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Culinary School
2011/2012 Culinary School Calendar
Hands-on Specialty Cooking & Mushroom Hunting Classes
By certified Master Chef & Culinary Instructor Erhard Wendt
Learn sensational menus, professional techniques and enjoy every moment of it. Early registration is highly recommended.
Classes start at 10.30 a.m. and end about 3:00 p.m. Included in the seminar fee of $125.00 per person is our Sunday Breakfast Buffet prior to the cooking class & a tasting luncheon with glass of wine at the end of the class. Each class is limited to 6-8 participants.
Make this a special private or company event. Combine your cooking class with a stay at the Williamsville Inn and enjoy a delightful weekend with lasting culinary memories.
Private cooking classes can be scheduled with choice of theme. Minimum number of participants for private cooking class: 8
A special gift for someone special: Gift Certificates are also available for cooking classes !!
For registration, please call 413- 274-6118
2011/ 2012 HANDS-ON SPECIALTY CLASSES
Sunday, October 2, 2011 “The Best of Mushroom Hunting ” FULL
Enjoy foraging, identifying, and cooking wonderful mushroom specialties.
NEW Due to the strong interest and long waiting list, we added FULL
Sunday, October 9, 2011 “The Best of Mushroom Hunting”
Sunday, October 23, 2011 “Cucina Italina Unlimited” FULL
Prepare a variety of Italian specialties from different regions in Italy – not just pasta!
Sunday, November 13, 2011 “The Art of Sauce Making” FULL
Learn how to prepare sauce Hollandaise, Sauce Bearnaise and a variety of classic sauces from scratch to enhance every meal.
Sunday, November 27, 2011 “Thc Perfect Tea Time “ FULL
Learn how to make a fine selection of scones, finger sandwiches and sweet delights for a perfect High Tea Time or party.
Sunday, January 22, 2012 “The Taste of Provence” FULL
Prepare some amazing specialties from the Provence region as if you were in France.
Sunday, February 5, 2012 “Organic Soups & Stews for the Soul” FULL
Winter is always the perfect time for soups and stews. Learn traditional soup making from scratch so you'll never have to open a can again.
Sunday, February 26, 2012 “Authentic German Cooking & Baking FULL Prepare a variety of your favorite German specialties like Sauerbraten, apple-red cabbage, Bavarian apple strudel and much more.
Sunday, March 11, 2012 “The Art of Sauce Making” FULL
Learn how to prepare Sauce Hollandaise, Sauce Bearnaise and a variety of classic sauces from scratch to enhance every meal.
Sunday, March 25, 2012 “ Taste of Provence” FULL
Prepare some amazing specialties from the Provence region as if you were in France.
Sunday, April 22, 2012 “Cucina Italiana Unlimited” FULL
Prepare a variety of Italian specialties from different regions in Italy – not just pasta!
Sunday, May 6, 2012 “Berkshire Nature Wild Foods” FULL
Hunt for ramps, morels and other herbs growing on the Williamsville Inn property and prepare wonderful spring specialties including ramp pesto.
You can join the waiting list for this class. We might offer a second “Berkshire Nature Wild Foods” class if we get enough participants together.
For availability and registration please call 413-274-6118
All cooking and specialty seminar reservations must be made in advance, and prepaid in full. They are subject to availability at the time of booking. We accept Visa, MC &checks. Early registration is highly recommended. Please call 413-274-6118.
Introduction
Discover the world of Culinary Arts by joining certified Master Chef and Instructor Erhard Wendt in his hands-on cooking and specialty seminars. Enjoy learning in our new State of the Art professional kitchen and home of our own Culinary School how to prepare delightful seasonal gourmet menus and specialties for your own family and guests.
Each
class is designed to inspire everyone with a passion for cooking,
baking and ambience to learn more about step-by-step preparations,
healthy and seasonal cuisine in addition to the basics of good
kitchen techniques, tools and equipment.
A variety of cooking and specialty classes are offered throughout the year. In autumn join Master Chef Erhard Wendt when he shares his passion and knowledge for mushroom hunting with other mycology lovers and prepares delightful specialties.
A personal approach
Certified
Master Chef and Culinary Instructor Erhard Wendt received the
highest degree and achievement in the field of Culinary Arts in
1982 & 1983.
He has 40 years of experience in his
profession, and has worked as Executive Chef at numerous
star-rated restaurants in Europe & the US with various
publications in International cookbooks, gourmet magazines,
newspaper articles (incl. The New York Times & Boston Globe).
In 1998 he delighted guests at the James Beard Award with a dinner
presentation that he did together with Pascal Olhats, owner of
"Pascal" one of California finest French restaurants in
Newport Beach.
He
has also been featured on several TV cooking shows in Europe.
He
very much enjoys being a Culinary Instructor to inspire the
creativity and passion for gourmet cooking and baking, fresh herbs
& ingredients, organic produce from local farmers, and the
importance of culinary art and presentation.
The Williamsville Inn, Route 41, West Stockbridge, MA 01266