Saturday Chef's Series

Additional classes are now available in the 2009-2010 series!
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Our Saturday Chef’s Series offers every “cheficinado” an opportunity to test out and develop new skills and techniques by attending a one-day, hands-on cooking class. Offering classes on a variety of topics, there is sure to be something tempting for everyone’s palate. Space is limited in each class and participation requires advance registration.

Upcoming classes include the following:

Food on a Stick — January 9, January 23
Pasta, Pasta, Pasta and all its “Pastabilities” — February 13, February 27
It’s All in the Dough — March 13, March 27
Bring on the Brunch — April 10, April 24
Taste…not Waist — May 8, May 22
Plates, Palates, and Presentations — June 12, June 19
Spice it Up, Herb — July 10, July 24
Flavor Adventures: Latin America — August 14, August 28

Each class is $75 plus tax. Cancellation and payment policies are described on the registration page.

This year’s classes feature Chef John Leonardis, formerly of Imagine A Restaurant in Little Rock, Arkansas. John was trained at the Culinary Institute of America and prides himself on his progressive approach to American and French cuisine. His latest culinary arts-based entrepreneurial endeavor, Gourmand Guru Group (or G3), focuses predominately on, yet not restricted to, culinary consulting, catering and cooking classes.

Classes are held in the Culinary Classroom at the Rockefeller Institute. All classes begin at 9 a.m. and finish around 4 p.m. Due to the hands-on nature of the classes, participants are asked to come dressed comfortably with close-toed shoes and limited jewelry. Over the course of the class, participants can expect some demonstration and discussion but the majority of time is to be spent working in groups of two or three to prepare several different dishes. Participants who want to take home some of their creations for friends and families to try are encouraged to bring containers with them.

Need more information?
For more information or to request a gift certificate, please contact us at (501) 727-5435 or send an e-mail.

For more insight into the Saturday Chef's Series experience, read the following articles written by Jeannie Stone of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette about classes from the 2008-2009 series:


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