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The Saucy Cook
6940 Van Dorn St.
Suite 101
Lincoln, NE 68506
ph: 402-327-0114
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Classes and events
Events
Beer & Cheese Tasting
Everyone's heard of wine & cheese going together, but BEER & cheese? You bet! The Hallow Candle Co. on 33rd and O streets is hosting a fun evening on Saturday, May 26th from 4 pm to 8 pm. Blue Blood Brewery here in town will be bringing the suds, and The Saucy Cook, of course, has the cheese. Stay tuned for advance ticket sales.
On the road with The Saucy Cook
We will have a booth at Rathbone Village Day, Sunday May 27th from 12 noon to 5 pm. We'll have some of our great products to sample and buy! In the parking lot at 20th and South St.
First Friday
Fairbury will be having their first ever "First Friday" arts festival. We'll be joining with James Arthur Vineyards for a Wine & Cheesetasting from 5 - 9 pm on June 1st at Stagecoach Mall Antiques & Tasting Room, 508 E Street, downtown Fairbury.
Gluten-free Sample Day
Did you know that we have a number of gluten-free products for those with celiac or wheat sensitivity? We'll be baking up some of our mixes and trying out some of our snacks on Saturday, June 9th. Spread the word to anyone you know that requires this diet!
Upcoming Classes
Our classes are not only 'hands-on', they're 'taste buds-on' as well! We have two types of classes:
- 5 week cooking classes, where we spend an hour a week delving into techniques, recipes and tips. These classes are limited to 5 people.
- 1 day seminars, where we spend an hour or two sampling our products and talking about how to use them in your kitchen. These classes are limited to 10 people.
A number of our classes have proved to be so popular, we repeat them every month or 6 weeks. Others will repeat several times a year. We are also looking for new topics, so please let us know what you'd like to see!
To register for a class, contact us via email at info@saucycook.net, or call us at 402-327-0114. Payment is due at the first class. We ask that you let us know as soon as possible if you are not going to attend, as we often have a waiting list.
Five-Week Cooking Classes
Cooking Around the World
Mondays, June 4 - July 2, 7-8 pm 4 openings
We’ve been asked to provide a class with an emphasis on various cuisines from different countries, and we are happy to oblige. Join us as we learn how to cook Chinese, Indian, Moroccan, Peruvian, and Jamaican dishes. We’ll focus on one cuisine a week. The cost is $50.00.One Day Seminars
Salad Dressings
Tuesday, June 5, 7 - 8:30 pm 10 openings
Growing your own greens or stocking up at the farmers markets? Learn how to make great homemade salad dressings, including vinaigrettes, honey and citrus based dressings, as well as Greek, Italian and Ranch. Once you have the basics down you can create your own flavorful and healthy combinations. The cost is $15.Oil & Vinegar
Tuesday, June 12, 6:30 - 8:30 pm 10 openings
Many people don't realize that olive oil can have as many flavor complexities as wine. And then there's the nut oils, flavored oils, not to mention the wine and fruit vinegars and balsamic vinegars. Does it all make your head spin? Come sample our entire wall of oils and vinegars, and we'll try to clear up the mystery. Each attendee will get to create a small batch of vinaigrette to take home.Cheeses of the World class, part one
Saturday, June 16, 2 pm - 4 pm 9 openings
$25, ($20 if you bring your cheese journal from Cheeses of the World, Part Two)
Take a trip around the world with some of our favorite cheeses. From familiar cheeses like Cheddar and Gouda, to the more exotic ones like Humboldt Fog, Appenzeller, and Taleggio. We'll sample about 20 different cheeses, along with fruit, crackers, and bread. Each class member gets a Cheese Journal to record the types of cheeses and your impressions. (note: you do not need to take the cheese classes in a particular order)Knife Skills
Tuesday, June 26, 6:30 - 8 pm 9 openings
Learn how to select, care for, and use kitchen knives. The knife is your most valuable tool in the kitchen, but how many do you actually need? Not as many as you might think. This class will show you which knives to buy, and how to use them. You’ll learn chopping and slicing techniques, and how to keep your knives sharp. Bring in your knives and we will sharpen them for you! The cost is $15.To sign up for any of our classes, send an email to info@saucycook.net, or call 402-327-0114.
More Information on Classes
We get lots of questions about our classes. Here a few common ones:
Q: What should I bring?
A: We provide all ingredients, cooking utensils and pans. We even have aprons you can borrow! All you need to bring is a writing utensil to take notes, and your taste buds. We sample a lot of food in all of our classes, so don't eat a big meal before coming!
Q: I am going to miss one of the 5-week classes. Now what?
A: We appreciate it when you let us know that you won't be attending so we aren't standing out in the parking lot looking for you! We don't refund money for partial classes, but we will be happy to get you a copy of any recipes or other printouts.
Q: How far in advance do you announce classes?
A: We usually announce classes about a month in advance. Our eNewsletter and Facebook pages are the quickest way to find out (see "Stay in Touch!" above)
Q: Do your classes have a set schedule every month?
A: We do repeat many of our most popular classes, so if a time doesn't work out for you this month, keep checking back. Most of our classes are on weeknights or Saturday/Sunday afternoons. We try to mix them up a little bit as to which class is on which day, since we know that people often have work or other conflicts.
Q: I have a small group of friends/family/ coworkers that would like to take a class together. Is that possible?
A: We would be happy to schedule a special session for your group! Many of our classes are 'portable' as well...you could have your special session at your location rather than in the store. See our Contact Us page for our phone number/ or email to get in touch with us.
Stay in touch!
We welcome your questions and queries. Please see our Contact Us page for complete contact information. You can also sign up for our eNewsletter on that page.
Because our classes can fill up so quickly, the eNewsletter and our Facebook page are the most reliable ways to get in-the-know about our classes as soon as we announce them.
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The Saucy Cook
6940 Van Dorn St.
Suite 101
Lincoln, NE 68506
ph: 402-327-0114
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