Celebrate Valentine’s Day Week with an elegant, hands-on culinary experience designed for couples of any kind. In this intimate cooking class, guests will learn traditional techniques for crafting fresh, house-made gnocchi from scratch, guided step by step by a professional instructor. Participants will mix, roll, and shape the pasta, then prepare…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day Week with an elegant, hands-on culinary experience designed for couples of any kind. In this intimate cooking class, guests will learn traditional techniques for crafting fresh, house-made gnocchi from scratch, guided step by step by a professional instructor. Participants will mix, roll, and shape the pasta, then prepare a complementary sauce before sitting down to enjoy the finished dish together. Thoughtfully paced and welcoming to all skill levels, this class offers a refined yet relaxed way to connect, learn, and share a memorable Valentine’s evening centered around great food and time well spent together.
Menu
- Amuse Bouche - chef's choice, seasonally inspired
- Traditional Potato Gnocchi | tomato vodka sauce, basil, EVOO, parmigiana reggiano
- Poached Prawns | garlic, white wine, butter
- Sweet Potato Gnocchi | brown butter, sage, parmigiana reggiano
- Seasonally Inspired Salad
- Dessert - chef's choice
Skills Covered
- Preparing fresh gnocchi dough using classic techniques
- Proper mixing and kneading for ideal texture and consistency
- Rolling, cutting, and shaping gnocchi by hand
- Understanding ingredient ratios and dough hydration
- Cooking gnocchi to achieve light, tender results
- Preparing and pairing a complementary sauce
- Basic knife skills and kitchen best practices
- Timing and coordination for a complete dish from start to finish
Not only will you be leaving with a full stomach, but you'll also have acquired the skills to recreate these classic dishes at home. Come discover the joys of handmade pasta and the pleasure of sharing a delicious meal with friends and loved ones.
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