Artisan  Workshops

CHEESE MAKING

A  hobby of ours up on the mountain is cheese making. 

Yes, we are actually making the cheese!  We have made wheels of Bleu,  Petite Brie,  Parmesan, and  Provolone.  In wax we have made Farmhouse Cheddar, Traditional Cheddar, and Monterey Jack.  The success of cheese making  is dictated by the quality of the milk and the season so it changes.

In the workshop you will participate in making several different styles of cheese and taste cheeses as well as dishes prepared using cheeses we have made in advance.  Yes, cheese making is a hobby that requires a great deal of patience - some cheeses will not be ready to taste for 3 years or more!  Recipes and techniques and a cheese making kit are included. The fee is $1,500/session for up to four attendees. Additional attendees $250 each.  The workshop is 6 hours.

SAUSAGE MAKING and SALAMI MAKING

Fresh sausage and cured salami are staples in the kitchen.  The sausage presents immediate gratification while the salami will take time to cure.

In this workshop we will make fresh sausages, bulk or patties and link style.  Cured meats such as Lonza, cured and air dried pork loin, salami, and Confit will be taught.  You will get hands-on instruction in stuffing sausage as well as tastes of each before stuffing.  When the work is done we will dine on a meal incorporating the cured meats and sausages we have made.  Recipes and techniques are included. The fee is $1,500/session for up to four attendees. Additional attendees $250 each.  The workshop is 6 hours.

BREAD MAKING

Bread is such a staple in our menus, from hors d'oeuvre to desserts, you always need some sort of bread.  We have been making our dough and always have some on hand when a loaf of bread is needed.  It beats having to run to the store and buy an expensive loaf of flour and water!

In this workshop we will make an array of homemade breads from start to tasty finish.  You will learn a technique that is easy and quick with incredible results.  Once mastered you will have fresh homemade bread for Crostini, sandwiches, rolls with dinner, with little time expended.  You will receive the recipe booklet as well as ingredient source lists and of course taste all of your creations in creative ways. The fee is $1,000/session for up to four attendees. Additional attendees $200 each.  The workshop is 4 hours.

To reserve a date contact us at (707) 965-9409
or e-mail us at
classes@cooksbookscorks.com