CLASS DESCRIPTIONS  – UPCOMING ADULT CLASSES:

HEMMACHEF CLASSES (at St. Mark’s)

Please Email hemmachef@gmail.com to register.

4/4 (Fri) 6-8:30pm – Adult Vegetarian Indian Cuisine    (V)

In this hands-on cooking class participants will learn to prepare delicious Indian dishes that are sure to become favorites (if they’re not already)!  On the menu:  Crispy Onion Bhajis (deep-fried battered sweet onions) with Curried Ketchup; Aloo Samosas (potato & vegetable pastries) with homemade Coriander & Mint Chutney;  Vegetable Tika Masala with Jasmine Rice and fresh-made Cucumber Lemon Raita; and Fresh-Baked Naan.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $80.

4/11 (Fri) 6-8:30pm – Adult Mediterranean    (VS)

In this fun, hands-on cooking class participants will learn to prepare delicious recipes featuring Mediterranean flavors and ingredients.  On the menu:  Fresh-Baked Whole Wheat Pita; Eggplant, Bell Pepper & Pita Fattoush with Pomegranate Molasses Vinaigrette (Lebanese salad); Whipped Feta with Cucumber and Tomatoes (fluffy light whipped feta cheese with sliced cucumber and tomato); Chicken Kooibideh (spiced ground chicken kebabs) with Lemon and Mint Yogurt Sauce; Batata Harra (Lebanese spicy potatoes); and for dessert, Melomakarona (sticky Greek honey cookies).  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $80.

4/14 (Mon) 6:30-9pm – Adult Chinese Take Out    (VO)

In this fun, hands-on class, participants will learn to make as-good-as-it-gets Chinese “Made-in Takeout.”  They will prepare all of the following classic Chinese dishes and will then get to enjoy them in class:  Egg Drop Soup; Rice Noodle and Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet-and-Sour Dipping Sauce; Moo Goo Gai Pan (chicken and mushroom stir fry); Gingered Egg Fried Rice; Scallion Pancakes; and Hong Kong Egg Tarts for dessert.   Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $80.

5/12 (Mon) 6:30-8:30pm – Adult Knife Skills     (V)

Take this very popular and informative class to learn and practice safe knife skills/ techniques that help take the chore out of cooking.  Techniques include: boning a chicken; trimming meat; dicing onions, carrots and other vegetables; pasting garlic; and peeling and cutting fruit and making chiffonades of leafy herbs and greens. Knife selection, sharpening and care will also be covered.  Bring your own knives or use ours. A light meal will be served at the end of class.  Cost: $70.

5/15 (Thu) 6-8:30pm – Adult “That’s Sicilian!”    (V)

Enjoy learning to make these fabulous Sicilian favorites with Chef Joel.  Your taste buds will be in heaven (or in Italy!)  On the menu:  Sicilian Caponata with Fresh Baked Grissini; Chopped Salad with Homemade Sicilian Salad Dressing; Handmade Pasta; Pasta Pomodora (freshly made pasta with a sauce of tomatoes gently cooked with butter and olive oil then tossed with basil and Parmesan); and for dessert, delicious Esse di Raveo (Italian S-shaped cookies).   Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $80.

5/17 (Sat) 5:30-8pm – Adult Pastry Cart     (V)

In this fun, hands-on class, participants will learn to make delicious pastries and add to their baking repertoire with delicious new recipes and some classic baking and pastry techniques.  Participants will make and bake the following (and will get to take some home to enjoy with friends and family):  Blueberry Cheesecake Tarts (rich creamy cheesecake- filled no-bake crumb tarts); Cinnamon Fruit Biscuits (delicate hand-formed biscuits filled with assorted fruit preserves); Lemon Curd-Filled Beignets (classic fried beignets filled with fresh-made lemon curd); White & Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tarts (as good as they sound); and Mille-Feuilles (classic French “Napoleons” with caramelized puff pastry and crème pâtissière.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $80.

Summer class descriptions with full menu and additional information coming soon!

6/16 (Mon) 5:30-8pm – Adult International Breads & Baking     (V)

6/23 (Mon) 5:30-8pm – Adult Ramen     (VO)

8/11 (Mon) 5:30-8pm – Adult Bistro Dinner     (VO)

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.