Women in the Kitchen: A Tribute to Her Mentors with Virginia Willis

4001 North Lamar Boulevard,Austin TX 78756

22 March, 2022

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FEATURED CHEF. DEMONSTRATION. You will not be cooking in this class. Age RestrictionsFor ages 18 & up DescriptionLearn a little about the culinary luminaries who have inspired Food Network Kitchen Chef and James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Virginia Willis. Chef Willis, a recognized leader in the world of food and food media, has devised a menu that features a dish from each of these women who have changed the way that we eat and think about food in America. As Chef Willis shares stories and shows you how to make each dish, you'll sit back, relax, and enjoy a delightful meal.  A NOTE FROM VIRGINIA WILLIS "From the beginning of my career, I knew it was important for me as a female to learn from other women in the industry. I felt that mentorship from women who have "been there, done that" - from how to ask for what you're worth, to sharing unique talents, to paths of leadership - was integral to what I wanted in my career. I am excited to present this menu made from my mentors for Women's History Month."  Georgia-born, French-trained Chef Virginia Willis has made chocolate chip cookies with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, foraged for berries in the Alaskan wilderness, harvested capers in the shadow of a smoldering volcano in Sicily, and hunted for truffles in France. She is talent and chef-instructor for the digital streaming platform Food Network Kitchen. She specializes in chef-inspired recipes for home cooks.  Virginia was the celebrity chef a the Mansion at Churchill Downs for the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby. As a well-known, female, Southern chef, Virginia has spoken at SXSW, cooked for the James Beard Foundation, and beguiled celebrities such as Jane Fonda, Morgan Freeman, and Bill Clinton with her cooking - but it all started in her grandmother's country kitchen.  MenuNora Pouillon's Butternut Squash & Chevre Tart with Arugula SaladAnne Willan's Root Vegetable Gratin with Sauce MornayNathalie Dupree's Spinach Stuffed Beef TenderloinJulia Child's Riene de Saba ( Chocolate Almond Tart)Martha Stewart's Bourbon Creme Anglaise For ages 18 & up; If you are 21 or older, you can enjoy wine paired with the meal.  Safety & Precautions At check-in, you will be asked to sign a waiver before entering the Cooking School.For that reason, we ask that all attendees arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the confirmed start time of the class.Some COVID-related restrictions may apply. FAQFor more information about our classes please click on the links below: Find FAQs about our in-store classes here. Find FAQs about our private classes here.