June 15, Monday, 6:00 p.m. South Africa Food and Wine Festival Terri Geiser, $48.00
In South Africa, many spices are used to create amazing flavor, built on a rich culinary heritage from the cuisines of many different nations. On the menu: Hors d’oeuvres variees, a beautiful and tasty arrangement of several favorites including smoked salmon, avocados and marinated mushrooms; Chicken and rice Breyani with 12 different spices, and cooked in a cast...
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Kelly Campbell Nicely has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry that includes teaching and selling wine. During her tenure with B&T distributing she shared with restaurant staff her knowledge, helping them to appreciate and sell wine. Over the past 20 years, she has taught wine tasting with chef Gary Nicely at the Glass Bazaar as well as hosting numerous wine dinners at local restaurants including Naples Italian Restaurant. Her extensive travels to ...
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March 2, Monday, 6:00 p.m. Wines of Spain and Portugal Kelly Campbell, $48.00
Spain and Portugal each have their own distinct classic wines. We’ll taste four excellent wines with food bites while learning what makes each one special. Gary Nicely will join Kelly sharing a delicious Chorizo stuffed piquillo pepper with almond saffron romesco sauce.
March 4, Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. Signs of ...
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Kelly Campbell (Nicely) has over 20 years of experience in the wine industry that includes teaching and selling wine. During her tenure with B&T distributing she shared with restaurant staff her knowledge, helping them to appreciate and sell wine. Over the past 20 years, she has taught wine tasting with chef Gary Nicely at the Glass Bazaar as well as hosting numerous wine dinners at local restaurants including Naples Italian Restaurant. Her extensive travels ...
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Instructors
Ben Willis-Becker, Chef de cuisine at Holly’s, is a native of Knoxville where he started his culinary career 23 years ago. He received an associate degree in culinary arts and a BA degree in business and restaurant management. He has worked most positions a kitchen has to offer including pastry chef, chef de cuisine, and chef/owner. He has travelled throughout the country with his wife and two boys and he is happy to be back in his hometown to
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A glass of wine will be served in Riedel stemware, unless otherwise noted in the class description.
Thanks to Cabot Cheese for sponsoring the cooking classes and providing samples for all classes.
If a class is full when you call to make your reservation, ask to be included on the waiting list. New classes are formed from the waiting list. See Registration and Cancellation Policies
Registration and Class Policies
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