Greetings
Foodies & Wine Lovers!
Join
me for a delicious afternoon enjoying the beautiful art of Moroccan
Cooking & Wine Pairing at the
beautiful FlipJack
Ranch, nestled in the magical
Santa Cruz Mountains. We'll be going on a delicious journey to Marrakech,
Morocco through our culinary adventures together!
In
this delicious hands-on vegan cooking & baking class (eggs
& diary-free, but not gluten or nut-free), you'll make a 4-course
meal:
1. A Delectable
Appetizer – Moroccan-Spiced Chickpeas made with fried chickpeas, shallots, garlic,
preserved lemons & za’atar spice.
2. A
Delightful Salad – Fennel, Orange and Radish with
a delightful citrus dressing composed of extra virgin olive oil, Meyer lemon,
orange juice & rinds and crushed cardamom pods.
3. A Magnificent Entree – Sweet & Savory Couscous made with roasted organic seasonal
vegetables, shallots, garlic, fresh herbs, Moroccan pitted oil-cured
black olives, toasted almonds and dried apricots.
4. A Decadent Dessert:
Fig Chocolate Lavender Tart with orange zest and crushed
pistachios (dairy and egg-free, but not gluten-free), which you'll enjoy
with a delicious cardamom-infused dark roast coffee.
You'll
enjoy your exquisite culinary creations with McBride
Sisters’ delicious wine, the Truvee Red Blend Central
Coast 2013, which beautifully complements the Moroccan
cuisine.
About Truvee Red Blend Central Coast 2013 - Elegant and refined the red blend is evocative
of Cotes du Rhone Village style. Dark fruit and spice unfold into layers of
cocoa, blackberry, cherry, rose, plum and spice.
Make a beautiful weekend of it! FlipJack Ranch is a wonderful place to stay during the weekend
of this class. Please view FlipJack Ranch’s charming rooms on Airbnb or
call Robin (415) 690-3894 directly to book a room now (since
space is limited, early booking is highly encouraged). These are the
distinctive rooms you can choose from:
About FlipJack Ranch –
FlipJack Ranch is a Farm to Table Bed and Breakfast located
on ten acres in quaint Bonny Doon near Santa Cruz. The
ranch raises turkeys, hens and rabbits using sustainable methods and features
an organic garden.
All participants in this class, will enjoy a tour of FlipJack
Ranch’s beautiful organic garden. If you choose the
elevated experience and stay overnight, you will also enjoy a delicious
gourmet breakfast served on an indoor sixteen-foot trestle dining table, or
outside in the warm sun.
What to Expect:
Great
cooking isn't just about recipes, it's also about passion. In my class you'll
work together with other students in a fun, hands-on environment.
Your wonderful experience will include:
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Learning fundamental skills for a lifetime of great cooking
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Working side-by-side with other students to prepare each dish
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Interacting with classmates and the instructor for a rich learning experience
The class runs for 4 hours and is limited to 10
students to ensure the most
spectacular experience for all. Since, space is limited, early
registration is highly encouraged. Please click here to
register now!
Class fee is $175.00 and
includes a bottle of Truvee Red Blend Central Coast
2013 and a small bag of organic culinary lavender.
I
will provide an apron for each student, a
delightful strawberry rhubarb lavender refresher and a delicious lemon-dill
hummus with freshly baked/locally made rustic breads before
the start of class. It’s an experience you’ll savor from beginning to end.
This
delicious and very unique class makes a beautiful gift to
yourself and your loved ones for birthdays and
anniversaries too.
I
look forward to seeing you in class! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Chef
Ellie Lavender
Vegan
Mediterranean Personal Chef
Culinary
& Wine Pairing Instructor
on
upcoming chocolate, culinary & wine pairing classes, and special events!
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