Chocolate & Smoke: A Ghirardelli Culinary Experience (21 Dec)

Chocolate & Smoke: A Ghirardelli Culinary Experience

21 December, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Harmons Traverse Mountain Cooking School
Chef Sterling West

Discover the bold and unexpected savory side of chocolate in this indulgent, hands-on cooking class featuring rich Ghirardelli chocolate and smoky, sophisticated flavors. Begin with a bacon and blue cheese salad before learning to prepare a perfectly seared, coffee- and cocoa-rubbed steak finished with a bourbon reduction. Complement your steak with roasted Parmesan potatoes and haricots verts. For a decadent finale, create a Ghirardelli chocolate budino topped with whipped mascarpone. Along the way, discover how the deep, complex notes of chocolate enhance savory dishes and elevate classic steakhouse favorites. This unforgettable culinary experience is the perfect blend of bold flavors, elegant techniques, and pure chocolate indulgence!

Seats are priced per person. Please list any dietary restrictions in the comment section.

What to expect in a hands-on Harmons Cooking School class:
- Work together with other students in a hands-on environment led by professional chef instructors.
- Work in small groups, sharing workstations, dishes, and equipment.
- Classes are 2 to 2 1/2 hours unless otherwise noted above.
- You will be standing, cooking, and working for most of the class. Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and tie back long hair.