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Susie Cork, the general manager of Shaw's Restaurant and Inn, also offers cooking classes in Shaw's newly renovated Cooking Studio.

"I want to inspire, give them confidence to cook at home," said Cork, who is a graduate of the Culinary School at Kendall College and has been a chef in Chicago for 17 years.

Cork interacts, entertains, and educates her class as she prepares her culinary delights. The class is limited to about 14 people and is held every Saturday for about two hours.

Where and When:
  • The classes are demonstration in style and held on Saturdays from 10:30am to 12:30pm in our Studio on the third floor of the Inn
  • The class ends with lunch paired with an optional glass of wine (for a reasonable fee) and a typed set of recipes for you to take home
  • Bottles of wine are available for purchase
  • Coffee, tea and water are provided

The Particulars:

  • Classes range from $45-59 and include lunch and typed recipes
  • In order to make a reservation for the class, prepayment is required
  • Call us at 740-654-1842 or 1-800-654-2477 or stop by the front desk at Shaw’s and take a tour of the Studio on the third floor
  • Shaw’s gift certificates are available in any amount and are valid for the Restaurant, Inn and Cooking Studio
  • Private class events and larger groups can be accommodated with custom menus and wine tasting

The Instructor:

  • Classes are designed and taught by Susie Cork, who is also the General Manager of Shaw’s
  • A Lancaster native, Susie is a graduate of The Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago and honed her skills at Chicago’s top restaurants for 17 years, including Ambria of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants
  • She also taught cooking classes at A La Carte Gourmet Kitchen and The Chopping Block Cooking School in Chicago.

The Classes:

  • February 6: Romantic Rendezvous
    • Lobster Topped Filet Mignon with Béarnaise, Blue Cheese Polenta Cakes, Raspberry Fool.
    • $50. Demonstration Style.
  • February 13: No Class. Happy Valentine’s Day!
  • February 20: Frosty Morning Brunch- Hands on
    • Breakfast Stacks made with Homemade Turkey Apple Sausage, Crispy Bacon Mush and Fried Eggs. Fresh Ginger Muffins, Homemade Raspberry Lime Jam.
    • Limit 8 students. 10:30-1:30pm $55. Hands on Style.
  • February 27: Hog Heaven
    • Sausage Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Apple Fennel Ragu, Bourbon Braised Pork Chops with Ham Hock Cornbread Dressing, Bacon Date Almond Baklava.
    • $45. Demonstration style.
  • March 6: Pasta Primavera – Hands on Spring Pasta
    • We will make all pastas by hand!
    • Spinach Tagliatelle with Asparagus & Lemon Cream, Chicken Tortellini in a sweet onion white wine broth,
      Herbed Capellini with Shrimp and Artichokes.
    • Limit 8 students. 10:30-1:30pm. $55. Hands-on Style.
  • March 13: Chicago Steakhouse- Hands On
    • Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon with Bordelaise, Asparagus with Lemony Hollandaise, Caramel Pot de Crème.
    • Limit 8 students. 10:30-1:30pm. $55. Hands-on Style
  • March 20: Trip to the Islands
    • Crispy Plantains with Black Bean Mango Salsa, Calypso Chicken with Coconut and Lime, Nutty Upside Down Banana Cake with Rum Caramel Sauce.
    • $45. Demonstration style.
  • March 27: Spring Clean - Hands on Soap Making and Spring Lunch
    • Join Kathy McIntire from The Artist Within in Baltimore, Ohio as we make colorful Glycerin Soaps worthy of gift giving!
    • Afterwards will be a demonstration class on Crab Cakes with Artichoke Cream, Prosciutto-Wrapped Grilled Asparagus, Strawberry Rhubarb Pastry Pockets.
    • 10:30-2:00pm, $59/person.
  • April 3: No class. Happy Easter!
  • April 10: Super Sauces- Hands on
    • Blackberry Cabernet Sauce with Beef, Mascarpone Marsala Sauce with Chicken,
    • Roasted Pepper-Bloody Mary Sauce with Pan Seared Fish
    • Rum Caramel Sauce with Ice Cream.
    • Hands on style $59. Limit 8 students. 10:30-1:30pm.
  • April 17: Gone to Pot- Hands on Flower Pot Painting & Snappy Weeknight Dinner
    • Join Kathy McIntire from The Artist Within in Baltimore, Ohio and paint a unique clay flower pot to take home and enjoy a demonstration class on Quick Weeknight Dinners.
    • The menu includes French Tomato soup with goat cheese, Chicken with buttery Leeks, Cherry Jam Shortbread Tart.
    • Please bring your design ideas. The clay pot will be glazed and fired by The Artist Within and available for pick up later.
    • $62. 10:30-2:00pm
  • April 24: Spring Chickens
    • Raspberry Chicken, Chicken Milanese with petite salad,
    • Whole Chicken Roasted in Sea Salt with Morel Mushroom sauce.
    • $45. Demonstration Style.
  • May 1: Hands on Knife Skills
    • Bring your knife or use ours and learn how to chop vegetables correctly and efficiently.
    • We will make Chicken Stir Fry and Sticky Rice with your results.
    • 10:30am-1:00pm, Limit 8 students. $45. Hands-on Style.
  • May 8: Mother’s Day Bead Jewelry & Parisian Lunch
    • Do something different with Mom this year!
    • Join local Beading Artists Linda Craine and Debbie Connell and create a Lariat Necklace out of glass/silver beads.
    • Beading will be followed by a demonstration class on French Onion Soup, Chicken Crepes, Raspberry Clafouti.
    • $62. 10:30-2:00pm.
  • May 15: Wonderful Walleye – Hands On - Featuring Fresh Lake Erie Walleye
    • Cajun Walleye topped with a Shrimp Creole Sauce,
    • Walleye en Papillote with Spring Veggies,
    • Macadamia Crusted Walleye with Roasted Pineapple Lime Butter.
    • $60. Hands on style.
  • May 22: Craberrific
    • Crispy Crab Egg Rolls with homemade sweet & sour sauce
    • Crab Spinach Crepes,
    • Crab Cake Sliders with Key Lime Aioli.
    • $55. Demonstration Style.
  • May 29: No class. Happy Memorial Day!

Printable Version of our Cooking Class Schedule
Click HERE

~All menu’s are subject to change~

Add a cooking class for a discounted rate when you book any room. Each hotel guest will receive $5 off per person for the class.

*Cancellation Policy: Paid reservations are non-refundable. A Shaw’s credit will be issued if the reservation is cancelled 5 days prior to the class. If the reservation is cancelled within 5 days of the class, no credit will be issued. You are welcome to send someone to take your place in the class.

 

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