Vegetarian Cooking Class - Knife Skills 102

Knife Skills 102 - Thursday, October 29 - San Francisco In this informative and interactive class, students will not only learn basic knife skills (what type of knife you need, how to hold your knife, how to protect and sharpen your knife), but also how to master various cutting techniques to make cooking easy, fast, and enjoyable. Each student will have the opportunity to test out what they learn and will also enjoy a cooking demonstration by our instructor, using the veggies we cut up (Fennel, Orange, Walnut & Pomegranate Salad AND Autumn Tempeh Salad). Students will learn an introduction to knife skills as well as the fundamentals for cutting various vegetables, including how to: • Pit, Slice and Dice Avocados • Create Perfect Citrus Slices • Peel and Seed Tomatoes • Seed a Cucumber • Core an Apple • Peel and Dice Butternut Squash • Core and Slice Fennel • Dice, Half-Moon, and Slice Onions (Without Crying) • Seed and Julienne Bell Peppers • Peel and Mince Ginger and Garlic • Chiffonade Fresh Herbs Students are welcome to bring their own knives to get our expert opinion about the efficacy (or lack thereof) of this essential kitchen tool. LOCATION: Please note this class is in San Francisco in a location different than our regular classes: Green Home Center 1812 Polk St. DATE AND TIME: Thursday, October 29th, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Space is limited, so register today! $55 in advance; $5 food fee at the door. INSTRUCTOR: Rebecca Frye will be conducting this class.