Lovin’ La Playa” – 8/5/2010
Cooks of Crocus Hill – St Paul, MN
With all due respect to the Land of 10,000 Lakes, our beaches can’t quite compare to the white-sand wonders of la playa in Mexico. Take a virtual trip south of the border with Sommelier Leslee and Chef Mike Shannon, who pair a variety of seafood fare with bright and lively wines. Leslee ditches the white wine with fish and the red meat with red wine theory, and she shows you how easy it is. Come and check out why we’re taking this on to a third encore!
Menu: Grilled Tilapia Tacos with Zesty Slaw; Sautéed Shrimp with Balsamic Onion Marmalade; Pan-Seared Halibut with Chipotle Pineapple Salsa; Salmon en Papillote; Chocolate-Orange Mousse
These classes at Cooks have become ridiculously hot (thanks to you!!), I urge you to sign up ASAP if you would like to attend.
Please call Cooks @ 651.228.1333 to reserve your seat today!
“Private Wine Event” – 8/13/2010
Minneapolis, MN
“From Under the Tuscan Sun – Back by Popular Demand!” – 8/18/2010
Cooks of Crocus Hill – Edina, MN
Can’t tell the difference between Chianti, Super Tuscan and Montalcino? Sommelier Leslee and her culinary cohort, Chef Mike, will show you the ropes in this fun-packed and easy intro to Tuscan food and wine. You’ll start with wine-label basics, then sip and sample through some of the region’s best. Tuscany made easy with this Superstar Culinary Duo!
Menu: Grilled Radicchio and White Bean Crostini; Classic Tomato Panzanella; Florentine Roast Pork with Fennel Milk Sauce; Beefsteak Maremma with Asparagus Tagliatelle; Citrus Tiramisù
These classes at Cooks have become ridiculously hot (thanks to you!!), I urge you to sign up ASAP if you would like to attend.
Please call Cooks @ 952.285.1903 to reserve your seat today! |
