With Katie’s help, we have finally accomplished the completion of the chocolate tasting bar located on our famous "chocolate wall". We’ve had a chocolate "speakeasy" under the counter for tasting when we remembered to ask, or if the clients did, but we knew that it needed much improvement. Katie finally made it happen, and it is (we do say ever so modestly), quite awesome.

We have such a diverse collection of chocolate couverture from around the World, but it’s hard to know which one will be the perfect one for your favorite recipes until you try them. Problem solved. So now you can come in any time and try them for yourselves. We can also order them in bulk for you at a much better price.

Come in any time to try them. We might even be convinced to try them with you. Such a rough job!

We have a real treat for you today! One of the must-have staples on all Cuisinette pantry shelves is this unbelievably fresh and well-blended Italian herbed salt. For those of you not already familiar with it, Nancy will create a pasta dish using a Campofilone pasta and Mignola olive oil, finished with this amazing salt.

Tasting will be held from 11:00AM until 5:00PM. There will be a 20% discount on all tasting related items.

Our resident pastry chef extroardinaire, Val, will be in-store today featuring an Apple Curd Roulade that she will whip up for your tasting pleasure. She will also be available to answer any baking questions you might have. It’s guaranteed to be yummy!

Tasting to be held from 11:00AM until 5:00PM, and there will be a 20% discount on all tasting related items.

Joe Raffa will be teaching another knife skills class for us on Sunday, January 29th, 2012. Joe has moved up from the Executive Chef position at Oyamel in Washington DC, and currently is in charge of Culinary Operations for Jose Andres’ "Think Food Group" Worldwide. He is always kind enough to share some of his very rare spare time with us at La Cuisine to teach these wonderful classes.

If you have had the great pleasure of dining at Oyamel during his reign, 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 1:30PM until 4:00PM, 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 20% 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 1:00pm, and the class will begin promptly at 1:30PM, so please allow yourself plenty of time to get here. The store will remain open until 4:30 to allow you plenty of shopping time. We look forward to seeing you.

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 20% 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

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 20% 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