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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!
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.
CURRENT 2010 ADULT CLASSES LISTED BELOW:
CLASS TIME IS FROM 1:30-4:30 approximately * SUNDAY CLASSES ONLY
Classes will not be offered for all the December Saturdays & 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: SATURDAY & SUNDAY CLASS HOURS : 1:30-and ending approximately 4:30 pm. CHECK THE DATES & TIME.
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! SOLD OUT!
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! SOLD OUT!
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. SOLD OUT!
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. SOLD OUT!
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! SOLD OPUT!
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! SOLD OUT!
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 1:30-4:30. We will cook meats, fishes, and poultry as well as vegetables and pasta to go with our sauces.
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. 2 SPOTS LEFT!
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.
JULY 25TH 2010 INDIAN COOKING Come learn the Essence of Indian cooking we will learn how to make masalas, chutnies, Indian Breads as well as regional curries. marinades and how to re-create these dishes at home.
AUGUST 1ST 2010 CREATIVE VEGETARIAN - come learn to cook both vegan and vegetarian cooking in a creative style, with spice mixes and combinations sure to please any vegetarian and non vegetarian , or this class is for anyone who would like to learn how to cook healthy vegetarian meals.
AUGUST 8TH 2010 INTERNATIONAL APPETIZERS- Just in time for the fall party season ,come learn appetizers from 10 different world cuisines, and sauces to accompany them. The recipe ideas are for modern interpretation of Thai , Asian, Indian Greek, Italian, Brazilian,Spanish, Caribbean, Latin, American, and french cuisines.
AUGUST 22ND 2010 MODERN FRENCH Come take a class and learn new techniques and recipe ideas on twists of French foods and ideas or making them lighter as well as adding contemporary French ingredients.
AUGUST 29TH 2010 MODERN CREATIVE AMERICAN This class is for all cooks who want to learn some techniques on ho to cook New American cuisine and ho to make it healthy and flavorful, we will cover, California, New England, as well as southern cuisine. This truly is a good class for any one who would like to learn more about how how restaurants develop New classics.
SEPTEMBER 5th FISH CLASS RETURNS This class is on how to cook multiple varieties of fish , how to clean fish, and fish safety , as well as sauces, and seafood soups. This class is Nancy's bench mark as she has been an advocate of fresh and safe fish including testifying in front of congress on the subject!
FALL CLASSES STARTING IN SEPTEMBER ARE AS NOTED WITH DATES AND TIMES.
SEPTEMBER 12TH THAI CLASS RETURNS - RUN DO NOT WALK TO SIGN UP! Come learn the secrets of Thai cooking with Chef Nancy Longo including spring rolls, curries, noodles, Thai salads, soups, and more. sign up quick as this class very fast!
SEPTEMBER 18TH 2010 Modern American Cuisine, come learn the elements of restaurants and how Modern American cuisine started in America and how to re-create these dishes at home. We will cover, Southern , New England, Maryland, California Cuisines. These will cover, more Modern Adaptations, of healthy, and flavorful cooking. SATURDAY 1-4 PM.
SEPTEMBER 26TH INDIAN COOKING- come learn the secrets of Indian Cooking , how to make chutnies, breads as well as curries as well as regional masalas, this class is back by popular demand, HURRY this class sells out fast! SATURDAY 1-4 pm.
OCTOBER 9TH CHEFS MIND- THIS CLASS IS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO LEARN TO WRITE THEIR OWN RECIPES, THIS CLASS COVERS, HOW CHEFS WRITE AND CREATE RECIPES, BALANCED MENUS FOR ENTERTAINING AS WELL AS HOW TO RE-WRITE RECIPES AT HOME ON YOUR OWN. THIS IS A GREAT GIFT FOR THE HOME COOK WHO WANTS TO LEARN THESE SECRETS!!! CLASS FEE IS $ 75 AND NOT DISCOUNTED AS THERE WILL BE LOTS OF FOOD! SATURDAY 1-4 PM
OCTOBER 16TH SAUCES- come learn the essentials of making classic and modern sauces for foods, we will cover Asian sauces, French sauces, Italian , Thai, Carribbean, and Cajun, as well as modern American sauces. This class will be set at a non discounted rate, as we will be eating LOTS of food and will help any cook who wants a lesson in how to make great sauces of any kind. we will also cover stocks and demi glace. SATURDAY 1-4 PM $ 75 fee.
OCTOBER 23RD MODERN ITALIAN- come learn new ways to cook Italian food in a modern way. sauces will be covered, antipasto, seafood, cooking with truffle, as well as desserts. sign up fast as we only do this class twice a year, and it fills up fast! SATURDAY 1-4 PM
NOVEMBER 6TH FISH - This class has been reposted for those who could not make it earlier this year , and requested it. This class covers fish safety, fish cleaning as well as creative cooking of fish and shellfish , this class is truly the benchmark of Chef Nancy Longo 's cooking . ( $ 75 fee non- discounted class) SATURDAY 1-4 pm
NOVEMBER 13TH THAI COOKING- THIS WILL BE THE LAST TIME THIS YEAR WE WILL OFFER THE THAI CLASS. come learn the secrets of Thai cooking of curries, noodles, spring rolls as well as how to make Thai soups. RUN DO NOT WAIT ! sells out fast. SATURDAY 1-4 pm
** REMAINING FALL CLASSES WILL BE LISTED AFTER SEPTEMBER 1ST . PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR OUR LISTINGS . CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED ON SATURDAYS AND SOME SUNDAYS AS WE APPROACH THE FALL FOOTBALL SEASON, SO WE CAN ALLOW OUR FOOTBALL FOODIES TO WATCH THE SUNDAY GAMES!
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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