Famous in Our Own Backyard

We are very fortunate to live in an area with so many talents in the culinary field. Join us for this series as we highlight some of the culinary gems that have become famous in our own backyard!

7:00-9:30pm, $160 for Series, $55 Single Class

Mon. Mar. 3: JANE SNOW

Jane Snow was food editor at the Akron Beacon Journal for 23 years, until leaving the newspaper in 2006. She developed many of the recipes that ran in the newspaper. She received numerous national and state awards for food reporting, including two James Beard Awards. She was nominated twice for the Pulitzer Prize, and her food section was named best in the country in its circulation category three times between 1999 and 2006. She currently is working on a cookbook, among other projects. Join Jane as she demonstrates her favorite recipes from her 23 years as editor of the Beacon Journal's Food section–including Triple Coconut Cake with Bittersweet Chocolate Frosting; Asparagus and Salmon Spring Rolls with Spicy Orange Sauce; Double Lemon Muffins; Szechuan Ribs with Hot Chili Oil - "gorgeous, mahoganybrown
ribs . . . slightly sweet, slightly hot and distinctly Asian;’’ and Akron's famous White French Salad Dressing.

Tues. May 13: BEV SHAFFER

Although she's known for her eclectic mix of cooking and teaching, Chef Bev Shaffer's desserts are simply not to be missed. Join her tonight as she shares some of her sensational, finger-lickin'-is-optional favorites with you, complete with her usual measure of tips and techniques. Double Strawberry White Chocolate Mousse; Brownie Volcano with Chocolate "Ash"; Chocolate "Bruschetta" with White Chocolate Pastry Cream; and a Tart Lemon Tart with Fresh Berries.

Mon. Jun. 9: LAURA TAXEL

About to release the latest edition of Cleveland Ethnic Eats: A Guide to the Authentic Ethnic Restaurants and Markets of Greater Cleveland, author Laua Taxel has her finger on the pulse of the greater Cleveland food scene. Currently, she is the editor and contributor to Feast! Magazine, which she founded in 2005. She is the recipient of numerous awards in journalism including 3rd Place, MFK Fisher Food Writing Award, Les Dames D’Escoffier International in 2006. Laura will be discussing the 2008 edition of Cleveland Ethnic Eats. She will cover the wide variety of ethnic choices in our area, including restaurants & markets. Come for this talk, book signing
and taste some of what this area has to offer without leaving the country.

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