Dear Customers,

Baby Aidan is now 5 months and I am getting back into the swing of things just in time for Spring!

At this time I won't be offering group cooking classes, but I will host Private Cooking Parties if you have at least 10 guest attending.  Simply email me at Raquel@apinchofsalt.com to set one up!  Naturally, Cooking Parties are a great way of spending time together and making any event memorable!  Also, A Pinch of Salt is using a new kitchen! (inquire within)

Gift Certificates for Private At-Home Classes are still available!

I will post again once regular group cooking classes are back in action so keep posted!

Hope to cook with you soon,
Chef Raquel

Update & Classes to Come!

Dear A Pinch of Salt Customers, 

I am very proud to announce that my husband and I welcomed our first child in December right before the holiday season! Baby Aidan is healthy and beautiful. While we are obviously running on none to little sleep, he has already proven to be a blessing.

What does this mean in terms of A Pinch of Salt cooking classes? Well I will be back to running group cooking classes and at-home classes as of this spring (hoping early April).  In the meanwhile please feel free to drop a note, purchase gift certificates, suggest themes or menus for upcoming classes or just write to say hello! 

Please know new menu ideas reflecting seasonal spring cooking & ingredients will be posted soon so check back soon!  

I hope that this announcement finds you well and that you are cooking up a storm! 

Happy Cooking, 
Raquel

ABC'S The Chew and The West Side Campaign Against Hunger

If you happened to catch ABC's The Chew this past Monday, November 5th, you may have noticed some familiar faces - West Side Campaign Against Hunger's own Chef Raquel Rivera-Pablo was with Customer Chef Graduates Martina and Ondina to talk about WSCAH, the Customer Chef Program, and learning from our customers.
Watch the episode here:
http://abc.go.com/watch/the-chew/SH55125610/VD55245237/the-chew-115

Upcoming Class Schedule

Dear Customers,

Below are a list of upcoming group hands-on cooking classes. Classes are small (approximately 12 students) as our goal is to provide you with an intimate learning environment. Please look over the classes and feel free to email any ideas for future classes or any suggestions! FYI, with advance notice we can accommodate vegetarian diets.  

To sign up please email me at Raquel@apinchofsalt.com 
Gilt Customers please provide your voucher number in the body of your email!

Note: All Details regarding classes, address, cancellations are located at the bottom of this page!

2012 Calendar of Events:


Remaining October Classes:

Please note that due to Hurricane Sandy and transportation closures  today's class is cancelled.  We hope to reschedule, new date is currently TBD, but should be posted by the end of this week.

Tuesday, Oct 30th Trick or Treat, A Halloween Menu! 6-9pm   
Come in costumes if you wish but either way join us in making: Deviled Eggs, Coffee Rubbed Ribs; Red Wine Risotto; Cauliflower, Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potato Medley and Chocolate Molten Cake!

November Classes:

Friday, Nov 2nd Thanksgiving Side Dishes! 6-9pm--Sold Out!
Learn to make traditional Thanksgiving holiday sides: like Creamy Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes; Orange-Scented Cranberry Sauce, Cornbread Stuffing with Pecans; Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon; Wild Rice Pilaf and Creamed Spinach; Carrot Cake Cookies  

Friday, Nov 9th Easy Holiday Appetizers 6-9pm--Sold Out!
Hummus & Basic Crudite Platter; Gougeres (Cheese puffs); Bacon Wrapped Dates; Caramalized Onion & Cherry Tomato Puffs, Creamy Artichoke Dip, Chicken Liver Crostinis, Sun Dried Tomato Spread 

To be placed on a Wait-list please email Raquel@apinchofsalt.com


General Information: 

Where:The Church of St. Paul St. Andrew/lower level 263 West 86TH Street; New York, NY 10024 (#1 train to 86th Street Station)

Cost: $95 per person or $175 for 2 people 

Time: Classes are approximately 3 hours start to finish (includes lesson/prep of meal & sit down dinner)

Other Info: Classes are BYOB! and Bring Your Apron!   

Wait List?  Email Raquel@apinchofsalt.com if you wish to be placed on a Wait List for any of our classes.

Cancellation & Other Policies:
*Classes without sufficient enrollment will be cancelled, all students will be notified and a full refund will be given.

*There are no refunds or credit issued when fewer than 48 hours notice from the class start date is given.

*GILT customers if you are signed up for a class and need to reschedule, a FIRM ONE WEEK NOTICE (7 DAYS) is necessary.  We wish to accommodate all our customers and anything less than a week is not enough time to make anyone on a wait list aware of the new opening!

Until then stay well and Happy Cooking!

Chef Raquel

A Pinch of Salt Ravioli Making Workshop

A Pinch of Salt Calendar of Group Classes

Dear Customers,

Below are a list of upcoming group hands-on cooking classes. Classes are small 8-10 students as our goal is to provide you with an intimate learning environment. Please look over the classes and feel free to email any ideas for future classes or any suggestions! FYI, with advance notice we can accommodate vegetarian diets with all our menus.

Dear GILT Customers:

As you know the promotion for A Pinch of Salt has been offered since mid December 2011 and the long stretch comes to an end on 6/22/2012.  As your voucher explains all classes are based on availability.  At this time ALL CLASSES are COMPLETELY BOOKED!   We appreciate your  interest and thank you for a successful run!   

Thank you all who have participated!  

2012 Calendar of Events:

June Classes:

Tuesday, June 5 French Inspired Menu 6:00-9:00pm--SOLD OUT!
Salad with Sautéed Mushrooms, Prosciutto and Arugula; Chicken with Forty Cloves with Herbed Baby Potatoes and String Beans with Pepper Medley and Orange Scented Madeleines Dipped in Chocolate!

Friday, June 8 Tapas Class! 6-9:00pm--SOLD OUT!
Menu: White Wine-Steamed Mussels with Chorizo and Fennel; Spicy Potato Bites aka Pappas Bravas; Albondigas/ Mini Meatballs in Tomato Sauce; Crusty Bread with Tomatoes & Garlic and Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Tuesday, June 12 Eat Your Veggies Class! 6-9pm--SOLD OUT!
Mixed Greens with Roasted Pears and Caramelized Fennel; Vegetarian Lasagna, Garlic Sautéed Spinach and Creamy Cannellini Beans with Grape Tomatoes; For dessert, Warm Berries with Vanilla Ice Cream

Friday, June 15 Couples Night! 6-9pm--SOLD OUT!
Seared Shrimp with Mixed Greens; Roasted Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Caramelized Pearl Onions; Chocolate Molten Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream

Tuesday, June 19 Italian Night 6-9pm--SOLD OUT!
Arugula with Parmesan and Lemon Vinaigrette; Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi with Tomatoes and Basil, Herbed Garlic Knots; Tiramisu

Friday, June 22 Dinner with the Children! 5-8pm--SOLD OUT!
Mac & Cheese with Fresh Bread Crumbs; Spaghetti & Meatballs; Garlic Bread with Fresh Herbs; Berry Fools for Dessert!

Tuesday, June 26 6-9pm TBD


Where:The Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, basement level 263 West 86TH Street; New York, NY 10024 (#1 train to 86th Street Station)


Cost: $95 per person or $175 for 2 people, BYOB!

Please Mention Any Discount Prior to Reserving!
Cancellation & Other Policies:
*Classes without sufficient enrollment will be cancelled, all students will be notified and a full refund will be given.

*There are no refunds or credit issued when fewer than 48 hours notice from the class start date is given.

Until then stay well and Happy Cooking!

Chef Raquel

Yesterday's No Tex Mex here Cooking Class!

Making Corn Tortillas from Scratch!

Sitting down to enjoy our Mexican feast!