Wine & Food Exploration
Spring 2024
Wine Tastings at ARIES Wine and Spirits
Husband and wife team Anthony Russo and Andrea Kish, fine wine buyers and owners of ARIES Wine and Spirits, make wine appreciation and education fun and memorable! You must be 21 and over to register. No refunds for these classes. Courses are held at Aries Wine and Spirits, 128 West Post Road, White Plains. Phone: 914-946-3382. Classes begin promptly at 7 pm; please allow enough time to park and sign in. Each class meets for 1 Tues., 7:00-9:00 pm, and costs $30 (+ $25 sampling fee, payable in CASH, to instructor).
ABC’s of White Wine
This “Anything But Chardonnay” course will cover chardonnay, the world’s most well-known white wine, discussed and tasted in comparison with five other white wine grapes. Grape origin, winemaking style, wine service, storage, and pairing with foods will be covered. Appropriate cheeses will be served as palate cleansers and to demonstrate food and wine compatibilities. CE-WINE 2001, 1 Tues., Apr. 2. #27028
ABC’s of Red Wine
This “Anything But Cabernet” course will cover Cabernet Sauvignon, the world’s most widely grown red wine, discussed and tasted in comparison with five other red wine grapes. Grape origin, winemaking style, wine service, storage, and pairing with foods will be covered. Appropriate cheeses will be served as palate cleansers and to demonstrate food and wine compatibilities. CE-WINE 2000, 1 Tues., Apr. 23. #27029
Rosé in May
Rosé Wines are “hot” but will keep you cool when your heart says “red” but the weather says “white”. Explore rose wines from places where you may not know rose wines are made, and from grapes that you never thought roses would be made from. Of course, we will also sample a Provence rose to use as a comparison. Light and seasonal summertime munchies will be served to demonstrate the surprisingly large variety of foods that are delicious with these wines. CE-WINE 2014, May 7. #27030
BAKING & COOKING
Spring Side Dishes
Side dishes make every meal more memorable. In this class, we will transform them using the fresh flavors of spring. Incorporate seasonal vegetables, tender herbs, and other delicious ingredients into side dishes perfect for everyday meals or spring entertaining. Ingredient list will be sent ahead of time for those who wish to cook along. CE-COOK 2080, 1 Tues., Mar. 26, 6:30-8:00 pm, $25. V. Young. #27270
Vegetable Paella Dinner
Seasonal vegetables are the perfect ingredients for a garden-inspired paella. In this class we will make a seasonal version of the classic Spanish rice dish and learn a variety of ways to adapt this dish. Ingredient list will be sent ahead of time for those who wish to cook along. CE-COOK 2081, 1 Wed., Apr. 17, 6:30-8:00 pm, $25. V. Young. #27271
Looking Under (and Beyond) the Label
In this eye-opening course, we’ll dissect the food labels of our favorite products to learn what we’re really feeding ourselves and our family. We will uncover why we crave certain foods, learn about chemical ingredients and how they affect us, and dig deep into the quality of our food and the food industry. Come with an open mind and a willingness to participate. At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-HLTH 2103VA, 3 Thurs., Oct. 12-26, 10:30-11:30 am, KNC-3, $40. S Wood. #91862
Summer 2024
REMOTE Summer Italian Kitchen
Italian cooking celebrates seasonal ingredients through preparations focused on flavor. Approach the kitchen with a fresh perspective as you learn how to update your Italian dishes for the summer. Learn how vegetables, fruit, and other fresh ingredients form the basis of beautiful and satisfying Italian meals. Enjoy a demonstration of dinner and dessert while picking up tips and inspiration for the season.
CE-COOK 2077, 1 Tues., June 25, 6:30-8:00 pm, $20. V Young. #3045
IN-PERSON Buttercream Decorating Techniques
Learn the basic art of decorating with buttercream. In this workshop, learn how to prepare icing to obtain the right consistency for decorating, how to color icing, and how to fill a decorating bag. Discover the basic art of cupcake and cakedecorating through basic baking tips and tricks. In the first class, students will bring eight cupcakes to decorate and for the second class, students will bring a cake to decorate.
At SUNY Westchester Valhalla: CE-COOK 2060, 2 Sat., July 20-27, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, KNC-2, $65 (+ $40 materials fee, payable to instructor). L Nicholas. #3094
REMOTE Summer Salads: Beautiful and Delicious Ways to Enjoy the Summer Harvest
Think beyond simply greens. Summer vegetables and fruit can be transformed into beautiful and delicious salads of all types, including heartier grain and dinner salads. Learn new methods of preparation, ingredient combinations, and homemade dressings for colorful, tasty salads to satisfy you all season long.
CE-COOK 2071, 1 Tues., Aug. 7, 6:30-8:00 pm, $20. V. Young. #3046