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The Inns of Aurora are proud to introduce an inaugural season of cooking classes for the casual chef. Come for the epicurean experience, then stay over at one of our Inns for equal parts leisure, luxury, and learning.

Spring & Summer Cooking

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 6-8:30p.m. | $115/person

This course teaches you to prepare meals as quick and delicious as summer itself. We’ll focus on the best of summer fare: scrumptious foods that are light and fast—and often prepared ahead—for less time in a hot kitchen. We will cover grilling, marinades, dressings, salads, and cooking with leftovers in mind. We’ll also chart the progression of summer produce, to help you choose and use the freshest ingredients throughout the summer. Dinner at 8:30, 8 person maximum

Chillin’ & Grillin’

Friday, June 22, 2012 6-8:30p.m. | $75/person

Learn the art of the summer barbecue from Chef Rupert Robbins of Skillet & Embers Catering Co. You’ll bring home serious grill skills from this class, which will be held at the Wells College boathouse. From pulled pork and ribs to potatoes, corn, and fish, enjoy the best lakeside barbecue ever—and eat family style as the sun sets over beautiful Cayuga Lake. Dinner at 8:30, 20 person maximum

HOLIDAY COOKING 101

Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 6-8:30pm, $120/person, 8 person maximum

HORS D’OEUVRES & COCKTAILS

Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 7-9:30pm, $75/person, 16 person maximum

A TABLE FOR TWO

Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 6-8:30pm, $220/couple, 8 person maximum

FOOD & WINE PAIRING

Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 6-8:30pm $105/person, 24 person maximum

FUNDAMENTALS OF SOUP

Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 6-8:30pm, $75/person, 16 person maximum

PIZZA! PIZZA!

Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 6-8:30pm, $105/person, 16 person maximum

SUSHI & SAKE

Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 6-8:30pm, $115/person, 8 person maximum

Registration fee due at time the reservation is made.  Must be 18 years or older to register. Minimum 6 people. Please wear closed-toe, comfortable shoes; hair should be tied back.

If you are unable to attend a class, you must cancel at least 7 days in advance to receive a refund. Without the 7 day notice, the registration fee is non-refundable. You may, however, send someone to class in your place. Please notify Meryl Davis, Director of Training and Service, of your substitution (315) 364-8862 or mdavis@aurora-inn.com.