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Get Cooking with Anthony Hedges

June 20, 21 & 22nd, 2008


Experienced chef, Anthony Hedges, of the  Dalhousie Unversity, University Club will show you how to prepare food as appealing to the eyes as to the taste buds. Adelle Lyon, an Andrew Peller representative will teach you how to pair wines with your menu.
 

Using local products, you’ll prepare a five course dinner on Saturday.  A copy of all recipes will be provided.

All inclusive, see Program details, $325 per person.
Savings for double occupancy and Work?Playshop only, see Package details.

 

Details

  Experienced chef, Anthony Hedges, of the  Dalhousie Unversity, University Club will show you how to prepare food as appealing to the eyes as to the taste buds. Adelle Lyon, an Andrew  Peller representative will teach you how to pair wines with your menu.
 
Using local products, you’ll prepare a five course dinner on Saturday.  A copy of all recipes will be provided.

 

A certified Chef in his own right and recognized as such by the Canadian Federation of Chefs and Cooks, he bring 32 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

Anthony has worked for some of the finer hotels and private clubs in the surrounding area, and has also done some private catering.

He has cooked for Queens, Princes, Princesses, Presidents and Prime Ministers, not forgetting all the people Chefs cook for each day.

Chefs hold regular competitions in which they compete. Anthony has been successful, winning numerous medals, at these competitions.

Apprenticing under many talented Chefs, who not only taught him his craft, but also that cooking is not all recipes and oven temperatures, but imagination and attitude. Anthony says "Without their guidance I would not be who I am today, as they inspired me to go forward."

Program

 

Program

Friday


1:30 pm or later           check in at Marquis of Dufferin

5:00 - 8:00 pm            dinner on your own, the restaurant on site or local options available

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm    Welcome party to meet the instructor and other participants Anthony will discuss cheese tray selections and presentation.  Wine, or non-alcoholic beverages, and a selection of cheeses will be served.


Saturday


8:00 -9:00 am              Full breakfast of your choice.


9:00 am                       Work?Playshop begins at Samuel R. Balcolm Community Center. 

                                    Lunch preparation starts with soup offerings, vegetarian and non vegetarian

                                    Learn how to use textures, tastes, spreads and garnishes to make open sandwiches that look as good as they taste.

                                    Learn how to use a few cuts to turn your sandwiches into canapés.


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm    Enjoy your lunch.


1:00 pm - 5:00 pm      Dinner preparation:

 Hot hor d'oeuvres:      Chicken satay with peanut sauce, and sauce option for nut allergies. 
Soup:                           Mussel & saffron soup
Salad:                          Smoked salmon salad

Main Course:               Lobster stuffed beef tenderloin

Dessert Time               Chocolate dessert with raspberry coulee


7:00 pm to                   Your five course dinner is served. Adele Lyon, an Andrew Peller  representative will teach you how wines were paired with your menu.


Sunday, May 26

8:00 am - 9:00 am       Full breakfast of your choice.


9:00 am - 12:30 pm    Meet instructor and depart up shore.  You may have to provide transportation or car pool with the instructor or other participants.


Find out where you food came from.  Visit our local suppliers:

                                    J.Willy Krauch & Sons Ltd. for world famous smoked salmon;

                                    Ferguson's Lobster Pound; and

                                    Aquaprime Mussel Ranch Ltd. for fresh mussels.


12:30 pm                     lunch at The Lobster Shack Restaurant & Bistro


 Afternoon -                On your own to explore the shore.

Packages

   

Retreat Package

Price

Weekend Work/Playshop Package includes:

Cooking with Anthony Hedges

2 days accommodation, Friday and Saturday, single accommodation room with 4 piece bath and private balcony overlooking the ocean.

Accommodation



Meals:

Friday

Welcome party to meet the instructor and other participants. Complimentary wine or non-alcoholic beverages and cheese tray will be served.  Cash bar available.

Saturday

Full breakfast of your choice.

Breakfast menu

Lunch

Five course dinner paired with wine selections

Sunday

Full breakfast of your choice.

Breakfast menu


Lunch at The Lobster Shack Restaurant & Bistro


Snacks and beverages.

$ 325

per person

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Participant Weekend Work/Playshop, includes:

Cooking with Anthony Hedges

2 days accommodation, Friday and Saturday, shared double accommodation room with 4 piece bath and private balcony overlooking the ocean.

Accommodation


Meals:

Friday

Welcome party to meet the instructor and other participants. Complimentary wine or non-alcoholic beverages and cheese tray will be served.  Cash bar available.

Saturday

Full breakfast of your choice.

Breakfast menu

Lunch

Five course dinner paired with wine selections

Sunday

Full breakfast of your choice.

Breakfast menu

Lunch at The Lobster Shack Restaurant & Bistro


Snacks and beverages.

$ 235

per additional person

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Weekend Work/Playshop only, which includes:

Cooking with Anthony Hedges


Meals:

Friday

Welcome party to meet the instructor and other participants. Complimentary wine or non-alcoholic beverages and cheese tray will be served.  Cash bar available.

Saturday

Lunch

Five course dinner paired with wine selections

Lunch at The Lobster Shack Restaurant & Bistro


Snacks and beverages.

$125

per person

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extra Person, which includes:

2 days, Friday and Saturday, shared accommodation room with 4 piece bath and private balcony overlooking the ocean.

Accommodation


$15

Gift Certificates Available

 

What to Bring

Cancellation Policy
Please keep in mind that we are a small property and last minute cancellations affect us greatly. There is no charge or cancellation fee if your reservation is cancelled more than seven (7) days before your scheduled arrival. Please do not hesitate to call, fax, or email us if there has been a change in your travel plans.

Marquis of Dufferin Seaside Inn
tel: 902-654-2696 | fax: 902-654-2406
Toll Free Number: 1-877-654-2696

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