CLASSES

Mary teaches at Cooks of Crocus Hill in Minneapolis and St. Paul plus classes in her home near Lake Harriet in southwest Minneapolis. For information on current schedules visit www.cooksofcrocushill.com.

In addition to the following schedule, Mary does private classes in her home or yours.  Call 612-822-6114 to arrange a date, time, and menu.

Summer 2009 Home Class Schedule

The sun is shining, the grass is green and warm weather is here again.  Enjoy the best of seasonal summer cooking with these new participation classes held in my home kitchen at 4844 Colfax Avenue South in Minneapolis .   Hallie Harron, who co-owns our home in France with me, had so much fun last year that she's coming back to teach again this August.  As always, we'll cook up a storm and then feast on the results around my dining room table.  See you soon.

June 27,  Saturday Morning  10 A..M. to 1 P.M.

THE FOURTH OF JULY:  Independence Day is right around the corner with its fabulous picnicking possibilities.  Try this basket's worth of make and take ideas for pot-luck events plus recipes for a stay at home celebration.  You'll be a hit with these great sides: Marinated Grilled Mushrooms in Garlic Dressing; Jicama, Dried Cherry and Peanut Slaw with Honey-Lime Dressing; and Bacon, Green Onion and Mustard Seed Potato Salad.  For main dish grilling in your own back yard, try Balsamic Tuscan Grilled Beef.  The oohs and aahs won't be for the fireworks but for the perfect finale of Tiramisu Shortcakes with Fresh Berries.                                               $60

July 25 , Saturday Morning  10 A.M. to 1P.M.

CALYPSO SUNSET: Warm breezes and a summer sunse t a re the perfect backdrop for this Caribbean inspired menu.  Sip Rum, Mango and Passion Fruit Slushies while nibbling on Jerk Chicken Wings with Creamy Onion Dipping Sauce.  Enjoy the cool flavors of Gazpacho Salad with crispy Corn Croutons, move on to Chorizo-Stuffed Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Spicy Black Beans and Rice then end with Pina-Colada Upside Down Cake                                                                  $60

August 22 ,  Saturday Morning  10 A..M. to 1 P.M.                       

FROMAGE=CHEESE=DELICIOUS: Hallie's back.  After writing Tomatoes & Mozzarella , Cheese Hors d'Oeuvres and Not Your Mother's Fondue , friends know her now as the cheese queen.  Blend her love of all things cheesy with Franco/So-Cal cuisine at its finest and you get: Corn and Asiago cakes with Smoked Salmon , So-cal Quesadillas with Queso Fresco and Avocado, Chilled Summer Risotto Soup with the best of the Farmer's Market, Fontina and Sage Chicken Paillards, and Fiadone—a Corsican cheesecake specialty made with ricotta and served with summer fruits that Mary and Hallie discovered this year while combing the beautiful Corsican beaches.       *$67.50

*Gift certificates are only valid here if issued specifically for this class. Certificates good for a class of the recipient's choosing are not redeemable for guest instructors.

To register for the classes, please mail the following with a check for payment in full to: Mary Evans, 4844 Colfax Avenue South , Minneapolis, MN 55419 . All classes take place at this address. Sorry, due to the limited number of students in each class (12), no refunds can be given unless I'm able to fill your spot with another student from a waiting list. All classes areparticipation. Feel free to call (612) 822-6114 with any questions or email me at info@thewritecook.com . For information on my cooking tours, see the link at this site.

To arrange for a gift certificate, send the name of the recipient, the name of the giver, the address where the certificate should be mailed and a check to the above address.

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