http://www.greenmtnacademy.org/blog Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:35:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Introduction to Home Canning with Georgianne Mora Saturday, June 19, 2010 at GNAT - TV Studio in Manchester, VT This class will cover water-bath canning for high-acid foods. Canning is a proven process for preserving foods for long storage without the need for refrigeration. Because most fresh foods (fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, and ... http://www.greenmtnacademy.org/blog/?p=87 Grilling with Chef Jeff Scott Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Jacobstein Residence, Dorset Recipes Salsa 1 Tbs. Cilantro, Chopped 2 Tomatoes, Chopped 1 tsp. Garlic, Chopped Pinch Cayenne Pepper Pinch Salt 1 tsp. Tabasco Mix all ingredients together. Guacamole 3 Ripe Avacados 1/2 Cup Sour Cream Zest and Juice of 2 Limes Splash of Tabasco Pinch of Cayenne Pepper Pinch of Kosher Salt Split Avocados and remove pits. Place all ... http://www.greenmtnacademy.org/blog/?p=79 Cinco de Mayo Mexican Cooking with Amanda Morris (Rachel's Gourmet Foods) - Wednesday, April 28, 6:00PM, Gregory Residence, Dorset, VT Tortilla Chips with Goat Cheese and Lime Cabbage Chips Cut a flat tortilla into chip size pieces and spread on a sheet pan. Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake 15 minutes ... http://www.greenmtnacademy.org/blog/?p=68 The Growing Nuclear Shadow with Derek Boothby was held at Long Trail School on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Useful websites: Arms Control Association – www.armscontrol.org Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs – http://besia.ksg.harvard.edu Bulletin of Atomic Scientists – www.thebulletin.org Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation – http://www.state.gov/t/isn/index.html Carnegie Endowment for ... http://www.greenmtnacademy.org/blog/?p=60 English Toffee 1 Cup Salted Butter (has to be salted) 1 Cup Sugar 2 Tablespoons Cold Water 1 1/4 Cup Chocolate 1 Cup Finely Chopped Nuts Be sure to chop nuts and have candy broken into pieces before you begin cooking the toffee. In a heavy saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and water over medium heat. As ... http://www.greenmtnacademy.org/blog/?p=52 Spring Cuisine with Mariah Macfarlane Cream of Asparagus Soup Makes 4-5 Portions 1 cup chopped leeks 2 large shallots, finely diced 4 tablespoons butter 1 quart chicken stock – homemade is best 1 pound asparagus, tips trimmed and reserved, cut into ½” pieces ⅓ cup heavy cream Salt and pepper, to taste Simmer onions in ... http://www.greenmtnacademy.org/blog/?p=46 Asian Cooking Class 2010 – with Ray Chen Char Siu Bao Mantou (dough) Yield: 18 @ 35 grams each 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1 cup all purpose 1 tsp SAF yeast 2 1/2 tsps baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cup milk Water (this is a variable, may not need any) 2 tbsps canola oil Everything into a mixing bowl fitted ... http://www.greenmtnacademy.org/blog/?p=39 Lifelong Learning The problems of far-off Afghanistan may often seem far removed from the scenic valley we call home.  In the past few weeks however, the Northshire has seen two remarkable presentations hosted by the Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning about that troubled land.  Coincidentally or not, they came at ... http://www.greenmtnacademy.org/blog/?p=35 Oven Roasted Pear with Gorgonzola, Apricots and Pecans 3 ripe but firm Anjou pears Freshly squeezed lemon juice 4 oz coarsely crumbles gorgonzola cheese ¼ cup diced dried apricots 1 tbs Panko crumbs ¼ cup soft butter ¼ cup pecans toasted and chopped ½ cup apple juice ... http://www.greenmtnacademy.org/blog/?p=29 On Saturday, November 14th, Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning's executive director, Gloria Palmer treated an audience of ten to an apple pie demonstration.  This class was part of GMALL's Culinary Series and sponsored by Vermont Kitchen Supply of Manchester Center, Vermont.  Gloria assembled three different variations of the apple ... http://www.greenmtnacademy.org/blog/?p=20