Chef Roland Mesnier is Coming to Nashville

The Viking Store
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Road, Building 13
Franklin, TN 37064
615.599.9617
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Thursday
November 8, 2007
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
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$79.99 per person



One of the most renowned pastry chefs of this century, Roland Mesnier has created thousands of elegant and dazzling desserts for American presidents, their families and the world’s foremost dignitaries for more than 25 years. A brilliant and witty speaker and teacher, the White House former executive pastry chef shares his stories based on his latest book, All The President’s Pastries in a 2.5 hour presentation that reflects on his years in the White House serving under presidents from Jimmy Carter to George W. Bush and includes a photo essay of his most stunning desserts, a dessert demonstration and an audience favorite: a Q&A where attendees ask about life in the White House from the chef’s perspective.

Southern Cooking Class at Viking Cooking School

You don’t have to live in the South to appreciate soulful Southern cookin'. In this highly requested new workshop, we’ll teach you how to create traditional Southern food from the heart.

SKILLS and TECHNIQUES
Preparing a traditional Southern dinner; learning the art of balancing seasonings; preparing lump-free, creamy mashed potatoes; pan-frying chicken to crisp perfection; braising greens; making a quickbread; making custard.

Adult classes are for students age 16 and older.

Best-Ever Crispy Fried Chicken
Perfect Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Slow-Cooked Southern Greens
Skillet Cornbread
Homemade Banana Puddin’
Sample Recipes: Cheese Straws; Sweet Tea
Remaining Dates & Times in Nashville, Tennessee:

$79.99
Monday, November 5
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Workshop

The Viking Store
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Road
Building 13
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone 615.599.9617

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Turkey Workshop at the Viking Cooking School in Franklin

Brine, truss, season and roast the ultimate holiday bird. Receive coaching on what type and size of turkey to select; then learn how to season and roast it. We’ll even give you tips for reheating and making the most of those seemingly endless leftovers. This technique-intensive hands-on workshop is designed for the greenest rookie to the most seasoned professional.

SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES Handling and preparing poultry safely; learning everything you ever wanted to know about turkey; making tender scones; making deliciously unique holiday side dishes.

Adult classes are for students age 16 and older.

~Ultimate Holiday Turkey with Roasted Shallot Thyme Butter
~Savory Mushroom Bread Pudding
~French-Style Green Beans; Bacon, Corn and Green Onion Scones
~Honey-Roasted Mashed Sweet Potatoes; Cranberry Apple Crumble
~Sample Recipe: Praline Ice Cream
~Bonus Recipes Utilizing Leftovers: Better-Than-Chicken Turkey Salad; Turkey and Broccoli Penne Al Forno; Turkey and Brie Panini; Turkey and Spinach Risotto

Remaining Dates & Times in Nashville, Tennessee:

$129.99
Sunday, October 21, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

$129.99
Sunday, November 4, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

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Visit the calendar for more information.