Cookology Blog

Food Revolution Day is all about promoting healthy, home cooking. That means nutritious foods that are affordable, simple to prepare, and don’t skimp on flavor. Chef Oliver’s movement really brings the focus back to cooking with seasonal ingredients, and we think that is one of the most important concepts to understand in cooking. Use produce at its freshest [...]

Join Great Country Farms this Saturday for their annual Strawberry Jubilee–the earliest in the history of the farm due to the warm spring weather. There’s U-Pick in the morning (come early for the best picks!), music, food, and celebration like the annual Diaper Derby, visits with the Strawberry Princess. Don’t miss Grandma Z’s strawberry shortcake, [...]

One of our goals at Cookology is to teach students how to make local, seasonal, healthy meals at home simply and affordably. This Fall we participated in Slow Food USA’s $5 Cooking Challenge to illustrate the types of (drool worthy) home cooked meals you can make at home on a budget. We’ve included links to our [...]

We’re gearing up for all of our special Mother’s Day classes this weekend. Chef Katie chimes in on what to expect from our Mother’s Day Family Chef’s Table events happening this Saturday and Sunday, and gives a preview of one of the recipes the kids will be helping to make for mom–Homemade Strawberry Short Cakes, YUM! “The family [...]

Toasting to mom this weekend? Sommelier Mary Watson shares some of her favorite Champagne and sparkling wine picks, plus shares a few ideas for simple sparkling wine based treats. “I have many favorite sparkling wines–they are my favorite kind of wines to drink. Sparkling wines are offered in an amazing range of choices and price [...]

Last weekend Chef Brad joined Great Country Farms for their member open house event where fresh asparagus was in abundance. In addition to bringing along samples of his Asparagus & Asiago Mini Quiches, he also demonstrated this unique Asian-style asparagus recipe for vistors. Try it alongside a seared soy glazed hanger steak or over cold buckwheat [...]

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There’s nothing moms love more than homemade gifts for Mother’s Day. This year young chefs can surprise her with one of these delicious breakfast treats they can make themselves. For younger kids who cannot yet reach the stove, homemade pancakes are an option for a special mother’s day breakfast menu. Chef Katie’s recipe uses healthy oatmeal, blueberries [...]

Our Mother’s Day Chef’s Table cooking class for kids and parents will be a delicious way to spend an afternoon. Parents will be fully entertained, watching their kids interact with a professional chef to build a menu, learn cooking and baking methods, and complete a gourmet meal they’ll serve to mom. Chef Katie Reineberg will [...]

Chef Brad was out at Great Country Farms this past Saturday for their open house event. In addition to demonstrating a seasonal asparagus recipe using Great Country’s fresh produce, he also brought samples of this savory quiche for guests. Makes a great party appetizer! Asparagus & Asiago Mini Quiche INGREDIENTS 3 eggs 2 cups heavy cream [...]