Key contact: Simple Abundance at simpleabundance@acfb.org
Cook with Chef Kevin Rathbun!
Rathbun Raffle 2010
Chef Kevin Rathbun’s interactive restaurant cooking classes (www.rathbunsrestaurant.com/cookingclasses.htm) always sell out immediately. And while that is the case with his current 2010 class schedule, Chef Rathbun is making extra room to include one more person in each of his classes. Why? To benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank! Class price is normally $350 per person, but for only $20 per chance you could win an opportunity to cook with him in his restaurant kitchen! The Food Bank will benefit from 100% of the raffle proceeds.
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Simple Abundance Gift Certificates
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Click here to view the schedule of upcoming classes, where you can use our easy online registration process to sign up for one of these exciting events.
What is it?
Learn to cook in a state-of-the-art teaching facility as the finest chefs in Metro Atlanta donate their talents, time and ingredients. During the two-hour sessions chefs prepare, on average, three recipes and share samples with participants.
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Participants patiently wait for the chef to finish a demonstration before they dive into their dishes.
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From Chef Pano Karatassos of Kyma to Kevin Rathbun of Rathbun's and Krog Bar get insiders' tips from the best of the best and try their recipes at home!
Where and When
Classes are held in three Cook's Warehouse locations: Brookhaven, Midtown/Ansley, and Decatur.
Directions are available for The Cook's Warehouse.
Cost/Tuition
Costs vary depending on level of participation, ranging from $40 to $150.
One-hundred percent of class tuition benefits Atlanta's Table, a project of the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Registration
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Chef Jonathan St. Hilaire cuts phyllo dough at a Simple Abundance class at The Cook's Warehouse.
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Classes are on a first-come, first-served basis and fill up quickly.
Please note that the non-refundable class tuition fee is required at the time of registration.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation is accepted no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled class. No cash refunds will be given. A one-time class credit will be issued, based upon schedule availability.
To register, please scroll down to class schedule and click on the link to our secure site. Please have your credit card information handy.
Questions?
Email simpleabundance@acfb.org
or call (404) 892-3333 ext. 1444.
Testimonials
"It's the tricks of the trade that you learn in class that make it worth the price of admission." -- participant
"What a great and creative way for us to give back to the community. I can't wait to come back. " -- participating chef
Class Schedule
To view details of a class or to register, please click on the link in the name of the class. Please have your credit card information handy.
All classes include door prizes provided by: Bella Cucina Artful Foods, Via Elisa Fresh Pasta, and Atlanta Beverage Company.
September 20
Late Summer Italian Entertaining
Chef Craig Richards of La Tavola Tratorria
The Cook’s Warehouse – Midtown/Ansley Mall
($55, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)
Summer is the perfect time to entertain with the classic flavors of Italy. With vast experience in and knowledge of the Italian kitchen, including preparing and developing seasonal menus with the venerable Lidia Bastianich, Chef Richards will demonstrate three dishes you can make to impress: Beef Tagliata with summer salad and shaved Parmigianino, Risotto with shrimp and pesto, and Zuppa di Pesce with grilled bread. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by National Distributors and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods and Cabot Cheese.
Location: The Cook’s Warehouse – Midtown/Ansley Mall: 1544 Piedmont Road, Ste. 403-R, Atlanta GA 30324
Click here to reserve your seat using our secure online registration service
October 4
Dogwood
Chef Shane Touhy of Dogwood
The Cook’s Warehouse – Midtown/Ansley Mall
($55, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)
Atlanta’s own Chef Touhy has made quite a mark on the local culinary scene with Dogwood’s seasonally driven cuisine. He brings his passion to Simple Abundance with the following three course menu: Seasonal Soup: Acorn Squash with Grilled Venison Sausage, crème fraiche and cranberry jam, Entrée: Tupelo Honey glazed Berkshire Pork Loin and Fall Salad with apples, pears, dried cranberries, crumbled blue cheese, candied pecans and maple balsamic dressing; Dessert: Pear and Apple Cobbler with almond ginger streusel. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by National Distributors and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods, and Cabot Cheese.
Location: The Cook’s Warehouse – Midtown/Ansley Mall: 1544 Piedmont Road, Ste. 403-R, Atlanta GA 303249
Click here to reserve your seat using our secure online registration service
October 11
Parish
Chef Joe Schafer of Parish
The Cook’s Warehouse – Decatur
($55, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)
Georgia native Chef Schafer, who recently took the helm at Parish, described his food in a recent article as “rustic Southern, lightened and refined with European technique.” With the holidays around the corner, he’s demonstrating dishes that can be prepared for large parties or served on a smaller scale as a single coursed out meal. Class attendees will learn how to make Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs with spicy greens, dill and crème fraiche, Coffee Rubbed Roasted Pork Loin with winter vegetable succotash and coffee balsamic reduction, and Pear and Almond Crustade with wildflower honey ice cream. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by Sherlock’s Wine Merchant and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods, and Cabot Cheese.
Location: The Cook’s Warehouse – Decatur: 180 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur GA 30030
Click here to reserve your seat using our secure online registration service
October 25
Goin’ Coastal
Chef Zach Kell of Goin’ Coastal
The Cook’s Warehouse – Midtown/Ansley Mall
($55, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)
There’s a lot of buzz about new restaurant Goin’ Coastal and no wonder. Chef Kell’s philosophy of fresh, sustainable seafood is a wave everyone should catch. Learning how to prepare the following menu will get you started: Seared Bedford Scallops with sun choke puree and arugula salad, Swordfish “en papillote” cooked in parchment with seasonal vegetables, and Shellfish Bouillabaisse. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by National Distributors and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods, and Cabot Cheese.
Location: The Cook’s Warehouse – Midtown/Ansley Mall: 1544 Piedmont Road, Ste. 403-R, Atlanta GA 303249
Click here to reserve your seat using our secure online registration service
November 8 Please Note New Date
Demystifying Bread: Ciabatta
Chef Rob Alexander of H&F Bread Company (Holeman & Finch)
The Cook's Warehouse – Brookhaven
($55, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)
The brain-child of Chef Linton Hopkins, H&F Bread Company came on the scene and quickly became one of the most popular bakeries in Atlanta, not only with the general public, but other hospitality businesses as well. H&F Bread Company provides bread for many of Atlanta’s most popular specialty stores, farmers markets, coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. If you dine out, odds are you’ve experienced their delicious bread. In this class Chef Rob Alexander takes the mystery out of making bread, specifically the perfect Ciabatta. While the class will be devoted to the craft of mixing, folding and baking ciabatta, Chef Alexander will also show the class how to translate the dough into other applications: Meatless Monday Sandwich – Tomato Basil Mozzarella “open face” (two variations), Rosemary Grape Foccacia, and La Quercia Procuitto Americano Sandwich with Arugula and cultured butter. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by Sherlock’s Wine Merchant and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods and Cabot Cheese.
Location: The Cook’s Warehouse – Brookhaven: 4062 Peachtree Road, Atlanta GA 30319
Click here to reserve your seat using our secure online registration service
November 15
Farm to Table with Women Chefs
Chefs Gena Berry, Carlin Breinig, Angie Mosier, Virginia Willis and Vanessa Parker
The Cook’s Warehouse – Midtown/Ansley Mall
($75, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)
Formed in 1993 by eight of the nation’s top women chefs and restaurateurs, Women Chefs & Restaurateurs has grown to over 2,000 members nationwide with the mission to promote and enhance the education, advancement and connections of women in the culinary industry. Join five talented WCR chefs as they share tips, techniques, recipes and stories. Our incredible line-up includes culinary TV producer and food stylist Gena Berry preparing Hearty Greens with pomegranates, fennel and granny smith vinaigrette; Certified Personal Chef Carlin Breinig serving up Spinach Soup with rosemary croutons; author and food stylist Angie Mosier sharing her recipes for Herbed Goat Cheese Grits and Roasted Brussels Sprouts; producer, author, food stylist Virginia Willis demonstrating Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin with roasted pears and apples; and Production Kitchen Manager for the Food Network’s “Good Eats,” Vanessa Willis, will end our fantastic meal with a Chocolate Ganache Tart with sea salt caramel. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by National Distributors and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods and Cabot Cheese.
Location: The Cook’s Warehouse – Midtown/Ansley Mall: 1544 Piedmont Road, Ste. 403-R, Atlanta GA 30324
Click here to reserve your seat using our secure online registration service
December 6
Wine Makes the Holidays II
Chef Mary Moore and Don Hackett of The Cook’s Warehouse and Sherlock’s Wine Merchant
The Cook's Warehouse – Midtown/Ansley Mall
($55, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)
Whether you’re having a cocktail party for friends or entertaining your family, in this class you’ll learn how to prepare some quick and delicious hors d’oeuvres and pair them with the perfect wine for memorable holiday entertaining. You’ll learn what goes best with bubbly, whites and reds so you’ll be able to please your most discerning guests. Be the hit of the holidays with Four Cheese Stuffed Baked Baby Pepper and Jalapeno Poppers, Big Green Egg Smoked Side of Salmon with horseradish dill sauce and pesto sauce, Fresh Asian Spring Rolls with dipping sauces, Empanadas, and Avocado Puree. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by Sherlock’s Wine Merchant and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods and Cabot Cheese.
Location: The Cook’s Warehouse – Midtown/Ansley Mall: 1544 Piedmont Road, Ste. 403-R, Atlanta GA 30324
Click here to reserve your seat using our secure online registration service
The Cook's Warehouse classes also include wine tastings/pairings, sponsored by Sherlock's, Purveyor of Fine Wines at Brookhaven and Decatur and National Distributing Co., Inc. at Midtown.
Simple Abundance Chefs
Simple Abundance classes are taught by talented, skilled, popular and renowned chefs, some of which are award-winning authors, James Beard Foundation award winners/nominees, and contestants of Bravo's Top Chef and The Food Network’s Iron Chef. Some past Simple Abundance classes have been taught by the following chefs:
- Kevin Gillespie, Woodfire Grill
- Richard Blais, Flip
- Hector Santiago, Pura Vida
- Keira Moritz, Pacci Ristorante
- Kevin Rathbun, Rathbun’s
- Scott Peacock, Watershed
- Virginia Willis, “Bon Appétit, Y’all” author
- Ford Fry, JCT Kitchen
- Billy Allin, Cakes & Ale
- Shirley Corriher, “CookWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Cooking” author
- Jesse Perez, NAVA
- Shaun Doty, Shaun’s
- Linton Hopkins, Holeman & Finch
- Marla Adams, Babette’s Café
- Cyrille Holota, Joël Brasserie
- Nathalie Dupree, renowned author (10 cookbooks); TV host
- Gerry Klaskala, Aria
Recipes
Partnerships
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