our chef instructors PUTNAM MARKET
www.putnammarket.com
CATHARINE HAMILTON 518.587.FOOD
is co-owner of Putnam Market and Putnam Wine. It all
started with cooking in the kitchen with Mom, detoured
through a career with GE and evolved into an incredible
passion for food, cooking and everything that goes with it.
COOKING
KRISTINA CORDATO
joined Putnam Market in May 2007. Kristina has worked
SCHOOL
in a variety of positions here, from making sandwiches to the best food and wine store between manhattan and montreal
Marketing Manager. She is now our Sous Chef, and brings
we have held cooking classes at putnam market since 1997. we bring
a wealth of food experience with her.
our customers into our kitchens and share our passion for food,
wine, cooking & eating.
ZOEY WEXLER
started with Putnam Market in July 2009. She is a native the classes have become wildly popular, so reserve early. Call us, or
sign up on-line.
Floridian who moved to New York to become a baker. Autumn 2011
As Assistant Pastry Chef, Zoey turns out all the cookies, please join us!
brownies, cupcakes, muffins… You name it, she bakes it.
frequently asked questions
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Call us to reserve a place. We need your name and phone
number, so we can contact you regarding the class. Payment is
due when you register. Cancellations must be at least 72 hours
prior to a class to qualify for a refund.
WHEN ARE THE CLASSES?
From 5:30 to 8 pm on Tuesday evenings.
our classes HOW LARGE ARE THE CLASSES?
We limit the classes to 6 participants. We demonstrate knife
SPECTACULAR COOKING CLASSES skills and cooking techniques, then you cook a number of
You don’t have to be an expert to participate– we recipes. The class will share the meal at the end, and you take
welcome all levels of experience. These classes are the leftovers and the recipes home.
fast-paced and intensively hands-on, and focus on WHERE DO WE COOK, AND WHAT DO I WEAR?
detailed recipes and techniques. Learn new methods We cook in the same kitchen where we do all the production
for Putnam Market. We use the same pots and pans, stoves &
and ingredients to expand your cooking repertoire.
ovens, and yes, the commercial dishwasher. We’ll loan you an
The cost is $75 per class. apron. Wear cool, comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
INTERESTED IN A PRIVATE COOKING CLASS?
The price is $440 for a customized private class in our kitchens,
for a maximum of six attendees. We’ll work out the date and
the menu. It’s a great idea for a get-together!
ARE GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE?
Of course! They are available for any amount. Classes cost $75.
Our gift certificates do not expire, and could be used for
cooking classes or merchandise.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
call: 518.587.3663
At 435 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, across from Caroline
fax: 518.583.1624 Street. There is parking behind our store.
e-mail: info@putnammarket.com
spectacular cooking $75
TUE, 9/27. FRENCH COUNTRY COOKING TUE, 11/15. HOLIDAY DESSERTS
We’ll explore recipes for soup through des- We’ll make a variety of desserts, learning
sert, rooted in techniques taught by Julia Child. to poach, caramelize, cream, leaven, and
We ground ourselves in French cooking fun- bake. From roulade to tarts to cream
damentals to bring alive distinctive yet simple puffs to toffee: expand your dessert reper-
meals. toire with some of these great recipes.
Come with a sweet tooth. (This class is
not difficult, but it is not for beginners.)
TUE, 10/4. SIMPLE ITALIAN COOKING
We build a foundation of flavor in each recipe,
In this series of Cooking Classes, we con-
employing time-tested techniques. Learn how
centrate on the fundamentals. Our goal
to maximize flavor and prepare meals that are
is to build flavor the old-fashioned way:
classic and delicious.
great ingredients, carefully cooked. We’ll
practice basic French and Italian tech-
TUE, 10/18. EASY MEALS niques to build terrific meals, full of flavor.
Busy, right? Make time for this course.
Whether you are cooking for one, or a family,
you’ll learn some recipes that will have a
healthy, tasty dinner on the table in no time.
TUE, 11/1. HOLIDAY APPETIZERS
This is one of our most popular courses, so
register early. We make a variety of starters
that will work for any party– from dips to the
fancy stuff, and none of it is tricky to make.
Don’t forget– you take all the leftovers home.
Get ready to taste!
spectacular cooking classes are $75 each. spectacular cooking classes are held in our kitchens
you don’t need to be an expert. we demonstrate and you cook. here at putnam market.
we provide the apron. wear light clothing & comfortable shoes. classes start promptly at 5:30, and we finish around 8 pm.