Cooking Classes
2008 Schedule
Italian Cooking is all about honoring ingredients. The essential flavors of quality products are allowed to shine when prepared with a light and caring hand. Our La Cucina Italiana Cooking Classes offer a fresh and interactive approach to the fine art of food, in all its elements.
Our classes are four hours in duration and are most definitely pro-active. Our format includes instruction by a qualified Chef, menu selections that are prepared and enjoyed through out the class and wine pairings with each menu offering.
HANDS -ON LEARNING FROM A SORRENTINO’S CHEF
***ALL CLASSES INCLUDE DINNER, DESSERT AND WINE***
We are located at: Caffè Sorrentino, 10665- 109th Street, Edmonton, AB
Sunday classes: 3pm to 7pm
Monday and Friday classes: 6pm to 10pm
Registration: $125 + gst unless otherwise specified.
NOTE: Class schedules are still open to adjustments, depending on demand.
Please check regularly for updates and changes.
If you do not see a class you like, or if you have a suggestion for a new topic, please let us know.
We would be more than delighted to accommodate your cooking interests.
Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter
Spring
February 2008
Celebrity Chefs Series
Bistro Cooking featuring menu items with accessible flavors and simple style
Renowned local Chefs share their experience and trade secrets with you. Please join us with Chef Zach Johnston and his take on Bistro Fare.
Date Night for Couples
Friday, February 22nd - 6 - 10 PM
Wine pairings from Renaissance Wines, featuring Yering Station Winery, Victoria, Australia
March 2008
Authentic Pasta Making from Scratch CANCELLED
Sunday, March 16 – 3PM to 7 PM
Discover the basics to making fresh pasta, from lasagna sheets to ravioli to long pasta. Then receive expert instruction on lasagna preparation with some very tasty variations.
Celebrity Chefs Series
Bistro Cooking - Seafood (cost is $150 per class due to content)
Renowned local Chefs share their experience and trade secrets with you.
Saturday, March 29 – 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Couples Night)
Sunday, March 30 – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM CANCELLED
Wine pairings from Empson Wines, featuring Piedmont Wineries.
April 2008
Garlic! Garlic! Garlic!
Come celebrate our 17th Annual Garlic Festival with one of our Garlic Cooking classes.
Everything you wanted to know (and taste) about garlic.
Date Night for Couples
Friday, April 11th – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM SOLD OUT
Regular Classes
Sunday, April 13th – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM SOLD OUT
Monday, April 14th – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Wine pairings including the infamous garlic wine. Space is limited so register early!
Summer
May 2008
Bistro Series – Easy Summer Entertaining
Featuring great Antipasti and outdoor entertaining ideas.
A terrific idea for an early Mother’s Day Gift
Saturday, May 3rd – 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Date Night for Couples) CANCELLED
Sunday, May 4th – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM CANCELLED
June 2008
Get ready to Barbeque! ($150.00 per person)
Our very popular Barbeque Cooking Class has expanded to include the gals!
**Featuring marinating and grilling techniques, along with great summer salads and appetizers.Wine pairings from Gallo Wines will be included.
Saturday, June 14th 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Date Night for Couples)
Sunday, June 15th, – 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM – For the Boys Only! A great Father’s Day Gift!
Monday, June 16th, – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM – Gals Only! Who said The Grill is the exclusive domain of the men?
July and August 2008
Kitchen Boot Camp for Kids
Sunday, July 27th – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Sign your self and your kids up for this afternoon of culinary challenges. Learn about the importance of preparation for these easy Italian meals that will give both of you some inspiration in the kitchen. Children 8 years or older and all must be accompanied by an adult.
The Market Garden and Local Products – Summer Series -“The 100 Mile Menu”
Sunday, July 13th – 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sunday, August 17th – 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
This concept stresses the philosophy of eating only foods that are grown or raised within 100 miles of where we live. We will explore the thriving market garden culture of Edmonton and be introduced to some of the local products and producers. Menus will as usual have that Italian flavor.
Well we don’t have many wine options within 100 miles but we will feature some great British Columbia Wines.
Fall
September 2008
Mushroom Harvest – Celebrate our Annual Mushroom Harvest Festival
Saturday, September 20th – 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Date Night for Couples)
Sunday, September 21st – 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Open Class)
Monday, September 22nd – 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Dependent on Demand)
This popular class takes full advantage of the Bounty of mushrooms that are in season, here and around the world. Discover the versatility of these fungi, including the mystique of the precious black and white truffle.
October 2008
Artisan Series - Bread making Techniques and Brunch Menu Ideas
Saturday, October 18th – 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sunday, October 19th – 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Let the professionals give you their Baking Secrets for this disappearing art form. Then incorporate some of our great bread recipes into simple and crowd pleasing Brunch ideas.
Winter
November and December 2008
Please contact us to reserve your Corporate Cooking Class.
A great alternative for your Christmas celebration.
Classes available for 12 to 24 persons with a customized menu and wine pairings.
Space is limited so reserve early.