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2007 Culinary Magic Cooking Seminars

On the evening of your arrival there will be a "welcome" cocktail reception, where participants will have an opportunity to meet each other and the chef/instructor. During this reception, participants will also receive their course materials and review the seminar agenda.

The next two mornings, after a sumptuous breakfast, class begins each day at 9:45 am and concludes at about 1:30 pm after we have tasted everything we've created.

Afternoons are free to explore Vermont or to relax at the inn.

Weekend as well as Weekday options are available. The themes for Spring and Summer will be "Cooking for Guests: Fool Proof Recipes That Will Impress" and "Low-Fat Cooking: Saving Calories, but Keeping the Flavor!"

These seminars are specifically tailored for persons with busy schedules who don't have a lot of time to spend cooking. Participants will learn simple techniques to produce dishes that are both delicious as well as visually appealing, creations fit for the most discriminating family and guests.

In addition to focusing on lower fat recipes in general, the "Low-Fat Cooking" classes will also devote a significant portion of the seminar to the topic of reducing saturated fats and eliminating trans-fats from recipes, without sacrificing taste!

Both of these seminars are ideal for those who like (or need) to entertain family or friends at mealtime, but want some new and foolproof ideas! The tips Chef Cathy gives regarding advance preparation will allow the host/hostess to complete a great deal of the meal ahead of time, so that the cook is freed up to visit with guests. This advance preparation also reduces last minute anxiety!

The 2007 seminars are designed for "novice" as well as "experienced" home cooks. Seminars will offer a considerable amount of "hands-on" time. There are SOME demonstrations, but also lots of opportunity to try techniques yourself with the chef there to guide you.
Both seminars will also include a session on pairing wine with food. This session includes tasting several wines, and is particularly well-suited to the "novice" wine drinker. However, it is certainly an event that even the more sophisticated wine connoisseur would enjoy.

Rates are structured so that a participant can easily bring along a "non-participant" guest. (Refer to Fee Schedule). Fees do not include alcoholic beverages except as noted.