Session I of Classic Mother Sauces (and one Daughter sauce) - Mother sauces are the building blocks of classic French cuisine and are the sauces used to make other sauces. Daughter sauces start with a Mother sauce and incorporate additional ingredients. Each sauce will be used for a menu item and suggestions for other dishes with be given.

·         Béchamel (with au gratin potatoes) is a rich, creamy, milk-based white sauce starting with a butter and flour roux.

·         Hollandaise (with roasted asparagus) and emulsion of egg yolks suspended in melted butter to create a creamy, rich sauce that is finished with pepper and either white wine vinegar or lemon juice.

·         Béarnaise (Daughter) – (served with beef tenderloin) this Daughter of Hollandaise is infused with white wine, shallots, and tarragon.

·         Velouté – (served with rotisserie chicken) a light, delicate, and velvety sauce made with a roux of butter, flour, and clear stock.

Join Chef Christopher Roth as he collaborates with Adam Martinez, owner and winemaker of Rapid City's much-anticipated Uplifted Winery, for an exclusive evening celebrating fall flavors. Together, they will present a thoughtfully crafted four-course tasting menu, each dish expertly paired with one of Uplifted Winery's handcrafted wines.

Riesling paired with herbed goat cheese crostini

Chardonnay paired with sea scallop with wild mushroom in apple cream sauce

Sezão paired with lamb meatballs and cherry-plum mostarda

Cabernet Sauvignon paired with dark chocolate-gouda bon bon

Discover the performance of Riedel glassware as we enjoy four wines in a side by side comparison. You can see for yourself why shape matters with the use of four varietal specific glasses from Riedel Performance. This tasting will be an entertaining and educational opportunity to explore how the right glassware can enhance your wine drinking experience. Light charcuterie will be served after the class.

Each participant will receive a 4 piece set of Riedel Performance glassware, valued at $198. Class attendance is required to receive the tasting set.

Discover the performance of Riedel glassware as we enjoy four wines in a side by side comparison. You can see for yourself why shape matters with the use of four varietal specific glasses from Riedel Performance. This tasting will be an entertaining and educational opportunity to explore how the right glassware can enhance your wine drinking experience. Light charcuterie will be served after the class.

Each participant will receive a 4 piece set of Riedel Performance glassware, valued at $198. Class attendance is required to receive the tasting set.

Join our regional sales representative for Hestan Cookware in the kitchen to explore the performance and beauty of this best selling cookware! We will be demonstrating a few select recipes for you to sample as you watch this cookware in action. Enjoy in store discounts on all lines of Hestan Cookware this night only!

Session II of Classic Mother Sauces (and two Daughter sauces) - Mother sauces are the building blocks of classic French cuisine and sauces used to make other sauces. Daughter sauces start with a Mother sauce and incorporate additional ingredients. Each sauce will be used for a menu item and suggestions for other dishes with be given.

·         Espagnole – (served with egg noodles and mushrooms) a rich brown sauce made from a browned roux enhanced with mirepoix (diced celery, carrot, and onion), pureed tomato, bone broth, and bouquet garni (tied bundle of fresh herbs, traditionally parsley, thyme, and bay leaf)

·         Demi-glace (Daughter) – (served with steak and bleu cheese) this Daughter of Espagnole features slowly reduced bone stock and red wine

·         Sauc Tomat – French tomato sauce (served with crostini for dipping) seasoned with carrots, onions, pork fat and stock, and herbs.

·         Bolognese (Daughter) – (prepared with Italian sausage and served with cheese ravioli) this Daughter of Sauc Tomat features mirepoix (diced celery, carrot, and onion), and minced beef or pork.

Come join us for a cozy, flavor-filled class inspired by the treats and traditions of German bakeries and markets! You’ll learn recipes that are perfect for festive gatherings or adding something new to your family meal nights.

German Style Sausage Rolls with Caramelized Onions and Honey Mustard; Apple Strudel with Vanilla Cream; Cheesy Antipasto Focaccia; Honey Cinnamon Almond Twists

Get into the holiday spirit with this festive baking class filled with sweet aromas and classic European flavors. You’ll learn delicious, gift-worthy treats that are as fun to make as they are to share.

Holiday Biscotti with pistachios, dried cranberries, and white chocolate; Sweet and Spicy Candied Mixed Nut Brittle; Panettone – rich Italian bread with sliced almonds and candied citrus baked in a cylinder, served with crema al mascarpone (mascarpone flavored with amaretto)