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Drink Mate with The Spice Chica

The Spice Chica — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 04:48:13 +0000

“When people gather to drink mate (mah-tay) something magical happens. Yerba mate is the national drink of Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Southern Brazil where it is consumed 6 to 1 over coffee. In Argentina, over 90% of the people drink yerba mate with a gourd and bombilla. Sharing the Mate Gourd Tomando mate (drinking mate) is a symbol of hospitality. As the mate gourd is passed around, a sense of connection emerges. The first step of the ceremony is the preparation of the gourd. Typically, the cebador/a – mate server – prepares mate for a friend or a group of friends. The cebador/a drinks the first one or two gourd-fulls, testing the waters to ensure that only a smooth running mate is shared. Then the gourd is refilled with water and passed counter-clockwise with the bombilla (straw-filter) facing the recipient. Each person drinks the entire gourd: “you share the vessel, not the liquid.” The recipient of the gourd has as much time as needed to finish the gourd-full. After the last few sips of the mate are gone, the gourd is returned with the bombilla facing the cebador/a. The gourd is refilled with hot water and follows around the circle, continuing in this fashion until the mate is lavado (flat). If someone has had enough mate, they simply say gracias (thank you) to indicate that they are finished. THIS IS A FREE CLASS, Argentine traditional fresh pastries are for sale. Bring your own gourd and yerba mate or share ours. Please text us if you are coming.

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How to Argentina BBQ – including the Famous “Chimichurri” sauce, Empanadas & Gnocchi’s

The Spice Chica — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 04:43:19 +0000

Learn why Argentina BBQ’s is world famous for its taste and its Asado traditions. Learn about meat cuts, learn how to make the authentic steak sauce; Chimichurri. The class is not finished until each students learns how to make empanadas and gnocchi’s. Prep everything, laugh and take it home to cook – you will love it! This is a beginner BBQ class. Chimichurri & short ribs will be served!

ABOUT THE CLASS:
What To Expect: Great cooking isn’t just about recipes—it’s about techniques and passion.. In our classes you’ll work together with your guest in a fun, hands-on environment led by our professional chef instructors.
Portion: Size for one person.(many times for 2)
Time: Classes are 2 hours long, unless otherwise noted . You may work with other students at one table.
Other: You will be standing, sitting and working for most of the class. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back
Allergies: TSC recipes are developed using common cooking and baking ingredients that may or may not be specified in the menu titles, including various fruits and vegetables, nuts, meats, spices, wheat flours, etc. If you have a food allergy, please check with us before attending the class. Adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class. Chef line, 403.667.9811
No. of students per class: minimum 8 and max. 24.
Hungry: Healthy snacks & beverages are available for purchase.

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How to make fresh Mexican tortilla’s & sauces from scratch

The Spice Chica — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 04:38:51 +0000

Authentic Mexican Cooking Class Our Mexican cooking classes are an adventure in preparing and tasting authentic and modern Mexican dishes and geared for curious students. Get ready for a fun-filled and inspiring food hour that will start with delicious home made taco chips with Mexican pico de gallo then an overview of authentic Mexican ingredients and an introduction to the cuisines of Mexico. Next, participate in the hands-on making of authentic flour tortillas. You’ll take home all recipes of the dishes taught that day at The Spice Chica Cooking School as well as a chance to take many pictures with our props including piñata and impress your guests back home! Variety! We currently rotate 7 different menus – each menu representing one of the 7 different culinary regions of Mexico. Our classes offer enough variety to appeal to those with certain food likes or dislikes but any real food allergies should be brought to our attention during booking time.

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How to make fresh Ravioli from scratch

The Spice Chica — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 04:27:51 +0000

Step up your culinary skills with this hands-on pasta-making class! You will learn about the basic ingredients needed to make delicious spinach ricotta ravioli. The most fun is making the dough and shaping your ravioli. All the pasta made, you will take home ready to cook or freeze. This is a beginner class. Your choice of ricotta and or spinach flavours.

ABOUT THE CLASS:
What To Expect: Great cooking isn’t just about recipes—it’s about techniques and passion.. In our classes you’ll work together with your guest in a fun, hands-on environment led by our professional chef instructors.
Portion: Size for one person.(many times for 2)
Time: Classes are 1.5 hour long, unless otherwise noted . You may work with other students at one table.
Other: You will be standing, sitting and working for most of the class. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back
Allergies: TSC recipes are developed using common cooking and baking ingredients that may or may not be specified in the menu titles, including various fruits and vegetables, nuts, meats, spices, wheat flours, etc. If you have a food allergy, please check with us before attending the class. Adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class. Chef line, 403.667.9811
No. of students per class: minimum 8 and max. 24.
Hungry: Healthy snacks & beverages are available for purchase.
Coupons: Please use word groupon when registering. One person per registration.

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How to make Fresh Pasta from scratch

The Spice Chica — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 21:31:56 +0000

Step up your culinary skills with this hands-on pasta-making class! You will learn the basic ingredients needed to make delicious egg pasta just like Nonna used to make. You will make the dough and shape your pasta in up to three different shapes. All the pasta you make you will take home ready to cook or freeze. This is a beginner class.

ABOUT THE CLASS:
What To Expect: Great cooking isn’t just about recipes—it’s about techniques and passion.. In our classes you’ll work together with your guest in a fun, hands-on environment led by our professional chef instructors.
Portion: Size for one person.(many times for 2)
Time: Classes are 1 to 1 1/2 hours, unless otherwise noted . You may work with other students at one table.
Other: You will be standing, sitting and working for most of the class. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back
Allergies: TSC recipes are developed using common cooking and baking ingredients that may or may not be specified in the menu titles, including various fruits and vegetables, nuts, meats, spices, wheat flours, etc. If you have a food allergy, please check with us before attending the class. Adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class. Chef line, 403.667.9811
No. of students per class: minimum 8 and max. 24.
Hungry: Healthy snacks & beverages are available for purchase.
Coupons: Please register everyone coming individually. Use word; groupon at check out.

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How to make Fresh Ricotta Gnocchi’s from scratch

SOH Developer — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 16:20:06 +0000

Step up your culinary skills with this hands-on pasta-making class! You will learn about the basic ingredients needed to make delicious ricotta gnocchi. The most fun is making the dough and shaping your gnocchi. All the gnocchi’s made, you will take home ready to cook or freeze. This is a beginner class. Your choice of ricotta and or spinach flavours. I possible, bring a reusable container.

ABOUT THE CLASS:
What To Expect: Great cooking isn’t just about recipes—it’s about techniques and passion.. In our classes you’ll work together with your guest in a fun, hands-on environment led by our professional chef instructors.
Portion: Size for one person.(many times for 2)
Time: Classes are 1 hour long, unless otherwise noted . You may work with other students at one table.
Other: You will be standing, sitting and working for most of the class. Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back
Allergies: TSC recipes are developed using common cooking and baking ingredients that may or may not be specified in the menu titles, including various fruits and vegetables, nuts, meats, spices, wheat flours, etc. If you have a food allergy, please check with us before attending the class. Adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class. Chef line, 403.667.9811
No. of students per class: minimum 8 and max. 24.
Hungry: Healthy snacks & beverages are available for purchase.
Coupons: Please use the word groupon at check out. Register everyone coming individually.

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