Free Cooking Programs

Free Cooking Programs Produced by The FoodMercenary

A great time was had by all at the Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier Friday on the 12th.  Over 270 attended my program!  The best attended program of the show!  Special thanks to Roland Food Corp, Americraft Cookware and Westminster Oyster Crackers!  To all those in attendance thank you very much for helping make the afternoon a very memorable experience.  My cheeks are still sore from laughing so much with everyone. 


Special Shout out to the Vernon Area Library patrons in Lincolnshire!
  A new high water mark with 115 in attendance for the Chocolate Overdose Program!  YALZAH!




Its the time of the year for-CHILI and the best way to upgrade the cooking repertoire is with my DVD.........



    NEW CLASSES JUST ADDED!   

Eating off a Chuck Wagon-Meals from the Bozeman Trail.

German Cooking Without the Casing.

Polish  Classics in the 21st Century.

Pizza Tasting Program-fast and different combo's.

What's For Dinner?  Meals from the Great depression.

Southwestern Cooking for the average Joe.

Fast & Slick Chinese Stir Fry.

Turn some Heads at the Picnic.  Basic dishes to crave.

Cool Cooking for 2.











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Even more classes to choose from!

Edible Fruit Arrangements

Easy to follow cutting and arranging techniques applied to fresh fruit to help liven any occasion. 

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French Nouvelle Cuisine     

                                       
Choice of Salmon or Sea Scallop Mousse served with Spinach & Shallot Coulis.
Individual delicate seafood mousse served with a spinach and shallot Coulis sauce.
Pure French cooking done in the healthiest style.
Substantial tasting and recipes presented to all.


Traditional Holiday Classics


This list of side dish classics done right:
Pecan Bread Stuffing
Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Fresh Cinnamon Apple Sauce
Sun Dried Tomato Corn Relish

Substantial tasting and recipes presented to all

Cooking during the Civil War

NOT ONLY A TASTING OF TYPICAL FOODS SERVED DURING THE ACTUAL BIRTH OF OUR NATION, BUT ARTIFACTS, POSTERS, NEWSPAPERS, DIORAMAS, PICTURES, REPLICAS, PERIOD MUSIC AND MUCH MORE!  I HAVE BEEN A STUDENT OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MY ENTIRE LIFE AND CONSIDER MYSELF TO BE EXTREMELY WELL SCHOOLED ON THE SUBJECT.  MY FAVORITE HISTORY SUBJECT!


Spices & Herbs

Patrons will be introduced to new spices and herbs they may or may not be familiar with.   Compatibility, uses, storage, misuses, applications and blends will be touched on..  Attendees will come in close contact with many exotic and familiar spices & herbs.

Fun facts and discerning when to use fresh and when not to.  A tasting will be included in the program



Dominate Your Grill
Need we say more?  Indoor and outdoor version available!


Not Just For Toast
Fine Jams & jellies applied in cool fun ways to savory dishes.


Survival of the Foodies

Children's program on food & nutrition, presented in a game show format!


Operate Your Kitchen Like A Restaurant

Tips & insight to trim the budget, stock smart, improve nutrition and plan meals like a chef!


Decadent Ice Creams

Do you really need a description?:)

Expect to re-write your ideas on rich ice creams.  Dieters beware!


Fabulous Sorbets

More great original recipes from restaurant files. 

Of course there is a tasting, do you see a pattern here?


Road Trips to the 4 Corners of the Country

Still more classes to come with the subject matter a road trip to one of the 4 corners of the country, eatin' along the way!

1) TRUCKIN' TO THE GREAT NORTHWEST TO TILLAMOOK OREGON

2) SHUFFLING DOWN TO SAVANNAH GEORGIA

3) CATCHING A WAVE AT HERMOSA BEACH CALIFORNIA

4) GOING UP THE COUNTRY NEW ENGLAND WAY TO BOSTON









Next season's Old Mill Feastival schedule will be posted soon!  Special thanks to Pat & Lauren for their great support.