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Friday, August 10, 2012

Cooking at the Market Kicks Off!

Last night the Windmill hosted a Guinea Pig Cooking Class.... wait, that's not right. No Guinea pigs were harmed in the making of these classes. I guess we should call it a test run of our cooking classes? At any rate, folks gathered, cooked, learned, drank wine, and in general had a great time.

It was the first in the Fall series of cooking classes hosted by Sweet Olive and the Windmill Market, and the theme was "Cooking for Company." Head Baker Jennifer Haffner showed those assembled how to prepare pulled pork on homemade challah rolls, fresh baked scones, cinnamon rolls, and more with easy recipes that can all be prepared in advance. That way you aren't slaving away in the kitchen when you're company arrives!

Each participant went home with fresh baked rolls and a gargantuan cinnamon roll, an incredibly full belly, as well as printed recipes and even some new friends!

Interested in giving it a try for yourself? The complete list of classes offered this Fall is listed below these images.







Cooking at the Market

Sweet Olive Bakery & Cafe is pleased to introduce Cooking at the Market, a series of cooking classes, demonstrations and dinners for Fall 2012. Led by Sweet Olive’s Jennifer Haffner, the classes are fun and informative. Whether you choose to relax over a glass of wine at the bar and observe the nights meal in the works or to get your hands covered in flour while you practice your skills with the chef is entirely up to you! The evenings have something for everyone and you are guaranteed to leave with a full stomach and new ideas after a night out in downtown Fairhope!

Each class is limited to 12 participants by reservation only. Payment is required at the time of reservation. Unless otherwise noted, alcohol will be sold separately.

ITS ALL GREEK TO ME                                         Thursday, September 13, 6 - 9 PM      $40
Jennifer Haffner and Brendan Lynch will introduce you to new ingredients and fabulous Mediterranean dishes that you can easily prepare at home! They will walk you through dishes like tabouli, lamb, orzo and more. Feast on a dinner of all the dishes you’ve prepared throughout the evening. Oooppaaa!

after school snack attack                                          Tuesday, September 18, 4-5 PM         $20
Bring your kids to the market for a delicious after school treat! Learn how to make healthy choices for after school snacks that will keep them full and full of energy, too! Smoothies, juices, homemade granola bars and more! Appropriate for all ages, young children must be supervised.

Salad Madness                                                         Thursday, September 27, 6-9 PM      $40
Bring your friends for a fun evening of good times and healthy salads on the menu. Work with both locally sourced ingredients and exotic ones, too. Bring home recipe cards for salad dressings, spiced nuts, and other ways to make your salads healthy with pizzazz!

Baking 101                                                                 Thursday, October 18, 6-9 PM      $40
Head Baker Jennifer Haffner teaches the crowd how to make the perfect French batard, pastry crust, and challah rolls, among other things during this fun and informative night of baking. A delicious dinner will be served to accompany all the samples of baked goods, and each diner will go home with fresh baked bread.

Locavore’s Thanksgiving                                         Wednesday, November 14, 6-9 PM            $55
So many traditional Thanksgiving dishes include ingredients grown only in the Northern United States, but with a plethora of delicious Fall fruits and vegetables available in the South you can prepare a exciting (yet still traditional) Thanksgiving meal from locally sourced ingredients. Prepare a complete menu and sample turkeys raised on the Walcott’s farm, perfectly smoked by Chef Brendan Lynch. These turkeys will also be for sale fully smoked and ready to serve this holiday season by pre-order only.

Holiday Dinner and Wine Pairings                           Thursday, December 6, 6-9 PM          $75
Get out of your own kitchen this holiday season and let us entertain you in OURS as the Sweet Olive staff prepares a feast for you and your friends. A wine expert will be on hand with wine pairings included for each course of this warm and delicious Winter menu.

Menus and details are subject to change based on the availability of ingredients and at the chefs discretion. Additional class dates and topics are available by private booking. Please call the Windmill Market to inquire.

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