This is a Hands-on Cooking & Wine Experience Summary: “New Southern Cooking” is a culinary trend that is here to stay! In this class, you'll learn to prepare several essentially Southern dishes served with a side of history, cooking techniques and authentic regional recipes that you can easily re-create at home. These tried and true twists on Southern favorites are a necessary addition to your culinary repertoire! You will first be met with a reception wine and enjoy a striking view of our impressive open demonstration kitchen. Chef will walk you through the preparations your meal while you enjoy a sip your wine. Don your apron, roll up your sleeves and get ready to work as a group to help cook each part of the meal at various stations around the kitchen by following recipes with the guidance of your Chef. Throughout the evening you'll learn about the recipes, food preparation, and the "why" behind the wines we pair with the meal. Please note that this is a community cooking experience and each guest may not necessarily cook their own complete meal. Once the cooking is complete, you will sit down and enjoy a family style meal presentation along with complementary wine pairings. All AWS cooking classes include an emphasis on wine, because that's who we are! You can expect 2 different wines to sample during reception/cooking and two wines paired with your meal for a total of approximately 3+ glasses. If you would like to add more wine to your experience, you can taste 32 different wines in our Enomatics (wine dispensing system) or you can order wine by the glass or bottle. Sample Menu: Hush Puppies and RemouladeBibb Lettuce Salad with Hoppin' John Salad, Sweet Grass Dairy Asher Blue Cheese, and Benton's BaconPimento Cheese Gougeres with Green Tomato ChutneyShrimp and Stone Ground Cheddar GritsBanana Puddin' with Shortbread Cookies And wines, expertly selected, to accompany your creations. Class will include: Hands-on cooking instruction by a professional Cooking techniques and entertaining ideas Light nibbles and wines to enjoy while cooking The meal you make and wines paired with it Delicious and easy recipes to make for friends and family
