FALL 2013 PARSONAGE HOUSE NEWSLETTER I know what you are thinking, FALL!!! But like it or not we are entering into August, and if it is anything like the last 3 months, we probably shouldn’t blink. I am personally welcoming the cooler weather and the beautiful colors and the cozy nights with a blanket and a good book. If you are like me, I am already planning on how I can make this next season less stressful and get done all that I can ahead so I can actually breathe. My closest friends are a fresh new notebook and a good daily planner. The restaurant has been gaining fans and I can’t believe it has been a year already. Catering has kept me busy and that is partly the reason I have not offered a cooking class to the public since November. Trying to keep things in balance has always been a struggle in this business. So I am announcing that cooking classes are back on at the Parsonage House! I will be offering classes that will start in August and finish up in November. For those of you who have never attended a class, I will fill you in on the details. Classes will be offered on Monday nights starting at 6:00pm and ending around 8:00. Each class has 3-4 dishes that I prepare in front of you and class participation is encouraged. After preparing the meal, students sit down around the table and try all the offerings. If my table could talk it would have much to say about the many conversations and laughter that occurred around it. I have devoted followers who don’t give a hoot about cooking but just like to come and watch, relax and eat with friends and strangers. I have been truly blessed by all the lovely friends I have gained through these classes. Classes are $25.00 and must be prepaid upon signup or your place cannot be held. Checks can be made out to Parsonage House and should be sent to 266 Dunham Road, Vassalboro, Maine 04989. You may sign up by call me at 446-7721 or emailing me at icook4you@hotmail or you can contact me on Facebook. Classes fill fast so don’t delay or you may not get into the class you want. I look forward to seeing some old faces as well as new ones. Gift certificates are available and make a great gift for someone who likes to cook or just eat! Happy rest of your Summer! Lori Dumont PARSONAGE HOUSE SUMMER/FALL 2013 COOKING CLASSES AUGUST 19- GREEK MADE EASY (Hummus, Baked Orzo, Villager’s salad, White bean soup) AUGUST 26- THAI CUISINE (thai noodle soup, shrimp w/ garlic, spring rolls, chicken satay) SEPTEMBER 2- LIGHTENING UP (chicken w/ carmelized onions in a lite cream sauce, buttermilk mashed cauliflower, shrimp salad, lemon cloud pudding) SEPTEMBER 9- INDIAN MADE EASY (Seek kebab w/fresh mint chutney, mango lassi, shrimp vindaloo) SEPTEMBER 16- SOUPS & CHOWDERS (French onion, Thai beef noodle, potato leek, seafood chowder) SEPTEMBER 23- FAMILY MEXICAN NIGHT (shrimp tacos, black bean & roasted corn salad, guacamole, pico de gallo) SEPTEMBER 30- CHICKEN! CHICKEN! (Szechuan chicken, chicken curry, chicken scampi w/ tortellini, crunchy pear slaw) OCTOBER 7- FALL ENTERTAINING (Butternut squash soup, turkey cutlets in a rosemary cream sauce, carrot/potato mash w/ carmelized onions, Rosemary popovers, apple pound cake) OCTOBER 14- ITALIAN NIGHT OUT (Pasta e fagioli, bruschetta w/ tomato & basil, panna cotta, chicken alfredo) OCTOBER 21- CASUAL COMPANY DINNER (Smothered beef brisket, macaroni & cheese, bread pudding w/ bourbon sauce, sour cream & cheddar cornbread) OCTOBER 28- SIMMERING SOUPS (creamy mushroom & tarragon, creamy carrot & parsnip, turkey & blue cheese, Chorizo & white bean) NOVEMBER 4- INDIAN CUISINE ( Tandoori Chicken w/ yogurt sauce, naan bread, rice pilaf w/dried apricots & cashews, almond & pistachio cookies) NOVEMBER 11- HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING (savory mushroom bread pudding, whipped sweet potatoes, Fall succotash, Roast Pork w/cranberry chutney) NOVEMBER 18- HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING 2009 (eggnog punch, antipasti skewers, shrimp salad boats, fondue, savory party bread, cranberry parfaits)
Posted on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:14:08 +0000
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