Italy Trip
The classes take a hands-on approach to cooking, combining a relaxed, congenial atmosphere with personal instruction that guides you through every stage of recipe preparation. Julie and her special guest chefs provide a thorough overview of each recipe. In addition to learning recipes and techniques, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of theories that will create a strong foundation for your culinary repertoire. Learning the basic cooking techniques provides you with the confidence you need to tackle a recipe successfully. Teaching technique is important to me, once you understand the techniques it will allow you to cook with greater pleasure and success.
Whether you’re a veteran cook or just learning your way around the kitchen, these classes will help you develop your skills – and you'll have a great time doing it.
NAPA FARMERS MARKET TOUR AND COOKING CLASS
Step off the beaten path and join Julie for an insider's tour of the Napa Valley culinary scene. You start the morning at the market with Julie browsing through the stalls of sparkling fresh produce from local farmers. The Napa farmers market offers the season's finest and freshest products. Learn how to select and cook the unique vegetables and fruits usually only found here. Then, on to the kitchen, for a hands-on cooking class where we will turn our bounty into a wonderful wine country feast.
Includes tour and tastings, hands-on cooking class, recipes, three-course lunch with Napa wines; and logo apron.
Cooking with Julie - Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class
Step off the beaten path and join Cooking with Julie for an insider's tour of the Napa Valley culinary scene and learn the delicious secrets of Napa. Start the morning at the market with Julie, browsing the produce market with its sparkling fresh produce from local farmers, and selecting cheeses and salumi from specialty vendors. Oxbow Public market offers the season's finest and freshest products. Learn how to select and cook the unique vegetables and fruits found only at boutique markets. Then on to the kitchen, for a hands-on cooking class where we will turn our bounty into a wonderful wine country feast.
Includes tour and tastings, hands-on cooking class, recipes, three-course lunch with Napa wines, and logo apron.
Cooking with Julie - Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class
Step off the beaten path and join Cooking with Julie for an insider's tour of the Napa Valley culinary scene and learn the delicious secrets of Napa. Start the morning at the market with Julie, browsing the produce market with its sparkling fresh produce from local farmers, and selecting cheeses and salumi from specialty vendors. Oxbow Public market offers the season's finest and freshest products. Learn how to select and cook the unique vegetables and fruits found only at boutique markets. Then on to the kitchen, for a hands-on cooking class where we will turn our bounty into a wonderful wine country feast.
Includes tour and tastings, hands-on cooking class, recipes, three-course lunch with Napa wines, and logo apron.
In this special workshop, you will learn the essentials of cooking with the mysterious black winter Périgord truffle (aka black diamond of the kitchen). Working side-by-side with Julie Logue-Riordan, this intimate class will show you techniques for selecting, storing, preparing and enjoying truffles. The workshop will be held at the Kitchen Collective in Napa. So tie on your apron, roll up your sleeves and join in the fun as you prepare a delicious three-course truffle lunch featuring seasonally based dishes designed around the star ingredient: truffles! When the cooking’s done, sit down among new friends and enjoy your meal paired with fine wine. Menu includes amuse bouche, appetizer, entree with sides and dessert plus wine pairing. Price includes class, lunch paired with wines, plus a Cooking with Julie apron and the recipes prepared that day. Fresh black Périgord truffles will be available for purchase after the class. Class is very limited (15 people max)!
Chestnut Pancakes with Parma Ham, Black Truffle and Poached Egg
Risotto with Truffles
Breast of Chicken with Truffle and Truffle Sauce
Hazelnut Ice cream with Black Truffle and Honey
For tickets to the Truffle Workshop use the Book Now
Tapas - The Art of Eating Standing Up
Small plates from Spain are in vogue for entertaining. Learn to make a variety of tapas and pintxos for an eclectic dinner party. Tapas are fun to make and delicious. These small plates from Spain are perfect for entertaining. The recipes for the menu are.....
Manchego filled Dates wrapped in Bacon
Crispy Prawns with Lemon Salt
Mussels Spicy Tomato Sauce with Chorizo
Grilled Artichokes with Romesco Sauce
Chickpeas with Morcilla Sausage and Preserved Lemons
Manchego Cheese Salad
Grilled Spring Onions with Allioli
Puff Pastry with Smoked Idiazábal Cheese and Quince
Plus Jamon Serrano, spiced almonds, sauteed olives, and sherry.
Includes hands-on cooking class, recipes, full portion servings with Spanish wines, and logo apron.
There’s no food more loved than fresh pasta. We’ll start with a demo on how to make and roll your own fresh pasta. Then you’ll get to work making our own pasta. We'll also make several sauces to dress our pastas, and a filling for the ravioli. We'll enjoy a meal of our creations paired with Napa wines.
This is your chance to learn how to make fresh pasta. As part of your workshop you will also get recipes and be able to impress your family and friends with your homemade pasta.
Fresh Egg Pasta with Pistachio
Fresh Herb Pasta with Lemon and Asparagus
Ravioli with Fresh Ricotta Cheese Filling
Porcini Mushroom and Ragu Lasagne with Spinach Pasta
Torta Tagliatellini -Torta of pasta with almonds
Includes hands-on cooking class, recipes, full portion servings, Napa wines from Italian varietals and logo apron.
Cooking with Julie - Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class
Step off the beaten path and join Cooking with Julie for an insider's tour of the Napa Valley culinary scene and learn the delicious secrets of Napa. Start the morning at the market with Julie, browsing the produce market with its sparkling fresh produce from local farmers, and selecting cheeses and salumi from specialty vendors. Oxbow Public market offers the season's finest and freshest products. Learn how to select and cook the unique vegetables and fruits found only at boutique markets. Then on to the kitchen, for a hands-on cooking class where we will turn our bounty into a wonderful wine country feast.
Includes tour and tastings, hands-on cooking class, recipes, three-course lunch with Napa wines, and logo apron.
Cooking with Julie - Oxbow Market Tour and Cooking Class
Step off the beaten path and join Cooking with Julie for an insider's tour of the Napa Valley culinary scene and learn the delicious secrets of Napa. Start the morning at the market with Julie, browsing the produce market with its sparkling fresh produce from local farmers, and selecting cheeses and salumi from specialty vendors. Oxbow Public market offers the season's finest and freshest products. Learn how to select and cook the unique vegetables and fruits found only at boutique markets. Then on to the kitchen, for a hands-on cooking class where we will turn our bounty into a wonderful wine country feast.
Includes tour and tastings, hands-on cooking class, recipes, three-course lunch with Napa wines, and logo apron.