I've entered a fair amount of giveaways over the years and hardly ever win. But a week or so ago I entered to win tickets to a Williams-Sonoma cooking event and was surprised when I WON! A few days later I got a gift card in the mail good towards 2 tickets, worth $150, to their next Cookbook Club cooking class. When you enter a giveaway, you just might win. 
The class was being taught at the Williams-Sonoma in Salt Lake City at Trolley Square, so it was a bit of a drive and some juggling of children, but it was worth it. 
There were 6 of us seated around the counter, watching the chef cook a few recipes from the featured cookbook.
The class was being taught at the Williams-Sonoma in Salt Lake City at Trolley Square, so it was a bit of a drive and some juggling of children, but it was worth it. 
There were 6 of us seated around the counter, watching the chef cook a few recipes from the featured cookbook. (Warning to non-foodies - Here comes a long paragraph with a lot of food details.) We had Fattoush Salad with Romaine lettuce, rapini, Italian parsley, mint leaves, grape tomatoes, English cucumber, fried Naan bread (which was one of Leon's favorite ingredients of the night), sprinkled with Sumac - an interesting herb/spice, and topped with hard, grated Rocotta cheese. The dressing was made with olive oil, lemon, and more Sumac. For the main course we had Fennel-Roasted Whole Salmon, which was really good - even to a non-seafood lover like me. The fennel was cut in big chunks and was the perfect compliment to the salmon which was tender and juicy - melted in your mouth. The salmon was served with an aioli made with sun-dried garlic, grape sead oil, olive oil, and lemon zest. We also had a Spring Vegetable Ragout with peas, asparagus, and Fava beans cooked in butter and wine, served with pea shoots and a sauce made with olive oil and a chicken paste - so good. For dessert we had Strawberries Dressed Three Ways with pound cake, orange liqueur flavored cream, and a chocolate ganache - super yum.
At the end of the night we also got a copy of the cookbook - a nice, big, hardbound book. In all it was an experience that taught and showed us new things. Leon was in 7th Heaven with all the interesting, good food and watching someone cook it. It was one of the most fun things we've ever done together and we might do something like it again in the future, but not one that costs $150. Having the evening cost us nothing made the experience even better for me.
At the end of the night we also got a copy of the cookbook - a nice, big, hardbound book. In all it was an experience that taught and showed us new things. Leon was in 7th Heaven with all the interesting, good food and watching someone cook it. It was one of the most fun things we've ever done together and we might do something like it again in the future, but not one that costs $150. Having the evening cost us nothing made the experience even better for me. 
4 comments:
What an amazing night, I love things like that, that are so surprisingly fun! Maybe you guys should take a cooking class or course out at Thanksgiving Point together for a fun "date" on a Saturday morning or afternoon or even as part of an anniversary gift to each other. Andy has gone to some so she could let you know more info. on how it went/cost etc.
Interesting, after we left that night Stephanie said she would pay the 150 dollars. It would be well worth the cost. It was an amazing experience.
I'm glad that you two had a good time together. That food looks delish!
Leon, that's true - I'd splurge if it was for something special - but, just for "fun" I couldn't justify the $150.
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