You and a friend will join award-winning cookbook author, blogger (www.wheatfreedairyfreekitchen.com), and BJ member Carol Gelles for an afternoon of learning, cooking, and laughter followed by a sit down meal.

Some of the subjects covered will be:

 ~Knife skills*                                                                                    

~Essential kitchen equipment you may not already own

~How to choose the best produce

~What is the difference between diced, chopped, finely chopped, and minced; grated, shredded, julienned, and chiffonade?

~How recipes are constructed and how to tell if a recipe you've found online is likely to work

~TONS of kitchen shortcuts - the best way to chop onions, peel garlic, and chop herbs; creating easy fast recipes using prepared ingredients; etc.

*Bring your favorite knife, if you have one.