If it’s your turn to do the turkey this Thanksgiving, you’ll find this month’s free cooking technique classes and product and cooking demonstrations at Williams-Sonoma helpful. They’re all dedicated to the bird and other holiday dishes.
Williams-Sonoma’s culinary experts cover the art and science of in the cooking technique classes. Each class focuses on a specific culinary topic, from the best way to work with specific ingredients, cookware and tools to creative ideas for seasonal meals.
The technique classes last an hour and include tastings of the prepared dishes. They are free but class size is limited and registration at your local store is required. Class times vary by store location. Participants get a 10 percent discount on select same-day store purchases.
Usually the tech classes are offered on Sundays but this month, they’lll be offered on both Sundays and Mondays.
On Nov. 20-21 the topic is: All-Star Thanksgiving
At the demos you can learn about the brands the store carries and see them in action. You’ll also get helpful tips for cooking and entertaining. This month’s demos include topics such as:
- No-fuss gravy
- Classic potatoes
- Brining
- Sips of the Season
- Holiday gift solutions
- Sides and stuffings
These free drop-in demos doe not require reservations although they are recommended for the more popular sessions. The demos are available at all stores but demo times vary by location. Those interested should call their local store for more information.
Check out the calendar for demo and technique class topics.
In St. Louis Williams-Sonoma stores are located at Plaza Frontenac in Frontenac (314-567-9211) and at Chesterfield Mall in Chesterfield (636-536-4370).
Thanks to Jenn at Cities On The Cheap for the tip.
