Weekly Wrap Up

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Father's Day at Cookology
Dads and their little ones had a blast making their own pizzas at our special Father's Day Daddy & Me, while the big kids whipped up spicy tacos and guacamole.


Do your kids love to cook? Stop by between 2-4pm on July 4th for another make your own pizza party! Pastry chef Brad Spates will also be on hand helping kids create and decorate their own gourmet cupcakes.

Team Building and Private Events
Last week we hosted a private cooking class for the Loudoun County Visitors Association. The teams got hands-on in the kitchen with Chef Ian to create Bruschetta with Vine Ripe Tomatoes and Basil, Pepper Crusted Filets, and delicious Peanut Butter Pie.

Interested in booking a private event for family, friends or coworkers? Prices start at just $50 per person, including wine and instruction from our trained chefs and sommeliers. E-mail us at info@cookologyonline.com for more information.

French Wine Dinner with Mary Watson
Last week's French Wine Dinner was the best yet. Guests raved about Ian's incredible menu:

Fried Brie Cheese with Sliced Green Apples and Red Grape Reduction
Red Snapper en Papillote with Braised Fennel, Grapefruit Supremes and Herb Butter
Bacon Wrapped Quail Rubbed with Quince Paste Served over a Leek Creme Fraiche
Duck and Sausage Cassoulet with Roasted Tomato Rouille and Lemon Thyme
Puff Pastry Wrapped Beef Tenderloin, Roasted Mushrooms and Foie Gras Pate with Port Beurre Blanc
Frozen Raspberry Souffle with Praline Truffles and Candied Hazelnuts

Haven't had a chance to experience one of Mary and Ian's dinners? There's still space available for this Saturday's Food & Sake Pairing Dinner! Six courses, seven sakes:

Seaweed and Smoked Clam Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette
Nori-Tempura Fried Ahi Tuna with Spicy Lemon Sauce
Sake Steamed Black Mussels with Grilled Shitake Mushrooms
Crispy Chicken Strips with Sweet Red Miso Sauce and Charred Scallions
Balsamic Soy Marinated Beef Tenderloin Nigiri with Scallion Pesto
Poached Pear with Lemon-Honey Cream

Mary is the perfect guide for exploring the unknown world of Japanese spirits. Over the last 20 years she's been perfecting her palate with wines of all kinds, and the results are some of the most sublime taste combinations we've ever experienced. A chocolaty mousse turns to velvet in your mouth with the sip of a Spanish Monastrell, and a simple wheat cracker becomes fresh and crisp with a juicy Sauvignon Blanc. She even pairs Twinkies, Gummy Worms and popcorn!

The key, she says, is keeping an open mind. Mary believes everyone's palate is different, and with the right wine, a simply grilled chicken breast will be as exhilarating as a seven layer chocolate cake. She conducts all of her tastings with this passion and curiosity in mind, and students walk away with a greater appreciation for tasting techniques, and a new craving to explore the world of food and wine. We hope to see you there! Check out Mary's videos on tasting and pairing.

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Ordinary to Outstanding!

Last Wednesday, Chef Ian taught a class on how to make ordinary meals outstanding! Students learned to created fresh, simple Sauteed Red Snapper with Lemon Aioli, then they gave the meal a gourmet twist: Potato Crusted Red Snapper with Avocado Aioli and Creme Fraiche. After they made their meal they enjoyed it with a glass of wine!

STEAK. Mmmm...
Thursday was our Steakhouse Favorites class! Students learned how to recreate their steakhouse standbys in their own kitchen to save money (and calories!). They made all the classics: Wedge Salad with Bleu Cheese, Pepper Crusted Beef Fillets with Gorgonzola Butter, Roasted Forest Mushroom and Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil and Mini Creme Brulees! Talk about a decadent meal! Check out one of our students whisking her way to perfect mashed potatoes:


Want to learn to cook an succulent steak dinner with all the sides? Morton's Steak House is hosting Date Night on MAY 29! Sign up now!

Cuban Night
Students escaped last weekend's dreary weather and came to heat up the kitchen for Cuban Night! They learned to make Plantain Crusted Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers with Lime Sour Cream, Spicy Black Bean and Pork Stew with Chayote Slaw and Chocolate Pecan Rum Truffles with Guava Puree. Delicious!


Our next theme night is coming up soon! Don't miss our Southern Cookin' Dinner Party on May 23!

Don't forget the kids!
Kids can cook, too! We have classes for toddlers to teens. Check out these shots of little ones in the kitchen with Chef Tabi!

Our Baking Series is on the rise
Our Baking Series kicked off this Sunday! Cookology's new resident baker Brad Spates taught a session on Classic American Pastry where he showed students how to create Perfect Brownies (not too cakey, not too fudgey!) and the key to making and decorating custom sugar cookies. Check out some of their creations below.



It's not too late to sign up for the series! We're offering the remaining four sessions at a prorated price! You can sign up for the Sunday Morning Series or the Tuesday Evening Series for only $130!

You can also sign up for individual classes:

Baking Homemade Breads and Biscuits
Traditional Cakes and Breads for Beginners
Creating Artisan Breads and Pastries
Advanced Decorating Techniques

Ready to try Cookology? We're sure to have a class that fits your interests and schedule. Check out our schedule online and see what's coming up next week!

Until next time, Happy Cooking!

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry!

Last week we set up a dedicated wine area in our store! We're now your one stop shop for all things wine!


Here are some upcoming opportunities to check out our newest addition:

• FLIGHT NIGHT
Fridays we have FLIGHT NIGHT with our sommelier, Mary Watson. Mary is a 22-time Wine Spectator Award winner and expert on all things vino! She hand selects flights (a grouping of three tastings), and always has something new and exciting to offer from both local and international vintners. Flights are only $12! Stop by any time between 6-9pm for this weekend kick-off happy hour! Last Friday over 30 showed up. Our next Flight Night is THIS FRIDAY...don't miss it!

• WINE DINNERS
Mary hosts monthly Food & Wine Pairing dinners. Last month's Spanish dinner was a huge successful. Guests raved about Chef Ian's succulent six-course menu and were wowed by Mary's perfect pairings! This month's wine dinner is scheduled for MAY 16. We're exploring the flavorful fare of California. Click here to view the menu and register online!

• MOTHER'S DAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
This year, treat the mom in your life to a relaxing afternoon of good food and drink! Chef Ian is creating a decadent four-course menu (including Challah French Toast and Pecan Apple Torte!) and Mary is pairing sparkling champagne with each course! Mary has said if she could only drink one type of beverage for the rest of her life it would be champagne...you won't want to miss her awesome selections! Reserve your spot now!

Don't forget you can stop in any time for wines by the glass!

Any wine you try is available for purchase by the bottle in our store.
We have the lowest prices in Loudoun, plus case discounts!

Cooking with Friends!
Thursday was our first BFF night! This group enjoyed a night of food, drinks and fun as they created a delicious Italian appetizer menu, then relaxed in our dining room with some wine. Our next BFF night is coming up MAY 21! Sign up now!

Brunch: the perfect meal!
Brunch is the best of both worlds! On Saturday, Chef Ian taught a class on how to create brunch classics like Eggs Benedict and Stuffed French Toast. Check out our Chefs in action:

Craving a delicious brunch? Don't miss our Mother's Day Champagne Brunch on May 10.

Happy Birthday from Cookology!
One of our favorite things about weekends is hosting parties! Kids gather around our big table (decorated with balloons and streamers, of course!) and get their hands dirty making tasty appetizers, entrees and desserts! We even provide the cake! Want to schedule a party? E-mail Chef Tabi at cheftabi@cookologyonline.com!

The Sweet Spot
Our new resident baker, Brad Spates, held a Spring cupcake decorating workshop on Sunday. He taught us how to make sinful Dark Chocolate Cupcakes, then we practiced our decorating techniques, including ganache and fondant! Check out some of our creations:



Brad's 5 Part Baking Series begins this weekend! You can sign up for the Sunday Morning Series, the Tuesday Evening Series or purchase classes individually:

Classic American Pastry
Baking Homemade Breads and Biscuits
Traditional Cakes and Breads for Beginners
Creating Artisan Breads and Pastries
Advanced Decorating Techniques

You save $25 by purchasing as a series!

Remember, we have more than 80 unique classes and events every month! Check out our schedule online and see what's coming up next week!

Until next time, Happy Cooking!