Cooking Classes with Gretchen Allison
Chef and Owner of Duck Soup Inn
Winter 2008-2009

A Popular Christmas present for the cook on your list! Gift certificates are available.

It is that lovely time of year again when the most fun you can have is
cozily cooking the day away. Join me, and a couple of guest instructors along the way, for some fun and relaxed afternoons cooking up delicious meals together.

Each class is limited to 10 participants and will run from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  The cost of each class is $75.00 per student. To sign up, please call me at (360) 378-7003, or email me:  gretchen@rockisland.com

Driving directions from Friday Harbor:

West on Spring St. which becomes San Juan Valley Road as you leave town. Left onto Douglas which eventually turns sharp right and becomes Bailer Hill Rd. Left at the top of the hill onto Kanaka Bay Rd. Go beyond the end of the county road onto the gravel road. Turn left onto Mountain Shadows Lane, and then downhill past the 'Eaglesong' sign. At the bottom of the hill turn left and very shortly turn right into the driveway marked "Allison-Kirby" and the number 426.  The house looks like a tall barn.  See you there!


Note: Classes are offered at my home. I live at the bottom of a steep hill, and snow on the ground makes driving difficult.  Please call for rescheduling if it snows.

Schedule:

Holiday Cooking - A Christmas dinner.
December 12, 13 and 14

- Almond avocado salad with Oregon truffle dressing
- Old fashioned Beef Wellington with rosemary demi glace sauce.
- Fresh tangerine cranberry chutney
- roasted garlic mashed potatoes
- Sesame sauteed Chinese greens
- Pumpkin chiffon icebox cake with caramel sauce, candied macadamia nuts and whipped cream.

Northwest Wines with Northwest Cooking - An offshoot of California cuisine.
January 9, 10, and 11

We will prepare a meal with regional ingredients and pare Northwest wines with the food - how to choose a good match. Anna Lisa Lindstrum, the General Manager Of Duck Soup Inn, will join us for instruction in traditional and difficult wine matching choices.
- Spicy Asian seared scallops
- Leek and lentil soup with bacon
- Pepper- seared duck breast with Walla Walla red wine parsley sauce
- scallion parsnip potato hash
- Apple pie with cheddar cheese
- (Wines to be announced)

Soups and Stocks.
January 16, 17 and 18

- Parsnip apple Parmesan (vegetarian)
- Tomato carrot with roasted garlic and basil (vegan)
- Quick- Soup any time, using on hand ingredients
- Vietnamese Pho (spicy rice noodle and beef soup)
- Stocks- Vegetarian, chicken-beef, Parmesan

Fantastic Breads
January 31 and February 1

With Patrick Honeywell of Bakery San Juan. Learn from a Pro! This class will be held at the newly opened Bakery San Juan on Mullis Street in Friday Harbor. Up to 12 participants. Patrick is an amazing teacher and this will be tons of fun with hands on learning! Sign up with Gretchen as usual.

Vegetarian Cooking - Duck Soup style
February 6, 7 and 8

Get the most flavor from your Veggies!
- Basil Lemon and Beet salad
- Mushroom and wild rice soup with herbs
- Chile Relleno with cumin tomato sauce, avocado salsa and creamy polenta. (A Duck Soup favorite)
-Banana chantilly crepe

A French Dinner with wines to match
February 13, 14 and 15

- Berlingueto - Provencal Anchovie and herb stuffed eggs with salad Dijon.
- Bouillabaise - Saffron seafood stew with rouille and garlic toasted French Bread.
- Gateau Aux Noir - Nut cake filled with jam, topped with crème fraise.
- (Wines to be announced)