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Would you like to learn elements of cooking from different world cuisines? Chef Nancy Longo was a culinary chef Instructor at BCC from 1987-until 1989, when she opened Pierpoint. She has returned there several times to teach classes ranging from , knife skills, production classes, world cuisines, as well as ran the restaurant class at L Ecole. In 2001 she began teaching children's classes at Pierpoint and Privately as summer camps and saturday morning classes. In 2008 this garnered her a Baltimore's best for " Children's cooking classes in Baltimore" by Baltimore Magazine!
In 2007 Nancy resumed teaching Adults at her landmark restaurant Pierpoint and teaches as well as tailors classes for adults who want team building excercises, group parties, as well as book club events.
It is out of her dedication to cook as well as teach about technique, tastes as well as share the history and lore of food that she has been doing so for years.
So we invite you to come join us for a real cooking experience in a Restaurant setting!
The current Adult class lessons for the 2009 are listed as Follows:
NEW CLASSES ADDED: ******** SIGN UP 15 DAYS IN ADVANCE AND PRE PAY RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT OF $10 OFF! (48 hour cancellation policy for refund in full or otherwise , the deposit is forfeited to cover the costs of, food, recipes, that were purchased for you to attend. YOU will not be added to class list without a credit card confirmation, but you do not have to pay by credit card on the day of the class.
SUMMER 2009 CLASSES LISTED BELOW:
CLASS TIME IS FROM 1:30-4:30 approximately
JULY 26th 2009 THE FISH CLASS RETURNS- this class is a class in how to cook multiple varieties of fish, how to clean fish, and fish safety as well as sauces , and and seafood soups! This class is Nancy's benchmark as she has been an advocate of fresh and safe fish including testifing in front of congress on the subject.
AUGUST 2ND 2009 BAKING SECRETS - this class will cover the essentials on basic baking , making
tart dough, how to make icings the way restaurants do , as well as how to ice a cake. Also included is a lesson on
chocolates and proper tempering of them to make chocolates. We also will cover, some modern desserts as well as ideas for presentation.
AUGUST 9TH 2009 INTERNATIONAL APPETIZERS this class is just in time for the Fall party season. The class will cover appetizers from 10 different world cuisines and sauces to accompany them. The recipe ideas are for a modern interpretation of Thai, Asian, Indian,Greek, Italian, Brazilian, Spanish, Caribbean, Latin,French and American cuisines.
AUGUST 16th 2009 learn to cook classic and modern French entrees the quick way restaurants do! we will cover sauces, proper meat cooking, fish cooking as well as some modern ideas for salads, as well as a contemporary fish boullabaissse!
AUGUST 30TH MODERN ITALIAN learn to cook Modern Italian Entrees, Appetizers, as well as homemade pasta and sauces, flavored oils and the Italian Dessert Bombalocino!great Italian wine will accompany this class.
FALL 2009 CLASSES LISTING:
SEPTEMBER 13th 2009 Learn to cook the classic Thai and Asian Dishes, including sauces, dumplings cooking with curries & chiles and Asian soups. Also covered will be the proper care of the wok. This is one of our most popular classes! SIGN UP FAST THIS SELLS OUT VERY FAST!!!!
SEPTEMBER 21ST 2009 "INSIDE A CHEFS SPECIALS MIND ******** THIS IS NEW CLASS IN OUR SERIES
THIS CLASS WILL COVER THE MINDSET OF A CHEF IN A RESTAURANT AND HOW SPECIALS ARE CREATED ! THIS IS A GREAT CLASS FOR CREATIVE COOKS & WILL COVER RECIPE WRITING AND LOTS OF EATING!!!!!!!!!! THIS CLASS FEE WILL BE $100 AND IS A GREAT GIFT FOR ANYONE WHO LOVES TO COOK, AND WANTS TO LEARN THE LESSON ON HOW TO CREATE MENUS, AND RECIPES ON THEIR OWN! IT IS A 4 HR CLASS WITH LOTS OF FOOD TO EAT! 6-10 PM
OCTOBER 18th FISH CLASS: This class is a class in how to cook multiple types of fish, how to clean fish and fish safety, as well as sauces and , seafood soups. This class is Nancy's benchmark, as she has been an advocate of fresh, and safe fish , including testifying in front of congress on the very subject!
NOVEMBER 1ST 2009 INTERNATIONAL BBQ come learn techniques of International BBQ from all over the world , rubs, smoking techniques, as well as a few sauces from our on BBQ states in the good old USA. Barbecue is heating up again in the culinary scene, come find out how to make some of your own.
NOVEMBER 8TH 2009 VEGETARIAN Come learn creative vegetarian cooking , this class will cover creative vegan and vegetarian cooking with creative style and spice combinations, sure to please any vegetarian or non- vegetarian. This class is a great gift for the vegetarian as well as anyone who is looking for ideas healthy vegetarian eating.
NOVEMBER 15TH 2009 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND- Come learn lessons on how to cook a modern thanksgiving dinner, and all the short cuts a chef could teach you about how to cut your cooking time down for the big turkey day. We will also cover turkey sauces, chutnies as well as smoking , we promise when you leave here you'll never be stressed about thanksgiving cooking again, we promise.
NOVEMBER 22ND low Fat cooking and spice mixes class- this class is for those who would like to learn the secrets of low fat cooking without sacrificing taste. We will explore the essence of seasoning to enhance food and how to remove the fat. the cuisines we will be offering the tricks to are: Southwestern, Cajun, French, Italian, and Asian. THIS CLASS IS GOOD FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO LEARN HOW TO REPLACE SUGARS AND FATS, FOR A HEALTHIER DIET!
DECEMBER 6TH INTERNATIONAL APPETIZERS - just in time for the holidays! come learn how to make quick appetizers for your holiday party, we will cover All Asian cusines, French, Modern Italian, Indian, Caribbean Islands, Spanish, and how to optimize your time for cooking and serving at your party!
DECEMBER 20th THAI & ASIAN come learn how to make classic Thai dishes& Asian as well as dumplings, fish safety for making sushi, Thai spring rolls, curries as well as Korean BBQ. sign up fast as this class sells out fast!
Classes will not be offered for the remainder of December Sundays because of the holiday schedule BUT if you;d like to plan a holiday party with us by having a class please give us a call and we'll tell you what we have done for others and the options!
2010 CLASSES: ON SUNDAYS CLASS HOURS : 1:30-and ending approximately 4:30 pm.
SUNDAY 3RD LOW FAT COOKING : come learn new ways to cook low fat foods without sacrificing flavor, just in time for losing holiday pounds! we cover, how to take the fat out of class foods of Cajun, Italian, French and American dishes. learn how to remove fats, sugars and what to substitute them with.
SUNDAY JANUARY 31ST 2010: Come take a class on how to make chocolate desserts, and creative chocolate making. Just in time for Valentines day!
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21st 2010 Come learn to cook the classic Thai and Asian Dishes including sauces, dumpling making, with curries & chiles and Asian soups. Also covered will be the proper use and care of a wok.
This is one of our most popular classes ! sign up quick as this class always sells out fast! SOLD OUT JOIN US ON APRIL 11th FOR THE NEXT THAI CLASS!
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 28TH 2009 SOUTHWESTERN~ come learn tips for cooking southwestern cuisine, how to smoke and season meats, and seafood , hot to make variations of salsas, hand made tortillas, as well as good marinades, and other sauces and moles.
MARCH 14th 2010- COME LEARN LESSONS ON MODERN ITALIAN COOKING ~ this class covers modern recipes for Cooking Italian foods, sauces, antipasto, seafood, chocolate desserts italian style , as well as cooking with Italian Truffles this is a very popular class, so sign up early!
MARCH 21ST 2010 COME LEARN THE ESSENTIALS OF INDIAN COOKING~ this class will cover making masala spices, chutnies indian Breads,grilled Indian dishes,marinades and curries. Also how to re-create Indian dishes at home.
MARCH 28TH 2010 CREATIVE VEGETARIAN COOKING- This class is a great class or gift class for the vegetarian cook! This class will cover vegan and vegetarian cooking in a creative style, with spice mixes and combinations sure to please any vegetarian or non-vegetarian cook , or for those who are just looking to cook
healthy vegetarian meals for friends or family.
APRIL 11th, 2010 THAI & ASIAN COOKING COME learn the basics of Thai and Asian Cooking , dumpling making,curries, spring rolls , Pad Thai,use of chiles and other Asian Dishes, sign up quick as this sells out lightening FAST!
APRIL 18TH 2010 FISH COOKING- come learn the nuances of fish cooking and fish safety for the spring and summer months and great salads, soups and sauces to go with the fish and shell fish we will be cooking! This is a great class for those who like to eat healthy fish dishes, but want to learn new ways to cook them and proper technique for cooking and buying fresh! ( 2 spots left for this class!)
APRIL 25TH 2010 INTERNATIONAL SAUCE MAKING come learn how to make classic sauces from, French, Itaalian, Thai, Asian as well as other cusines. We will cover the basics to help you with your sauce making for home cooking! This is a great class for those who want to learn to make Demi glace, hollandaise and other restaurant sauces. THIS CLASS WILL BE PRESENTED FROM 10:30- 1:30 * note time change.
MAY 2ND MOTHER'S DAY COOKING CLASS: COME TAKE A CLASS WITH YOUR MOM !
This class will be on the perfect summer cooking of boullabaisse, summer appetizers, and creative salads for the summer warm days. please see our promotions page for the information on pricing! sign up soon as I am sure this will sell out quick.
MAY 16th 2010 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND CREATIVE VEGETARIAN COOKING come learn techniques of vegetarian and vegan cooking in a creative style. with spice mixes and combinations sure to please any vegetarian or non vegetarian cook, or for those who are looking to learn to cook healthy vegetarian meals for friends or family.
MAY 23RD 2010 INTERNATIONAL BBQ COME TAKE A CLASS ON BBQ STYLES FROM ALL OVER
the world. We will teach you how to make your own rubs wet and dry mixes, barbecue sauces, fruity, savory and spicy. We will cover, Texas, North Carolina, St, Louis style barbecue styles, Korean, Japanese, as well as Indian styles. Also covered will be the understanding of how to smoke, as well as the right woods for the right flavor.
MAY 30TH 2010 BACK BY MORE THAN POPULAR DEMAND Come and learn to cook the Classic Thai and Asian Dishes, including, dumplings, spring rolls, egg rolls, as well as sauces, curries and Asian soups. We will cover pantry needed items as well as how to care for and the proper use of a wok.
Sign up quick as this class sells out really fast!
JUNE 6TH 2010 HEALTHY LOW FAT COOKING Come learn to cook your favorite cajun Italian French and American Dishes infused with lots of flavor and the tricks on how to take the fat from these meals without sacrifice.
You will also learn ingredients to use for substituting fats and sugars! This class is sure to help those dieting or want to learn a healthier way of eating.
JUNE 27TH 2010 Since we keep getting requests to continue posting the Thai Class as we fill up these classes so fast, we're going to again... Come learn secrets of Thai cooking with Chef Nancy Longo including, spring rolls, curries, noodles, Thai salads, and soups, this class fills up so fast call early to enroll!
JULY 11TH 2010 Back by popular request INTERNATIONAL BARBECUE Come take a class on Barbecues from all over the world, We will teach you how to make your own rubs, wet and dry mixes, barbecue sauces, fruity and savory, and spicy. We also will cover, North Carolina Barbecue, Texas Barbecue, Korean, Japanese, Indian styles too. Also covered will be how to smoke, styles and wood choices for good smoking and good flavor.
Class fees are $75 per class, Soft drinks, wine, beer, and recipes are included. Aprons will be provided, as well as a group meal. please call 410 675-2080 to reserve a space as space is limited to 10 persons per class. Classes are approximately 3 hrs long.
Note: Do you have a group that would like to make a party or class lesson for themselves? Chef Nancy Longo is now taking reservations for Sunday and Monday afternoon/evening classes for any group of 8 or more for a private lesson on any cusine, so if you are looking for a get together, birthday party , or just a group lesson , give a call and we' ll tailor a lesson for your group.
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