Workforce Development & Community Education

52 | Visit us online at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce Textbook Required Zwilling J.A. Henckels Cooking Studio 270 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville 914-749-3406, zwillingcookingstudio.com Hands-on Knife Skills! Special class treat-shop with a substantial discount on all Zwilling products listed on website and in their store. Bernard Janssen, executive chef, will introduce us to the fundamentals of good knife skills, including what makes a great knife and how to use it for specific tasks. Practice skills including the circular/rocking motion, julienne, brunoise, dicing, supreme citrus, mincing herbs, and fish filet knife, along with cleaning and maintaining knives. Not a full meal, but light fare and beverages are served. The cooking studio offers their own classes throughout the year. Chop-chop! 1 Tues., Nov. 5, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $20 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87803 The Winery at St. George 1715 E. Main Street, Mohegan Lake 914-455-4272, thewineryatstgeorge.com Slovenia Here We Come! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Winery is housed in a 107-year old stone church and is one of the most sought-after, unique venues in the tri-state area. Tonight, learn about the wines of Slovenia and food of that culture. Join us for a truly unique tasting experience with certified sommelier Susan Ellis and executive chef Cisco guiding our palates through a four-course Russian wine pairing. Chef will create unique Slovenian cuisine and seasonally inspired plates such as potato leek soup with croutons, kielbasa with mlinci baked noodles with a white cabbage salad. A surprise dessert, too! 1 Wed., Nov. 6, 6:00-8:00pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87804 Le Fontane Corner of Routes 100 & 139, Katonah (Somers) 914-232-9619, lefontane.net Classic Italian with a Twist! Specializing in authentic southern Italian cuisine, owners Antonio and Alfredo Abbate, two brothers raised by a family of restaurateurs and wine makers on Capri, introduce us to their culinary talents. All pasta is made on premises or at their pasta store located in the heart of Katonah. Chef Messina will teach us the art of making pizza rustica (Italian egg and meat pie) along with roasted pork tenderloin and perfect risotto. The restaurant prides itself on its homemade desserts and they will demonstrate how to make zeppole with Italian coffee. A local favorite since 1987 providing warm hospitality and delicious fare! 1 Thurs., Nov. 7, 5:30-7:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87806 The Dessertist 50 Maple Street, Croton-on-Hudson 914-862-4016 thedessertist.com Make Your Cake and Eat it, too! Executive pastry chef and owner Samantha Benjamin hosts a hands-on cake decorating lesson in her newly designed shop. Recently named as a Food Network Featured Chef, she will show us the basics of making and decorating cake pops and a mini version of the perfect layer cake, giving step-by-step instructions. Cake decorating is taken to the next level using edible ingredients that you can find in a store or easily make on your own. Cakes become decadent and dramatic works of art with every piece being edible! Oreos, chocolate chip cookies, candy, and cake pops are just the start! Sample a few tasty treats and BYOB if you choose! Each attendee will go home with cake pops and a completed mini-layer cake from this creative night. Come out to play! 1 Thurs., Nov. 7, 6:30-8:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor). #87805 Chutney Masala Indian Bistro 76 Main Street, Irvington 914-591-5500, chutneymasala.com Lunch Open Kitchen Demo! Owner chef Navjot Arora shares his vast food knowledge from his native home in Jalandhar Punjab. Enjoy an education on Indian spices used to create the complex flavors that comprise each dish. Make your own potato samosa filled with delicious spiced vegetables and fried crisp. Learn how to make the chef’s mom’s lentil soup and sprouted mung bean salad and everyone’s favorites of chicken tandoori and saag paneer. A HOT demo on nan bread baked fresh in the tandoor and brushed with ghee. Always fun surprises from a knowledgeable instructor and a very popular class! 1 Sat., Nov. 9, 11:30-1:30 pm, $20 (+ $25 in CASH sampling fee, payable to instructor). #87807 NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, each Taste of Westchester class is $20 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor).