Private Event FREE Sat 09/06/2008 6:00PM - 10:00PM *We would love to host your next private event. Contact our Concierge to discuss the possibilities!
				Private Event FREE Wed 09/10/2008 6:00PM - 10:00PM *We would love to host your next private event. Contact our Concierge to discuss the possibilities!
				Private Event FREE Sat 09/13/2008 5:00PM - 10:00PM *We would love to host your next private event. Contact our Concierge to discuss the possibilities!
				Private Event FREE Sat 09/20/2008 4:00PM - 7:00PM *We would love to host your next private event. Contact our Concierge to discuss the possibilities!
				Private Event FREE Sat 09/20/2008 7:30PM - 11:00PM *We would love to host your next private event. Contact our Concierge to discuss the possibilities!
				Private Event FREE Sat 09/27/2008 6:00PM - 10:00PM *We would love to host your next private event. Contact our Concierge to discuss the possibilities!
				Private Event FREE Sat 10/11/2008 6:00PM - 10:00PM *We would love to host your next private event. Contact our Concierge to discuss the possibilities!
				Private Event FREE Fri 12/05/2008 5:00PM - 10:00PM *We would love to host your next private event. Contact our Concierge to discuss the possibilities!
				Private Event FREE Tue 12/23/2008 7:00PM - 11:00PM We would love to host your next private event. Contact our Concierge to discuss the possibilities!

				Little Paesano’s Italian $50 Sat 09/06/2008 10:00AM - 12:30PM Lasagna, Fried eggplant, Shrimp Scampi are just some of the recipes that we have planned for this class. Enjoy a little taste of Italy with Chef Dave!
				Big Chef - Little Chef $125 Sun 09/07/2008 12:00PM - 4:00PM A unique opportunity to spend some qualilty bonding time in the kitchen! This class is perfect for the Little Chef in your life. Ages 7 - 13 years old with an adult is appropriate for this class. Bring a peeler and a paring knife for this fun and informative workshop.
				Mediterranean Feast $100 Tue 09/09/2008 6:00PM - 9:30PM This class is back by popular demand! Join us for a flavorful tour of the Mediterranean. The ingredients and aromas of this region of the world is a culinary escape for your senses.
				Little Chef’s Sandwiches $50 Sat 09/13/2008 10:00AM - 12:30PM Dagwood’s, BLT’s, Pannini’s, Roll-ups and the Monte Cristo are on the menu for this class. Sandwiches are the perfect meal for Little Chefs in training!
				Bakery Classics $215 Sun 09/14/2008 3:00PM - 6:30PM If you long to be able to create delicious natural baked goods, but have never learned the proper techniques, this class is for you. In this class, we will learn the basics of the traditional bakery. From vanilla bean pastry cream for the flakiest éclairs, to the very best pie crust, this is an essential class for anyone interested in learning to bake like a pro.
				Little Chef’s Soups $50 Sat 09/20/2008 10:00AM - 12:30PM Just in time for fall, this class will warm you up with favorites like vegetable, French Onion, and Butternut soup.
				Quiche & Savory Tarts $80 Mon 09/22/2008 6:00PM - 9:30PM We will be showing you how quick and easy it is to make these delicious, buttery pies from scratch to have for any meal of the day, or for hosting your own brunch in any occasion.
				Knife Skills $40 Tue 09/23/2008 6:00PM - 9:30PM This class is the essential foundation for anyone interested in developing their skills in the kitchen. From basic knife cuts, care of your cutlery, to simple butchery, this class will build your confidence in the kitchen.
				Knife Skills $40 Wed 09/24/2008 6:00PM - 9:30PM This class is the essential foundation for anyone interested in developing their skills in the kitchen. From basic knife cuts, care of your cutlery, to simple butchery, this class will build your confidence in the kitchen.
				Ingredient of the Month – Vanilla $95 Sun 09/28/2008 3:00PM - 6:30PM Vanilla is a comforting and familiar flavor and aroma, but it isn’t just for your favorite bakery classics. This unique class format will feature our star ingredient in every dish. Taste the indulgence of this pantry staple and learn to incorporate it creatively in your menus at home. This class will feature recipes such as vanilla-scented duck breast, decadent vanilla bean pound cake with sour cream ice cream and balsamic marinated strawberries, and other delicious and unique recipes.
				Pantry 101 $100 Mon 09/29/2008 6:00PM - 9:30PM Chefs Marna and Traci will share their list of 10 ingredients every ‘foodie’ or gourmet cook should have on their shelves. Participants will leave with recipes, tips, quick weeknight meal solutions, and a bag of goodies from Holiday Market! The entire Pantry Package will also be available for purchase at class.
				Bread Workshop $100 Sat 10/04/2008 9:00AM - 2:00PM This class is perfect for anyone who loves fresh, beautiful bread right from the oven! We’ll work with yeast dough and really learn the important techniques for rising success! And while the yeast breads rise we’ll whip up some delicious quick breads, perfect for fresh loaves when you’re short on time. Recipes will include rosemary-red onion Focaccia, savory scones, and whole wheat pita bread!
				Delicious Diabetic Cooking $85 Mon 10/13/2008 6:00PM - 9:30PM Restricted diets don’t have to be a lifetime sentence to bland, boring, and tasteless food! No need to spend all of your money on the replacements for your old favorites (that are loaded with chemicals). Learn how to prepare delicious and healthful dishes from our very own Chef Dave. Dave will show you how to add dietary fiber to your baked goods, reduce white flour, reduce and substitute high-fat ingredients, and many other important tips for flavoring, seasoning and proper cooking techniques.
				Fall Bounty $90 Tue 10/14/2008 6:00PM - 9:30PM Fresh produce abounds in Michigan during the fall season. We have access to fresh apples, cabbage, leeks, mushrooms, squash, potatoes, pumpkins and much more. This class will focus on utilizing what is available to us locally to produce the freshest, tastiest, nutrient-rich meals possible, while also supporting our local economy.
				Techniques - Sauté & Pan Sauces $90 Sun 10/19/2008 3:00PM - 6:30PM Sautéing is a great quick cooking method for simple weeknight dinners or elegant weekend celebrations. We’ll teach you which cuts of meat, fruits, and vegetables are best for this technique, and then each student will create pan sauces to add flavor and moisture to their finished dishes. Fish, chicken, vegetables and fruits will all be featured in this class. Special Bonus Technique: learn to flambé like a pro!
				Ingredient of the Month - Apples $90 Tue 10/21/2008 6:00PM - 9:30PM Apples, grown throughout Michigan and available fresh in the fall, are one of the most versatile fruits. They can easily be combined with savory items to create fabulous main dishes, or additional fruits to make mouth-watering desserts. Join us as we utilize apples in our salad, pork chops, chutney, apple crisp, and more.
				Big Chef, Little Chef – Spooky Halloween Treats $125 Sun 10/26/2008 2:00PM - 6:00PM *does not include child’s chef coat Traci & Marna Join chefs Traci & Marna for this fun and festive class. Just in time for Halloween, this class is
				Roasting $95 Sat 11/01/2008 1:30PM - 5:00PM Think beyond chicken, beef, or pork (although we’ll do that, too!) and discover the wonderful flavors created by roasting. This technique uses the high, dry heat of the oven (and is perfect with convection heat) to create a flavorful crust and moist texture. We’ll roast everything from meat to fish, fruits to vegetables, soup to nuts! Marinades, dry rubs, and other flavoring techniques will be used as well.
				Hearty Fall Soups & Stocks $90 Tue 11/04/2008 6:00PM - 9:30PM A bowl of fresh, hearty soup on a crisp fall day, what could be more satisfying? We’ll explore recreating that image in your own kitchen, from the basics of good stock to finished soups including: creamy butternut squash soup, French onion soup, potato leek and vegetable beef soup.
				New Series – Nourish: Whole & Natural Food Revolution 1.0 $100 Sat 11/08/2008 1:30PM - 5:00PM Low carb, low cal, low fat… the list goes on and on! In a country with a surplus of food, many of us have no idea what to eat to nourish our bodies. It seems that we are constantly chasing the latest diet craze, and ruled by our out-of-control schedules. With our busy lives and demanding commitments, many of us have lost our connection to real food and its origin. Nourish is designed to educate cooks about basic nutrition, proper cooking techniques, and the proper care and nourishment of our bodies by eating whole and natural foods. Delicious & natural menu items will be prepared in this class.
				Turkey Workshop $100 Sun 11/09/2008 2:00PM - 7:00PM Are you tired of dry, flavorless turkey? Are you in charge of the carving of the turkey (or wish you were?)? Would you like to know the best way to please your family and/ or friends this Thanksgiving? We have your solution! Join Chef Laura and the Mirepoix staff to learn the best way to prepare the holiday bird. Each student will prepare and roast a turkey. While it roasts, we’ll work on a few classic side dishes, and our last lesson will be carving the bird for optimum meat yield. Make this turkey day worthy of its title!
				Sweet & Savory Pies and Tarts $95 Tue 11/11/2008 6:00PM - 9:30PM Just in time for the chilly weather, warm up with these sweet & savory favorites. From chicken pot pie, to deep-dish Dutch apple, we’ll teach you how to make the best pies around. Sweet potato tart with an irresistible orange-scented crust is an interesting and innovative twist on the old stand-by. You will also learn how to create the perfect pastry and handle delicate dough like an expert.

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				Platters for Relaxed Entertaining $65 Mon 09/08/2008 6:00PM - 9:30PM You will focus on the advance preparation of fabulous platters tailored to make your entertaining fun, fabulous and relaxed when your guests arrive. You will learn how to create a fruit platter, antipasto platter, grilled or fresh vegetable platter with dips and a grilled chicken with salad platter. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the techniques that will allow you to fully enjoy your next party.
				Wild Game with Chef Dan Hugelier, CMC $125 Sun 09/14/2008 1:00PM - 3:00PM Details to come...
				At the Dinner Table - Fall Entertaining $65 Mon 09/15/2008 7:00PM - 9:30PM Fall nights are chilly and cozy food is what’s called for! On the menu tonight, perfectly roasted pork tenderloin glazed with Dijon- apple cider honey, crisp Brussel’s sprouts sautéed and caramelized with onion and pancetta, and delicate ricotta gnocchi sautéed lightly in fresh herbed butter with baby spinach. Our exceptional bakery will provide the seasonal cheesecake for dessert.
				Timing is Everything $90 Tue 09/16/2008 6:00PM - 9:30PM Have you ever wondered how chefs are able to finish all of their dishes at the same time? Why is it such a seemingly impossible feat to accomplish this at home?! This class will feature the tricks of the trade and give insight into this common kitchen complaint.
				Lunch & Learn $35 Thu 09/18/2008 12:00PM - 1:00PM As the weather starts to turn cooler we’ll enjoy some traditional French comfort foods: Coq au Vin (chicken braised in wine), roast carrot gratin, and perfectly grilled French baguettes from Avalon Bakery. This food is comforting but still light enough for lunch. And for dessert, the perfect crème brulee with a special twist. The ideal lunch to serve at Mirepoix!