Souffle Class tonight

Out of the numerous classes I teach all over this great state of Texas, I think souffles are one of my favorite all time classes to teach. Most people fear making souffles more than turning 40. True. Both aren't as bad as they seem and are pretty harmless. There is a lot of technique and fancy culinary terms that go into teaching a class like this and countless questions to answer, but I'm so happy to help. I want people to address this fear of having their souffles deflate and having their hard work go "poof" right in front of their faces. Not to mention their guests! What an utter embarrassment! Hmm. I guess that's not a big confidence booster. However, I guarantee my class will walk out confident and ready to make their first solo souffle for friends and family. That's my goal. That and having them have a delicious meal and amazing learning experience.

Tonight on the menu, I'll be whipping up(literally and figuratively in this) 2 sweet and 3 savory souffles. They will be Grand Mariner Souffle, Double Chocolate Souffle, Serrano & Manchego Souffle, Spinach & Feta Souffle, and Jalapeno & Corn Souffle. I really want to show my students there's more than just raspberry or chocolate souffles out in the world. Those are great, but there's so much more. I made all these recipes up all in this brain of mine. It's just so gratifying to share with people. I really hope I encourage others to do the same. There's such a basic joy in creating something on your own. Creating something new and unique. Thinking something up, shopping for it, making it, baking it and then, finally tasting it. The best part of creating new dishes is that sometimes, when you're lucky, they come out better than you pictured in your head. I's a heaven sent blessing that appreciate each time it happens. All of these recipes are little jewels of mine and I'm so glad to share with my Austin peeps! Geez. Sounds like I'm in love with my food. I guess I really am. It's a love affair that I know will never end and can't be requited!

p.s. Just for kicks...my second favorite class is elegant appetizers and a close third is baking! Baking what? Cookies, Petit fours, cakes, cupcakes....whatever!!

Eat. Conquer and Fall in love with a meal today.