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Terre Sisson of Charlottesville Wine & Culinary and Jim Winecoff of Mona Lisa Pasta have teamed up to bring community cooking classes to the Charlottesville area.

Come..learn..taste..enjoy yourself in a relaxed environment. Upon arrival you will be served a light appetizer to take the edge off your hunger. A light meal of all the savory preparations will be served along with a complimentary glass of wine.

Jim Winecoff of Mona Lisa Pasta and Terre Sisson of Charlottesville Wine & Culinary present classes geared to the home chef who wants to enjoy cooking more.  We focus on fine home cooking techniques and timesaving tips with a gourmet flair.

Call us now at 434-295-2494 to reserve your space.

Upcoming Classes

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February 14 - Thursday - 7pm
VALENTINE DELIGHT......$65..(P)
Grab your sweetie or best friend and join us for a Valentine Soiree, candy hearts included. Participation
Sweet Potato Soup with Ham Croutons
Scampi Filet Mignon
Baked Bacon Sage Potatoes
Roasted Asparagus & Grape Tomatoes
Hot Chocolate Cake / White Chocolate Sauce

March 7 - Friday - 7pm
JUST DESSERTS.........$50..(P)
Add some delicious seasonal desserts to your repertoire with this hands on class. Participation
Turtle Terrine
Chocolate Bread Pudding / German Chocolate Sauce
Banana Pudding Parfaits
Mango Tarte

March 15 - Saturday - 9am
FOCACCIA........$45..(P)
Saturday Morning Skills Class
This hands on technique class starts with a biga and ends with focaccia with a crispy crust and a chewy interior. Participation
Rosemary Sea Salt Focaccia
Red Grape Focaccia
Olive Sage Focaccia
Three Cheese Dipping Fondue

March 18 - Tuesday - 7pm
SPRING LAMB........$55..(D)
This lamb menu which is perfect for Easter will set the mood for Spring dining. Demonstration
Fresh Mozzarella Citrus & Speck Salad
Roast Leg of Lamb with Eggplant & Onion
Butternut Squash & Sage Risotto
Honeyed Pine Nut Tart

April 1 - Tuesday - 7pm
FRENCH LAUNDRY........$60..(D)
An advanced class featuring our version of recipes from Thomas Keller's French Laundry Restaurant. Demonstration
Salmon Tartare with Red Onion Creme Fraiche
Black Truffle Potatoes
Black Sea Bass with Parsnips & Spinach
Roquefort Triffle with Pear Relish

April 22 - Tuesday - 7pm
N'AWLINS FLAVORS......$55..(D)
Be it Cajun or Creole it's all fantastic! Demonstration
Wild Mushrooms, Tasso & Angel Hair Pasta
Chorizo, Goat Cheese & Pine Nut ~Chicken Pockets
Southern Style Black Eye Peas
Flaming Bananas Foster

May 9- Friday - 7pm
FUSION......$60..(P)
We'll all cook together combining east and west for tasty sensations! Participation
Pork & Corn Dumplings / Cilantro Cream
Mojo Skewered Chicken & Beef / Black Bean Gazpacho Salad
Sweet Fritters with Strawberries / Star Anise Sauce

May 21 - Wednesday - 7pm
SPRING SALMON.........$55..(D)
It's all about local! These recipes make the best of our local Spring bounty. Demonstration
Sundried Tomato & Prosciutto Palmiers
Wine Poached Salmon with Sour Cream Dill Sauce
Spring Vegetable Risotto
Fresh Berry Fool

May 31 - Saturday - 9am
WHAT'S ROUX........$50..(P)
Saturday Morning Skills Class
This hands on skills class explores the diversity of roux based sauces. We'll make a white roux based sauce (Mornay) and a dark roux base to create a flavorful gumbo. Participation
Kentucky Hot Brown
Filé Gumbo

Classes are held at Mona Lisa Pasta, 921 Preston Avenue.  A light meal of the prepared dishes is served along with a complimentary beverage.

www.wineandculinary.com
Charlottesville Wine & Culinary  434-974-7444
Mona Lisa Pasta 434-295-2494

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION

Call Jim at 434-295-2494 or email to monalisapasta@earthlink.net.
Or
Call Terre at 434-974-7444 or email to terre@wineandculinary.com

• Classes will be held at Mona Lisa Pasta 921 Preston Avenue Charlottesville, VA
• Class duration will be 2 to 2.5 hours.
• Classes are demonstration format unless otherwise noted.
• Class reservations are accepted with full payment.
• Credit card information is required for phone reservations.
• Payment by check or cash can be made at Mona Lisa Pasta or via mail.
• We reserve the right to cancel any class due to insufficient enrollment. We will notify you, then refund the fee or apply it to another class as you so choose.
• Class cancellations must be made at least three days prior to the scheduled date to receive a refund of the class fee.
• The focus of the classes will be home cooking with gourmet flair.
• Topics will be geared to easily obtainable ingredients, techniques and tips for the home kitchen, and delicious presentation.
• Preparations will be of a complexity that will be welcoming to cooks of all knowledge levels.
• The community can look forward to special classes that feature guest chefs and food and wine experts.
• Most classes will be demonstration format - participation classes will also be offered.
• NEW- Dinner Parties at your home

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