BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30012@arabamerica.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231001T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231001T170000 DTSTAMP:20221207T131620Z URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/vegan-cooking-wine-pairing-class-a- taste-of-morocco-on-your-plate/ SUMMARY:Vegan Cooking & Wine Pairing Class: A Taste of Morocco on Your Plat e DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nDate and time\n\nSat\, October 21\, 2023\, 1:00 PM – 5 :00 PM PDT\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nFlipJack Ranch - Farm to Table Bed &am p\; Breakfast 4600 Smith Grade Santa Cruz\, CA 95060\n\n\n \;\n\n&nbs p\;\n\n \;\n\nGreetings Foodies &\; Wine Lovers!\n\nIn celebration of Autumn’s bounty of wonderful vegetables\, herbs and fruits\, please j oin me for a lovely afternoon of Vegan Moroccan Cooking and Wine Pairing  at the beautiful FlipJack Ranch in Bonny Doon nestled amongst a red wo od forest in the magical Santa Cruz mountains.\n\nIn this fun class we’l l be going on a delicious culinary journey to different regions of Morocc o making a 4 course meal:\n\nDelectable Appetizer - Za'atar-Spiced frie d chickpeas with preserved Meyer lemons\, sliced radishes and crushed salt ed pistachios\n\nDelightful Salad – Rainbow Carrot Salad with fresh lem on thyme\, toasted almond slivers\, golden raisins and a delightful citrus dressing composed of extra virgin olive oil\, orange juice and crushed ca rdamom pods.\n\nMagnificent Entree - Sweet &\; Savory Couscous made wi th zucchini\, yellow squash\, red and orange bell peppers\, roasted artich oke hearts\, shallots\, garlic\, fresh herbs\, Moroccan pitted oil-cured b lack olives\, almonds and dried apricots.\n\nDecadent Dessert – Orange and almond cake with candied orange &\; crushed salted pistachios\, whi ch you'll enjoy with cardamom-infused dark roast coffee.\n\nA highlight of the class is always when we sit down and enjoy our culinary creations wit h a delicious French red wine. This year the featured wine is the 2018 C hâteau Cleyrac Bordeaux. This classic garnet colored Bordeaux has a love ly nose of ripe fruits\, subtle spicy notes and subtle tannins\, which bea utifully complements vegan Moroccan cuisine!\n\nWhat To Expect: Great co oking isn't just about recipes\, it's also about passion. In this class yo u'll work together with other students in a fun\, hands-on environment lea rning fundamental skills for a lifetime of great cooking\, baking and wine pairing! Additionally\, you'll learn that just like other types of cuisin es\, pairing vegan Mediterranean foods with wine involves identifying the dominant flavors in the dish and finding a wine that complements those fla vors.\n\nClass runs for 4 hours and limited to 10 students to ensure th e most spectacular experience for all. Since\, seats are limited\, early registration is highly encouraged.\n\nClass fee is $175 (nonrefundable) a nd includes a bottle of 2018 Château Cleyrac Bordeaux.\n\nI will provide a name badge and an apron for each student\, cardamom-infuced dark roast coffee\, red vanilla herbal tea and some delicious vegan refreshments befo re the start of class! It’s an experience you’ll savor from beginning to end. This wonderful class makes a beautiful gift to yourself and your l oved ones for birthdays and anniversaries too.\n\nI look forward to seeing you in the class! Please feel free to contact me if you have any question s.\n\nChef Ellie Lavender\n\nVegan Mediterranean Personal Chef\n\nCulinary &\; Wine Pairing Instructor\n\nLavender Design + Cuisine\n\nFacebook  &\; Instagram\n\nCopyright © 2022 Lavender Design + Cuisine. All Righ ts Reserved. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.arabamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2 020/04/Moroccan-Food-640x427-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Community,culture,Food LOCATION:FlipJack Ranch - Farm to Table Bed & Breakfast\, 4600 Smith Grade\ , Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States GEO:37.036185;-122.144112 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=4600 Smith Grade\, Santa Cr uz\, CA\, 95060\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=FlipJack Ranch - Farm to Table Bed & Breakfast:geo:37.036185,-122.144112 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20230312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR