Fall 2024 Lake Placid Culinary Getaway
Nov
15
to Nov 17

Fall 2024 Lake Placid Culinary Getaway

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THE FOODS OF CONTEMPORARY TRATTORIAS @ HOME

NOVEMBER 15, 16 & 17, 2024

The Carriage House Cooking School has once again teamed up with The Mirror Lake Inn to offer select getaway packages celebrating the bounty of the Adirondack Park’s vibrant farm to table landscape.

Getaway registrants will enjoy the comforts and luxury of the Mirror Lake Inn, which is the epitome of Adirondack hospitality, along with multiple demonstration style cooking classes, each designed so that participants can return home, confident to replicate and share their learning experiences.

Chef Curtiss, the former Dean of Culinary Arts at the prestigious New England Culinary Institute, has long considered the Mirror Lake Inn the perfect venue for cooking classes and a focused culinary weekend.

He has been a guest chef and instructor with the Inn’s numerous Food & Wine Festivals and several special events and now serves as The View Restaurant’s Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director.

This weekend is all about celebrating the comfort and cuisine of Italy, while tasting the terroir of the Adirondacks and surrounding farmland. Check out the schedule and class menu below.

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Spring 2024 Lake Placid Culinary Getaway
May
3
to May 5

Spring 2024 Lake Placid Culinary Getaway

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The Carriage House Cooking School has once again teamed up with The Mirror Lake Inn to offer select getaway packages celebrating the bounty of the Adirondack Park’s vibrant farm to table landscape.

Getaway registrants will enjoy the comforts and luxury of the Mirror Lake Inn, which is the epitome of Adirondack hospitality, along with multiple demonstration style cooking classes, each designed so that participants can return home, confident to replicate and share their learning experiences.

Chef Curtiss, the former Dean of Culinary Arts at the prestigious New England Culinary Institute, has long considered the Mirror Lake Inn the perfect venue for cooking classes and a focused culinary weekend.

He has been a guest chef and instructor with the Inn’s numerous Food & Wine Festivals and several special events and now serves as The View Restaurant’s Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director.

This weekend is all about celebrating the comfort and cuisine of France, while tasting the terroir of the Adirondacks and surrounding farmland. Check out the schedule and class menu at the link below.

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Art of Pi @ Home
Apr
16
6:00 PM18:00

Art of Pi @ Home

Date | April 16, 2024

Time | 6:00 to 9:00 PM

Location | Carriage House Cooking School

Class Type | Hands On

Making great pizza isn’t magic, its based on technique, ingredients, discipline and experience.  In The Art of Pi class you will learn how to cook amazing pizzette that can be replicated in any home kitchen.  

Chef Curtiss will provide detailed instruction on how to mix, develop, bench, open and stretch dough, make fresh tomato sauce and cook some of the most revered pizzas of Naples and Rome.

Recipes for the class include:

Artisan Pizza Dough
Fresh Tomato Sauce
Pizzette Margherita (in the style of Queen Margherita)
Pizzette Romania con Funghi e Salsiccia

Afterwards each participant will make their own pizza(s) for sharing or taking home

Why call for delivery when you can make amazingly delicious artisan style pizza at home! 

Click the link below to register!

Art of Pi | Artisan Pizza @ Home
$125.00
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MLPBS Cook In Eclipse
Mar
10
5:00 PM17:00

MLPBS Cook In Eclipse

Join Mountain Lake PBS and The Carriage House Cooking School on March 10th for a celestial culinary experience. It’s the Eclipse Eats Cook In!

Inspired by the 2024 Solar Eclipse, this interactive virtual cooking class plays with colorful dark and light plating. Chef Curtiss Hemm will take you on a flavorful journey of savory delights and culinary constellations.

This class is suitable for cooks of all skill levels – from absolute newbies to seasoned foodies. Sharpen your skills alongside Chef Hemm in a virtual class from the comfort of your own kitchen, as Chef guides you through the menu — demonstrating techniques and answering all your questions.

This event is a FREE member benefit for supporters of Mountain Lake PBS. Not a member yet? Simply donate $60 or more to become a supporter to gain access today!

Thanks for hosting this nice event. It was different and a fun way to spend a Sunday evening. Chef Hemm is very entertaining and relaxed about his cooking, so we felt welcome to experiment with cooking in our own kitchen.

Menu

Inspired by the 2024 total eclipse, this menu plays with light and dark plating. A printable recipe packet and shopping list will be sent to participants 7 days in advance.

– Moonstruck Cocktail
– Cheese Plate with Pinot Noir Prunes
– Ricotta Gnocchi with pancetta and peas
– Chocolate Lace Cookie with white chocolate ganache


DATE & TIME

Sun. March 10 at 5

LOCATION

Virtual Class via Zoom

RESERVATIONS

Members (free)

New member - US Donors ($60)

New member - CA Donors ($60)

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