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WINTER SOUPS
Instructor: Judy Bunde
Enrollment: Limited to 10
Cost: $260/person, double occupancy; $295/person, single occupancy
Nothing says welcome home like a great soup made from scratch waiting on the stove. We will make our own chicken stock, but using ready-made stock and bases can give the cook great convenience without too much sacrifice in flavor.
We will do 4 soups:
- Classic French Onion
- Tuscan Vegetable w/ Pesto Garnish
- Butternut Squash and Fennel Bisque
- Chicken Noodle with a Twist
These will lend themselves to many variations and encourage you to keep experimenting. Techniques will include:
- quick and rich chicken stock
- vegetable thickeners
- caramelizing onions
- homemade pesto
- homemade croutons
The weekend includes:
-Late light supper Friday evening when you arrive along with dessert and
coffee
-Friday and Saturday nights' lodging in spacious rooms with private bath
-Full country breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday
-Sit-down Saturday night dinner with appetizer, salad, main course, and
dessert (alcohol is BYO)
-Saturday afternoon cooking session and all materials; the class recipes
-Time to explore Brandon's shops and galleries