New Favorite Find: Kitchensurfing

One of my favorite finds of late is KITCHENSURFING Have you tried it? If you live in one of the cities they serve then you need to...stat!

The site provides an easy and affordable way to find and hire a private chef to come cook for your next party. It can be an intimate gathering for two, a small dinner party or a big bash. 

You can also have a chef come in and do a private cooking lesson for you and your pals. I have used the company and had a terrific experience. Talk about stress free entertaining! The chef does all of the shopping, food prep, serving and clean up.

Photos: Gourmet 

Uber Cooking School

One of my favorite things to do is to take cooking classes from a talented chef. (In Boston my favorite venue is the Four Seasons.) But after reading about classes in Bedford, NY at RAINBEAU RIDGE FARM, it is next on my list!

I have heard about the farm for years - it is a sustainable organic farm in Westchester County not far from many of my friends. Among other things, they produce award-winning goat cheese which was the concentration of the class I read about in TRADITIONAL HOME. Sign. Me. Up.

Photos: Traditional Home

Let's Dish

One of my "musts" for 2012 is to take cooking classes. I love to cook and entertain, and enjoy taking classes to further refine my skills. SUR LA TABLE now offers classes in many of their stores and the topics are so tempting!

Delicious Italy - An Easy Winter Dinner

The menu: Roasted Grape Tomato and Basil Crostini - Ricotta Gnocchi with Fried Sage Leaves - Pork Stuffed with Prosciutto and Fontina – Caramel and Espresso Float

Better with Bourbon (Totally agree!)
The Menu: Bibb Lettuce with Shaved Red Onion and Pecan-Bourbon Vinaigrette - Chicken with Tangy Tomato and Bourbon Glaze - Bourbon-Braised Onions with Fresh Thyme - Individual Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Pies

Also tempting topics like 4 Hour Fearless Baking Seminar 

Secrets of a Pastry Chef 

Valentine's Day Macarons

Now I am off to sign up!

Images: Tiny White Daisies, Sunday Supper, Zoom Yummy, Tampa Bay Times