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Culinary Workshops by Chef Joe

This series of culinary explorations will provide cooking enthusiasts with the hands-on experience under the supervision of our chef instructor.  Register for one night in the series or all three!  Groceries are included in this price. Location: Murray Grove Retreat Center; Instructor: Chef Joe Jakositz.

Basic Knife Skills: You'll go over which knives are used for which cuts, how to buy a good knife in any price range, sharpening and caring for your knives, and basic knowledge of knife safety.  Please bring your own knife and cutting board. Wednesday, January 25 6:30 to 9p.m. Fee: $40.

Homemade Soups: This seminar will teach you how to prepare and make homemade soups. You will discuss a variety of stocks then utilize the stocks to prepare a variety of homemade soups.  Please bring your own knife and cutting board. Wednesday, February 15  6:30 to 9p.m. Fee: $42.

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Seafood Night:  Learn how to break down a whole fish into portions ready to cook.  After we have prepped the fish we will move on to the cooking where multiple techniques will be explained and executed.  Please bring your own knife and cutting board. Wednesday, March 7 6:30 to 9p.m. Fee: $45.

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