Everything But The Bird: Add Flair to Your Family's Thanksgiving
with
Eliza Martin
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category
Food & Drink
Event Overview
Want to win the gold prize from Grandma at Thanksgiving this year? Bring the best side dish.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to craft something special for holidays? Get ready to get your hands dirty.
Chef Eliza will help you learn four simple, elegant dishes that are perfect accompaniments to any holiday table. In our intimate group workshop, you will craft your own portion of each of our four recipes, start to finish, and even sample them at the end of class. And you'll get the fruits of your labor and recipes to keep! AND... this event is a BYOB
Join us to make:
Fluffy Cheddar Biscuits
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust
Apple Cranberry Sauce
Hearty Southern Corn Casserole
Dietary restrictions? Food allergies? No problem! Chef Eliza can show you ways to substitute other ingredients in each dish. Just let her know when you sign up!
What to expect:
Minimum age
All ages welcome
What's Provided
All ingredients, cooking tools, and recipes will be provided by Chef Eliza.
What You Can Expect From This Experience
- Fun Group Cooking Class
- Dynamite Dishes to Grace the Table
- Adult Cooking Class
- BYOB
Location
EVENT DETAILS
EXPLOREMORE ABOUT YOUR HOST
I love food.
I love feasting.
But even more,
I love teaching.
...And poems. Ha! I find joy in helping others use their hands to better their health or show love in the kitchen. I believe ANYONE can cook, so I offer all I know to you, friends.
Food is empowerment, so FEED!
A bit more about me...
MY CULINARY RÉSUMÉ
EXPERIENCE
2015-Present:
CHEF/OWNER
FORK N FEAST CATERING, Chicago
My Chicago-based catering company offers elegant in-home catering, healthy meal delivery, and delicious workshops for the newbie cook.
2015-Present
INSTRUCTOR/MANAGER
THE KIDS' TABLE, Chicago
This kid-centered culinary school makes cooking (and eating) healthily a fun foodie adventure.
2014 - 2015
RESTAURANT CHEF
SOUS CHEF
INSPIRATION KITCHEN, Garfield Park
My corporation services low income individuals looking for a fresh start. I train our students in a thirteen week program in all realms of prep and line cook endeavors, in addition to all prep, cooking and recipe development for our restaurant.
MORE TASTY PLACES I'VE WORKED:
Rachael Ray Show, NYC
Saveur Magazine, NYC
Vermillion Restaurant, Chicago
Common Threads, Chicago
Harding's Restaurant, NYC
EDUCATION
CULINARY ARTS DIPLOMA
INSTITUTE OF CULINARY EDUCATION, New York City, NY
On Instagram! @forknfeast
