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  • Tuesday, April 21, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – The Love for Lemons

    We occasionally showcase one of Stonewall Kitchen’s cooking classes.  The Love for Lemons will take place on Tuesday, April 21, from 11:30 – 1 at the main Stonewall Kitchen campus, 2 Stonewall Lane in York, Maine.  Patty Roche will teach you how citrus enhances the flavor of every dish. The menu includes:

    Fried Baby Artichokes Topped with Lemon Pistachio Pesto over Mixed Greens
    Lemon Thyme Roasted Chicken
    Homemade Lemon Fettuccini Tossed with Puttanesca Sauce of San Marzano Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Capers, Olives and Garlic
    Fresh Baked Rosemary Infused Rolls
    Blueberry Tart with Lemon Mascarpone Whipped Cream

    Fee is $55, and you may register by calling 1-877-899-8363 from 8 – 5, Monday through Friday. To view all the spring classes, visit www.stonewallkitchen.com.

  • Thursday, October 9, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Fresh From the Pumpkin Patch

    Stonewall Kitchen in York, Maine has a varied schedule of cooking classes, but this one caught our eye.  Patty Roche, Chef Instructor, will conduct Fresh From the Pumpkin Patch on Thursday, October 9 from 11:30 – 1.  Her great ideas for those beautiful pumpkins we see this time of year include

    Spiced Pumpkin, Goat Cheese and Arugula Salad in a Red Wine Vinaigrette
    Chicken Pot Pie Served in a Sugar Pumpkin with a Flakey Puff Pastry Crust
    Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese with Crispy Sage Leaves
    Candied Ginger Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

    Class cost is $50, and you may register in advance by calling 1-877-899-8363 from 8 – 5, Monday through Friday.

  • Saturday, September 27, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Kale, Glorious Kale

    Bursting with nutrients, kale is one of the most nutritious vegetables on Earth. It makes a tasty addition to soups and smoothies; you can sauté it, eat it as a side dish or salad, or roast it for a snack. If you love this popular leafy green or think you might if you knew how to cook it, this Stonewall Kitchen cooking class taught by author Cathy Walthers is for you. Her book Soups + Sides is pictured below. It will take place Saturday, September 27 from 11:30 – 1 and the fee is $45.  Register by calling 1-877-899-8363 from 8 – 5, Monday through Friday. The class location is 2 Stonewall Lane in York, Maine, and the menu is highlighted below.

    Rustic Kale and Goat Cheese Tart
    Fall Baby Kale Salad with Apples, Dates and Walnuts
    Italian Kale Soup with Mini Meatballs
    Faro and Kale Salad
    Bacon Kale and Pumpkin Seed Crunch

  • Wednesday, July 24, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Tomato Celebration

    Stonewall Kitchen in Maine conducts a full range of cooking classes throughout the year, and the Wednesday, July 24 class – Tomato Celebration – is perfect for gardeners. Red & orange, gold & green, there’s nothing like glorious summer tomatoes. The class is $50, and will be taught by Vanessa Seder. The menu will include:

    Clams in Tomato, Fennel, and Shallot Broth
    Fried Green Tomatoes in Tomato Sauce
    Watermelon, Heirloom Tomato, Purple Basil and Almond Salad
    Tomato Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Galette
    Tomato Sorbet with Lemon-Thyme Shortbread

    Opening a cooking school where others may learn and share in the enjoyment of preparing and presenting good food was a natural progression of the culinary talents and interest of Stonewall Kitchen founders, Jonathan King and Jim Stott. Sharing their passion for cooking, love of gardening and enjoyment of fine foods with others continues to be a fundamental part of the company’s culture and a personal mission of Jonathan and Jim’s.

    The Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School located at our Company Headquarters in York, Maine offers great food and clear, concise instruction in an atmosphere that is relaxed, comfortable and friendly. You’ll go home with a clear understanding of how to recreate these recipes in your own kitchen and have the opportunity to learn about the finest tools, appliances and utensils used by our chefs.

    Attendees in any of our classes receive a 10% discount on anything purchased in the Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School Store. As you watch the cooks prepare their recipes, most of what you see used is for sale, and best of all, the experts who really use these items are right there to answer any questions you may have. This is a great time to purchase one of those small appliances or gadgets you’ve always wanted … you’ll go home ready to cook like a pro. And of course, our York Company Store is located just across the way in the same facility, where you will find our complete line of specialty foods and beautiful items for your kitchen and home.Register by calling 1-877-899-8363 Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. To see a full list of all classes, visit www.stonewallkitchen.com.

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  • Wednesday, April 11, 7:00 pm – Notes from a Maine Kitchen

    There’s nothing better than settling into a nice, warm, home-cooked meal at the kitchen table. Kathy Gunst takes us into her own kitchen, introducing us to the flavors of fresh, seasonal Maine ingredients prepared in simple and inspiring ways. With essays conveying the mood of each month, Gunst gives readers a sense of Maine food and life. She follows each essay with a handful of recipes incorporating the seasonal ingredient or theme. Hear her speak on Wednesday, April 11, beginning at 7 pm at Porter Square Books, 25 White Street in Cambridge.

    Gunst lives in South Berwick, Maine. She is the author of thirteen cookbooks; her most recent books include Stonewall Kitchen Breakfast, Stonewall Kitchen Winter Celebrations, Stonewall Kitchen Grilling, and Stonewall Kitchen Appetizers. She is also the “Resident Chef” for WBUR’s award winning show, Here and Now, heard on over 60 public radio stations nationwide. She has received two James Beard award nominations for her radio work. For more information call 617-491-2220, or email ellen@portersquarebooks.com.

  • Wednesdays, June 8 through October 26, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon – Farmers’ Market Tour and Cooking Class

    Stonewall Kitchen will host Farmers’ Market Tours and Cooking Classes on Wednesdays, starting June 8, through Portland, Maine’s Monument Square.  Travel and Leisure Magazine has crowned Monument Square one of the top ten Farmers’ Markets in the country.  The educational walking tour will focus on Maine’s agriculture, and a cooking class at Stonewall Kitchen, featuring freshly picked produce and other native foods, will follow the tour.  For more information, call 207-879-2409, or log on to www.stonewallkitchen.com or www.MaineFoodieTours.com.