This Week at the Carriage House: Hands-On Pasta Class

Nov 29, 20162 min read

Here’s what’s shaking this week at the Carriage House:

Hands-On Pasta Class with Chef Michael Elefante from Mama Louisa’s

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, December 3 • $120 per person

Chef Michael Elefante will share family recipes and demonstrate the techniques needed for outstanding homemade pasta. Featured dishes include Red Pepper Ravioli with Yellow Tomato Pomodoro, Pappardelle Bolognese, and Raspberry Agnolotti with Chocolate Mascarpone.

Visit the event page to reserve your spot.

Coming soon to the Carriage House:

Kids Class! Holiday Treats for Giving and Eating with Pastry Chef Ashley Chen and Chef Devon Sanner

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, December 10 • $40 per person

Pastry Chef Ashley Chen and Chef Devon Sanner kick off the first in a series of classes for children age 8 to 14. This interactive class features recipes for candy cane white chocolate hearts and truffles, cupcake in a mason jar, and more. Take-home gifts for the family are also included.

Visit the event page to reserve your spot.

Menus for the Special Occasion Gourmet with Judith Baigent King from Culinary Concepts

6 – 9 p.m. Tuesday, December 13 • $60 per person

Chef Judith Baigent King will teach the second in the series of three classes focused on taking the stress out of holiday entertaining. The impressive dishes can be prepared ahead of time so you can spend your energy with the party guests instead.

  • Smoked fish and white bean bouillabaisse with chile-garlic bread
  • Prosciutto-wrapped pork loin with roasted apples
  • Sweet potato gnocchi with fried sage and chestnuts
  • Orange-glazed asparagus
  • Meringue roulade with hazelnuts and berries

Visit the event page to reserve your spot.

Story Time with Mrs. Claus

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, December 17 • $20 per person

Tamara Read from the Chantilly Tea Room is bringing one of her most popular annual events to the Carriage House. Mrs. Claus will share her favorite holiday stories, then chat with the children and take photos with them. Children will enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, while adults will enjoy cookies and a special holiday tea.

Visit the event page to reserve your spot.

Don’t forget: Sign up for any 5 classes and the 6th is “on the house!”

For more information, visit carriagehousetucson.com.

Article written by:

Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer and photographer. Best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.

Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments and petting pets.

If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.

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