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Greetings,
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Culinary Services program and the Grand Opening of the real cool cooking school at Bekins!
Bekins Culinary Services help our customers get the most from their kitchen and maximize returns from their appliance investment. We offer public and private culinary instruction in the form of regularly scheduled classes or in-home services. This newsletter contains the classes scheduled in the month of July. We are kicking off the Grand Opening with a free class about convection cooking on July 8. I invite you to download the entire Summer class schedule here or visit our website at www.realcoolstore.com.
Sincerely, 
Tom Reinhart, Corporate Chef
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To Download the Full Summer Class Schedule Click Here:
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| Convection Cooking |
 Tuesday, July 8
6:00PM-9:00PM
FREE
We designed this class for anyone who ever asked, "How do I use my convection oven?" This class has all the delicious answers. Get the most from your convection oven with is informative and yummy class!
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Oven Roasted Chicken
Crispy Potato Rounds
Roasted Green Beans
Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
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| Summer Salads - Farmer's Market |
 Tuesday July 22
6:00PM-9:00PM
$35 ea or $60 for 2
Summer begs for salads that use fresh seasonal
produce. Perfect for summer - they require very little cooking and heating the kitchen. We'll make salads and dressings that are hearty enough to serve as a main course.
Classic Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Marinated Tomato Basil and Vermicelli
Goat Cheese with Pears and Almonds
Strawberry Poppyseed Salad
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| Grilling 101 |
 Tuesday July 15
6:00PM-9:00PM
$35 ea or $60 for 2
We'll teach fundamental grilling techniques for vegetables, chicken, and seafood for people who want to get more use out of their grill or are looking for fresh ideas for grilled meals.
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Orange Glazed Grilled Salmon
Grill Roasted New Potatoes
Roasted Stuffed Tomatoes
Butter Rum Pineapple Boats
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| Upcoming Courses |
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We have many more classes planned for the summer. Here's a sample of our scheduled titles:
Basic Knife Skills
Seafood Grill
Couples Grilling
Tuscan Summer
Cooking FUNdamentals
Have an idea or request for a class? Submit it here. We love new class suggestions! |
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| Recipe of the Month |
Grilled Michigan Asparagus
The Michigan Asparagus season is soon coming to an end but is still readily avaiable. Asparagus is a great tasting and healthy side dish to any grilled main course - chicken, fish, pork, beef, or lamb. If outdoor grilling isn't an option, asparagus may also be grilled in a well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately high heat. Asparagus is low in calories and high in vitamins - enjoy the season!
A 5.3 ounce serving (approximately 5 spears) has only 20 calories, 0 fat or cholesterol, 5 milligrams of sodium, 400 milligrams of potassium, 3 grams of fiber, 60% of the USRDA of folacin, and are excellent sources of thiamin and vitamin B6.
1 1/2 lb. washed and dried fresh asparagus
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove fresh minced garlic
Salt to taste
Fresh ground pepper
Combine the olive oil, minced garlic and asparagus in a large, zip-lock bag or covered dish. Shake and coat the asparagus. Marinade asparagus for at least 20 minutes.
Heat grill to medium to medium high. Place asparagus on grill and season with salt and pepper. Cook for five minutes on each side until tender.
Variations:
After grilling, sprinkle asparagus with parmesan cheese, bleu cheese or feta, then serve.
Use walnut oil instead of olive oil for marinade; it gives the asparagus a mild, nutty flavor.
Omit the garlic and squeeze half a fresh lemon into the oil marinade and grill.
Makes 4 servings.
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| Grill Safety Tips |
 From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
There's no better way to celebrate summer than to barbecue outdoors, as long as you take special steps to keep your family safe from grilling accidents or injuries. Here are tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for safeguarding your family.
Gas grill safety tips
When cooking outdoors with a gas grill, check the air tubes that lead into the burner for any blockage from insects, spiders or food grease, and follow these tips to reduce the risk of fire or explosion:
- Check grill hoses for cracking, brittleness, holes and leaks. Make sure there are no sharp bends in the hose or tubing.
- Move gas hoses as far away as possible from hot surfaces and dripping hot grease.
- Always keep propane gas containers upright.
- Never store a spare gas container under or near the grill or indoors.
- Never store or use flammable liquids, like gasoline, near the grill.
- Never keep a filled container in a hot car or car trunk. Heat will cause the gas pressure to increase, which may open the relief valve and allow gas to escape.
Charcoal grill safety tips
Charcoal produces carbon monoxide (CO) when it is burned. CO is a colorless, odorless gas that can accumulate to toxic levels in closed environments. To reduce the risk of CO poisoning:
- Never burn charcoal inside of homes, vehicles, tents or campers. Charcoal should never be used indoors, even if ventilation is provided.
- Since charcoal produces CO fumes until the charcoal is completely extinguished, do not store the grill indoors with freshly used coals.
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Cooking Class Certificates Make Great Gift Ideas!
Contact Tom Reinhart for more information or to purchase a Gift Certificate.
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| Bring a Friend and Save $10 |
Register for two seats and save $10 on the combined individual class fees when when you register for any cooking class scheduled in July. Class sizes are limited and fill on a first come, first served basis. |
| Offer Expires: July 31, 2008 | |
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