Rolling in Dough: Homemade Pasta, Pizza and Pastry

Weekend Cooking Course

February 5-7, 2010
US $1,000.00*

All students in this class will receive a special gift from Le Creuset!

Course Description

There is something really therapeutic about rolling out dough. It’s a great way to relieve stress - not to mention it’s a fantastic workout! But the best part is that you have something delicious to eat at the end!  In this weekend course we’ll literally be “Rolling in Dough” – making different kinds of homemade pasta, rolling out my favorite Weir Dough for Pizza, and of course learning to make the perfect pastry dough for a sweet ending to our meals.

We’ll kick off our “Rolling in Dough” weekend with a cocktail and wine reception at my house on Friday evening, and then on Saturday and Sunday we’ll have morning cooking classes followed by lunch featuring the recipes we’ve prepared together and of course some fabulous wine pairings.

Here are the menus for this fabulous weekend of hands-on pasta, pizza, and pastry making:

COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Crostini with Fennel Sausage
Pizza with Winter Squash, Bacon and Smoked Mozzarella
Bagna Cauda – A Warm Italian Bath for Vegetables
 
CLASS 1 - SATURDAY
Smoked Trout in Endive Spears
Roasted Parsnip and Carrot Soup with Spiced Crème Fraiche
Crispy Cracker Bread
Handmade Egg Fettuccine with Wild Mushrooms
Warm Chocolate, Cinnamon and Walnut Tart
 
CLASS 2 - SUNDAY
Pizza with Arugula and Shaved Parmesan Salad
Watercress and Roasted Beet Salad with Gorgonzola and Walnuts
Braised Chicken with Winter Root Vegetables
Herb-Rolled Pappardelle Pasta with Lemon and Brown Butter
Concord Pear and Ginger Galette

That's just to whet your appetite!

Classes

Each hands-on cooking class will include recipes designed to highlight the typical dishes of a particular region, theme and/or cooking technique. After reviewing the recipes together, students will divide into teams to work on recipes together.

When we are finished cooking each day, we'll sit down in my spacious dining room and enjoy hand-selected wine pairings with each of the dishes we've prepared.

Wine Pairings

You know how I feel about wine so a delicious meal is not complete without the perfect pairing of wine! At the end of each class and paired with the meal we have prepared, we'll taste a variety of wines whose flavors and acidity have been selected to match those of each dish, and we'll learn about the grape varietals and origin of each wine and discuss them together. Wine tasting notes will be provided. We will also have a very special guest(s) pouring wines at some of our meals!

Accommodations

After cooking during the day, you will still have plenty of time to enjoy San Francisco and all of its wonderful views and sights. We can provide a list of nearby hotels and bed & breakfasts to choose from for your stay. We can also arrange for car or taxi service from/to your hotel to Joanne's home. We are also happy to provide a list of Joanne's favorite San Francisco restaurants, tequila bars, cafes, wine bars, shops, and farmer's market locations.

You can find some of her local favorites here.

Course Details

This weekend course costs $1,000 per person. The cost includes hands-on cooking instruction, copies of all recipes, an apron, and a multi-course lunch each class day complete with wine pairings. Full payment for the course must be included with your completed reservation form. Due to limited availability we cannot provide any refunds for cancellations.

*Note: Course fee does not include accommodations or transportation to the cooking school location.

Classes begin at 10am and finish at approximately 3pm. Classes are limited to 10 students so everyone gets lots of personal attention and a real hands-on experience. We recommend wearing closed-toe, rubber-soled shoes and comfortable clothes for the cooking classes.

Questions? Contact us.