Goldstar Member Tips

• mzjones on What to Wear
  Wear comfortable shoes- you're standing on concrete the entire time (3+ hours)
• mzjones on Where to Park
  Street parking, though you'll likely need to walk a long block or two.

Goldstar Member Reviews

mzjones

Wonderful event- great for couples (dating, mother/daughter, whatever). The cooking is pretty light, as you're drinking plenty of wine. The class began with a tour of the winery/wine-making at crushpad and included a ton of explanation about the process and tasting; after which, we were handed off to a team of chefs, split into teams of about 5 (about 30 people total), to each make an appetizer. The wine pairing was pretty casual (meaning, you weren't guided to actually taste a different wine as you tasted each dish), but several wines were brought around throughout the course of the evening. Overall a fantastic evening and a wonderful treat that I would certainly do again!

Written on May 07 2009

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Stella

We had a fantastic time gaining knowlege about Wine and Cooking. It was so much Fun. What is even better we pay half the price thanks to GoldStar.

Written on Apr 24 2009

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This is a good event, definitely a fun night out...I would offer though that the winery portion was on the long side - we were expecting to get to the cooking portion much sooner. If the winery tour was shorter, it would have received all 4 stars!

Written on Jun 24 2009

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More Information About Sizzle & Swirl - Cooking and Wine Tasting Class

Description

Parties That Cook and Crushpad Winery invite you to an exciting evening of wine tasting paired with a hands-on cooking class. Admission includes wine tasting and pairing with a menu of international appetizers.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a nibble and glass of wine. A tour of the winery will follow, including explanation of key steps in the wine making process. You'll enjoy a series of comparative barrel tastings from Crushpad's library of ultra-premium wines. Each class will explore a unique wine-tasting theme, such as the wines of the Russian River Valley or blind tasting Rhone whites.

You'll then be treated to a lively introductory cooking lesson by the Parties That Cook chefs featuring tips such as the fastest way to dice an onion without a tear. Working together with other guests, you'll cook up an array of gourmet appetizers designed to pair with the wines. Each team will work on a recipe from the evening's tapas menu, all while sipping wine and listening to upbeat music.

You'll then relax and have a chance to enjoy the "fruits of your labor"! After the event, the organizers will email you copies of the recipes and digital photos.

August 13 Menu
Chicken Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Mini-Chalupas filled with Chorizo and Avocado
Coconut Blini with Cilantro-Lime Creme Fraiche
Albondigas: Meatballs in Almond, Garlic, and Parsley Sauce
Sweet Corn Galettes with Bacon & Sour Cream
Zucchini Pancakes with Feta, Capers and Mint

(Menu subject to change without notice.)

About the Ticket Supplier: Parties That Cook!

Parties That Cook bring friends and family together for an unforgettable event. Group cooking parties and hands-on cooking classes are a perfect way to celebrate special occasions or mix and mingle with new friends.