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Butternut Squash, Chicken and Mushroom Tamales- butternut squash masa filled with chicken, mushrooms and tomatoes simmered in adobo sauce. Learn how to make this wonderful dish in the Tamales class this month.

Welcome to Class Cooking & Catering! My cooking class and catering business serves the Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon areas. Class Cooking & Catering specializes in:

- scheduled and private small group hands on gourmet cooking classes,

- creative custom catering with personalized menus for 2 to 40.

If you have questions, or if you just want to talk about setting up or attending a cooking class or discussing your catering needs, contact Kim Mahan at:

- phone: 360.600.8006

- e-mail: kim@class-cooking.com

I've started adding food photos (almost daily) on Pinterest at Classcooking! You can see what's cooking at our house by clicking the red icon to the left, or typing www.pinterest.com/classcooking/

Hi Kim,

How are you? I just wanted to let you know Jenny and I had a fabulous time last Saturday!
And here's a list why.... :)

1. Your kitchen is straight out of a pottery-barn magazine!
2. Organization, preparation, presentation, and display of food and kitchen stuff was unbelievably well done!
3. The frogs outside put a nice touch to everything.
4. Even the dog walking around was great! Nice, relaxing home feeling.
5. I got great cooking tips! (OK it's pretty obvious I spend time consuming food than preparing it.)
6. Excellent company!
7. Great wine!
8. Great to-go containers :)
9. Parking is great!
10. Great composting/sustainability practice
11. I love sitting and having dinner.
12. Relaxing reminder of how good life is.

The list doesn't stop here.... :)

I can stop talking about last Saturday to all my friends. I am so incredibly lucky I won your cooking class. I plan to be back soon!

Thanks again,
Vee

Latest Class Schedule (as of May 4th):

Please see the Cooking Classes page for menus and details.

May Class Preview:

Bold Brunch- postponed until fall.

Tamales

Tuesday, May 15^th 10am $60

Saturday, May 19^th, 5pm $70

Click here to see the menu.

June Class Preview

Gourmet Picnics (click here to see the menu)

Thursday, June 28th 10am $60
Saturday, June 30th 5pm $70

July Class Preview

Summer BBQ Patio Party (click here to see the menu)

Wednesday, July 18th 10am $60

Saturday, July 28th 5pm $70

August- no classes scheduled. We'll be working hard to get the new space at Burnt Bridge Cellars ready for fall classes!

Kim,

Tonight I did it. Cooked several of the dishes from the Greek cooking class. By the time the guests left, you'd have thought Alexander the Great. Of course my wife was instrumental in reminding me of all the steps you had written down that I forgot to read.

Thanks for your classes. I love it. John

News for May (May 4th)

Recipe: Thai Fried Pineapple

Restaurants: The Reef and Duck Tales Kitchen

Recipe of the Month: Thai fried Pineapple This dessert was a recipe in my Introduction to Thai class last month. I had not made it in a while and was reminded how simple, fresh and different this dish is. I’ve also been noticing lots of fresh pineapple in the market, so it’s a great time to share this recipe. You can see this recipe and other "recipes of the month" by clicking here.

Restaurants of the Month: The Reef and Duck Tales Kitchen

The Reef- I just returned from spending a few days in Boise with my sisters. I always check places for tiki bars and this is the one in Boise. So I checked it out with my sister Cherllynn and added to my tiki mug collection. We were there on Taco Wednesday. Their Thai Chicken and Mahi Mahi tacos were amazing and were served with a very fresh leafy salad. I would recommend skipping the Mai Thai though. We had a lovely lunch sitting in the sun in their roof garden, thatch and all.

Duck Tales Kitchen- This restaurant is run by the family that owned the now-defunct Waddles Restaurant which was a landmark on the Oregon side of the I-5 bridge for decades. This Vancouver space is much smaller but just as friendly. The menu is basic but well prepared, and I think the corned beef is still made in-house. My friend and I had a very nice lunch. We tried the corned beef sandwich and taco salad. They offer daily specials for soup, pasta, and sandwiches. I just wish they were open for breakfast!

You can find more details about these restaurants, and other favorite places by clicking here.

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Hi Kim, The class, the food, and most especially the company was just wonderful! We so enjoyed ourselves. I was dreaming about the cake last night and wished I brought a piece home. Now I'm motivated to make it. I will be telling others about your cooking classes and wine. Thank you so much!
Warm Regards,
Laurie

Dear Kim and Mark, We had a most delightful time in the pleasure of your company, and learned new cooking skills and ate wonderful food in the process. Food clearly creates memories- and you did a magnificent job of creating memories for all of us. Kim, Bill, Carolyn, Megan, Rachael, Ben, and Marcine


	... Also, just wanted you to know I leave your classes saying that was the very best class ever then I attend another class only to think no, that was the best class. How you keep topping yourself is a real tribute to you and your dedication and love of cooking and wonderful teaching skills. Thanks so much, Donna