Join Kathryn Joel as we work with chefs’ knives and and paring knives during this Introductory Knife Skills class. If you choose to use our knives you’ll be using 8-inch Henckel chefs’ knives, but we invite you to bring your own knives along if you’d prefer. During your class, we’ll be focusing on the following basic skills: slicing and chopping onions and shallots; puréeing garlic; tomato concassé; chiffonade of leafy herbs; how to dice, slice and julienne vegetables; peeling round fruits; and segmenting citrus fruits. And as if all of that is not enough, while you’re busy chopping and slicing, we’ll also be whipping up a hearty slice of Bruschetta, a Chopped Middle Eastern Salad and a satifsfying bowl of French Onion Soup to enjoy before we send you home, armed with the knowledge and skills required to wield your knives with greater confidence and finesse on your own. NOTE: ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED TO JUST 8 PARTICIPANTS FOR THIS 100% HANDSON CLASS. WE USE BEEF STOCK IN THE ONION SOUP BUT IT CAN BE ADAPTED FOR VEGETARIANS WITH ADVANCE NOTICE.

Join Chef Tiffany Sorensen for an immersive cooking experience that delves into the fundamentals of sauces and seasoning. Together with Tiffany, you'll learn to create flavourful dishes as you master classic sauces and essential seasoning techniques. Discover how to enhance flavours with salt, spices, fats, and acids to achieve perfect balance in your cooking. As you prepare a succulent roast chicken, you'll craft a fresh herb and burnt orange velouté, a vibrant vegetable purée, and a medley of seasonal vegetables to accompany it. Begin with a refreshing seasonal salad dressed with a homemade vinaigrette and a caramelized onion tart* featuring a rich béchamel sauce. Conclude the session with a luscious crème anglaise drizzled over seasonal fruit, leaving you equipped with a versatile skill set guaranteed to elevate your culinary creations at home. *Note: we'll prepare the pastry ahead for you tarts since the class is focused on Sauces, and Seasonings.