La Cuisine Events
Please note that all events take place in Alexandria, VA
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February
| | February 4, 2010 - DATE CHANGES DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER |  In anticipation of the expected snow storm this weekend, there have been changes to some of our upcoming events and tastings. We hope you have plenty of our hot chocolate on hand, and manage to build a few snowmen out there. |
| | February 6, 2010 - AN INTRODUCTION TO FLEURIR CHOCOLATES |  Stephanie discovered Fleurir Chocolates at the Alexandria Farmer’s Market last summer and immediately fell in love with the beauty and clean flavors of these confections. Robert Ludlow, Pastry Chef and owner, is devoted to all natural and as local as possible for the sources of his ingredients, and it shines through in each delicious bite.
Today you can sample some of their new flavor combinations, along with their tried and true ones. (Stephanie’s favorite was the "Ginger Rogers", but they’re all exquisite.)
Tasting will be held from 11:00 until 5:00 |
| | February 13, 2010 - OLD TOWN BOUTIQUE DISTRICT ANNUAL WAREHOUSE SALE |  We hope you will come and visit us at our first year of participation in the Old Town Boutique District’s Warehouse Sale . From 9:00AM until 3:00PM you will have the opportunity to shop for lots of great stuff from many of our neighborhood friends/shopkeepers.
We will be featuring a wide assortmentof things: Baking paraphanalia, seafood cookers, Mauviel cookware,aprons, and much more. It’s the perfect time to spend a Saturday in Old Town. Stop by for our chocolate tasting, visit the Warehouse Sale, and finish it off with a great lunch or dinner at one of our excellent local restaurants. We look forward to seeing you there! |
| | February 13, 2010 - JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINE’S DAY | We are very excited about today’s event! Robert Ludlow and Ashley Hubbard will be joining us today for a tasting of their delightful handcrafted Fleurir chocolates. Many of you may already be familiar with these two confectioners, who have been selling their products at local farmer’s markets in the area.
Stephanie discovered them at the Alexandria Farmer’s Market last summer and immediately fell in love with the beauty and clean flavors of these chocolates. Robert Ludlow is devoted to all natural and as local as possible for the sources of his ingredients, and it shines through in each delicious bite.
They will bring some new flavor combinations for you to sample, along with their tried and true ones. (Stephanie’s favorite was the "Ginger Rogers", but they’re all exquisite.) Surely one of their lovely assortments will be appreciated by the Valentine in your life.
It’s the perfect Saturday to spend in Old Town. Come into the store for the chocolate tasting, head down to the Warehouse Sale, visit some of our great area boutiques, and finish it off with lunch or dinner at one of our wonderful local restaurants.
Tasting will be held from 12:00-4:00 |
| | February 20, 2010 - SIMPLY THE BEST HOT CHOCOLATE |  We were very fortunate to discover the Chocolat en Poudre a l’ancienne powdered chocolate at the New York Fancy Food Show a few years ago. Created in Paris, it is served in many of the finest hotels and restaurants there, but is not available for retail there. Made with excellent cocoa beans, and finished with raw sugar and Madagascar vanilla, this decadent chocolate, when blended with hot milk (or even better, cream!),is by far the best we have found. We hope you can stop in and warm up with this extraordinary cocoa.
Tasting will be held from 11:AM until 5:00PM. There will be a 15% discount on all tasting related items. |
| | February 21, 2010 - JUST FOR KIDS COOKING CLASS - SNOWED OUT BREAKFAST CLASS RE-DO (THIS CLASS IS NOW SOLD OUT!) |  Alicia Cherry, a graduate from the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, has developed a series of classes for children that will teach them to create good food and have fun at the same time. Alicia has taught children cooking skills for several years and is currently an elementary school teacher with Arlington Public Schools in Virginia.
This class will be for kids only from ages 7-11. They will learn hands on basic cooking skills and kitchen safety while creating healthy recipes. The class will be held from 2:00pm until 4:00PM. Today’s menu will focus on a fun Valentine’s Day Breakfast: Stuffed French Toast with Strawberry Syrup, Fluffy Cheesy Eggs, Fruit on a Stick, and Orange pineapple Smoothie. What a great way to begin this special holiday!
All classes will be held at La Cuisine, and doors will open at 1:30pm and close at 4:30 PM, to allow you some shopping time. The cost for this class is $30.00 plus a $25.00 materials fee, which will include a carry-home bag of useful kitchen tools, and a 15% store discount coupon. All food ingredients will be provided.
The class size is limited to six so each student can get personalized attention from Ms. Cherry. These classes will sell out quickly, so please sign up early. Once you sign up on-line, you will receive an invoice confirmation, and also a confirmation letter from us with links to print out your coupon. We do ask that you mark your calendars with the date, as these are the only notifications you will receive.
*Please note that our minimal space does not allow for us to have parents stay during the class, but there are lots of fun things to do in Old-Town while you wait. The class will begin promptly at 10:00AM, so plan to allow yourself plenty of time to get here. Feel free to direct any questions to stephanie@lacuisineus.com
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| | February 21, 2010 - KNIFE SKILLS CLASS WITH CHEF JOE RAFFA (THIS CLASS IS NOW SOLD OUT!) |  Joe Raffa will be teaching another knife skills class for us on Sunday,February 21, 2010. Joe is now the Executive Chef at Oyamel in Washington DC, and has recently been nominated for the Rising Chef Star of the Year Award by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. If you have had the great pleasure of dining at Oyamel,you already know that his presentation skills are exquisite, and today you can learn a few of his secrets. Not only will you learn basic knife skills and knife care, but you will have the opportunity to work with our selection of first-rate knives. Joe will share his extensive knowledge of all types of knives and manufacturers that will help you in making future knife purchases.
Class size will be limited to six, so everyone gets a chance to work directly with the chef. The class will be held here at the store from 10:00AM until 12:00 PM, and you don’t need to bring your own knives to use during the class, as we will have a selection for you to try. The cost for this class is $85.00, and registrants will receive a coupon for six free knife sharpenings as well as a 15% discount on any purchase or order made in the store within sixty days from the class date. Joe’s classes sell out quickly, so if you wish to register, just click onto the link below to do so. You will receive an invoice confirmation, and also a confirmation letter from us with links to print out your coupons. We do ask that you mark your calendars with the date, as these are the only notifications you will receive. The doors will open at 9:30, and the class will begin promptly at 10:00AM, so please allow yourself plenty of time to get here. We look forward to seeing you.
*Note: We are unable to issue refunds for class cancellations.
Watch This Preview for the Class
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| | February 27, 2010 - ADD SOME ZIP TO THOSE WINTER SALADS |  At this time of year, when the greens and produce are not so exciting any more, we look for ways to jazz up our salads and dishes. Today you can taste a couple of products that promise to do just that.
Many of the balsamic vinegars from Modena in the under $50.00 price range are suspect. This one from Maletti in Soliera is remarkable for the price and the density and depth of flavor. There are no artificial colorants or additives in this unusualy blend of local Lambrusco and Trebbiano varietals. This balsamic was quite a find, as it tastes like a much more mature one at a fraction of the price.
Our second selection is the DeLouis Fig Vinegar. Using the Italian production technology and traditions of aceto balsamico, the Delouis staff has carmelized tons of figs (over 5 pounds per bottle) and enhanced a fig based vinegar. What you get as the lucky consumer, is a fabulous addition to sauces for duck, pork and game, and salads.
We hope to see you. Tasting will be held from 11:00AM-5:00PM and there will be a 15% discount on all tasting related items.
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| | February 28, 2010 - LEARN TO MAKE A CLASSIC FRENCH TART WITH PHYLLIS FARZAM |  In this class, students will learn to make the French classic; Cherry/Pear Frangipane tart. This is a hands-on workshop where students will learn to make the very versatile pate sucree (sweet, short dough), along with the very delicious frangipane or almond cream. Students will be making mini tarts as well. This recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Class size will be limited to six, and will be held here at the store from 10:00AM until 1:00PM. The doors will open at 9:30AM and close at 1:30PM to allow you time to shop. You will receive a 15% store discount coupon that is valid for sixty days from the class date, and a 25% coupon for A La Lucia restaurant in Alexandria. The cost is $85.00. Please register online here, and you will receive a letter with the link to download your coupons. Please contact Stephanie with any questions at stephanie@lacuisineus.com.
We are unable to issue refunds for class cancellations, but will always try to work you into another class at a later date, if possible. We look forward to seeing you in class!
*Note: Due to an increasing number of no-shows on the class day, we must request that you notify us of a cancellation by phone or email at least five days prior to your class date in order to receive a class credit,as most of our classes have a waiting list.
Use this link to purchase tickets for this event! |
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| | March 7, 2010 - KNIFE SKILLS CLASS WITH CHEF JOE RAFFA | Joe Raffa will be teaching another knife skills class for us on Sunday,March 7, 2010. Joe is now the Executive Chef at Oyamel in Washington DC, and has recently been nominated for the Rising Chef Star of the Year Award by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. If you have had the great pleasure of dining at Oyamel, you already know that his presentation skills are exquisite, and today you can learn a few of his secrets. Not only will you learn basic knife skills and knife care, but you will have the opportunity to work with our selection of first-rate knives. Joe will share his extensive knowledge of all types of knives and manufacturers that will help you in making future knife purchases.
Class size will be limited to six, so everyone gets a chance to work directly with the chef. The class will be held here at the store from 10:00AM until 12:00 PM, and you don’t need to bring your own knives to use during the class, as we will have a selection for you to try. The cost for this class is $85.00, and registrants will receive a coupon for six free knife sharpenings as well as a 15% discount on any purchase or order made in the store within sixty days from the class date. Joe’s classes sell out quickly, so if you wish to register, just click onto the link below to do so. You will receive an invoice confirmation, and also a confirmation letter from us with links to print out your coupons. We do ask that you mark your calendars with the date, as these are the only notifications you will receive. The doors will open at 9:30, and the class will begin promptly at 10:00AM, so please allow yourself plenty of time to get here. We look forward to seeing you.
*Note: We are unable to issue refunds for class cancellations.
Watch This Preview for the Class
Use this link to purchase tickets for this event! |
| | March 14, 2010 - JUST FOR KIDS COOKING CLASS - LUCK OF THE IRISH (THIS CLASS IS NOW SOLD OUT!) |  Alicia Cherry, a graduate from the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, has developed a series of classes for children that will teach them to create good food and have fun at the same time. Alicia has taught children cooking skills for several years and is currently an elementary school teacher with Arlington Public Schools in Virginia.
This class will be for kids only from ages 7-11. They will learn hands on basic cooking skills and kitchen safety while creating healthy recipes. The class will be held from 10:00AM until 12:00PM. Today’s menu will focus on a Saint Patrick’s Day theme. The menu will consist of: Irish Stew, Blarney Biscuits, St. Patrick’s Day Punch, and Shamrock Mini Pies.
All classes will be held at La Cuisine, and doors will open at 9:30 AM and close at 12:30 PM, to allow you some shopping time. The cost for this class is $30.00 plus a $25.00 materials fee, which will include a carry-home bag of useful kitchen tools, and a 15% store discount coupon. All food ingredients will be provided.
The class size is limited to six so each student can get personalized attention from Ms. Cherry. These classes will sell out quickly, so please sign up early. Once you sign up on-line, you will receive an invoice confirmation, and also a confirmation letter from us with links to print out your coupon. We do ask that you mark your calendars with the date, as these are the only notifications you will receive.
*Please note that our minimal space does not allow for us to have parents stay during the class, but there are lots of fun things to do in Old-Town while you wait. The class will begin promptly at 10:00AM, so plan to allow yourself plenty of time to get here. Feel free to direct any questions to stephanie@lacuisineus.com
Use this link to purchase tickets for this event! |
| | March 21, 2010 - CUPCAKE CLASS WITH PHYLLIS FARZAM |  Inspired by the delightful book "Hello Cupcake" by Karen Tack & Alan Richardson, this class is dedicated to creative bakers of all ages. This fun workshop will have students decorating cupcakes in Springtime colors and Easter eggs and in bright Summer sunflowers as well. With a few helpful and easy tips, students will be able to create their own adorable cupcakes for any occasion.
Class size will be limited to six, and will be held here at the store from 10:00AM until 12:00PM. The doors will open at 9:30AM and close at 12:30PM to allow you time to shop. You will receive a 15% store discount coupon that is valid for sixty days from the class date, and a 25% coupon for A La Lucia restaurant in Alexandria. The cost is $75.00. Please register online here, and you will receive a letter with the link to download your coupons. Please contact Stephanie with any questions at stephanie@lacuisineus.com.
We are unable to issue refunds for class cancellations, but will always try to work you into another class at a later date, if possible. We look forward to seeing you in class!
*Note: Due to an increasing number of no-shows on the class day, we must request that you notify us of a cancellation by phone or email at least five days prior to your class date in order to receive a class credit,as most of our classes have a waiting list.
Use this link to purchase tickets for this event! |
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