Past Events › Alex Austin

Sunday, August 4 at 2:00 pm: Class: Basic Knife Skills Instructor: Alex Austin Description: The most valuable tool in the kitchen is your knife! Become acquainted and adept with the most classic and important of chef's tools, and your time in the kitchen will be transformed. In this hands-on class, you'll hone basic knife skills and practice the fundamental cuts. You'll use these knife skills every time you cook! Learn the differences between German and Japanese Cutlery. Learn how to care for, handle, and the different cuts…

Sunday, August 18 at 2:00 pm: Class: Amazing Asian Appetizers Instructor: Alex Austin Description: What’s your favorite part of any get-together or party? Indulging in a variety of scrumptious, savory, small bites of course! Alex has come up with his best variations of Asian Appetizers and will share his secrets with you. Join us for this fun, informative class and learn to create a tempting array of palate-pleasing Asian inspired appetizers. Alex will show you how to make Egg rolls, Crab wontons, Pot stickers, Wonton cups…

Sunday, September 22 at 2:00 pm: Class: Home-made Pasta Making Instructor: Alex Austin Description: If you love pasta (and who doesn’t?), nothing is more rewarding than making your own. Learn the secrets to creating fresh pasta by hand. Learn to mix the dough and roll it through the pasta roller. You will also learn how to make Ravioli and Tortellini with seasonal toppings to complement your homemade dish. You will learn how to use a variety of naturally flavored sea salts and extra virgin…

Sunday, October 27 at 2:00 pm: Class: Sushi Instructor: Alex Austin Description: Experience the world of Sushi with Alex! He will teach the basics of Sushi making; from cooking the rice to the endless possibilities you can create. He also gives you "must-know" info about the seafood you need. Once you've mastered these fun-to-learn basics you'll be ready to dazzle your friends with your own sushi party.  Lots of hands-on practice and a sushi rolling mat comes with the class.  *Must be…

Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 pm: Class: Basic Knife Skills Instructor: Alex Austin Description: The most valuable tool in the kitchen is your knife! Become acquainted and adept with the most classic and important of chef's tools, and your time in the kitchen will be transformed. In this hands-on class, you'll hone basic knife skills and practice the fundamental cuts. You'll use these knife skills every time you cook! Learn the differences between German and Japanese Cutlery. Learn how to care for, handle, and the different cuts…

Sunday, November 17 at 2:00 pm: Class: Home-made Pasta Making Instructor: Alex Austin Description: If you love pasta (and who doesn’t?), nothing is more rewarding than making your own. Learn the secrets to creating fresh pasta by hand. Learn to mix the dough and roll it through the pasta roller. You will also learn how to make Ravioli and Tortellini with seasonal toppings to complement your homemade dish. You will learn how to use a variety of naturally flavored sea salts and extra virgin…

Sunday, January 5 at 2:00 pm: Class: Amazing Asian Appetizers Instructor: Alex Austin Description: What’s your favorite part of any get-together or party? Indulging in a variety of scrumptious, savory, small bites of course! Alex has come up with his best variations of Asian Appetizers and will share his secrets with you. Join us for this fun, informative class and learn to create a tempting array of palate-pleasing Asian inspired appetizers. Alex will show you how to make Egg rolls, Crab wontons, Pot stickers, Wonton cups…