CLASS DESCRIPTIONS  – UPCOMING HEMMACHEF ADULT CLASSES:

HEMMACHEF CLASSES (at St. Mark’s) – Email hemmachef@gmail.com to register.

4/26 (Fri) – 5:30-8 – Adult Spring Baking   (V)

This class will add to your baking repertoire with delicious new recipes and techniques for sweet and savory dishes.  Participants will make and bake the following (and will get to take some home to enjoy with friends and family):  Chocolate and Orange Tarts (made with Chef Joel’s favorite dough) and served with delicious Chocolate Crème Chantilly;  Spinach and Feta Rolls with Oregano and Lemon Butter;  Red Onion, Grape Tomato and Parmesan Focaccia;  Raspberry Cakes with White Chocolate Glaze;  and yummy Lemon Crinkle Cookies.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $80.

4/29 (Mon) – 6:30-9 – Adult Vegetarian Greek   (V)

Learn to make these delicious classic Greek vegetarian dishes featuring fresh, savory Mediterranean flavors and ingredients.  On the menu:  Spanikopita (classic flaky spinach and cheese-filled phyllo pastries);  Domatokeftedes (crispy Greek tomato fritters);   Melizanosalata (creamy, luxurious eggplant dip);  Fresh Handmade Pita Bread;  Portobello Mushroom Gyros (the classic Greek “sandwich” made with savory mushrooms, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, & feta in pita);  Tzatziki Sauce (savory herbed yogurt and cucumber sauce);  and for dessert, Melomakarona (sweet and sticky Greek honey cookies).  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $80.

5/4 (Sat) – 5:30-8 – Adult Vegetarian Moroccan   (V)

Moroccan cuisine highlights the amazing confluence of many cultures, from Arab and Berber to French and Mediterranean.  You will learn to make some delicious vegetarian recipes featuring classic Moroccan flavors, spices, and ingredients that you will want to make again and again.  On the menu:  Cheese Briouats with Honey, Herbs and Almonds (flaky, baked pasties);  Za’alook (eggplant and tomato salad);  Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Zucchini Tagine with Lemon and Mint Couscous;  Maakouda Batata (Moroccan potato cakes);  Khobz (traditional fresh baked yeast bread);  and Sliced Oranges with Cinnamon, Orange Flower Water and Honey for dessert.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $80.

5/13 (Mon) – 6:30-9 – Adult Vegetarian Sushi   (V)

While most people associate “Sushi” with raw fish, it is actually a way of preparing rice served with a variety of fillings and toppings.  In this class, participants will make delicious, unique vegetarian sushi rolls, featuring not only traditional Japanese flavors, but also fun innovative flavors.  Class will start with the basics of preparing Shari rice, which is essential for any type of sushi (as “sushi” refers to the rice).  Then while the rice cooks, participants will help to prepare the fillings and toppings, then finish the rice and begin the fun part: rolling and forming sushi for a vegetarian sushi feast!  On the menu:  Shari Rice; Dashi; Miso Soup with Tofu and Scallions; and these Sushi roll options: Miso-Glazed Carrots; Gingered Soba Noodles; Tsukemono (quick-pickled daikon radish); Kinshi Tomago (golden egg threads); Soy-Marinated Mushrooms; and Crispy Teriyaki Tofu.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $80.

5/18 (Sat) – 5:30-8 – Adult Ramen   (VO)

No packets of skinny noodles or pouches of MSG in this class!  Participants will learn to make ramen noodle dough from scratch, then roll, stretch and cut the dough into fresh noodles. They will also learn to make the wonderful broths that are standard choices for ramen. Participants can choose from vegetable, chicken, pork and miso broths.  Then they will set up a ramen feast with the broths, freshly-simmered homemade noodles and a variety of classic ramen garnishes to enjoy.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $80.

Email hemmachef@gmail.com to register.

FOR VEGETARIANS:  Classes been designated according to their appropriateness for vegetarians:

• the class is vegetarian  (V)
• meat is optional; can easily be left out of menu items(s)  (VO)
• a vegetarian option can be substituted for the meat in recipe(s)  (VS)

UPCOMING ADULT CLASSES AT OTHER VENUES:

At Orange Tree Imports Cooking School:

Please check their website to register.

At vomFASS’s DelecTable:

Please check their website to register.

At the Village Center of Waunakee:

Please register directly through their website.

For private lessons or other questions, please email: Hemmachef@gmail.com

MORE INFORMATION about ADULT COOKING CLASSES with CHEF JOEL

Chef Joel helps Good Cooks become Great!

Cooking classes are a great way to enhance your culinary skills, add great new recipes to your repertoire, and try new ingredients that you may not be familiar with — all in a fun, social, encouraging environment.  Whether you are a beginner who needs to learn how to make more than cereal for dinner or an experienced cook who wants to learn some new skills, ingredients or cuisines, Chef Joel has great culinary classes for you.

Chef Joel loves to inspire people to cook more, especially with great local Wisconsin ingredients.  He is a proud Wisconsin native and enjoys incorporating local meats, cheeses and beverages (and more) in his recipes.  He has worked in almost every professional cheffing venue but most enjoys sharing his love of food and cooking through teaching culinary skills.  He approaches teaching as entertainment and uses his sense of humor and passion for cooking to inspire and actively involve all of his students.  He is skilled at working with individuals of all levels of ability, interest, and experience — in both large and small groups.  He feels strongly that all individuals can successfully participate in culinary classes and works hard with all participants to ensure that they fully participate in each class.  If you (or anyone in your party) have special needs, please let us know ahead of time so that Chef Joel can make sure to accommodate them.

Class sizes are limited.

Email now to reserve a spot:  hemmachef@gmail.com

PRIVATE CULINARY EVENTS –

For information on private special culinary events for any occasion, contact Chef Joel at hemmachef@gmail.com.

VENUES / LOCATIONS –

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church – 605 Spruce St., Madison, 53715.

vomFASS’s DelecTable – 3248 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705
Class List Here

Orange Tree Imports – 1721 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711
Class List Here

Village Center of Waunakee, 333 S. Madison Street, Waunakee, WI 53597
See Class Listings on their website.

State Line Distillery – 1413 Northern Ct, Madison, WI 53703
State Line Website

University of Wisconsin’s Wheelhouse Studios
Class Location: Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706
Class List Here

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church – 605 Spruce St., Madison, 53715.
Class at St. Mark’s are held in the kitchen, which is in the basement.  Please enter the building from the north side entrance (from Spruce Street), by the playground.  There will be a sign on the door for cooking classes.  There should plenty of street parking available.  There is also a small parking lot behind the building, accessible from Hickory Street.

DRESS CODE –

• Long Hair should be pulled back or put in a ponytail.
• Participants must wear close-toed shoes.
• Participants are encouraged to wear a facial mask for food safety and disease prevention.
• Short-sleeved shirts are recommended.
• Hemmachef will provide aprons and towels to use during the class.

EQUIPMENT –

All equipment, foods, and materials necessary to complete the recipes are provided by Chef Joel.

CONSIDERATIONS –

Please inform Chef Joel of any of the following:

•         Food allergies or restrictions, such as lactose-intolerance or celiac disease
•         Special Physical Needs
•         Special Educational Needs

CLASS PHILOSOPHY –

Participants are expected to behave with civility and respect for the Chef, the other participants, the equipment, and the food.

PHOTOGRAPHS –

Chef Joel or other Hemmachef representatives may take photographs during class for use in marketing and promotional materials.  No names or other personal information will be included in these photographs.

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY –

Please inform Chef Joel as soon as possible if you will not be able to attend.  Your full class payment will be refunded up to 5 business days prior to the date of the class.  If you cancel after this time you will not receive a refund. You may have someone attend in your place, however.

If Chef Joel must cancel for any reason, every effort will be made to reschedule the class, and if you cannot attend at the new time, you will receive a full refund.

INCLEMENT WEATHER –

Hemmachef classes will conducted unless City of Madison buses are not running due to inclement weather.