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Class Recap: An Infusiastic Happy Hour with Stock and Bouquet CBD

With an increase in information about cannabinoids, their benefits, and their different vehicles, it was only a matter of time before we saw an increase in their use outside of recreational consumption. Last Friday we welcomed Max Tuttleman of Bouquet CBD and Tyler Akin of Stock for a foray into cooking with one such hemp derived cannabinoid.

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Class Recap: Holiday Cookies with Joe Green of Affinity Confections

Do you want to bake holiday goodies but don’t consider yourself a “smart cookie” in the kitchen? COOK is here to help! Joe Green of Affinity Confections came into our kitchen last week to share his wealth of baking knowledge. We’re passing along some of Joe’s holiday cookie tips as well as his recipe for royal icing. Read on to boost your baking skills and learn how to make royal icing – perfect for glazing your new-and-improved treats! 

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November Tips & Tricks

November is almost over, and you know what that means – the holiday season is here! To get you ready for the holidays, COOK is here to provide you with some tips and tricks from our November classes. These tips are great for beating the cold, making festive dishes and simply getting you in the spirit of things! Read on to see the wonderful tips and tricks our visiting chefs dished out.

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Tips & Tricks: Autumn Edition

Happy Halloween! With pumpkins, squash and gourds everywhere and sidewalks littered with crunchy brown leaves, Autumn has reached its peak. Take advantage of the rest of the fall season with these autumnal tips and tricks from the COOK kitchen! Read on to fall in love with these pointers from our visiting chefs from our October classes.

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Class Recap: An Evening With Aaron Gottesman Of Oyster House

Thursday night we had a dinner fit for any true seafood lover from the crew at Oyster House. To start, Chef Aaron Gottesman wooed our guests with a sampling of east coast and west coast oysters while third generation owner Sam Mink provided background on all things oysters. From the difference between east and west coast varieties, the nutritional benefits they provide, and their growth cycle, Sam’s knowledge of oysters is extensive and impressive. Read on to learn more and see what else Aaron cooked up for this seafood feast!

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September Tips & Tricks

Ba-dee ya, dancin’ in September. Ba-dee ya, dancin’ for September tips and tricks. The month of September has come and gone, but these tips are here to stay! Read on to see what kitchen wisdom our visiting chefs had to offer.

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Tips & Tricks: July Seafood Edition

July has come to an end, which means summer is flying by! Take advantage of the warm sunny days we have left by cooking up the ocean’s bounty! This tips and tricks post, we will be highlighting the fabulous seafood dishes that were enjoyed at COOK throughout July. Read on for tips on scaling a fish, cooking halibut, saving money at your local fish monger and more!

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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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May There Be Tips & Tricks!

Does anyone else feel like the month of May flew by? Well, here at COOK, time does indeed fly when we’re having fun! If you’d like to bring some of that fun into your home kitchen, check out these tips and tricks from recent chefs at COOK. 

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Kombucha 101 with Olga Sorzano of Baba’s Brew

Time to get cultured… kombucha cultured. Last week we had the pleasure of having Olga Sorzano of Baba’s Brew at COOK to teach people all things kombucha. Guests enjoyed some light bites of fermented foods prepared by Olga and washed it down with some gut-cleansing and delicious honey chamomile kombucha. Direct from Olga, here’s a list of 10 kombucha tips  for brewing your own at home. Plus, read on for a basic kombucha recipe and get fermenting!

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