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One-day Wine Country Classes

Get away from the crowds in the wineries and join us for a cooking class. The class begins in the afternoon and lasts about 5 hours. Classes are a combined format of demonstration and hands-on unless otherwise indicated. Students receive printed recipe handouts and enjoy a delicious meal served with wine/beverage. Accommodations are additional.


Private 1-day Session   February 14, 2012
This date has been reserved for a private session. Contact CasaLana GourmetRetreats to plan a private session for your event or celebration.
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1-day Wine Country Class - Latin Flavors   May 12, 2012
We embark on a culinary tour featuring Latin flavors with dishes from Mexico and Spain. Our menu will use items selected from local markets to prepare traditional recipes from various regions of Mexico and Spain.
The menu will begin with tapas from Spain such as Spanish Sherry, Olives & Almonds, Gambas al Ajillo or Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Romesco. The menu continues with favorites from Mexico such as Jicama Orange Slaw with Pepitas, Pibil Style Pork with Pipián Verde; and we’ll finish with a luscious dessert such as Caramelized Plantains with Pineapple Syrup and Crema.

The class times shown include the meals served comprised of the recipes prepared by the class. The meal is served 3 – 4 hours after the class start time. Please plan to eat something before coming to class.

Accommodations are additional and are available at CasaLana B&B. If CasaLana is booked, accommodations are also available at other nearby B&Bs


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1-day Wine Country Class - Garden Harvest; Healthy and Flavorful   June 9, 2012
If you think healthy recipe choices means that they are flavorless, think again! This class will teach you options for creating delicious and flavorful recipes with less fat and more flavor.

Using fresh, flavor-filled ingredients from the garden and market, our heart healthy menu will include items such as Endive stuffed with Spicy Red Pepper Spread; Roasted Vegetable Soup with Garlic Croutons Fish en Papillote with Julienned Vegetables and Fruit Salsa; Chocolate ‘Mousse’ with Raspberry Coulis; or other flavor filled options.
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1-day Wine Country Class - Summer Flavors Fresh From the Garden   August 4, 2012
We will celebrate the bounty of the garden and savor the rich, vibrant flavors of summer in this 1-day session. Our menu will incorporate the abundance of peppers, squash and tomatoes in recipes such as Herbed Tomato Bruschetta; Garden Greens with Pickled Onions and Herbed Vinaigrette; Grilled Spice Rubbed Pork with Chermoula; Ratatouille; and Mixed Fruit Galette with Fruit Sorbet or other delicious recipes. You will also learn about techniques to capture the essence of summer’s harvest year-round by preserving fruits and vegetables at their peak of flavor.

The class times shown include the meals served comprised of the recipes prepared by the class. The meal is served 3 – 4 hours after the class start time. Please plan to eat something before coming to class.

Accommodations are additional and are available at CasaLana B&B. If CasaLana is booked, accommodations are also available at other nearby B&Bs


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