Knife Skills (Virtual)

Everything you need to know about choosing, storing, sharpening, holding, and using a chef's knife, the most important tool in the kitchen. It is necessary for you to have a chef's knife at home in order to get the most out of this class. 

And so you have something to do with all your newfound knife skills, we'll also cook up a delicious Vegetable Minestrone Soup.

Equipment Needed: a chef's knife and something to sharpen your knife (a sharpening stone or hand-held sharpener).

How These Virtual Classes Work:

1. After registering, you will be sent a link to log into the class at the appointed date/time. 
2. One day before the class you will be sent a copy of the recipes we'll be making, so you can cook from them again after the class.
3. Classes are 90 minutes and will have a maximum of 10 households attending each session. 
4. This is a great opportunity to cook alongside friends and family! You can invite them to register their own households to join in the class, using the link in your confirmation email. 

Shopping List

Because grocery shopping is not so easy these days, here is a sneak peek at what you will need in case that is helpful:

(enough to feed 4 people)

• 1 pound potatoes
• 1 pound zucchini
• 2 stalks celery
• 2 carrots
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 1 bunch Swiss chard or kale or collard greens
• 2 onions
• 1 head garlic
• 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange)
• Optional additions for the soup (not necesary, but lovely): 1 small block Parmigiano cheese (with rind), 3 anchovies, 1/2 cup white wine, 1 sprig rosemary or thyme, 1 quart chicken broth

Staples to have on hand

• 1/2 cup extra-vrigin olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Equipment Needed

• Cutting board and chef's knife
• 1 knife sharpening option
• 1 honing steel (optional)
• Assorted mixing bowls
• 1 large soup pot