Capers Emporium

Helping your kids learn to cook is one of the best gifts you will ever give them.  In this kids’ class taught by fabulous local caterer Denise Rapp of Denise Rapp’s Moveable Feast,  kids (ideally ages 7-10) get to prepare a great lunch menu.  It’s easy, it’s healthy — and it’s fun!  The kids will get to chop, roll, construct, manage time, and learn about healthy eating habits.  On the menu:  Chicken & Ranch Wraps; Buttered Parmesan Pasta; and Crescent Roll…

Helping your kids learn to cook is one of the best gifts you will ever give them.  In this kids’ class taught by fabulous local caterer Denise Rapp of Denise Rapp’s Moveable Feast,  kids (ideally ages 7-10) get to prepare a great lunch menu.  It’s easy, it’s healthy — and it’s fun!  The kids will get to chop, roll, construct, manage time, and learn about healthy eating habits.  On the menu:  Chicken & Ranch Wraps; Buttered Parmesan Pasta; and Crescent Roll…

Did you get an InstantPot for Christmas ….last year and it’s still in the box?  Whether you’re a new owner or have had one sitting around for a while now, this class is designed to help you overcome your fear of this incredibly popular appliance by teaching you, step by step exactly what you need to do.  Funny lady/serious cook Kelly Sulser has spent countless hours honing techniques and recipes for the InstantPot that work well in the real world. …

Barbara Job-Packham is the Queen of Pierogi-making.   As the matriarch of a multi-generational household (complete with her still cooking 91-year old mother),  she has been known to make 400 pierogi at a whack!  She even fashions some that are gluten-free.  This hands-on class will demo a dough, but will use some Barb makes ahead of time to actually make the pierogis.  She will lead you through making a variety of fillings and guide you as you cut, fill, and boil…

Kelly’s back to take it to the next level.   Whether you’ve been using InstantPots or other pressure cookers for a long time, or just attended the previous night’s Newbies class, this session will be worth your while as we explore some of Kelly’s favorite recipes and strategies for getting the most out of your appliance.  She’s distilled the best from various Facebook groups, Pinterest, YouTube and her own experimentation to provide solid shortcuts for expert usage.  You’ll get handouts with…

The last time we offered this class, it quickly sold out and there was a waiting list.  Vicki consented to do a reprise.  For those of you who missed her Umbrian Fall Table the first time, you now have a second shot.  Vicki will prepare an Italian feast in this observation class.  Sit back, take notes, enjoy a fabulous meal, and watch and learn as Vicki demonstrates how to make wonderful, authentic Italian dishes.

French Macaroons are beautiful, flavorful, and a bit intimidating to make. Shari Ross takes the mystery out of the process, demonstrating each step, illustrating how the macroonage and fillings are made, and showing what the mixtures should look like at each point along the way. After receiving a thorough foundation, each class participant then makes his/her own batch, choosing colors and flavors, with Shari providing helpful guidance. At the end of the class, participants leave with a box of their…

Bonny Greif is back to bring the flavors of Thailand to New Harmony for an evening that features a perfect Thai meal, In this class, participants will learn to make Fresh Spring Rolls, the classic Tom Ka Kai soup, and Pad Plik King Moo with rice. 6:00 - 8:00ish, Monday, October 28, 2019 $40 per person Advance Registration Required Register at Capers Emporium or online: https://checkout.square.site/buy/K43P5M5PGZMJRNQHZHT3WFCP

Mark Vaughan, managing partner of Fresh Avenue, brings his 33+ years of experience in the produce business to this class at Capers where vegetables are the star. Mark will provide expert tips for choosing and cooking vegetables and will teach participants to create amazing vegetable dishes. 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 3, 2019 $40 per person Advance Registration Required Register at Capers Emporium or Online: https://checkout.square.site/buy/2CW4FMCV3I76KPQE2XVPPDZT

We will meet at 11:00 at Capers Emporium, 602 Main Street, New Harmony, to greet, shop and nosh on the snacks Capers is known for. Can anyone say “Crackalaka”? At 11:30 we will head over to Sara’s Wine Bar for a bottle of wine which will be chilled and waiting for us. At The Red Geranium we’ll settle down with a delicious entree made just for us. Dessert will most likely be the best bread pudding with whiskey sauce you’ve…