Online Cooking Class

Vegan-Optional

Weekend Workshop: Celebrate Summer Produce

Sat | Jun 26, 2021 | 3–6P PT

Teacher Frances Wilson

Thanks to warmer weather, markets are overflowing with early summer bounty. While asparagus, favas and peas continue their reign, jewel-toned stone fruits are joined by tomatoes, corn and the first of the summer squash.
Frances’ favorite way of cooking is to select fruits, vegetables and herbs at their peak from the farmers market, allowing them to dictate her menu. She will help you do the same, with tips for choosing and using a wide array of produce. Then, she’ll show you how to prepare versatile savory Corn Puddings, Grilled Apricot Salad guaranteed to wow your summer guests, and Heirloom Tomato and Zucchini Tart to seduce even the staunchest summer squash skeptic.

Menu | Recipes

Corn Pudding
with English Peas

Grilled Apricot and Green Bean Salad
with Feta

Heirloom Tomato and Zucchini Tart
with Roasted Pepper Aioli


Handout

Summer Produce Class Outline


Ingredient/Equipment Prep

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You only need to purchase one spot per household. This experience is held via Zoom, with a maximum of 12 students – you will receive instructions for logging in after registering. For ingredient, equipment and prep lists (when applicable), click on the ‘VIEW THE LIST’ button on this page. Printable recipes and handouts are available 48 hours prior to the start of the experience. Cooking classes are recorded, and you may view the videos by logging into your account on our website.

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About the teacher

Frances Wilson

FRANCES WILSON can’t remember a time when her life has not revolved around food, from an early age cooking with her mother and then professionally as a chef and teacher. There are some that will say it’s all she ever thinks about!
Frances trained as a high school teacher of Home Economics in her native Ireland. She moved to Berkeley in 1999 and was Executive Chef at the award-winning Lalime’s Restaurant for a decade, followed by four years as Culinary Director at Château Routas in Provence, France, where she catered to chateau guests and ran cooking classes.
For 10 years, Frances was Professional Culinary Instructor at Tante Marie’s Cooking School in San Francisco, leading both the Professional Program and weekend specialty classes. She has taught at many other Bay Area venues including the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, Sur la Table, and Copia and the Silverado Cooking School in Napa.
Frances is passionate about teaching people how to cook real food with great local ingredients. She wants her students to know that cooking simple meals doesn’t have to be a chore but can be a fun time spent with family and friends.

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