"Extraordinary Epicurean Experiences" at our Providence Bed and BreakfastAvailable only by advance reservation and offered year-round or nearly soPlease note: The price for each activity is in addition to your room charges. Our room rates are available in our Room Rate Chart. |
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The Learning Connection is a Rhode Island based learning center that offers a wide variety of short courses and seminars designed to give adults the opportunity to learn from others in their own industry with skills and knowledge to share. The class list below is an example of classes that are offered at The Learning Connection. Course description, cost and dates are subject to change. Sorry no refunds or transfer credits allowed. Shopping Federal Hill: An insider's Italian Food Tour Go for a behind-the-scenes tour of the great Italian food shops, restaurants and butchers on Federal Hill, Providence's famous Italian neighborhood. Cindy Salvato describes each retailer and introduces you to the chefs, bakers and ravioli makers. Along the walk sample cheese, antipasto, bread, wine, chocolates and cookies. Glance inside a 75-year-old brick oven and watch local artisans make handmade chocolate and pasta. Guests leave with recipes, coupons and new places to shop. Plenty of tips and advice about Italian cooking and how to use the wonderful ingredients found in the Federal Hill shops. Wear comfortable shoes. Note: Tour agenda may vary. Cost $49 Materials fee $5 Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; August 29, September 12, October 17 & 24, 2009 Shopping Bristol: A three-hour culinary and historical tour of Historic Bristol, RI. Registrants meet at Coggeshall Farm in Bristol. The tour starts promptly at 9:00 am and will explore Bristol’s great restaurants and wonderful history. You’ll visit the shops and restaurants, meet the chefs and peek into one of Bristol’s premier historic homes. Wear comfortable shoes. Note: Tour agenda may vary. Cost $50 Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; August 15 & October 3, 2009 Perfect Grilled Pizza: The 4 Secrets If you like to eat grilled pizza, this course is for you. Learn the four secret techniques to making a perfect grilled pizza at home. In this hands-on class, find out about grilling over wood, gas, electric or even on a Foreman Grill. You will take the art of grilled pizza from canvas to finished masterpiece. Make dough (from scratch), spread it paper thin, select the best toppings and grill. The final exam is a taste test! Cost $39, Materials Fee $15. Sundays, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM; September 6, October 9, 18, November 1 & 15, 2009 Home Brewing for Beginners Have you ever thought about brewing your own beer? Dreamt about serving your own homebrew for special occasions? If you enjoy craft beer and can boil water, this is the hobby for you! Learn about the necessary equipment, ingredients, and the process of homebrewing. We will also bottle a previously-brewed beer for you to take home to enjoy. Cost $45 Materials fee $10. Sundays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; September 6 & December 6, 2009 Cook for a week in 3 Hours Learn how to make a week's worth of dinners in under three hours. Join this cooking demonstration aimed to help busy people create home cooked meals without all the stress. Using organic, seasonal, whole foods when available, you will make tasty and healthy meals. Receive recipes and nutritional tips during this fun and interactive class. Please note: you will make 3 meals and receive recipes for 2 additional meals. You will make 3 meals and get recipes for 2 additional. Cost $45 Materials fee $20 Mondays, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; October 5 & December 7, 2009. Vegetarian
Cooking for Everyone
Vegetarian food doesn't have to be bland, tofu-ridden
and well, scary. Try new varieties of vegetables that you probably
pass by in the market, as well as some favorites like homemade veggie
burgers. Learn about vegetarian sources of protein like tempeh and
soy. All recipes are easily duplicated at home. Bring your appetite! Healthy One Dish Meals is aimed toward busy people, or those who like to reduce their time in the kitchen. Students will receive wonderful ideas on how to make several dishes using whole grains and vegetables that are simple and a hit for the whole family. These meals lend themselves to cooking once and eating several times. Join Jessica Mason, HHC for a cooking demonstration and useful nutritional tips. Food will be served. Cost $45 Materials fee $15 Monday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; November 2, 2009 . The Art of Artisan Bread A wonderful, steaming hot loaf of bread is one of life's pleasures. Learn the basics of making artisan yeast breads including correct use of ingredients, techniques, and handcrafting loaves. Go home with bread in hand and the ability to pull wonderful breads from your oven. From baguettes to ciabattas--come bake with us! Cost $45 each class, Materials Fee $10 each class. Sunday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; October 4, 2009 Crazy for Croissants Can't resist the temptation of a rich, flaky croissant? In this class, you will learn the technique to create a laminated or layered dough. Find out how to turn this dough into croissants, pastries, danish, and more. Impress your friends and family by serving fresh croissants and pastries from your own kitchen. Cost $45 Materials fee $15 Sundays, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM; August 16 & October 25, 2009 . Comparative Wine Tasting How often are you able to sit and enjoy different wines from many regions of the world? This comparative tasting will enable you to clearly distinguish between different varietal wines as well as their specific regions of origin. Learn to tell the difference between a Chardonnay produced in California and one made in France or Australia. Discover how to distinguish a California Cabernet from a red Bordeaux. This class promises to enrich your palate as well as appreciation for the history of wine-making. Cost $39 Materials fee $18 Wednesday, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; September 23, 2009 . Cake Decorating Decorated cakes: casual, elegant and romatic all at the same time! Capture the tastebuds of your family and friends while you learn how fun adn rewarding it is to to decorate your own cakes. Discover the basic decorating skills and with a little practice, your creations wil be admired by all. Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; September 15, 2009 Cost $45 Materials fee $15. The
Art of Making Biscotti Learn how to make
these world famous Italian cookies in a variety of flavors, such
as Honey Lavender, Triple Ginger Pecan, and Black Pepper Parmesan.
Great for dunking in coffee, wine, or soup, these twice-baked treats
are a classic cookie that can be made, stored and ready to be served
when you need a little sweet or savory snack. Hearty Winter Soups Now that cooler weather is here, it is time to make those rich, hearty soups that can warm up your soul. Experiment with countless ideas for soup making. From chicken to bean and even "left-over" soup, this class gives you recipes, tips, and confidence to make sensational soups in your home kitchen. Bring your appetite--we eat our creations! Cost $45 Materials fee $15 Wednesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; November 4, 2009 . Gourmet Dipped Apples They look too good to eat! A crisp apple hidden within layers of caramel, dark and white chocolate and any number of toppings. Ever impressive and always welcome, these stunning confections are ideal for holiday--or any day--gift giving or party favors. In this class you will learn the secrets to creating these luscious treats and go home with one of your own plus a head start on your next batch! Cost $45 Materials fee $10 Wednesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; October 7, 2009 . Easy Green, Stay Lean You pass by them at the market and know that they have great nutritional value, but what do you do with them to make them tasty and edible? This cooking lesson will help you become familiar and excited about preparing a variety of greens, like arugula, broccoli rabe, collards, kale, watercress and more on a regular basis. Cost $39 Materials fee $8 Wednesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; October 14, 2009. Decorate Cupcakes The cupcake has made a comeback. Come let your creative juices flow. Design and decorate some of the cutest and easiest to make cupcakes you have ever seen! Learn how to decorate cupcakes, adapting cake decorating techniques to these tiny tasty treats. Your cupcakes will bring smiles to your family and friends. Make your tiny cakes the hit of all the bake sales. All this in one fun-filled night! Cost $45 Materials fee $15 Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; October 20, 2009 . Gluten Free Baking Do you struggle with allergies to wheat, but still love baked goods? Join home baker Lindsay Woodel as she shares her tips, recipes, and resources. Learn guidelines to converting your favorite recipes into new tasty treats that satisfy your appetite and keep you feeling well. Please note: this is not a cooking class. Samples and recipes will be available but no hands-on food preparation is included. Cost $35 Materials fee $8 Thursday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; October 15, 2009 . Healthy Thai Cooking Experience a taste of Thailand using whole, health promoting ingredients. Learn how to use simple Thai flavors to liven up any dish. This demonstration class will teach you the basics of Thai cooking from curries to lemongrass. Class will include a discussion of the health benefits of all foods. Cost $451 Materials fee $20 Monday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; November 16, 2009 Christmas Tea: A Twist on Trandition.Want to reduce stress, save money, but still throw a memorable Christmas party? A Christmas Tea is an easy, delightful, economical, non-alcoholic and green way to entertain almost anyone. From neighbors to colleagues, family and friends, a tea is a relaxed way to share some holiday cheer. In this class, you will discuss menu planning, tea selection and serving, presentation and baking tips. Finish things off with flair and enjoy a Christmas tea with your classmates. Cost $39 Materials fee $15. Wednesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; November 18, 2009 Christmas Cookies Everyone has enjoyed Italian Christmas cookies at one time or another. Learn to make these delectable delights, butterballs, egg biscuits, filled cookies, and others. Come prepared to make and sample these delicious treats and be ready to take a full plate home, too! Cost $39 Materials fee $10 Wednesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM; December 2, 2009.
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