I am very excited to be teaching another cooking class at the upcoming Passport to Hutchinson event in less than two weeks. (I blogged about this event here)  We are offering the class for a meager $5 so that anyone who wants to attend can afford to do so. My friend Prachee and I are going to teach Chinese and Indian dishes, help Minnesotans easily find ingredients at local grocery stores, demonstrate some unique cooking techniques, and of course, provide EVERYONE samples to taste of EVERYTHING we make!

I am waiting to hear how many people are registered for the class, as there is still time to pre-register. Therefore, I haven’t decided what to make. I’ve been thinking about traditional Chinese pork dumplings with dipping sauce. Most people aren’t aware of how good these are, as our “Americanized Chinese Food” often skips offering this traditional Chinese staple. I also thought about a demo of making egg rolls and/or spring rolls, as most people don’t make these at home unless they’re frozen and roll out of a box. Yuck! I have perfected traditional Hot Sour Soup, which is one of my favorites, but again, it can be an aquired taste and too hot for many people.

What do you think? What would be fun to demo? What things do you struggle with when making (any) ethnic foods at home? I really encourage you to try cooking ethnic foods at home. It can be a learning process, but I know my family loves Sushi night (not so much but I do), Indian night, Chinese night, Thai night, Haitian night, and the list goes on.

I am personally inviting all my lady friends to come meet me on the weekend of November 6-7th in Hutchinson, MN, but you’ll have to buy a passport first. Want to know what I’m talking about? Here’s the scoop.

If you’ve ever attended a GNO, women’s retreat, or getaway you know how fantastic it is to pamper yourself for a day or two. The city of Hutchinson is turning the entire town into a GNO for an entire weekend!

 This is so cool, as so many events, specials, and freebies are being offered to women who attend our Passport to Hutchinson event. From theatrical performances and ethnic cooking classes to tea parties, spa treatments, 3M craft sales, and pre-holiday spectaculars at the mall, there is something for every woman. 

Attend everything or only participate in the events that interest you. I’ve seen the docket of events, swag bags, and savings, and it’s going to be cool. -All tickets are very affordable, and many things are free.

So grab a girlfriend or two, find Hutchinson on a map, save the date (Fri. Nov. 6th and Sat. Nov. 7th), and leave me a comment here that you’d like to receive more information. You can also contact our local chamber at 320-587-5252 and visit Minnesota’s Hometown on the web. I’d really encourage people to check out all the cool things to do in “Hutch” while you are here. From the river and rock dam in the middle of town, to the trails, art galleries, antique shops,and trendy liquor store to our beautifully restored downtown movie theatre, plentiful salons and spas, fitness centers, and more…Hutchinson is excited to welcome you and stamp your passport!

Interested in meeting me, ConfessionsMom? I’ll be teaching an ethnic cooking class where you can learn all about interesting ingredients, watch cooking methods, and sample all kinds of yummy stuff.

Many of you have seen my Chinese dumplings recipe here on this site. That is one item I plan to make. Since we are still finalizing details, you have time to leave comments here if there’s something specific you’d like to see made or questions you’d like answered when you get here. Stay tuned for more details!