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• Wednesday, February 10

  India: A Cook's Tour - SOLD OUT!

  6 - 9p $59 - Hands-On

  Explore the mysterious tastes, textures, and aromas of Indian cooking as you take a hands-on cooking tour. In addition to cooking fabulously flavorful Indian fare, you'll learn about the exotic and aromatic spices employed in Indian cuisine and discover some of the interesting ingredients that are unfamiliar to western palates. Indian beer will be served.
  Menu: Kofta Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Sauce; Vegetable Samosas with Coriander Chutney; Chicken Tikka Masala with Sautéed Onions; Naan; and Pistachio & Cardamom Ice Cream.
  Instructor: Samantha Enzmann

• Thursday, February 11

  The Fair Pear

  6 - 8:30p $45 - Demonstration

  France's King Louis XIV loved pears so much that he perfected the art of removing the skin in a single perfect piece, then re-wrapping them in their skin to give as gifts. We're not sure about trying that particular trick, but agree that this winter stunner deserves a little special treatment. In all their varieties, pears add sweet sophistication in everything from savory dishes to desserts. Discover the pear’s versatility in a collection of our favorite recipes, each focusing on a different method of preparation.

  Menu: Pear & Ahi Tuna Tartare; Endive Salad with Roasted Pears, Pecans, Blue Cheese & Cranberry Vinaigrette; Hazelnut Encrusted Chicken Scaloppini with Pear Agrodolce and Fontina; Chilled Bosc Pear Soup with Local Fresh Chèvre; and Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake.

  Instructor: Samantha Enzmann

• Friday, February 12

  Wine & Chocolate Tasting - SOLD OUT!

  6:30 - 7:30p $15 - Demonstration

  You love wine, you love chocolate... but who would have thought about putting the two together? We did! There are a large variety of chocolates and wines that pair well together. Sample a little of both and feel indulged. It's a perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day!

  Instructor: Don Reddicks

• Saturday, February 13

  Valentine's Treat Workshop for Tots & Preschoolers - SOLD OUT!

  9:30 - 10:30a $19 - Hands-On

  For ages 2 & 3 with one parent (register child only)

  
  Little ones and their parent discover how to make creative treats for Valentine's Day and assemble them in special packages to take with them, ready to give away. Class includes a fruit & cheese snack and all materials & supplies.

  Menu: Chocolate Dipped Dried Fruits; and Frosted Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies

  Instructor: Shannon Marsh

• Saturday, February 13

  Valentine's Treat Workshop for Tots & Preschoolers - SOLD OUT!

  11:30a - 12:30p $19 - Hands-On

  For ages 4 & 5 with one parent (register child only)

  Little ones and their parent discover how to make creative treats for Valentine's Day and assemble them in special packages to take with them, ready to give away. Class includes a fruit & cheese snack and all materials & supplies.

  Menu: Chocolate Dipped Dried Fruits; and Frosted Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies

  Instructor: Shannon Marsh

• Saturday, February 13

  Valentine's Treat Workshop for Kids

  2 - 5p $39 - Hands-On

  For ages 6 to 9

  Kids discover how to make an assortment of creative treats for Valentine's Day and assemble them in special packages to take with them, ready to give away. Class includes a fruit & cheese snack and all materials & supplies.

  Menu: White Chocolate & Raspberry Sandwich Cookies; Chocolate Dipped Dried Fruits; "Kiss" Cookies; Frosted Heart-Shaped Sugar Cookies; and Chocolate Truffles.

  Instructor: Shannon Marsh (please note change of instructor)

• Sunday, February 14

  Date Night: Valentine's Dinner for Two - SOLD OUT!

  6 - 9p $129 per couple - Hands-On

  Want a change from the usual overcrowded restaurant fare? Join us for a special Valentine's evening at Salud! Bring your Valentine and learn how to prepare some romantic favorites as you enjoy a very special dinner out, complete with wine pairings. Wine is paired with each course.

  Menu: Roasted Beet Soup with Crème Fraîche "Hearts"; Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Cognac Cream Sauce, Puréed Potatoes, & Glazed Baby Vegetables; and Molten Chocolate Cake with Kirsch & Cinnamon Cherries.

  Instructor: Samantha Enzmann

• Tuesday, February 16

  Fast & Fresh Weeknights

  10a - 12p $39 - Demonstration

  Finding it hard to get healthy dinners on the table on hectic weeknights? Begin building a repertoire of simple, fast, and healthful dishes that your whole family will enjoy without sending your schedule into overdrive. We'll share some of our favorite weeknight recipes using fresh ingredients that pack in great flavors. These are dinners you can feel good about serving and great about eating!
  Menu: Roasted Sausages, Red Cabbage, & Apples; Stir-Fried Beef or Tofu with Broccoli & Sweet Potatoes over Rice; Grilled Fish with Lemon & Oregano; and Eggplant & Tomato Skewers with Israeli Couscous & Feta Sauce.
  Instructor: Samantha Enzmann

• Tuesday, February 16

  Irish Winter Comfort Food - SOLD OUT!

  6:30 - 8:30p $39 - Demonstration

  Irish cook Judith McLoughlin blends the recipes from her rich Irish heritage with the newfound flavors of the South.  Tonight, she shares recipes from her upcoming cookbook, The Shamrock and Peach, that are perfect for a cozy dinner with family or a festive St. Patty's Day celebration. You won't want to miss this one! A special beer selection will be served.

  Menu: Cashel Blue Cheese Soufflés with Mixed Greens & Warm Bacon Dressing; Beef & Guinness with Parsley Dumplings, Irish Champ Potatoes, and Carrot & Leek Julienne; and Dark Chocolate Raspberry Trifles with Irish Cream.

  Instructor: Judith McLoughlin of the Ulster Kitchen

• Wednesday, February 17

  Welcome to Your Kitchen - SOLD OUT!

  6 - 9p $59 - Hands-On

  A kitchen is a terrible thing to waste! Discover how easy it is to get started cooking in your kitchen and enjoying satisfying, homemade meals. All you need is a little know-how and perhaps a bit of confidence. Let us show you basic knife skills and classic cooking methods as well as share our list of pared down kitchen equipment and pantry essentials. You'll leave with the ability to start cooking fresh and delicious meals at home.

  Menu: Mixed Green Salad with Pecans & Blue Cheese; Cream of Tomato Soup; Roast Chicken with Pan Gravy; Sautéed Green Beans with Mushrooms; Perfect Mashed Potatoes; and Quick Apple Tarts.

  Instructor: Samantha Enzmann

• Thursday, February 18

  Introduction to French Wines

  6:30 - 8:30p $44; $69 for two-class series - Demonstration

  Treat yourself to an evening traveling the vineyards of France, where you'll taste and discuss some of the country's great wines. In a single session, you'll get a handle on France's various wine-producing regions as you journey through Champagne, Burgundy, Alsace, the Loire Valley, the Rhone, and Languedoc-Roussillon. This subject can sometimes seem daunting, but after this class you'll no longer have any trouble differentiating a Pouilly Fuissé from a Pouilly Fumé. We will discuss the Appellation Controlée and its influence on taste, price, and aging potential. A representative wine from each of the major grape-growing regions will be tasted. (Class II: Feb 25)

  Instructor: Don Reddicks

• Friday, February 19

  Girls' Night Out: Let's Talk Thai - SOLD OUT!

  6 - 9p $55; $99 per pair - Hands-On

  Spice things up with a night out with your girlfriends learning the unique ingredients and techniques for making fabulous Thai fare. Light and refreshing, Thai cooking marries many flavors to produce a cuisine that is always deliciously spiced and only sometimes "hot and spicy." Tonight you and your girlfriends will discover how to create delicious dishes with fresh flavors that you'll love making at home.
  Menu: Hot & Sour Chicken and Lemongrass Coconut Soups; Wild Mushroom Salad with Coriander; Shrimp Curry with Jasmine Rice; and Coconut Tapioca Pudding with Spiced Mango.
  Instructor: Samantha Enzmann

• Saturday, February 20

  Kids & Teens: My Italian Kitchen

  9:30a - 12:30p $35 - Hands-On

  For ages 10 to 12
  
  So your kids don’t have an Italian grandmother? No problem! In this class, kids find out how to make some authentic Italian dishes with techniques that translate into great cooking at home for family or friends. Mama Mia!
  
  Menu: Authentic Spaghetti & Meatballs; Classic Caesar Salad; Garlic Bread; and Kid-Friendly Tiramisu.
  
  Instructor: Shannon Marsh

• Saturday, February 20

  Knife Skills & Basics - SOLD OUT!

  2:30 - 5:30p $59 - Hands-On

  Jump-start your cooking skills in this relaxed, fun-filled class. We will get you on your cooking feet, teaching you how to use knives skillfully, safely, and efficiently and the proper way to sharpen and care for your knives. You will practice proper techniques and timesaving skills for slicing, dicing, and chopping and in the process, prepare a lovely meal. You will also learn the basics of sautéing and making a pan sauce. Afterwards, you'll enjoy sitting down to enjoy the meal that you prepared. Your mother would be so proud! Students are requested to please bring a chef's knife to class, but a knife is not required.

  Menu: Salad with Classic French Vinaigrette & Warm Goat Cheese Croutons; Vegetable Soup; Sautéed Chicken Breast with Mushrooms & Pan Sauce; and Liquid Chocolate Cake.

  Instructor: Samantha Enzmann

• Tuesday, February 23

  Cooking Value Meals

  11 - 11:30a No cost - Demonstration

  Space is limited; registration is required
  Discover new and delicious recipes for a family of 4, all at a great value!
  Break out of your box and learn simply delicious meals that the whole family will enjoy. Let the chefs at Salud!Cooking School share our favorite recipes and easy techniques to get fresh and healthy meals on the table at terrific values.
  Menu: Penne with Sausage, Tomatoes, & Cream with Roasted Broccolini

• Tuesday, February 23

  Lowcountry Favorites

  6:30 - 8:30p $39 - Demonstration

  Where, exactly, is Lowcountry? Think saltwater marshes and Spanish moss hanging from live oaks. The names of native Lowcountry dishes like Frogmore stew and hoppin' John are almost as colorful as its culinary history. Rice, grits, local seafood, and the produce of the Southeastern coastal plain play an instrumental role in Lowcountry cooking. Discover the cultural influences and ingredients that make up this cuisine with a delightful menu you'll love making at home.

  Menu: She-Crab Soup; Shrimp and Cheddar-Scallion Grit Cakes with Okra, Corn, & Tomatoes; and Carolina Gold Rice Pudding.

  Instructor: Samantha Enzmann (please note change of instructor)

• Wednesday, February 24

  Homemade Pasta & Sauces - SOLD OUT!

  6 - 9p $59 - Hands-On

  If you haven't got an Italian mamma to teach you how to make pasta at home, join us for a hands-on experience of the process! Making your own pasta is deeply satisfying, surprisingly easy, and the results are delectable. Students learn the techniques for making a basic pasta dough; using a pasta machine to roll and cut fettuccini, pappardelle, and pasta sheets for ravioli; cutting and filling ravioli; making and shaping gnocchi; and preparing pasta sauces. At the end of class, we'll sit down to an Italian pasta feast. Students leave with the skills and recipes to make these Italian classics at home. Wines from Italy will be served.

  Menu: Fettuccini with Prosciutto, Cream, & Nutmeg; Spinach & Ricotta Gnocchi with Rustic Tomato Sauce; Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage-Brown Butter Sauce; and Pappardelle with Bolognese.

  Instructor: Samantha Enzmann

• Thursday, February 25

  Introduction to Italian Wines

  6:30 - 8:30p $44; $69 for two-class series - Demonstration

  The wines of Italy can offer a challenge to any wine lover, first because of the dramatic differences posed by the various soils and climates of the many regions and then because of the astounding variety of grapes, each with its own character and its own story. This class will familiarize students with the essentials of Italian wine, including the effects of geography on wine production and the Italian wine classification system. Students will be guided through the diverse wine country traditionally known as Enotria­­­­ - "The Land of Wine," tasting glorious wine selections from north to south. (Class I: Feb 18)

  Instructor: Don Reddicks

• Friday, February 26

  American Artisan Cheese Tasting

  6:30 - 7:30p $15 - Demonstration

  Throughout the United States, small, specialist cheese-makers are recapturing the craft of using milk from their own herds and respecting traditional methods of working with milk to show us how a simple product can become a statement of its provenance. By tasting a variety of farmstead and artisan cheeses, we will discover how a cheese reflects the region in which it's made and learn while history and tradition are powerful influences, they are not as important as terroir.

  Instructor: Sonya Beard

• Saturday, February 27

  Snacks for Hungry Kids & Teens

  9:30a - 12p $29 - Hands-On

  For ages 10 to 12

  Mom... I'm hungry! Answer this age-old declaration by sending your hungry kid or teen to this class. Based on pantry-friendly recipes, kids & teens will learn how to make a host of healthy snacks they can make after-school, on the weekends, or any time hunger strikes. Best of all, they'll avoid eating empty calories and begin to develop healthier habits to last their lifetimes.

  Menu: Red Pepper Hummus & Crudités with Garlic-Oregano Grilled Pita; Double-Chocolate Zucchini Muffins; Oven-Roasted Fries with Rosemary; Peanutty Energy Bars; Nuts & Bolts Snack Mix; Quick Barbecue Chicken Pizzas; and Almond-Banana Smoothies.

  Instructor: Samantha Enzmann

• Saturday, February 27

  Snacks for Hungry Kids & Teens

  2 - 4:30p $29 - Hands-On

  For ages 13 to 15

  Mom... I'm hungry! Answer this age-old declaration by sending your hungry kid or teen to this class. Based on pantry-friendly recipes, kids & teens will learn how to make a host of healthy snacks they can make after-school, on the weekends, or any time hunger strikes. Best of all, they'll avoid eating empty calories and begin to develop healthier habits to last their lifetimes.

  Menu: Red Pepper Hummus & Crudités with Garlic-Oregano Grilled Pita; Double-Chocolate Zucchini Muffins; Oven-Roasted Fries with Rosemary; Peanutty Energy Bars; Nuts & Bolts Snack Mix; Quick Barbecue Chicken Pizzas; and Almond-Banana Smoothies.

  Instructor: Samantha Enzmann

• Sunday, February 28

  A Farmer's Dinner - SOLD OUT!

  4 - 8p $69; $129 per pair - Hands-On

  Enjoy an extraordinary evening working with and celebrating local ingredients at their height of freshness and then sit down to enjoy your farmer's dinner with special wines. Students further their appreciation for cooking seasonally while practicing hands-on methods for creating a bountiful winter's feast. Students will become inspired by the abundance of the season as you broaden your understanding of how to make beautiful, seasonal dishes. Special wine selections will be served.

  Menu: Savory Pecan, Parmesan, & Thyme Shortbread; Chestnut Soup with Porcini Relish; Lamb Stew with Beets & Mint Gremolata; Rainbow Chard Tart; Local Cheeses Served with Apple Spread & Lemon Verbena; and Orange & Almond Cake with Brown Sugar Crème Frâiche.

  Instructor: Samantha Enzmann

How to Register

• Register online.
• Call us at 770.442.3354

Seating and enrollment are on a first-come, first-served basis. If a class is sold out, please call 770.442.3354 or email us at salud.alpharetta@wholefoods.com to be placed on our waiting list. With some exceptions, registration closes 48 hours prior to class. Payment is made at the time of registration.

Getting Here

Salud! is located inside of Harry's Farmers Market in Alpharetta at 1180 Upper Hembree Road, Roswell, GA 30076 map & directions

Class Information

All classes include recipes or a class lecture packet and tastings of each recipe prepared.

• Hands-On Classes

  Be prepared to cook! Please remember to wear flat, closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Aprons and towels will be provided for your use in class. Students are divided into groups at the discretion of the instructor. Snacks are provided during class. Towards the end of class, you will be seated to enjoy your meal along with wine. Classes are limited to 12 students unless noted otherwise.

• Demonstration Classes

  Relax and watch us do the work! You will be seated throughout the class and encouraged to ask lots of questions. Tastings of each recipe are served typically as they are prepared. Classes include up to two glasses of red or white wine.

• Kids & Teens Classes

  Kids and teens should wear flat, closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Students are divided into groups at the discretion of the instructor. Snacks are provided during class and students are seated at the end of class to enjoy the meal they have prepared. Classes are limited to 12 students unless noted otherwise.

• Wine & Cheese Classes

  You will be seated throughout the class and encouraged to ask lots of questions as you taste each wine or cheese. Fruit, cheese and bread are served.

Arrival

Please check in at the customer service desk upon arrival. We recommend arriving 15 minutes prior to the start of class. You will be directed to the cooking school located to the left of customer service.

Cancellation Policy

Please note that refunds cannot be given for no-shows or cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to a class. Although we make every effort to avoid changes to our class schedule, Salud! reserves the right to cancel any class due to low registration or substitute instructors in case of an emergency.

Private Classes

Need a place to have your next corporate event, shower or birthday party? We offer custom-designed demonstration or hands-on classes. Call us at 770.442.3354.

Mailing List

Would you like to receive the quarterly calendar of classes, special offers, and seasonal recipes by email? Call us at 770.442.3354 or email us at salud.alpharetta@wholefoods.com to be added to our electronic mailing list.

Gift Certificates

Give the gift of cooking! For the cooks in your life there's no better gift than gift certificates to Salud! in denominations of $35 to $65. Available for purchase by calling 770.442.3354 or in person at the Customer Service desk.

Knife Sharpening Services

If you have dull knives that long ago lost their edge, the edge can be recreated and be like new again! Its easy...drop off your dull knives by Tuesday at 6 p.m. and pick up anytime after Thursday at 9 a.m. The fee is $4.50 for a straight edge and $6 for a serrated edge or scissors. Drop off and pick up is at the Customer Service Desk at Harry's Farmers Market at 1180 Upper Hembree Road in Roswell.