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Ojai Culinary School
The intimate Lavender Inn is the setting for the innovative Ojai Culinary School. The cooking school offers a wide variety of hands-on and demonstration cooking classes ranging from visiting chefs to local artisanal cooks. The emphasis on the cooking classes is to develop technique and expertise along with a sense of ease in the kitchen. PRIVATE COOKING CLASSES: Let us cook up a celebration for you - whether it's a birthday, a bridal shower, or just a group getting together. We can tailor your class to your group's cooking skill level and type of desired menu. Chefs will work side by side with your group to create a memorable meal. See below for more on private classes.
UPCOMING CLASSES:
Sunday February 12th @ 1 pm (this Class is Currently Full), so we are offering a second class **** Tuesday February 14th at 6 pm This class comes just in time for you to learn to make an amazing meal for your Valentine! Ellen not only makes it fun, but she'll show you how easy it is. Italian is the language for Lovers. San Valentino was known as the protector of Lovers, whose feast day is celebrated every February. In Italy " Ti Amo ", I love you, is used used only between Lovers, never with friends. The Menu Includes: Lobster appetizer with Tangerine Aioli, Chicken Cannelloni with Charred Pomodoro Sauce, Beef Rib Eye steak, Roasted Lemon Asparagus, Hearts Of Romaine salad with Feta, Pine nuts, Mint and lemon dressing, Casanova's Kisses, Cream Puffs with Vanilla Gelato drizzled with Chocolate sauce, Double dipped Strawberries, Limoncello Toast... and a beautiful Red Rose. This class is limited to 12 participants. $75 per person
Sunday February 26th @ 1 pm Join us at Aparna, 'The Healthy Indian', as she shows you Ayurvedic methods of preparing these deliciously healthy vegetarian dishes. Aparna makes it easy to understand how foods can be healing, delicious to taste & easy to make. Take a moment to look at her website & blog The Menu Includes: Asian Kale Salad, Eggplant Bhaji with Onions & Coconut ( delectable South-Indian side dish), Cucumber Coconut salad, Saagu (South-Indian dish w assorted Vegetables in a Coconut & Spice sauce, Aloo Bondas ( deep fried Spiced Potato balls in Chickpea flour batter) served with Hot & Spicy Cilantro Chutney. This class is limited to 12 participants. $65 per person
 Roman Holiday with Ellen SherwoodSunday May 12 @ 1 pm
Come
celebrate Mother's day with Ellen Sherwood on this spectacular Roman
Holiday, so special, you'll wish to return each year! This hand on
participation class will transport you to Rome, la Citta Eterna, the
eternal city, with splendid aromas and tempting dishes. Not to forget
to mention the Roman Vino, worth savoring every drop. Make this
mother's day special by going to Rome, if just for a few hours. Andiamo
a Roma!
The Menu includes: A
toast to Mothers with Peach Bellinis, Bruschetta alla Roma &
Bruschetta al Pomodoro, Spaghetti Carnonera, Fettucine Alfredo,
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe (w/ pecorino romano & black pepper), Classic
Saltimbocca alla Romana, Tiramisu alla Nutella a Roma, Pistachio
Semifreddo w/ Chocolate sauce... all sergved with Frascati white wine
& Italian red wine.
This class is limited to 12 participants. $75 per person
Up Coming Classes: There are many classes coming in 2012, here are some we've already scheduled. Come back soon for the Menus and more listings! * Sunday, March 11 Grown In Ojai with Karen Evenden featuring Locally Citrus & Avocado as well as Lavender, Walnut & Olive oil, from New Oak Ranch * April Ayurvedic Workshop with Aparna The Mistress of Spice * Sunday, September 23 Autumn in the Italian Wine Country with Ellen Sherwood * Sunday, November 4 Italian Christmas Market with Ellen Sherwood * Dates to be determined (two separate classes) Thai & Chinese cuisine with Cindy Liu
For more information and reservations call the Lavender Inn at 805-646-6635. A 72 hour cancellation required for a full refund. The Lavender Inn is conveniently located behind the arcade in downtown Ojai at 210 E. Matilija. The Foodie Package is available for those who stay at the Lavender Inn while taking a class with a 10% off your room for one night per class. MORE ON PRIVATE CLASSES
Whether it's a Birthday, Baby shower, Family-get-together, kid's party, company retreat, or time with friends, we can help you design an intimate class and menu around your theme. These classes are unique way to spend time with friends and enjoy delicious food. Sweet? Savory? We cater to any palate with a long list of chefs including Ellen Sherwood, Aparna Khanolkar, Karen Evenden, Chef Dave Cagnacci, Chef Robin, Patricia Cuenot and many more ... Let us help you create the ultimate food experience and leave the work to us! The Ojai Culinary School @ The Lavender Inn 805.646.6635 210 East Matilija street , Ojai (across from the Rainbow Bridge)
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Healthy Indian 
Create your own private class for 8 - 12 of your friends!