Monroe Foodies: Valentine's Day Wine Pairing, Spiced Seafood Feast and More at The Silo

Upcoming events and classes from the Silo Cooking School:

Sunday, February 8, a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Sweet Maria’s Valentine Cookies
• Since 1990, Maria Sanchez of Waterbury’s Sweet Maria’s Bakery, has been baking up Connecticut’s best cakes and cookies. She’ll share her secrets with us as we make sweets for our sweets. Menu: Decorated Chocolate Heart Cut Out Cookies; Raspberry Linzers; Chocolate Cherry Amaretti; Nutella Thumbprints; Peanut Butter Truffles. Full participation.
• High School Students may enroll with a Parent. $80 per person. For more information and to register visit www.hunthillfarmtrust.org, or call (860) 355-0300. Registration is also available at The Silo during regular business hours. The Silo Gallery and store are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Silo Cooking School at Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Rd, New Milford, CT. 860.355.0300; www.hunthillfarmtrust.org.

Saturday, February 14, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

• Wine Dinner for Lovers and Friends
• Annual Valentine’ Day Wine-Pairing Dinner with radio personality and founder of Class in a Glass/Take Home, Sommelier, Carol Berman and Chef Maggie Colangelo. A romantic voluptuous Valentine’s Day five-course dinner in The Silo Cooking School. Carol will teach you how to taste and pair her unique selection of wines. Maggie will prepare your meal before your very eyes - and may even call you up to participate in the prep.
• Menu: Amuse Bouche (Herbed Gougeres, Ementhaler Puffs and Smoky Shortbread); Scallop and Saffron Bisque, garnished with pan-seared scallops, accompanied by sundried tomato and fresh herbed flatbread; Frisee, Endive and Arugula Salad, with fried Brie “croutons,” toasted hazelnuts, drizzled with balsamic and apricot dressings; Sorbet Palate Cleanser; Duck a la Champagne with grilled portabellos, served aside spinach gnocchi; Belgian Dark Chocolate Mousse, served in a milk chocolate bowl, with freshly whipped cream, garnished with a port and cherry coulis Snow Date: Sunday, February 15.
• Demonstration. $100 per person. For more information and to register visit www.hunthillfarmtrust.org, or call (860) 355-0300. Registration is also available at The Silo during regular business hours. The Silo Gallery and store are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Silo Cooking School at Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Rd, New Milford, CT. 860.355.0300; www.hunthillfarmtrust.org

Monday, February 16, 1 p.m.to 4 p.m.

• Young Chefs Cook Presidential
• School Vacation Day with Nancy Stuart. Young Chefs join in creating a menu based on presidential favorites throughout the years. Ages 6 to 13. Full participation.
• $45 per person. For more information and to register visit www.hunthillfarmtrust.org, or call (860) 355-0300. Registration is also available at The Silo during regular business hours. The Silo Gallery and store are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Silo Cooking School at Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Rd, New Milford, CT. 860.355.0300; www.hunthillfarmtrust.org.

Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Spiced Seafood Feast
• With Chef James Neunzig. James has a combination of twenty-five years of culinary experience and is the owner/chef (with his partner Michael Moriarty) of Gifford’s in Kent, which offers seasonal New American cuisine with a menu of signature dishes and specials to please every palate. Menu: Appetizer: Grilled Octopus with Moroccan Pine Nut Caper Sauce; Arugula, Charred Eggplant, Grilled Lemons and EV Olive Oil; Indian Spiced Red Lentil Dal (Indian Spiced Red Lentils) with Charred Zucchini, Baby Spinach and Roasted Scallops; Chocolate Truffle Torte. Full Participation.
• $90 per person. For more information and to register visit www.hunthillfarmtrust.org, or call (860) 355-0300. Registration is also available at The Silo during regular business hours. The Silo Gallery and store are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Silo Cooking School at Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Rd, New Milford, CT. 860.355.0300; www.hunthillfarmtrust.org.

Saturday, March 14, 11 am to 2 pm

• French Macarons Go Green
• With Chef Kathryn Gordon. Back by popular demand - Chef Kathryn Gordon will teach you how to make the traditional French macaron - and in honor of St. Patty’s day - they’ll have an Irish twist!. Practice making macaron batter, piping cookies and learn tricks to help you bake them in your own oven. Participants will make a variety of delicious fillings (think Baileys and Mint!) and learn how to assemble the macaron sandwiches. You’ll have a box to take home. Kathryn will also be available to sign her book, Le Petit Macaron purchased at The Silo Store.
• $90 per person. For more information and to register visit www.hunthillfarmtrust.org, or call (860) 355-0300. Registration is also available at The Silo during regular business hours. The Silo Gallery and store are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Silo Cooking School at Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Rd, New Milford, CT. 860.355.0300; www.hunthillfarmtrust.org.

Saturday, March 14, 6:30 p.m.

• Irish Eyes Are Smiling
• With Chef Jessie Riley. Celebrate the “Green” in style at our Contemporary Irish Cuisine and Beer Pairing Dinner as Chef Jessie brings on the Irish. Menu includes: Seared Scallop Starter; Leek and Potato Soup; Lamb Chops with Turnip Purée and Sautéed Spinach; Irish Soda Sread with Homemade Butter; Guinness Chocolate Cake with Whiskey Sauce. Plus a tasting of Irish Beers. Full participation.
• $90 per person. For more information and to register visit www.hunthillfarmtrust.org, or call (860) 355-0300. Registration is also available at The Silo during regular business hours. The Silo Gallery and store are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Silo Cooking School at Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Rd, New Milford, CT. 860.355.0300; www.hunthillfarmtrust.org.

Sunday, March 15, 11 am to 2 pm

• Green Eggs and Ham
• With Nancy Stuart. For Ages 6 to 13. Join us for a Green Eggs and Ham Brunch to usher in St. Patty’s day and to celebrate Dr. Suess’ birthday. You’ll make an assortment of items and get recipes to take home for the family. Full participation.
• $45 per person. For more information and to register visit www.hunthillfarmtrust.org, or call (860) 355-0300. Registration is also available at The Silo during regular business hours. The Silo Gallery and store are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Silo Cooking School at Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Rd, New Milford, CT. 860.355.0300; www.hunthillfarmtrust.org.

Saturday, March 21, 6 to 9:30 p.m.

• Tuscan Holiday Zings Into Spring
• With Chef Daniel Rosati. Menu: Warm Spinach Pesto Crostini with Creamy Fontina; Tuscan Leek Soup; Tuscan Pork Tenderloins “Porchetta” Style; Sweet & Savory Marinated Artichoke Hearts; Chocolate Hazelnut Zuccotto Cake. Full Participation.
• $90 per person. For more information and to register visit www.hunthillfarmtrust.org, or call (860) 355-0300. Registration is also available at The Silo during regular business hours. The Silo Gallery and store are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Silo Cooking School at Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Rd, New Milford, CT. 860.355.0300; www.hunthillfarmtrust.org.

Saturday, March 29, 6 to 9 p.m.

• Sunday Brunch Classics With Chef Daniel Rosati. Menu: Chunky Apple Cinnamon Muffins; Parmesan Herb Scones; Vermont Cheddar & Sausage Savory Bread Pudding; Asparagus & Herb Miniature Frittatas; Smoked & Fresh Salmon Hash; Classic Pecan Sticky Buns. Full participation.
• $90 per person. For more information and to register visit www.hunthillfarmtrust.org, or call (860) 355-0300. Registration is also available at The Silo during regular business hours. The Silo Gallery and store are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Silo Cooking School at Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Rd, New Milford, CT. 860.355.0300; www.hunthillfarmtrust.org.

Saturday, April 25, 6:30 pm

• Queen of the Ocean; Heart of the Sea. The Titanic Remembered.
• With Chef Catherine Titus Felix, CCP. A classic dinner that you can share with your friends and family. The Titanic - It’s the story that continues to fascinate the world. April 14 marks the anniversary when “the large luxurious ship carrying many of the wealthiest people on the globe met its doom. “The story of the Titanic isn’t just about the mysterious circumstances of the sinking, or the tragedy and loss of life. Much of our fascination with Titanic is in the details. It’s a look back at how the Edwardian-era passengers lived, dressed and of course, how they ate.”
• This multi-course feast, with champagne and wine, will allow you to take a journey back in time to an Edwardian world of strict class distinctions, obsession with etiquette and fashion and the era’s love of fine food. Menu to follow. Demonstration Class.
• $100 per person. For more information and to register visit www.hunthillfarmtrust.org, or call (860) 355-0300. Registration is also available at The Silo during regular business hours. The Silo Gallery and store are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Silo Cooking School at Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Rd, New Milford, CT. 860.355.0300; www.hunthillfarmtrust.org.

Photo: Tim Linabury

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