Portland's Culinary Workshop

Last night I attended a cooking class at Portland's Culinary Workshop.  This class was "Cuisine and Wine of France" and it was an exciting way to spend an evening and learn new skills.  There were 16 in the class.  Work tables were set up for teams of four with two electric burners, bowls with ingredients and large cutting boards.  Yes.............. we actually shared the prep and cooking. 

www.portlandsculinaryworkshop.com

 

The recipes that we prepared started with an appetizer; Pate a Choux tart with caramelized onions and Boursin, followed with Coq au Vin and Salmon en Papillote.  Crème Brulee was the dessert and we each had a turn with the blowtorch to caramelize the sugar.

 

French wine was served with each course, presented by Chef and Sommelier, Maxine Borcherding. 

 

Another great Portland experience !!