Whether you’re a dedicated “foodie” or just want to know more about cooking, the Central Market cooking school is for you! Offering several classes each week, the CM Cooking School chefs and guest chefs prepare a meal before your very eyes, which you then get to enjoy. We’ve enjoyed classes on “Beer, Butter, and Bacon,” pairing Shiner beers with various dishes, and “Vegetarian Indian.”
Past guest chefs have included Martin Yan, Alton Brown, and Mario Batali. (Note that “celebrity chef” classes are more expensive than those taught by the top-notch CM cooking staff.) Chef Jason Dady (The Lodge at Castle Hills, Tre Trattoria, Bin 555, and Two Bros. BBQ) and William “Goro” Pitchford (Godai Sushi) also teach frequently.
In addition to demonstrations, the school offers “hands-on” classes (such as tamale making), a “Learn at Lunch” series, and classes on wine pairings and knife skills. Their occasional “chef’s table” classes (“Treat that special someone to the most romantic secret in town, the Central Market Cooking School transformed into a fine dining destination” ) sell out almost immediately after schedule publication, so don’t dawdle. They also offer a kids summer class; if you’re interested, I’d sign up soon.
Prices vary per class. See their online brochure for a current schedule and pricing. The summer catalog just came out. We’re eyeing classes by Chef Jason, tapas, and “Tuscan Grill.”
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Pearl Farmers Market Grand Opening!
The Pearl Farmers Market Grand Opening is Saturday! Stop by and check it out! Chef Andrew Weissman will do a cooking demo at 9:30.
This Weekend's Featured Event: Becker Lavender Festival!
YUM! A great winery and a great festival! A later post will cover the Texas Hill Country Wine Trail, but suffice it to say, if you haven’t been to Becker yet, THIS festival is your excuse. A beautiful vineyard, great wines, a newly expanded tasting room, and a lavender festival….what more could you ask for?
Past festivals have featured great vendors…..everything from lavender soap and candles to crafts to gourmet food products. (I know for a fact that my friend Margaret Anaglia of Al’s Gourmet Nuts will be there. If you missed my first Pearl Farmers Market post…she makes the best candied nuts EVER.)
In conjunction with the festival, Becker hosts a Lavender Luncheon on both Saturday and Sunday, and a wine maker’s dinner on Saturday night. But they may be sold-out….call to check.
The festival runs Saturday from 10 am-6 pm and Sunday from noon- 5pm. Admission is free; parking is $5.
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