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April 2018

Tags: Chef Tips, Cooking Tips, General, Local
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28 April 2018

Cooking Tips & Tricks To Get Ready for May

It’s been a rainy April, but that just means May’s bounty of flowers is just around the corner. May also brings warmer weather, outdoor dining, and grilling season. That is why this edition of tips and tricks overheard at COOK is all about preparing you and your kitchen for the month ahead. Read on to learn from the talented chefs that have come through our doors recently.  Get ready for May with these pro chef tips!

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Tags: Chef News, Class News, Cookbooks, General
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24 April 2018

Class Recap: COOKbook Author Series: “Dining In” with Alison Roman

Last Saturday we had the pleasure of welcoming into COOK the author of the wildly popular cookbook Dining In, Alison Roman. Alison previously was the Senior Food Editor at Bon Appétit Magazine and BuzzFeed, and her work has appeared in the The New York Times, Cherry Bombe, Darling and Lucky Peach. After enjoying four courses straight out of her cookbook, COOK guests went home with a signed edition of Dining In as well as big smiles on their faces.  Taking a simple approach to cooking, Alison focuses on making recipes “highly cookable” and that is exactly what she demonstrated in her evening class.  Read on to see the beautiful dishes she prepared and learn more about Alison Roman and her cookbook!

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18 April 2018

Spring Into The Kitchen With These Chef Tips

Have sun beams started to pierce through your kitchen windows? That’s Mother Nature telling you spring is here and it’s time to bring some freshness into your kitchen. COOK has started to see green with all the seasonal vegetables becoming available to chefs. I’ve compiled a list of the best tips and advice that I’ve seen and heard from chefs that have come through our space for you to use this springtime! Read on to add these spring cooking tips into your diet.

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14 April 2018

Frutti Di Mare with Michael Vincent Ferreri of Res Ipsa

As the salty water crashes on the Italian coastline, fresh seafood is being caught to be enjoyed by locals, restaurant goers, and families alike. “Frutti di mare” literally translates from Italian to “fruit of the sea.” The abundance of seafood makes it a culinary staple in coastal regions for Italians rich and poor. Seafood is often best when kept simple, the approach Michael Vincent Ferreri, chef at cafe/BYOB Res Ipsa, takes when preparing his frutti di mare dishes. This week we had the pleasure of hosting Michael and his team at Res Ipsa as they put on an Italian seafood feast, featuring shrimp, swordfish, monkfish, and a pasta with octopus and squid ink which guests adored. Read on for seafood advice and learn about how to use some lesser known frutti di mare from the talented Michael Vincent Ferreri of Res Ipsa!

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03 April 2018

Sneak Peek of May at COOK

Photo: Jezabel Careaga (left) of Jezabel’s Cafe

We’re putting the finishing touches on our May schedule, but here’s a sneak peek of what we have coming up. Don’t forget to grab your seats here Monday, April 9 at 2pm.

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