Flavors of Fall Ease into autumn with this delicious vegetable-forward demonstration style cooking class. Learn to make stick-to-the-ribs recipes using the bounty of late summer and cast iron cooking. Channel the deep flavors of fall beginning with a charred sweet corn fritter served with a side of smoky red pepper sauce. Roasted vegetables tucked into [...]
Celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright's 150th birthday! Learn about elegant homes designed by the famous architect with Shawnie Kelley of Wanderlust Tours. Three southern Pennsylvania homes—Fallingwater, Kentucky Knob, and Duncan House—will be featured in this intriguing slide presentation, plus other estates like Westcott House and Taliesin West. The lecture is free to the public. And parking [...]
"History of the English Castle", October 11. Upper Arlington Public Library. Trace the history and development of the social, political, and military functions of Great Britain's architectural symbol of the Middle Ages.
Classic Fall French Dinner Learn to cook like a local with regional dishes from the four corners of France. Shawnie demonstrates how to make four recipes that speak to each region’s culinary culture, beginning with a salad from France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon. Class begins with a Salad Lyonnais of mixed greens topped with crispy [...]
Upper Arlington Public Library Lecture Series-- Great Castle Series Part III: Great Castles of Scotland : An evocative tour of royal palaces, formidable fortresses, and romantic ruins from Edinburgh to Inverness. Oct. 25, 2017 7PM
Classic Fall French Dinner Learn to cook like a local with regional dishes from the four corners of France. Shawnie demonstrates how to make four recipes that speak to each region’s culinary culture, beginning with a salad from France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon. Class begins with a Salad Lyonnais of mixed greens topped with crispy [...]
Modern Winter Brunch As the holidays approach, it never hurts to have an arsenal of interesting brunch ideas in your back pocket. This mayo-free BLT veers away from the traditional by pairing espresso-candied bacon with roasted tomatoes and buttery Boston lettuce on ciabatta. Creamy avocado and herbs makes the delicious dressing. Eggs Provençal is a [...]
Castle Series Part II. The Iron Ring of Welsh Castles. King Edward I “Hammer of the Scots” built a series of innovative thirteenth century castles around the rugged, mountainous heartland of northern Wales. Nov 8, 2017. 7pm. Upper Arlington Public Library.
An English Countryside Christmas Be whisked away to the rolling hills of England with this classic British menu, perfect for the holidays or family dinner. Nibble on an easy-to-make appetizer of Bubble and Squeak (a potato cabbage pancake of sorts) while learning about English holiday customs and food culture. Sip on mulled red wine as [...]
Cooking Class: Fresh Winter Flavors Cook away the winter gray with flavor-packed recipes inspired by colorful root vegetables, citrus, and chestnuts. In this demonstration-style class you will learn to make a light and lemony Chicken Orzo Soup bursting with fresh citrus, herbs, healthy greens, and tender pasta. It is a surprisingly loaded broth that can [...]
Beautiful Villages of France- Feb 6 The French countryside is dotted with more than 32,000 villages, and the Association for “Les Plus Beaux Villages de France” (The Most Beautiful Villages of France) has dubbed 157 among the best. Takes a virtual tour of France’s special seaside towns, sleepy hamlets, and walled cities. Explore the castles, [...]
In Spain, tapas are hot and cold small plates meant to be grazed upon while sharing conversation and company. This demo features six beautiful bites that will appeal to meat eaters and vegetarians alike. The traditional Tortilla Espaola is a fluffy olive oil-poached potato and onion omelet topped with vegetable salsa. Mushrooms, stuffed with a [...]
