Summer 2021
SUMMER 2021
SUMMER PANTRY - THURSDAYS at 10AM EST
After decades of being told that only “local” ingredients would do, the pandemic restrictions reintroduced us to the importance of a well-stocked pantry…so much so that people were hoarding canned beans, dried pasta and pounds and pounds of flour.
Historically, pantries were an integral part of domestic life—not the domain of celebrity chefs and cookbook authors, but of the everyday home cook—and our Summer semester highlights what to stock for the season.
Summer pantries have a different vibrancy. We’ll fill our shelves with ephemeral treasures, providing intense flavors and simpler meal preparation for hot weather culinary adventures. Focusing on what works for this season, our seven class series covers no-stove sauces, special salads, slaws and sides, quickie pickling, and personal picnics. This series of Summer pantry staples teaches us how to showcase what we find in our markets to ramp up what's on our plates.
Testimonials
“My first week was outstanding. I really enjoyed it because the one hour gave me a soothing distraction and confidence that we will return to being able to celebrate lovely dinners with friends and family. Your enthusiasm is contagious.”
“The cassoulet was a big hit! So much fun to cook and serve...my friends were impressed!”
“Amazing fun to be with so many interesting people from all over…equally amazing to enjoy the process with anticipation for my executing later when my schedule is not slammed...”
“It was a momentous hour. I learned SO much. I have never poached a whole chicken and I can’t believe the flavor of the broth after only an hour. Pulling the meat off the bones feels like what a ‘real chef’ does!”
“Thank you for another fabulous class. I am really loving learning how to cook like a chef. We had the gumbo for dinner and it was DELICIOUS. I can’t wait to have a dinner party and serve this. Both you and your classes are AMAZING. I don’t know if I enjoy your personality or the class itself more.”
“Suzanne did a great job making us feel welcomed and kept us entertained with lots of hands-on activities. It was great to have a virtual gathering and to participate in something together from the comfort of our own kitchens again.”
“My husband wondered if we were having shepherd’s pie for lunch and was VERY disappointed to learn he had to wait for dinner! I will take a picture tonight before we dig in. What a treat! My new favorite dishes of all time are pear pie, peach pie, gumbo, butter biscuits, and shepherd’s pie. I am ready to add fish chowder to the list...”