There is something for every level and interest for the home cook — from beginner and advanced knife skills class to proper braise, sear and roast techniques to jams and sausage making. Every class promises to be intimate with space limited to 12 participants, with students working in small groups of three. These informative, fun and tasty classes will include feasting on creations at the end of each class.
Reservations can be made by emailing paula@revivalmarket.com. Reservations are available on a first come, first serve basis; participants must be 18 years of age or older.
July 20, 4-6 p.m. — Marinades with cookbook author Lucy Vaserfirer
Cooking from her latest book, Marinades: The Quick-Fix Way to Turn Everyday Food Into Exceptional Fare, Vaserfirer will guide the class through the steps to create a multi-course Tex-Mex feast at home using unique marinades as the base for each course. Each student will also receive a signed copy of her book as part of the class price ($95).
July 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Braise, Sear, Roast: Cooking Basics with Revival Market with general manager Carlos Meltzer
Learn how to work with some of Revival's house-made products and compare them to conventional canned counterparts such as roasted chicken stock to create the perfect braise, roast and sear on your meat cuts ($95).
Aug. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Preserves and Jams with Confituras, Austin's acclaimed small batch jam company
Confituras' Stephanie Mcclenny, in her first class in Houston at Revival Market, will guide students through conserves, butters, and jams using a summer favorite — peaches. Everything from canning safety, equipment, fruit selection to the balance of flavor and sweetness in jam-making will be covered. Light refreshments will be served and students will take home a jar of preserves made in the class ($95).
Aug. 17, 5:30-8:30 p.m. — Sausage Making
This class will be led by Revival Market head butcher and charcutier Andrew Vaserfirer. Learn how to make sausages from one of the best. Vaserfirer will include the recipe for the original Revival Dog sausage ($250).
Aug. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Advanced Knife Skills: Poultry and Proteins
This class will be led by Revival Market staff ($125).