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Chef Shawn Hubbell at Soons Orchards!

Join us for Dinner at the Farm & Cooking Classes too!

       
       
   

Upcoming events with Chef Shawn Hubbell -

March 6 - 7pm - Dinner at the farm No. 3 - reserve your seat now! details below!

March 7 - 11 to 2 - Knife sharpening how-to and service - bring your dull knife and leave with it sharp again (small fee).

March 20 - 10am to Noon - Cooking class @ Soons: Gnocchi - limited space, reserve now! $20 class fee

 

 

Chef Shawn at the Farm Dinner

Dinner at the Farm No. 3 - 3/6/2010

Sat. March 6 at 7pm sharp (we have limited time to set up, so please do *not* arrive before 7) at Soons Orchards
Enjoy demonstration and an amazing dinner by Chef Shawn featuring the products of Soons and other local producers.

Hang out with the farmers of Soons, like patriarch Art Soons (pictured below with Chef Shawn), and meet fellow locavores, while learning new techniques and secrets to make your cooking even more delicious!

March Menu
First Course: Mushroom and Leek Croquette with Micro Green Salad
Main Course: Creamy Polenta, Roasted Chicken and Oven Dried Tomatoes
Dessert: Peach Upside Down Cake and Vanilla Apple Ice Cream

Happy farm dinner attendees at SoonsComments from previous dinner attendees:
"The demonstration of the preparation of the food, and short lecture between courses made the evening stimulating much more than just a meal. The atmosphere and the place are very special for this kind of event."

"Everything was just about spot on. Thank you!"

"What a wonderful evening we had with you; the food was excellent and Shawn was so good. Thank you for all the hints and telling us about the local places for great food.
We had a marvelous time and plan to come to the next dinner .... Thank you again"

"My only complaint -- I ate too much!!"

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On our January menu was:
Warm Spinach and Bacon Salad with Torn Bread Croutons
Braised Beef Short Ribs and Hand Cut Egg Noodles
Apple and Blackberry Crisp with Warm Vanilla Sauce

Shawn plates the main course at the farm dinner

Our November menu was:
Roasted Mixed Squash Soup with Crispy Raviolis
Cider Braised Meatballs and Root Vegetable Mash
Apple & Pear Mini Tarte Tatin
with Pumpkin Gelato

$35 pp tax/tip included/BYOB (we provide soft drinks, cider & coffee)/pre-paid reservations are required!

Make your reservation today and spread the word!

Chef Shawn and Art SoonsAbout Shawn Hubbell:

CIA grad and cooking instructor, Chef Shawn brings international experience, combined with an extensive knowledge of local farms and food, to bring you a meal with the freshest ingredients and superb taste, of course.

Chef Shawn is the force behind the sold-out food and wine dinner series at Brotherhood Winery, and can be found throughout the Valley teaching classes, doing demos and catering events large and small.

Learn more about Chef Shawn’s services at www.amuzae.com; Amuzae is based out of Goshen, New York.

 

Chef Shawn grilling tomatoes at a late summer cooking classStay tuned for the next cooking class with Chef Shawn!

"Chef Shawn's class of soups was excellent. I enjoyed myself and he should have more classes!" - Patricia L, New Hampton NY

"Excellent array of vegetables, good recipes, excellent grilling instructions... overall, excellent class!" - M.G., Goshen NY


 

 

Grilling heirloom tomatoes at a cooking class in late summer.