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Our Fall 2010 Schedule:
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      October
      November
      December

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      Basic Cookery
      Back to Basics
      Celebrity
      Couples
      Culinary Cupboard
      Kids in the Kitchen
      Taste & Technique
      Wine & Food

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Sandy Martz
School of Cooking Director
 
937-434-1294 ext 22269
smartz@dorothylane.com


With her solid business background, School of Cooking Director Sandy Martz enjoys the entrepreneurial spirit of running a small business. Sandy has a lifelong passion for great wine and food, and has developed an eclectic palate. She loves to entertain friends and family and pair her menus with unusual wines.

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Class Schedule: Taste & Technique Classes
When it really gets down to it, taste and technique are probably the most important factors to develop while working in a kitchen, whether it be home or commercial. How we come to develop a palate for different tastes and textures, and then how we work on food preparation techniques to bring those tastes to their fullest potential is a talent and skill food lovers strive for. In this new series of 2-hour classes, DLM's School of Cooking will introduce you to several food groups and techniques to work toward developing those tastes and techniques. Each class will feature a few dishes to complement and demonstrate the specific class subject matter. Recipes will be provided and wine will be served.


Chef Carrie Walters
Erika Cuellar

Taste and Technique: Cheese
The DLM Cheese Shop is absolutely filled with a wonderful variety of cheese and spreads from throughout the world. Although we are happy to open any cheese for you to sample in the store, sometimes customers are shy about asking. This class will allow you to taste and compare cheeses so you can decide what you like the best, along with recipes that showcase the cheeses. Chef Carrie Walters and Erika Cuellar, The DLM Cheese Shop Director, will take you through the world of specialty cheese.
Chef Carrie Walters and Erika CuellarTuesday, October 26 • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM • $45.00  


Chef Carrie Walters

Taste and Technique: Dried Herbs and Spices
“My recipe calls for herb or spice X, and I dutifully go to DLM and buy it. Now what do I do with it after the recipe? Let it sit in my spice cupboard for a year or two and then throw it out?” Learn all about what is on your shelf plus some! Find out about the certain profile and flavors that just seem to go with other ones, and the combinations that work well together. We will talk about storage tips, classic blends, and Chef Carrie will provide great recipes using herbs and spices that you have right now at home.
Chef Carrie WaltersTuesday, November 30 • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM • $45.00  


Chef Carrie Walters

Taste and Technique: From Our Shelves to Your Table
Beautiful bottles and jars filled with mysterious, unique flavors. Have you ever wondered what to do with them? This class is just in time for the holidays. Chef Carrie Walters will introduce the products featured in the class. Not only do they make great gifts, but add a unique flair and taste to the foods you prepare with them.
Chef Carrie WaltersTuesday, December 7 • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM • $45.00  


Basic Cookery Back to Basics Celebrity Couples Culinary Cupboard Kids in the Kitchen Taste & Technique Wine & Food