Classes in Ohio... Gervasi Vineyard

I am so exicted to be teaching at this new venue.  Here is all of the information on the classes and the links to register:

Gerasi Vineyard Cucina Cooking Classes

The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard
1700 55th Street NE
Canton, OH 44721

Saturday April 22nd, 11am-2pm: Fast and Easy Entertaining with Sauces

Sunday: April 23rd 11am-2pm: Cruising Austraila 

Both classes are hands on and lots of fun. Check the site for the full menus

Register for a class

Down Under... Lamb

While on the ms Amsterdam on the World Cruise I was in New Zealand last year.. I created a full menu using the flavors of "down under". Here is the recipe from the classes in Florida at Publix last week...

Down Under Lamb

The key to perfect meats is by using an instant read thermometer. Cook meats by temperature not how many minutes per pound.. 

1960's Eggnog Recipe

This morning I received an instant message from my good friend Mary…

“I love all of the recipes.. Do you have an eggnog recipe with the raw eggs to where it has so much brandy that the salmonella is all killed?”

OK first of all.. YES. From my old recipe collection. These recipes are in a file with the real Cesar dressing, Pasta Carbanara and Hollandaise sauce that I don’t use in recipes in class because of the raw scare.  But here is a recipe as it was intended to be made. 

1960's Eggnog Recipe

Now if you dont want to make your own.. And you live in the greater Los Angeles area try Broguieres Dairy. You can find it at the dairy in Montebello and some selected stores. When I host my holiday food tours we always have the eggnog.. 

Briguieres Dairy

Macadamia Nut Brittle

Time to make the brittle!

Here is a great recipe that I have been making for year. 

Enjoy! 

Macadamia Nut Brittle

Candy Cane Marshmallows

Minty Fresh Candy Cane Marshmallows

Trying making these festive marshmallows for the dessert table!