Spring Entertaining (and ideas for Mother's Day!) Workshop in KC May 7th

My Mother's Day (Spring Entertaining!) Class at a Thyme For Everything is next week, May 7th!  It is a menu of perfect Spring Party food... Here is the menu we'll prepare :  

Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup
Parchment Packets with Seafood, Lemon & Chives
Spring Pea Risotto
Cherry Cupcakes

Here is the link to register, or call (816)554-3755.

Spring Flowers Dinner Party Workshop | Cooking Class Next Tuesday

My next workshop in the KC area is next week!  To Register, click here.  Hope to see you there!


Spring Flowers Dinner Party

Tuesday, April 9th at 6pm
To Register, click here.

In this class, we'll focus more on Flowers than Food!  I'll demonstrate how to make 3 different arrangements from the season's most beautiful blooms - ranging from complex to very simple.  You'll be able to make and take home your own Mini Spring Floral Creation. 

We'll enjoy a simple Spring Supper of :

 

Shrimp, Portobello Mushroom, Spinach & Angel Hair in a Lemon Cream Sauce

Crusty French Bread & Homemade Herbed Butter

 Fresh Lemon Mousse

To Register, click here.

(another!) UPDATE : New Date Added! | Fall Entertaining Workshop in October | Kansas City Cooking Class

This is for all of my Kansas City area readers - I'll be doing a classes at A Thyme for Everything this Fall and Holiday season.  The first class I will be doing is a Fall Entertaining class with comforting and cozy menu... the best butternut and beef chili, homemade mulled cider and s'mores!  (See the complete menu below)

My "classes"are more like workshops/parties - really casual, social and fun.  Not only do I share recipes and tips, but I'll show you how to use the beautiful Fall produce to make displays for your home and parties.   For this class, everyone will have the chance to take home heirloom pumpkins from a local farm.  

I hope to be able to meet some of my loyal KC readers in person!  Register Here!

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Fall Entertaining : A Pumpkin Harvest Party, $55 per person

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
A Thyme For Everything, downtown Lee's Summit

(another!)**UPDATE : We've added a third date for the class in addition to Tuesday, Oct 16th and Thursday, October 18th.  The 3rd class will be Tuesday, October 23rd at 6pm!

Fall parties are all about comfort food served in a bountiful and simple style.  For this Fall Entertaining class, Jenny will prepare a complete seasonal menu that would be perfect for any Fall party.  The menu features new twists on classic Fall favorites- like sweet butternut added to hearty and spicy beef chili, and a Fall inspired salad with apples and cranberries.  You'll also learn how to easily make fluffy and light biscuits from scratch that are full of fun flavor with cheddar and jalapenos.  Jenny will show you how to create a display for your party featuring heirloom pumpkins and other harvest finds.  Farhmeier Farms will be there with a large selection of heirloom pumpkins to purchase.  We'll end the evening with Bite-Size S'mores that you can make in the oven... always a huge hit at her parties!

Creamy Blue Hubbard, Goat Cheese Spread
Hot Mulled Cider served in Mason Jar Mugs
Harvest Salad with Greens with Apples, Cranberries & Homemade Vinaigrette
Butternut Squash & Beef Chili
Cheddar Jalapeno Biscuits
Bite-Sized S'mores
Heirloom Pumpkins & Gourds with Fahrmeier Farms

Register Here for the Oct 23rd class!

Workshops | Simple Spring Supper Class at A Thyme for Everything

Join me for my Simple Spring Supper Class - We'll be making homemade ravioli and decorating sugar cookies to take home!

April 6th at A Thyme for Everything in Lee's Summit

Homemade Spinach, Ricotta & Mozzarella Ravioli topped with a Prosciutto & Spring Peas Cream Sauce

Goat Cheese Crustini

Spring Green Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

Take & Make:

Spring Blue Bird Sugar Cookies

To register, visit AThymeforEverything.com!

Workshops | Valentine's Day | Romantic Dinner & Sweets Cooking Class in Kansas City | Feb 11th

Do you need help making treats for your Valentine's Day Sweet? Join my for the first workshop to be held in my home...

Thursday, February 11th, 6:30 p.m. : Romantic Dinner & Sweets Workshop, $30 per person

I'll demonstrate how to prepare Chicken Picatta for the class to enjoy... Then it is hands-on time! Learn how to make and decorate Sugar Cookies, Cupcakes & Chocolate Truffles. Take home a box of goodies for your Sweetheart.

The class is limited to 12 participants - click here to register!

Workshops | Halloween Class Next Tuesday! | Cupcakes and Tomato Cream Pasta

My next cooking class at at A Thyme for Everything (Lee's Summit) is next Tuesday, Oct. 20th at 6pm.   We will create these ghostly cupcakes, as well as a spooky Halloween centerpiece - all of which you can take home!   We'll also create a dinner that is delicous, but simple enough to prepare for a large group - perfect for a pre-trick-or-treating feast.

A Haunting We Will Go Halloween Menu

Roast Garlic & Goat Cheese Spread with Baguette Slices

Pancetta and Roasted Chicken Pasta with a Tomato Parmesan Cream Sauce (so good!)

Field Greens and Roasted Nut Salad with a Homemade Dijon Vinaigrette 

Ghostly Cupcakes (to taste and to take home)

Spooky Centerpiece (to take!)

$55 per person

To make your reservation, call Jet at A Thyme for Everything, 816-554-3755, or visit www.athymeforeverything.com. 

Workshops | Eddie Ross's Holiday Workshop at Creative Candles in Kansas City | Eddie Ross on HGTV for a Halloween Special!

Eddie Ross (designer and blogger) will be airing a Halloween special on HGTV this Sunday, October 18th!  To watch the trailer, click here.

Eddie will also be coming to Kansas City to do another fun workshop at Creative Candles.  (Remember his flower arranging workshop earlier this summer?) This workshop will be about Holiday Entertaining - my favorite!  For more information, visit the Creative Candles' Facebook page, or contact Creative Candles at www.creativecandles.com.

Cooking Classes in Kansas City | Entertaining & Cooking Workshops - Fall & Holiday

I'm putting together a schedule of Seasonal and Holiday Cooking Classes & Entertaining Workshops at my home in Fairway, KS (Kansas City).  Would you be interested in attending?  What kind of things would you like to learn?  Here are some ideas that I'm tossing around... let me know what you think!

Halloween | Spooky Halloween Party Ideas, Decor, Crafts, Halloween Recipes & Desserts

Autumn Entertaining | Harvest Dinner Party Menu, Fall Table Settings, Simple Centerpieces of Gourds, Pumpkins & Fall Flowers

Holiday Home Decorating - Fresh Garlands, Wreaths, Beautiful Gift Wrapping for the Holidays, Crafts & Flower Arranging

Holiday Entertaining - Festive Cocktail Menu, Holiday Drinks, Decor & Table Settings

Cupcake Class - Learn how to make and decorate fun cupcakes!

Please post a comment below or send me an email at jenny@occasionskc.com if you are interested in attending any of these classes!  

Do you have any other great ideas for cooking classes in Kansas City?  Send them my way!