Culinary Getaways
NAPA VALLEY:
Napa Valley is full of delights every season of the year. The region is blessed with great weather, fertile soil and interesting people. Winter brings golden mustard to the valley and the entire area is a beauty to behold!
In Spring, the grapevines start to bud. In Summer, they are full of leaves and tiny grapes. By Autumn, we start harvesting the grapes to make wine. There are many other attractions of the region, too, including olive oil production, organic farming, cheese making and outstanding restaurants.
Join us for either a weekend or a long-weekend as we explore the region's many seasonal offerings! We are now offering several specialized Getaways in Napa Valley, too, including a Mother’s Day Long-Weekend Getaway, a Southern Foods Weekend Getaway, and a Thanksgiving Foods Getaway.
SAN FRANCISCO/SAUSALITO:
The San Francisco Bay Area is a gourmet mecca, and Sausalito is a premier destination for visitors looking to take advantage of some of the finest restaurants in the world and the gourmet delicacies that fill this region.
Sausalito is the perfect spot between San Francisco and Napa Valley and our classes here take advantage of both. From the San Francisco Ferry Building, which houses upscale vendors selling caviar, cheeses, chocolates, breads, organic foods, teas, coffees and kitchen goods, to nearby chocolate-making operations that offer private tours, the region is rich in culinary attractions. Join us as we explore this region and cook with the finest seasonal produce available.
Weekend Getaway Sample Agenda:
Join us on Friday evening for an exquisite multiple-course welcome dinner where you will meet the other participants in the Weekend Getaway.
On Saturday, we will begin our day with a visit to a local farmers market to gather ingredients for our hands-on cooking class. We will then go to a local cheese specialty shop where we buy cheeses for our special tasting that evening. Afterward, we will proceed to a local winery, where we will start our cooking experience with a salt class and a tasting of salts from around the world. We will then prepare a multiple-course meal and dine in a spectacular setting. That evening, we will enjoy a light dinner and a tasting of California and international cheeses.
On Sunday, we will begin our day with a cooking lesson, followed by breakfast. We will then move into a class on how chocolate is made, followed by a tasting of chocolates from around the world. Our event will end around noon on Sunday.
Classes are intimate and limited to 7 guests. The focus is on local, seasonal ingredients and recipes are designed to prepare at home. Food allergies can be accommodated provided we receive advanced notice. Local transportation within Napa Valley, all meals and lodging (in a local inn) are included.
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Note: Epitourean, LLC provides a referral service for operators of culinary classes, vacations, cruises, schools and demonstrations. We cannot be held responsible for variations in descriptions, courses offered, changes to dates and/or prices provided by the operators.