Learn from the Best! Cooking Classes with Chef Mack at Mary’s Restaurant

This past Sunday, Feb. 21, I had the pleasure of participating in one of the specialty cooking classes offered by Chef-Owner Doug Mack of Mary’s Restaurant at the Inn at Baldwin Creek in Bristol, VT. Classes are offered on a monthly basis, on at least two days. February’s classes were all about PASTA! During the 3.5 hr afternoon class, the class of ten learned to make five different types of pasta, including ravioli stuffed with ricotta served with Bolognese sauce, paparadelle with duck ragout and a desert of fried pasta napoleons layered with vanilla whipped creme and zabaglione. Are you drooling yet?? The environment, teaching, company and food were all outstanding. This is a Vermont experience not to be missed!

Classes are $75 for one or $140 for a couple, but reserve your spot early! You can find the year’s schedule of classes here. Upcoming topics include “Cooking Vermont’s Heritage” (incorporating Algonquin, English and French-Canadian traditions), “Free and Good for All” (how to cook with dietary restrictions), and “Smoked and Grilled” (meets out on the patio!).  Chef Mack also offers Wine Pairing Dinners to accompany some of the weekend classes.

The Inn at Baldwin Creek is a wonderful place to stay if you are coming from a distance or if you’d like a romantic getaway. The have five beautiful rooms and a stay includes a three-course, farm-fresh breakfast as well as a discount for dinner at Mary’s. You can check their availability here.

Here are some pictures from the pasta class…Chef Mack is the one in white!

Learn from the Best! Cooking Classes with Chef Mack at Mary’s Restaurant

This past Sunday, Feb. 21, I had the pleasure of participating in one of the specialty cooking classes offered by Chef-Owner Doug Mack of Mary’s Restaurant at the Inn at Baldwin Creek in Bristol, VT. Classes are offered on a monthly basis, on at least two days. February’s classes were all about PASTA! During the 3.5 hr afternoon class, the class of ten learned to make five different types of pasta, including ravioli stuffed with ricotta served with Bolognese sauce, paparadelle with duck ragout and a desert of fried pasta napoleons layered with vanilla whipped creme and zabaglione. Are you drooling yet?? The environment, teaching, company and food were all outstanding. This is a Vermont experience not to be missed!

Classes are $75 for one or $140 for a couple, but reserve your spot early! You can find the year’s schedule of classes here. Upcoming topics include “Cooking Vermont’s Heritage” (incorporating Algonquin, English and French-Canadian traditions), “Free and Good for All” (how to cook with dietary restrictions), and “Smoked and Grilled” (meets out on the patio!).  Chef Mack also offers Wine Pairing Dinners to accompany some of the weekend classes.

The Inn at Baldwin Creek is a wonderful place to stay if you are coming from a distance or if you’d like a romantic getaway. The have five beautiful rooms and a stay includes a three-course, farm-fresh breakfast as well as a discount for dinner at Mary’s. You can check their availability here.

Here are some pictures from the pasta class…Chef Mack is the one in white!