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June 2018

June Tips & Tricks from the COOK Kitchen

Summer is in full swing, and July is days away! I’ve kept an ear out for tips and tricks that could be helpful in the kitchen on these hot summer days. Here are the top five tidbits from the Philly chefs that entertained guests at COOK in June. Enjoy!

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Class Recap: Simply Good Summer with Jared Cannon

Seasonal, summer cooking is simply the best! With summer officially being underway, we welcomed Jared Cannon of Simply Good Jars to COOK for a “Simply Good Summer” dinner. While Jared turns out delicious meals in jars, at COOK he showed off his cooking skills with some fantastic warm weather dishes. However, he did show guests how sweet meals-to-go can be with his final dish – cheesecake in a jar! Read on for a sweet and savory summer appetizer on the grill and get the details on Jared’s “no bake” cheesecake.

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Shift Drink: The Good King Tavern… Summer Edition!

As an industry worker zipping around on your feet for hours, the best part of the day is enjoying a shift drink: a post-work alcoholic beverage to decompress, take a load off, and yes, enjoy a nice buzz before heading home to bed. In this series, we’ll be exploring the many fantastic bar programs of Philadelphia where you can treat yourself after a hard days work. Since yesterday was the Summer Solstice and we have nothing but warm weather in sight, we’ll be highlighting The Good King Tavern and their new secret patio.

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Class Recap: Japanese Home Cooking

Doug Allen, Chef De Cuisine at Lacroix, presented a Japanese feast for COOK guests while Kyoko Noguchi, General Manager at Serpicoprovided the libations for not just a great evening, but also a celebratory Father’s Day.  Doug’s menu was inspired by the food that Kyoko grew up eating, served to COOK guests with some modern touches. Read on to see what this husband and wife team served up, and learn more about Japanese cuisine. 

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Father’s Day: Have A Drink with Dad

Can’t think of what to get Dad this Father’s Day? How about stirring up some drinks and spending some quality time together?  Give the guy that gave you everything a little something back using a COOK-approved cocktail recipe or a fun beer-focused recipe. Plus, we’ve got some gift ideas for you, available in our retail pantry. Read on to see how you can make this Father’s Day one to remember!

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Class Recap: Duan Wu Festival with Baology

Held on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese calendar, Duan Wu, more commonly known as the Dragon Boat Festival, commemorates the life and death of Chinese scholar Qu Yuan. But why dragon boats?  During the Zhou Dynasty, Qu Yuan was slandered by jealous government officials and banished by the king. In despair and disappointment, he drowned himself in the Miluo River, and commoners rushed to the water in boats to recover his body. Thus the tradition was born to hold dragon boat races on the day of his death. There’s so much more to Duan Wu than boats though, including the food served to commemorate the holiday. Thankfully for us, the Baology team, husband and wife Judy Ni and Andy Tessier, put on a dinner stuffing COOK guests with Taiwanese cuisine and knowledge. Read on to learn how to make bamboo wrapped dumplings, traditionally served during the Duan Wu Festival!

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Class Recap: An Evening With Peter Woolsey

This Wednesday the COOK kitchen was filled with aromas of a French bistro, but also with guests’ laughter. Peter, always the joker, served up plenty of jokes, stories, cooking tips and of course delicious rustic French bistro fare. Check out what proprietor of Bistrot La Minette and La Peg, Peter Woolsey, cooked up and pick up a tip or two as well! 

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Machine Shop Boulangerie Pop-Up This Sunday at COOK!

Hump day is here, and if you’re pondering weekend plans, we’ve got a sweet Sunday option for you! End your weekend fun with a relaxing Sunday stroll and come into COOK to restock your kitchen with some goodies. This SundayJune 10th from 10 AM – 2 PM (or until sold out), Machine Shop Boulangerie will be at COOK selling their French-inspired, artisan bakery treats. These are the real deal – hand-crafted pastry perfections, as delicious as they are beautiful – so swing in early before they sell out. Special guest and regular COOK instructor Nick Macri of Reading Terminal Market’s La Divisa Meats will also be selling an assortment of products from his beloved butcher counter. Plus, coffee tastings from Blind Tiger Coffee! Read on for more information on the pop-up and see what’s for sale!

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