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Cooking Classes

October 2007

I am very happy to announce that the Montecito Country Kitchen Autumn 2007 Series will begin on 24th September 2007 in the charming Masini Adobe in Montecito. The classes will feature seasonal produce from our wonderful farmer’s markets. This series will comprise 6 evening classes. As always the classes will feature a 2-hour cooking demonstration with some student participation followed by a dinner and wine tasting of the meal prepared.

Our 24th series opens with the delicious Tuscan Food, Wine and Cheese Dinner – the seventh in our regional foods class with Tony Princiotta from the Cheese Store in Beverly Hills. The dinner will begin with a Warm Glazed Fig Salad, followed by Oregano Roasted Game Hens with a Sauté of Cavalo Nero, Tomatoes and Garlic. We will then sample the wonderful cheeses of Tuscany and end the meal with Poached Peaches in Cinque Terre Wine with Fresh Ricotta and Honey. A great selection of their wines, cheese and gourmet food products will also be for sale on the day of the class.

"Ann Marie and Pascale have transformed my marriage. In the old days my wife had trouble preparing cornflakes. She used to boil them in the packets. Within a month of meeting our Mediterranean friends she was preparing delicious, original three course meals at the drop of a hat. Seriously, it is extraordinary what can be achieved by the steady acquisition of traditional European cooking skills. Thank you Ann Marie and Pascale."
- John Cleese

On October 1st we will sample the Pleasures of the Pacific - a dinner that highlights the bounty of the Pacific Coast. We will start with a succulent Salmon Sashimi Salad and continue with Whole Roasted Bass, stuffed with a Fragrant Herb Tapenade and served with Lemon and Mint Couscous. The meal ends with Slow Glazed Apples and Calvados Crème Fraiche.

On October 8th we will dine with the owners of C’est Cheese – Kathryn and Michael Graham, who will bring their delicacies to share with us. A Watercress and Hot Porcini Mushroom salad is our first course, followed by a fragrant Duck main course, served with Roasted Grapes and Saffron Onions. The dessert for this class is a silky, sensuous Lavender Honey Pot de Crème.

On October 15th and 22nd we will celebrate the season with The Flavors of Autumn Dinners – two meals that showcase some of the seasons best regional produce such as Herb Filled Ricotta Feuilleté with Farmers’ Market Fresh Autumn Salad and a Pistou Vinaigrette, a Poached Spearfish with Green Peppercorn Nage, Wilted Mustard Greens or an Autumn Apple, Ginger and Almond Cake. These autumnal dinners are a feast for the palate.

I have been taking classes from Pascale for almost ten years now. I have not only learned a tremendous amount of information from Pascale, but have thoroughly enjoyed each and every class. Pascale shares so much with each class, and each class I learn something new and different. From where to buy the best meat in town, to where to buy the best copper ware in Paris, France, as well as all her favorite places in St. Tropez! Not to mention all the wonderful products that Montecito Country Kitchens produces. I can’t imagine making salmon without their lemon olive oil. Or roasting tomatoes without their Italian herb mixture.
There is so much to learn from Pascale, and I now have the pleasure of taking classes with my daughters. Another generation of students of the Montecito Country Kitchen!
- Melinda G.

The series will end on October 29th with our annual Dinner for the Festive Season. After champagne and Hors d’Oeuvres, we will make a Veloute of Courgettes and Shallots, followed by Double Lamb Cutlet Mini-Roasts, a Mirepoix of vegetables and a delectable and decadent Potato and Truffle Gratin. The evening comes to a close with Muscat Braised Pears served with Apple Crumble Ice Cream

I hope these new menus will tempt you, and look forward to seeing you in the kitchen!

Pascale Beale-Groom

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