Short and Sweet: Fennel Fanatic
A hands-on in-person cooking class culminating in a dinner served with wine and beer. This class is limited to 14 students. Review our registration and cancellation policies here.
If you’ve taken a class with Chef Gracie before, you are probably already aware of her obsession with this humble bulb. Fennel offers us so much! From its sweet bulb to fragrant seeds, every part of fennel brings something special - the crunch of fresh stalks, feathery fronds for garnishing, and rare pollen that adds an elegant finish to any dish. Come learn the ins and outs of this simple vegetable and how it can serve as both a main character and win a best supporting actor award in many a dish.
During this class, students will learn to roast, caramelize, slice, dice, and admire fennel in all of its wondrous forms!
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New Potato and Fennel Puree with Creme Fraiche, Smoked Trout and Dill
Caramelized Fennel and Rosemary Focaccia with Roasted Garlic and Pecorino
Fennel and Citrus Salad with Mint and Pomegranate
Whipped Ricotta Mousse with Fennel Pollen, Poached Pear, Candied Fennel Seed and Pistachio Crumble
This menu contains the following common allergens: Wheat, Tree Nuts and Dairy. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to cook along, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.
Let’s Cook Together!
Gracie Schatz has been in the food industry for over fifteen years. In her career, Gracie has worked in a variety of places: as a baker and private chef in Eugene, OR, farming and cooking in Italy, raising pigs in the Sierra Foothills, butchering at the Fatted Calf in San Francisco, managing Avedano’s in Bernal Heights, cooking at Bay Area restaurants Molina and Cala and her own pop-up restaurant, Bread and Bones Supper. In Eugene, she started her own food justice nonprofit, Marigold Cooking Collective. After working with 18 Reasons as a guest instructor for the past 7 years, Gracie has decided to move from Eugene to San Francisco and join us as our head Chef. Her dream is to never stop learning about delicious food, to never stop exploring the many nuanced ways that food brings us joy, connection to culture, identity, seasons and community. 18 Reasons feels like the perfect place to explore this dream and she is so excited to be here!
