Tues, July 1, 6-8:30 pm
Gluten-Free Baked Goods
Mary Beth Ricks, Baker
Blue Lotus Café

Celiacs don’t be discouraged if you want to satisfy your sweet tooth or pack a picnic basket with dessert snacks.  Mary Beth gives tips and techniques in gluten-free baking when using viable alternatives to wheat-based flour in these yummy bites: Quinoa Millet Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies, Rocky Road Brownies and Raspberry and Pecan-Topped Shortbread. Complementary dessert wine pairing. $40

Mon, July 7, 6-8:30
Garnishing Workshop
Shelly Brown, Assistant Catering Manager

Shelly guides students in creating attractive vegetable and fruit flowers in edible bouquets and teaches how to etch gorgeous melon carvings by engraving the outer rind of the fruit.  Master this food artistry for spectacular presentations.  Students are required to bring along their own paring knife.

Hands-on adult class. $45

Wed, July 9 ~ Free Book Signing, 4-5:00 pm ~ Private Class,  6-8:30 pm
Grill Every Day
Diane Morgan, Special Guest Instructor, Food Writer, and Cookbook Author

Diane’s spring cookbook release offers 125 mouthwatering recipes for quick, simple, and flavorful grilled meals throughout the week. Diane talks about homemade spice rubs, pastes and marinades for easy weeknight meals, butterflies a whole chicken for succulent results and illustrates how to create two-night meals from one grilling experience.Making her first appearance at BSC, Diane teaches masterful techniques with Cumin-Rubbed Lamb Steaks with Moroccan Pesto Sauce, Flank Steak with Horseradish, Parsley and Crouton Salad, Spatchcocked Chicken with Blood Orange and Fresh Herbs, Grilled Vegetables (Smoky Tomatoes) and Grilled Lemon-Poppy Seed Pound Cake with Summer Berries and Crème Fraîche.  Visit Diane’s website at www.dianemorgancooks.com.

Complementary wine pairing. $65

Thurs, July 10, 9-11 am (Note date change)
Pat’s Kitchen: Picnic Fare & Food Safety
Pat Leslie

Pat Leslie opens the BSC kitchen as your hostess for a free program with demonstrations, tastings and sage advice about cooking techniques, nutrition, recipes, ingredients, food storage and safety. This month features tasty salads for patios and picnics with safe serving suggestions during hot weather. Join Pat for a fun morning out on the second floor mezzanine.

No registration required. No Class Fee

Thurs, July 17, 6-8:30 pm
Seafood Grilling – Twice a Week
Evie Hansen, National Seafood Educator and Cookbook Author

BSC’s favorite seafood cook, Evie Hansen returns with tips and techniques for grilling seafood to perfection.  She demos how the use of direct and indirect heat, fish texture and fat content affect grilling results as she prepares a Mediterranean Shrimp Salad, Albacore Tuna with Salsa, Zesty Salmon Pockets and Seafood Brochettes and Satays.  Don’t be intimidated by fish on the fire!

Complementary wine pairing. $45

Tues, July 22, 6-8:30 pm
Culinary Book Club: Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
Nancy Judge

Students get the juice from Nancy’s book discussion about author Joanne Fluke’s mystery at a summer carnival when a baking contest judge ends up dead.  Help Nancy sift through the clues as she prepares “food for thought” from these recipes found in the book:  “Bernadette’s Popovers”, Fancy Butters for  Popovers,  Peach Bread, Breakfast Omelet and Key Lime Pie!

Complementary wine pairing. $40

Wed, July 23, 6-8:30 pm
Small Plates with Cheese for Summer Noshing
Leanne Willard

Leanne takes the simple flavors of summer’s fresh market finds with unique, artisanal cheeses for culinary combinations sure to delight guests and family.  Uncork the wine and enjoy quiet late summer eves with Dried Plums in Red Wine with Explorateur Cheese, Pan-Fried Halloumi with Fennel, Olive and Mint Compote, Lentil Salad with Warm Goat Cheese, Arugula Salad with Watermelon and Feta, Manchego and Cabrates with Oven-Dried Tomatoes and Toasted Almonds.  Yummmm!.

Complementary wine pairing. $45

Thursday, July 24 ~ Free Book Signing, 4-5:00 pm ~ Private Class,  6-8:30 pm
Where’s My Spatula? Fast Healthy Meals for When Your Kitchen or Your Life is a Mess
Christy Rost, Special Guest Instructor, TV Cooking Personality and Cookbook Author

Christy Rost’s easy-to-make and stress-relieving recipes make meal times tasty and healthy even when your life is in chaos.  Whether it’s home care with someone who’s sick, a remodel or move, you can enjoy healthy, stress-free cooking without “carryout” dinners as evidenced in Christy’s menu of Caramelized Sweet Onion, Spinach and Feta Appetizer Pizzas, Seafood Stew in Papillote, Green Asparagus with Honey-Tarragon Vinaigrette, Salad Greens with Raspberries, Roasted Beets and Blackberry Balsamic Dressing, and Sweet Cherry Sponge Cakes with Ricotta Cream.

Complementary wine pairing. $60

Fri, July 25, 5-7:30 pm
Fridays Uncorked: Wine from the GrillMeister

Light the fire and uncork the wine for some perfect wine accompaniments to complement the BBQ meat and/or sizzling seafood. Find some affordable grape that’s just as delicious as your New York Strip or the halibut steak!  “Wine down” on the Sound when we move our casual, comparative wine tasting outside to the deck of Bayview Thriftway (weather permitting) for a relaxing evening of wine sampling complete with a summer sunset! On-going pourings allow you to arrive anytime between 5-7:30 p.m. to sample 5-6 wines with selected complementary cheeses. $12.

 (NOTE: Deli service available until 8 p.m. for patio deck dining. Try Bayview’s signature grilled Panini Sandwiches or Dinner Specials for some TGIF noshing at one of the city’s most coveted outdoor harbor spots!)