Elements of Taste - Sonoma County Cooking Classes and Culinary Adventures

Mary Karlin • 707 938 5174 • info@elementsoftaste.com

We invite you to choose from this exciting menu of entertaining, educational culinary experiences from Elements of Taste. If you would like to join Mary in an existing class, please see her calendar.

Elements of Taste provides seasonally inspired menus from an array of cuisines

Seasonally-inspired menus from an array of cuisines are offered

Wood-fired Cooking Classes and Tutorials
Cooking Classes	Fun You-Cook or We-Cook Parties
Food & Wine Pairing	Catered Events
Private In-home Lessons	Culinary Tours
Nutrition Guidance and Menu Development
Kitchen Design Seminars

Now offering Wood-fired Cooking Classes!
Whether a group cooking class at a well-known cooking school or a private in-home lesson; a fun you-cook or we-cook party or a culinary outing with friends, you are certain to enjoy your experience, taste great seasonal food and take away many helpful tips along with new flavorful recipes. Seasonally-inspired menus from an array of cuisines are offered for your selection and enjoyment.

Wood-fired Cooking Classes and Tutorials

Mary, an expert in wood-fired oven cooking, is offering cooking classes and tutorials in using a wood-fired oven. Experience the pleasures of wood-fired oven cooking, including grilling, roasting, searing and baking in an authentic Italian wood-fired brick oven from Forno Bravo or on a Big Green Egg. Tutorials are available for Big Green Egg.

Sample lessons include:
~ Introduction to Wood-fired Cooking: Oven Management, cooking techniques and recipes for satisfying wood-fired meals.

See Wood-fired Cooking for more offerings and information!

Elements of Taste offers Wood-fired oven cooking classes and tutorials

Private In-Home Lessons / Nutrition Guidance

Whether you are just learning to cook, a seasoned cook seeking inspiration or have special dietary needs, Mary will give you step-by-step practical help to turn you into a skillful master of your own kitchen (and health!). Nutrition services and private menu development are available for those who (due to health considerations) are transitioning from old eating habits to new menus. Mary's vast culinary knowledge, relaxed approach and easy to follow techniques are the perfect “recipe” for anyone wanting to learn more in the kitchen!

Sample lessons include:
~ Grains, Greens and Beans

Cooking Classes

It used to be that cooking classes were just for those seeking a culinary career. Now they have opened the door to those looking for inspiration or to advance their techniques. Mary's breadth of culinary knowledge and enthusiasm is infectious, you are guaranteed to come away with something new in your cooking repertoire!

Sign up for a class with Mary at one of these fine culinary schools:
~ Cooking Classes at Ramekins Cooking School, Sonoma, CA
~ Cooking Classes at Draeger's Cooking School, San Mateo, CA

Have your own private cooking class
Sample Classes include:
~ Sunday Spectacular Brunch
~ Hors d'Oeuvres Party

Elements of Taste offers fun cooking parties and food and wine pairings

Cooking Parties and Food & Wine Pairings

Cooking is fun, especially when you combine it with good friends and good food. Mary now offers a Wood-fired Oven party. Impress your guests with fabulous pizzas, calzones and more from YOUR
wood-fired oven. Any event can be a party!

Cooking parties and food & wine pairings
Sample gatherings include:
~ Wood-fired Oven Party
~ Private Birthday Party
~ Dinner Party for 4-8
~ Wine & Dine with Friends' Food & Wine Pairing

Catered Events

Plan your next event with Elements of Taste and it's guaranteed to be a success. Whether your occasion is simple or elaborate, you can relax and enjoy it because every detail will be taken care of. Seasonally-inspired menus from an array of cuisines are offered for your selection and enjoyment.

Catered Events for groups of 6-20 people
Sample menus include:
~ Casual Seasonal Buffet

Elements of Taste offers outdoor culinary adventures in the wine country, including trips to The Olive Press and Vella Cheese

Culinary Tours

A great outdoor culinary adventure begins here! Sonoma County's rich agricultural heritage offers an array of taste, tradition and culture. Each tour offers a unique experience with local food artisans and each course prepared is hand-crafted and delicious, creating an unforgettable experience!

Culinary Tours and Exploring Sonoma from Ramekins Culinary School in Sonoma. Sample tours include:
~ Oak Hill Farm Tour and Tomatoes and Basil Cooking Class
~ Summer Herb Garden Tour and Tuscan-style Cooking Class
~ Gourmet Mushroom Tour and Cooking Class
~ Artisan Cheese Tour and Cooking Class

Outings to local artisan producers and Farmer's Markets
~ Champagne, Oysters and Artisan Cheeses

Farmer's Market Seasonal Shopping & Cooking Adventures
~ Discover new foods and how to use them!

“As a cooking teacher, Mary has followed in the footsteps of many great chef-mentors, but she has managed to develop a style all of her own. Mary's passions come through in her recipes, lessons, and interactions with others.
The reactions from her students say it: "Give us more of Mary!" "Best class ever!" "When is her next cooking class?" I share in the excitement of Mary's cooking class students.”

–Bob Nemerovski
Culinary Director
Ramekins Sonoma Valley Culinary School

Photos courtesy of Rancho Gordo, The Olive Press and Vella Cheese