Thurs, July 7, 9-11am & 1-3 pm (morning session repeated in afternoon)
Pat’s Kitchen – Berry Good
BSC Free Event!
Indulge with scrumptious, juicy summer berries in a Strawberry Tart, Raspberry Bars, and Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes.
No registration required for either session
Thurs, July 7, 6-8:30pm
Italian Enoteca
Christine Ciancetta
Summer‘s a wonderful time to try the small plates of the Enoteca, Italy’s intimate wine tasting bars. Imagine a trip to one of these charming little shops and sampling Christine’s wine-friendly dishes such as Arancine di Risotto (little rice croquettes seasoned with saffron and stuffed with Fontina) and Insalata di Mare (baby greens with calamari and bay shrimp, fresh herbs and capers in a light lemon vinaigrette). Sit back and enjoy Eggplant Caprese (oven-fried eggplant with fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato and balsamic vinaigrette) and Polpette al Barese (pork meatballs in the style of Bari served with marinara over steamed greens). Finish your evening with Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Warm Lemon Sauce. Cin cin!
Complementary wine pairing. $45
Fridays Uncorked; 5-7:30pm
July 8 – Global Beers
The art of brewing has evolved in various areas of the world, producing signature beers from almost every region. Enjoy sampling different styles from all over the globe. $12 / person
Tues, July 12, 6-8:30pm
Whole Food Appetizers
Ava Waits, Holistic Health Counselor, Proprietor of Parisian Picnics, A Mobile Nutrition and Culinary Enjoyment Company. Ava demonstrates how easy it is to eat real, whole foods without sacrificing style and taste. She’ll teach you how to create Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach and Almonds, Nori Rolls with Mango and Avocado, Beet Napoleon layered with Sweet Potatoes, Cashews, Pesto and Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette and a sweet treat, (dairy-free) Walnut Fudge Stuffed Strawberries. Start feeling better and eat the healthy way!
Complementary wine pairing. $45
Thurs, July 14, 6-8:30
New-Fashioned Picnic Salads
Leanne Willard
There’s nothing old-fashioned about these salads though they just may become some of your family favorites! Leanne offers you four intriguing new options to take to all of your summer potlucks and picnics. She’ll give you the secrets for making Singapore Noodle Salad (with peanut dressing and lots of summer vegetables), Mediterranean Summer Salad (Orzo, Spinach, Feta, Olives and Cherry Tomatoes), Mexican Rice, Bean and Corn Salad (with a zippy lime dressing) and Farro and Roasted Beet Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing. Come on, take something different this time!
Complementary wine pairing. $45
Tues, July 19, 6-8:30pm
Wild Salmon Tacos
Deborah Jackson-White, Proprietor, Mudflower Catering Company. What could be tastier in the summer than a fish taco? A fish taco made with our local salmon! Deborah, of course, puts her own spin on this menu with Fried Poblano Chile Rings with Cool Cilantro Lime Cream, Grilled Wild Salmon Tacos dusted with Tamale Mama’s spice mix, tucked inside a soft corn tortilla and topped with cabbage, pico de gallo and chipotle cream, and finishing with refreshing Village Chile Sugar Fruit (summer fruits topped with Tamale Mama’s Village Chile Sugar, lime and lime zest).
Complementary beer pairing. $45
Thurs, July 21, 6-8:30pm
The Fruits of Your Labor-Making Jelly, Jam and Chutney
J. Craig Morris, 3 X Grand Champion of
Preserved Foods at the Puyallup Fair
Summer time is canning time and who better to teach you how than Craig? By his own admission, making jams and jellies is simple and he’ll make it easy for you too! Craig will demonstrate the secrets to creating Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam and then use it for Pork Loin with Hot Strawberry-Rhubarb Glaze. He’ll show you how easy it is to create Mango Jelly from bottled juice and use it as a flavoring for Carrots with Mango Glaze. Watch him put together Mango-Mustard Chutney and then taste it in Broiled Chicken Breast with Savory Chutney. Sample Craig’s Orange Sections with Japanese Plum Wine Jelly Drizzle for a fresh and light finish.
Complementary wine pairing. $45
Fridays Uncorked; 5-7:30pm
July 22 – Scatter Creek Wines
Tenino-based Scatter Creek
Winery specializes in a variety of high quality, handcrafted wines including soft whites, bold reds and dessert wines. Enjoy sampling one our local best!
$12 / person
Mon, July 25, 6-8:30pm
Indian Summer
Ritu Batta
Ritu’s menu selections reflect the culinary traditions of Punjab, her homeland in Northern India. She mastered these native recipes by carefully watching her mother as she cooked for her family. This evening, she’ll teach us how to make Kadhi Pakora (chick-pea flour fritters in a creamy yogurt sauce) and Rajma Masala (an exotically spiced, tomato-based kidney bean stew), both served with hot, steamy Cumin Rice. A Cucumber and Yogurt Salad is the ideal complement to this lively Indian meal. We don’t quite have an “Indian Summer” yet but we will tonight!
Complementary wine pairing. $45
Wed, July 27, 6-8:30pm
Thai Summer Grill
Pranee Khruasanit Halvorsen
As always, Pranee makes it easy for you to host a summer party, Thai/Pacific Northwest style, in your own backyard. With all new recipes from her homeland, join Pranee at the grill as she makes Sai Grog Kao (jasmine rice sausage with minced pork, garlic and black pepper served with pickled ginger and cucumber), Sua Rong Hai or “Crying Tiger,” (Grilled sirloin steak with spicy dipping sauce and mint salad), and Photex Yang (grilled seafood basket with spicy lime dipping sauce and tamarind dipping sauce). Ajard (cucumber and pineapple salad with a coconut water and vinegar dressing) is served as an accompaniment and Kao Neow Mud Yang (grilled banana in sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves and served with coconut ice cream) is your tropical sweet treat at the end of the evening.
Complementary beer pairing. $60
