Last Sunday I went over to Williamsburg to learn how to make a Holiday Feast with Karen of Sunday Suppers and Top Chef alum Camille Becerra. Both women were so nice and welcoming. Great company for a Sunday afternoon.
Camille is an exceptional teacher and chef. It's been a while since I took any kind of cooking class, and I was surprised at how excited and refreshed I felt to learn a few new things, like:
-How to smoke things at home. In this case, almonds.
-When seasoning meat for cooking: Pepper first. Salt last.
-Marinated cheese is a brilliant thing.
I highly recommend subscribing to SS, and attending a class if you are in the area. The space, for starters, is gorgeous. White, clean, rustic. It is an ideal environment for cooking and photography. In a small class of about 20 people or less, it's a great way to hang out with and meet new people. Most importantly, you get to EAT.
Right as we walked in, we were greeted with hot, spiced apple cider and some fresh bread with ricotta in a dish with olive oil and pepper. My heart started to flutter after I downed my first glass of cider and saw all of the fresh, local produce. I love cooking with fresh ingredients, especially ones I am not familiar with (persimmon? sign me up). I was all over the place chopping, taking pictures, observing, and listening that I almost forgot the whole idea was to enjoy the meal at the end.
The Menu:
Kombucha Squash Soup with cumin crème and smoked almonds
Fall Fruits Salad with persimmon, pear, radish, arugula, and marinated ricotta-salataStuffed Turkey Breast with chestnut, currant and sage
Bone Marrow-Swiss Chard Gratin
Cranberry Quince Chutney
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| Chef Camille Becerra smoking almonds |
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