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Fall Schedule [PDF]

Our Fall 2010 Schedule:
   By Month

      September
      October
      November
      December

   By Series
      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.


Custom Group Classes
Out of the office ... and into the kitchen!

About Us
Cook up some fun for your next group meeting! Let us design a cooking class (hands-on or demonstration) for your organization. We can accommodate as few as 12 and as many as 32 participants.

Dorothy Lane Market’s School of Cooking, established in 1983, is a nationally recognized avocational cooking school. We teach essential culinary skills for home cooks – from the novice to the seasoned cook. We focus on whole food cooking and highlight cuisines from far and near. Above all, we inspire creativity in the kitchen and bring fun to the cooking experience.

Great Instruction from Knowledgeable Instructors
Our instructors are selected for their knowledge and passion for culinary arts; they are personable people who love to engage their audiences.

Hands-On Opportunities
In our smaller classes, there is plenty of opportunity for hands-on participation. In classes such as Pie Pastry 101, Sushi Basics, and Hands-on Pasta, each class is almost entirely three hours of hands-on time.

Taste the Food!
In all of our classes students taste the food made in class. We serve generous samples, for example, 3-4 oz of protein.

Taste the Wine!
In some classes wine is paired with the menu – these 2-oz tasting pours help to educate your palate and teach you about pairing wine and food.

Recipe Packets
A recipe packet for all recipes featured in the class will be yours to take notes on and to take home.

10% off Cook’s Nook
On the day of a class, enjoy 10% off all kitchen essentials in our Cook’s Nook, including All-Clad Cookware and J. A. Henckels Knives.

Custom Classes
Here’s a sampling of a few popular classes. We can provide many more menus to find the right fit for you.

  • Pie Pastry 101 (hands-on)
    The basics of making tender, flaky pie pastry and how to mix, roll, and bake a perfect all-butter pie crust. Each student makes and takes home a ready-to-bake apple pie. Works well as a reward, an incentive, or a teambuilding event for small groups.
  • Soup Party! (demonstration)
    Stir up some fun at a casual party perfect for entertaining. Our do-ahead menu is planned around three great soups with an array of delicious toppings, salad, and dessert. Works well for celebrations.
  • Lunch & Learn
    Lunch is ready when you arrive, so sit back and relax as our instructor demonstrates the lunch class menu. Works well for seminars, retreats, and corporate outings.
  • Click here for more information about class menus.

Getting Started

  • $250 non-refundable deposit
  • Balance due in full one week before class date
  • Class cancellation must be received 14 days prior to class date
  • Water, coffee, and tea available at all classes

Hands-On

  • Prices start at $970 for 12 students
  • $60 each additional student up to a total of 14

Demonstration

  • Prices start at $1,450 for 24 students
  • $50 each additional student up to a total of 32

Lunch & Learn

  • Prices start at $1,210 for 24 students
  • $40 each additional student up to a total of 32

To schedule a class for your group, contact Sandy Martz, School of Cooking Director (937) 434-1294