Cooking Classes -- a review of Past Events
We enjoyed offering classes around the state for over 20 years. Here are just a few of them:
Breadmaking 101 @ the Masonic Kitchen in Salina -- Salina Public Library CLASS
Remembering the Kirby House . . . their signature dishes are on the menu — Celebration Salad & Coconut Walnut Bread / Country Fried Steak w/ mashed potatoes & cream gravy / 3-layer Carrot Cake
Abilene Parks & Rec class @ our house
The Cook’s Nook, McPherson KS
Remembering the Kirby House — Favorite Dishes Revisited (2nd class in a series) including the Kirby House Quiche, two winter soups + Apple Cobbler w/ Cinnamon Ice Cream and Praline Sauce. A fun group, great memories, and yummy recipes! 
Bread Making 101 @ the Culinary Center of KC
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| Cooking program for Zion Church with Jay & A'Lisa Johnson |
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| Ultimate Brunch class @ our house - Abilene Parks & Rec class . |
--hands on training workshop for Dk. Co. childcare providers
. . . the child care providers go through the process of making simple and nutritious foods that children could make in their day care centers.
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| Finishing up mini English muffin pizzas at the pizza station. |
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| Deli meats, low-fat cheese slices, whole wheat bread, lettuce & low-fat mayo are all rolled up in healthy & fun-to-make sandwich roll-ups. |
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| Chopped apples + a sprinkling of cinnamon-sugar top a canned biscuit for a slightly sweet treat -- suitable for a snack or for dessert. |
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| 100% juice & low-fat yogurt are shaken together for a fruit juice shake up. |
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| Reduced-fat spreadable cream cheese is spread on a reduced fat cracker (use one that's sturdy) and is topped with strawberry slices. |
All About Apps . . . as in appetizers + Spring Tablescaping Ideas!
Crestwood Kitchen in Salina through Salina Public Library
3rd in series class for Memorial Health System:
All About Sauces @ Memorial Hospital's kitchen
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| Cooks from the hospital and Village Manor divided into teams creating yummy soup, creamy mac and cheese and even a delish dessert sauce, |
Taste of Mardi Gras!
Crestwood Kitchen in Salina for Salina Public Library CLASS
Barry & Meta assemble the Caesar Salad as pots of Gumbo, Shrimp Étouffée + Red Beans & Rice simmer on the stove top. Also on the menu: New Orlean's Double-Chocolate Praline-Fudge Cake & Bananas Foster.
Cooking Series for MHS Staff—
2nd in the series: Sharpen Your Skills — Chop, Slice & Dice
Men Only Cooking Class -- Apron Strings in Hutchinson, Ks.
Barry with Apron String's owner Anne Dowell -- Men's Cooking Class. At least I started out with good intentions -- I took this photo before class began. Once class started I was involved with the moment and forgot to take anymore! However, I have to say we had a great time and enjoyed meeting new people who share an interest in cooking!
Taste of Mardi Gras!
Barry & Meta’s home kitchen, Abilene, KS – an Abilene Parks & Rec class
Men's Cooking Class @ Apron Strings in Hutchinson, Ks.
We spent an evening with a fun group of men from St. John, a small town close to our hometown of Stafford. They joined us for an all men's cooking class at Apron Strings in Hutchinson. And, yes, they ate it all!
Cooking Series for Memorial Health System's Food Service Staff — 1st in the series: Ho, Ho, Holiday
Satisfying Soups class at our home through Abilene Parks & Rec.
Bread Making 101 --
5 NIGHTS, 5 ENTREES — Quick-Fix Everyday Entrées
.@ Crestwood Kitchen in Salina through Salina Public Library
No-Stress Brunch @ THE COOK'S NOOK in McPherson
Cooking Demo & food related program —“Life’s Little Celebrations” — for First Baptist Mother-Daughter Banquet in Durham, KS
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| It's a full house at The Cook's Nook. |
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| Barry poses with Connie Wiens from the Baptist Church. |
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| Barry prepare his multi-mustard sauce as Meta stirs the chocolate for the Chocolate Walnut Torte. |
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| Barry carves the pork loin; Chocolate Walnut Torte in forefront. |
5 NIGHTS, 5 ENTREES — Quick-Fix Everyday Entrées / AT-HOME class through Abilene Parks & Recreatopm
5 NIGHTS, 5 ENTREES — Quick-Fix Everyday Entrées @ Crestwood's demo kitchen
Community Learning & Skill Sharing CLASS, Salina Public Library
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| Barry demonstrating main dishes for 5 Night, 5 Entrées class. |
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| Salina Public Library class participants at the cooking demonstration. (above & below) |
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Brunch Class @ the Culinary Center of KC |
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| Meta demonstrates how to prepare marbleize eggs for an Easter brunch |
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| A few of the people on hand for the class. |
Side Dishes Class @ the Culinary Center of KC
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| Chef Barry demonstrates several side dishes (above) and then class participants get hands on experience (see four photos below) |
@ the Culinary Center of KC
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| Mother-daughter team shows off their creations. |
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| Buche de Noel surrounded by Truffles |
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| 5 Nights, 5 Entées -- Barry demonstrates five quick but delicious entrées in the Cook's Nook demonstration kitchen at McPherson. With these recipes you can have tasty meals in short order. |
(Culinary Center of KC)
THE “ULTIMATE” BRUNCH BUFFET @ Apron Strings in Hutchinson, Ks.
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EASY AS PIE!
Abilene Parks @ Rec. Class
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| Savory Chicken Pot Pie ALL ABOUT FLAVOR – adding flavor to everyday foods w/ herbs, spices, aromatics, and other household staples / Abilene Parks @ Rec. Class |
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| Class members each prepared bottles of herbed olive oil and herbed vinegar . |
PRIVATE COOKING CLASS with Corporate Sponsor
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| Gathering in the kitchen prior to the demonstration. |
