New Line-up of Cool-Weather Cooking Classes
Fall and Holiday Sessions Through December
SKANEATELES, N.Y. – Sept. 15, 2014 – As the advent of cooler weather tempts home cooks back to the kitchen, Mirbeau Inn & Spa has announced its fall and holiday line-up of culinary classes. The popular, one-hour classes are open to hotel guests and local residents alike and are led by the French-inspired inn’s team of culinary pros. The season begins with a focus on French cuisine classics and ends with party-worthy holiday pies and cookies.
Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6-7 p.m. in the Bakery and are offered free for overnight and spa guests as well as Mirbeau members. Those that are not a guest of the resort or a member can participate with the purchase of a Day Spa Pass for $45. The pass also provides one-day access to Spa Mirbeau facilities (lockers, Rest & Relaxation Room, Aqua Terrace) and all fitness and resort activities. Day Spa passes may be purchased in person at the Spa Desk or by calling 315.685.5006 and asking for the Spa Desk.
On the season’s “menu” of classes:
Mignardises & Petit Fours: Sept. 24
Participants learn to bake bite-sized treats – the perfect finishing touch to a multicourse dinner -- including macaroons, madeleines, financiers, and more.
Cheese: Oct. 8
Students learn the secrets of assembling an amazing cheese platter from local store offerings, complete with accompaniments such as chutneys, jellies, etc. Also covered are cheese-centered recipes and wine pairings.
Classic & Creative Brioche Pastries: Oct. 22
A demonstration of brioche dough and its use as a base for an assortment of flaky treats ideal for any meal -- breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert.
Soups: Nov. 5
A cool-weather favorite, this course unveils the tips, tricks and techniques behind soup-making complete with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Perfect Pies: Nov. 19
Just in time for Thanksgiving baking, this class focuses on creating a perfect crust for pies that can be served at the holidays or any time of year.
Braising: Dec. 3
Students learn the secrets of slow cooking to turn tough meats into tender, delectable, fall-off-the-bone meals.
Cookies: Dec. 17
This demonstration of seasonal cookies is a must-do for any home baker with holiday parties and cookie exchanges on the calendar.
Mirbeau Inn & Spa is located at 851 West Genesee Street, Skaneateles, N.Y. For overnight and spa reservations, please call 877-MIRBEAU (647-2328) or visit www.mirbeau.com/skaneateles.
About Mirbeau Inn & Spa, Skaneateles, N.Y.
The 34-room Mirbeau Inn & Spa is an intimate, year-round retreat for rejuvenation and romance, offering gracious hospitality, award-winning cuisine, and world-class spa treatments in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes wine region. Steeped in elegant French country style, Mirbeau is tucked into 10 acres of Monet-inspired gardens, surrounded by spruce forests, rolling hills, crystal clear lakes and more than 100 wineries. Mirbeau Inn & Spa is the only Forbes Four-Star Award winner for hotel, spa and restaurant in New York State, and an AAA Four-Diamond winner. It is also distinguished by the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Top Ten Spas in the World in the categories of romance, boutique, yoga and cuisine in Spa Finder’s Annual Readers’ Choice Awards, Top Five Spas for Couples in the World in back-to-back years of Spa Magazine’s Silver Sage Readers’ Choice Favorites, has been awarded a spot on Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 30 Small Resorts in the US for three years in a row and won a 2011 SpAWARD for Most Romantic Spa. For more information visit www.mirbeau.com/skaneateles.
