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Kent Rathbun’s 2009 Dirty Dozen Cooking Class Schedule Released

On your mark, get set, send in your credit card number. These classes sell out fast. Here’s the dirt from Donna Tanner:

The Dirty Dozen Cooking Class is an interactive cooking class. Students come to Abacus in Dallas at 2:00 P.M. on a Sunday afternoon and receive a personalized Abacus chef’s jacket. The class is then divided into four teams. The teams are headed up by Executive Chef/Partner Kent Rathbun, Executive Sous Chef Jermaine Brown, Abacus Sous Chef Omar Flores, and Abacus Pastry Chef Rick Griggs. Each team spends the day preparing one of four courses, which includes dessert (unless the theme is buffet). At the end of the day (around 5:30 P.M.), each student invites one guest for dinner, wine, and a great time. Instead of leaving with recipes, you will leave with the knowledge of “how to.”

Jump for the schedule and the hoops.

***Payment is due at the time of booking and refunds will be not be issued for cancellations within two weeks of the class.  If we can rebook your spot, you will receive a full refund. There may be times when Chef Kent cannot make the class and there will one of our other chefs in his place.

The cost is $400 per class
All spaces will ONLY be filled by email.  As soon as you see a class you like, sign up asap, the classes tend to sell out within hours of this email being sent out.
To sign up for the classes please email donnat@kentrathbun.com
For more information you can call Donna Tanner at 469-867-3681

August 30, 2009
Italian
Learn to create a traditional and delicious Italian meal! Travel Italy with us and combine fresh ingredients with a good time. Italian wines will accompany the meal. Chef Aaron Staudenmaier will take Chef Kent’s place for this class.

September 13, 2009
French
Join us in our celebration of classic and inventive French food. We will take a journey into the many regions of France, where we will experience what is undeniably one of the world’s most sought after cuisine. Our journey will be complemented with French wine pairings. Bon Appétit!

October 11, 2009
Breakfast and Brunch
Come taste our chefs favorite morning foods. When you plan your foodie gatherings, don’t forget the most important meal of the day! A festive brunch can make a get together even more special. This class will start at 9:00 am and your guest should arrive at 12:00. Chef Aaron Staudenmaier will take Chef Kent’s place for this class.

November 5, 2009
Holiday
Prepare a five star holiday meal with all of the fixings. Our chefs will show you how to create an unforgettable, traditional holiday feast. Learn to professionally arrange your dishes for an exquisite holiday meal. Don’t miss turkey and all the trimmings at this buffet! Chef Aaron Staudenmaier will take Chef Kent’s place for this class.

December 6, 2009
Comfort Food
With cold, gray days upon us, what better time to enjoy a comforting and hearty meal. With Rathbun’s Blue Plate kitchen open, Chef Kent and the others are sure to have some great dishes up their sleeve.