What's New in Allyson's Kitchen

Why do the most important holidays always creep up at the last minute? With Mother's Day less than a week away, and the thoughts of what to get Mom that's just perfect continue to circle around and around, why not get her something that benefits you as well? Whether you still live at home, or as least take the time to visit, nothing ever compares to Mom's Home Cooking! So, to make the most of an already good thing, we've prepared a list of some of the top new and classic kitchen gadgets for a home kitchen that really cooks!

A fully automated self-watering, self-feeding farmer's market in your kitchen!

Grow all your own vegetables, tomato plants, herbs, peppers, strawberries, flowers, and more right in the comfort of your home. The AeroGarden™, developed by NASA, uses artificial light, water and nutrients to grow plants in 28 days - guaranteed! Using a system called Aeroponics and Hydroponics, the AeroGarden™ doesn't need any soil, fertilizer, or sunlight.

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"The Best Margaritas Come From Margaritaville"

Now you can keep the party flowing with restaurant-quality frozen drinks from the Frozen Concoction Maker, perfect for Margaritas, Daquiris, and non-alcoholic beverages too! The secret?- It automatically shaves ice and then blends the ingredients for consistent results.

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Great Gifts under $30	Baking Tools	Essential Gadgets
GarlicZoom Onion Goggles SlimFlex Ice Cube Trays Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker La Vecchia Balsamic Jelly	Heavy Copper Bowls Glass-Bottom Springform Classic Sourdoughs Cookbook Nordicware Bundt Cake Pans Emile Henry Casserole Dish	Emerilware Tagine Cuisinart Griddler Immersion Blender AeroGrow Aerogarden Zarafina Tea Maker

Bend Confident Cooking for Spring Quarter 2008 will be taught on Thursday evenings, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Spring Quarter begins Thursday, April 24, 2008 and continues through Thursday, June 26, 2008. Call 541-749-9974 to reserve your space.

We’ve been teaching our Confident Cooking Series for more than eight years now.We’ve had chefs of all levels and all ages graduate and more than that, demonstrate a new found confidence in their capabilities in the kitchen.Not only do our students gain new skills from our program, but husbands, wives, children and friends of each student also reap the benefits.Our unique demonstration class is specifically designed for home chefs wanting to take their skills to a new level, with two hours of instruction, every week for ten weeks.

Each week’s lesson plan includes several recipes based on a specific technique.Each technique is then demonstrated for the students and samples of the recipe are presented.Confident Cooking students receive a comprehensive notebook, filled with recipes, articles and essential culinary tips for each week’s lesson plan. Students will attend a weekly, two-hour session, for ten weeks.If a student is unable to attend their scheduled class during a given week, they can simply make-up that class during another quarter.

Please note that our Confident Cooking Classes are very popular and many students sign-up at least one quarter in advance.Reservations are also available for Summer 2008, July - September, and Fall 2008, October through December, 2008. Class size is limited to 14 students and the cost is $325.00 per student.Students also receive a 10% discount on select merchandise at Allyson’s while enrolled in this series.

INDIVIDUAL CONFIDENT COOKING SESSIONS: For students not wishing to enroll in all 10 weeks, we also offer individual sessions for Confident Cooking.To sign-up for any of the topics during the series, simply call or stop by and reserve your space in one or more of the sessions.Cost for individual Confident Cooking sessions is $45.00 per class, per student.Single session students are limited to no more than 4 students per class.For more information on the dates and topics for each session, log on to our website – www.allysonskitchen.com.Payment must be made at time of reservation to secure your space.

SPRING 2008 WORKSHOPS

In addition to our Confident Cooking Series, Allyson’s of Ashland offers both demonstration and hands-on workshops.Demonstration classes offer students an opportunity to watch and learn from our professional instructors.Students will receive a recipe handout and will taste recipes prepared during the class.Hands-on workshops involve both demonstration and hands-on cooking activities, where students prepare the recipes involved in the class.Students will also receive recipes and samples of foods prepared during class.Please note the location and the dates for each class (some classes are taught more than once each quarter, and some may be taught in both locations on different dates), below each class descriptions. When reserving space for Bend Cooking Classes, please call 541-749-9974.

Viva Mexico! with Allyson – Demonstration Class

Saturday, May 3, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Bend

Okay, so Cinco de Mayo is not a real holiday in Mexico, but it’s still a great reason to whip a fabulous feast of Mexican dishes – and break out the tequila too! The flavors of Mexico are such a wonderful mix of tangy, salty, spicy and earthy goodness – truly one our favorite cuisines! Planning a Cinco de Mayo party of your own? Then join Allyson for this demonstration class focused on traditions of Mexican cooking, with recipes to include Warm Cheese Dip (Queso Fundido), Ceviche, Lime Soup with Chicken (Sopa de Lima), and Veracruz Style Red Snapper (Huachinango Veracruzano). Other recipes will include Nayarit-style Shrimp Tamales (Tamales de Camaron Nayarit), Pork Cooked with Pineapple and Chiles (Al Pastor), Guacamole and Red and Green Salsas. And for dessert, Pastel deTres Leche (Three Milk Cake). Demonstration class, limited to 12 students. $65.00.

Tempting Thai Cuisine with Allyson – Demonstration Class

Saturday, May 17, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Bend

The long and richly evolved traditions of the Thai kitchen are a source of national pride. Combining the savory with sweet, sour, salt and spice gives this cuisine its character and makes it truly addicting! The rituals of preparing this cuisine are so deeply ingrained that even the position of the stove in the kitchen is predetermined by the day of birth of its owner. To ensure popularity for those born on Sunday, the stove should be placed to the west. For those born on Monday, the stove should be placed to the northwest to ensure happiness. For Tuesday’s child – stoves should be laced to the south, and so on! Join Allyson for this demonstration class that includes all of your Thai favorites, including “Tom Kha Gai” (Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk and Lemongrass), Thai Sticky Rice, Pad Thai, Thai Green Curry Shrimp with Noodles, Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, and “Yum Nuea”(Thai Beef Salad), with Coconut Sorbet for dessert. Demonstration class, limited to 12 students. $65.00.

Hands-on Moroccan Cuisine with Allyson

Saturday, May 31, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Bend

The cuisine of Morocco is often rated one of the best in the world, with dishes carefully prepared according to tradition, and where serving the food is as much a part of the ritual as cooking. Recipes and dishes from Morocco combine the spices, flavors, and techniques of many different cuisines, from African to Mediterranean, from Indian to Arabian. Eight students will be broken into four groups and prepare the entire meal. Recipes for this class will include Eggplant Salad. Students will also prepare Moroccan Chicken and Almond Pies, Moroccan Fish with Peppers and Olives. We’ll also prepare a delicious Chickpea Soup and Moroccan Chickenwith Preserved Lemon. Other recipes to include a Lamb Tagine with Raisins and Almonds, and Cous Cous, and for dessert –Macaroons. Dishes will be presented and sampled, followed by final discussions regarding the techniques and ingredients used. Appropriate wines will also be served, with discussions on wine pairing. This is a completely hands-on program and students should have basic knife skills and an understanding of most kitchen appliances. Students should also wear closed-toe shoes to class. Hands-on class, limited to 8 students. $75.00.

Paella Party with Allyson

Saturday, June 21, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Bend

We’re having a Paella Party, and you’re invited! Come join us for this Spanish influenced party as we demonstrate this popular one-dish meal. Originally Paella hailed from the coastal town of Valencia, and featured the secrets of the sea and the robust flavors of the region. Today, Paella is a perfect party food that makes a hearty meal, and clean up a breeze! Join us for this class and learn the tips and recipes to make Paella Mixta – the classic traditional Paella with Chorizo, Chicken and Seafood. Other recipes will include Trout with Serrano Ham, Roasted Spanish Olives, Andalusian Salad, and finish with a Almond Citrus Cake made with Olive Oil and served with Citrus Compote for dessert! Homemade Sangria and Spanish Wines will also be featured in this class. Limited to12 students. $65.00.