 | Unwrap NY Wine for the Holidays
November 26 at 12pm The holidays are here and so is the season of gift giving, and New York wines just might be the solution. Celebrate Small Business Saturday learning about locally produced, reasonably priced and most of all, delicious NY wines! Our NYK Beverage University Instructor, Sandy Waters, will guide you through a tasting of several gift-worthy wine candidates. Enjoy a small plate of tasty holiday appetizers alongside the wines we’ll be exploring. Make your list… check it twice… a New York wine would be so nice! |
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 | Wine Diamonds & Other Mysteries:
The Science of Wine
November 27 at 12pm Why don’t we all get the same pleasure from the same types of wine? How can one species of grape (like Riesling) lead to so many delicious varieties of wine? Why can we detect apple, lemon, or pepper in something that is made from a grape? And what exactly *are* wine diamonds?!? With our NYK Beverage University Instructor and MCC Adjunct Chemistry Professor, Heather McKechney, we will discuss the science behind the answers to all these questions and more. Impress your friends and rule your favorite trivia night with your nerdy (but not too nerdy) tidbits of scientific wine knowledge! |
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 | Wine For Normals
December 3 at 4pm Join New York Kitchen Beverage Education Manager, Maiah Johnson Dunn, to learn about wine without the pretension! Inspired by the podcast and book, Wine for Normal People, this class will teach you the basics of how wine is made and how to casually talk about wine with your friends while sampling four wines from the Finger Lakes and beyond, paired with a cheese plate. |
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 | Let’s Taco ‘Bout It – Tortilla & Taco Workshop
December 11 at 5pm Do you dream of mastering the art of homemade tortillas? Good news, we can help! Join our Chef Instructor in the Hands-On Kitchen as we move from masa to rolling and toasting tortillas – you may never buy tortillas from the supermarket again! With plenty of practice in this intimate hands-on class, you’ll leave with the confidence and skills to make homemade corn and flour tortillas moving forward. Enjoy the fruits of your labor as we create delicious Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Corn Tortillas, and Flank Steak Street Tacos with Flour Tortillas. |
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 | Sparkling Holiday Cocktails & Chemistry
December 17 at 12pm Join NYK Beverage University Instructor and MCC Adjunct Chemistry Professor, Heather McKechney, for a trio of delicious holiday cocktails while learning about all the wonderful science that is involved in making the season such a special time of year. From the chemistry responsible for the smell of Christmas trees and baking gingerbread men to the science of snowflakes and ornaments, we will explore it all, including answering the age-old question does turkey really make you sleepy? All the cocktails will feature New York sparkling wine, and you will leave with the recipes to use at your own holiday parties! |
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 | Two-Day Adult Baking & Pastry Camp
November 26 + 27
11am-4pm
DEADLINE TO REGISTER
EOD TODAY (MONDAY) This camp is designed for those interested in elevating their baking skills and is comprised of 10 hours total of class time over the course of two days. Class size is limited to 12 participants to allow for an intimate, professionally guided experience led by pastry chef, Paul Piorkowski, who will walk everyone through making amazing desserts along with lunch. Recipes will start on day one and completed on day two, including: Orange Cranberry Cheesecake, Fruit Turnovers and Fruit Tarts, Cream Puff Swans, Chocolate Lava Cakes, Carrot Cake, and Tuxedo Berries! |
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 | December
Chef’s Table Classes
Fridays & Saturdays at 6pm Join us on a Friday or Saturday night in the month of December for a fabulous Chef’s Table cooking class experience! These classes are designed for confident cooks who are comfortable with navigating recipes, and meant to be a fun, relaxing experience, and an escape from the daily grind. They are a great way to learn new cooking techniques and expand your recipe repertoire while enjoying your family and friends in our Hands-On Kitchen. A perfectly paired New York State wine will be served with the meal. No one will leave hungry! December’s recipes feature your choice of Beef or Salmon Wellington with Herb Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans with Almonds & Sherry. |
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 | Sushi Rolling
w/ Mor Sushi
December 10 at 11am Instead of buying your favorite sushi at the supermarket, why not learn how to make your own? Led by popular Sushi Chef, Morgan Devaney, in this class you will learn to make the perfect sticky rice, work with nori sheets, prepare different types of fillings, and assemble sushi rolls. Sushi can be reasonably priced, fun to make, and by the time you leave class you’ll be well equipped to replicate your sushi rolling at home! |
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 | Vegetarian Delights
December 15 at 6pm If you’ve recently become vegetarian, or just want to add more meat-free meals to your dinner rotation, this class is a great place to start. Whether your goal is to eat more healthy meals or explore new flavors, you’ll enjoy cooking and love eating these delicious recipes! Make your choice of Green Lentil Dahl (Mung Dahl) with Golden Turmeric Rice & Pineapple Coconut Squares OR Ratatouille with Pine Nut Cous Cous & Pineapple Coconut Squares. |
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 | Wines of Portugal
December 18 at 12pm Perhaps you’ve seen the headlines about the incredible value and quality of Portuguese wines. The emerging region is thriving, with both consumers and critics singing it’s praises, but with over 250 indigenous grape varieties, it can be hard to know where to begin. And Portugal isn’t just Port, and Vinho Verde, but so much more. In fact, according to Wine Folly, “if you don’t recognize the grape variety on a Portuguese wine label, it’s a good thing.” Join our NYK Beverage University Instructor, Dr. Bruce Smoller, for a deep dive on the wines of Portugal. Together we’ll taste through five Portuguese wines paired with charcuterie. You’ll leave this class well versed in the region, and with a few new favorite bottles worth sharing with friends! |
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