Here is the spring course list for Chief Maribel, it will be posted next Tuesday on her website http://www.fooddiva.com

Waterloo Classes Spring 2008
Travel the World Series

Thailand: Mon Mar 3, Wed May 21, 2008 -�1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Spicy Peanut Pad Thai, Thai rice paper rolls, Aromatic chicken & coconut soup
(last time this class will be taught)

England: Wed May 14, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Real ‘English’ Beer battered, deep fried ‘Fish and Chips’, Tarter Sauce (the real stuff, not that jarred crap!), Rum/Caramel Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Crème Anglaise
(last time this class will be taught)

Columbia (my homeland!): Tues April 15, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Flank Steak & Potato Empanadas with Salsa Roja, Pineapple sorbet

Italy: Tues April 15, 2008- 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Italian Wedding soup, Ricotta fritters, penne with Putanesca sauce, Tiramisu
(last time this class will be taught)

Spain: Mon May 26, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Classic Paella (shrimp, mussels, chorizo, chicken), Crema Catalan (custard dessert)
(last time this class will be taught)

India: Tues April 1, 2008- 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Mussels in Zesty Curry Cream Sauce, Chicken/ cauliflower & cashew curry, coconut banana basmati rice

Food Diva's Health Series

Anti-Oxidant Super Foods:� Mon May 12, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Pumpkin Soup & Green Tea &Yogurt Drizzle, Seared Wild Salmon on a Warm Legume, Tomato & Spinach Salad, Wild Blueberry / Vanilla/ Oatmeal/ Walnut Crisp

Vegetarian Options: Mon Feb 25, Tues May 20, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Classic Ratatouille, Killer Tomato/ Garlic/ Infused Beans, Cumin/ Tumeric Basmati Rice, Marinated Asparagus

Food Diva's "WILD" side
Hunting season is OVER…your freezer is FULL,….now what?! …Here are some ideas

Duck Confit: Wed Mar 4, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Duck Leg ‘Confit” ,Bitter Greens, Walnut/ Sherry vinaigrette, Herbed & Garlic Potatoes, Grain mustard cream sauce
(last time this class will be taught)

Caribou: Wed Mar 26, 2008 1 pm ($55) or 7pm ($60)
Premium Hip Caribou Roast & Pan Jus Gravy, Oven Roasted Garlic Scented Root Vegetables, Sautéed Snap Peas

Wild Boar: Mon April 14, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Wild Boar & Mushrooms ravioli & Marsala Cream Sauce, Wild Boar Rack Chop, Pan jus Gravy, Wild Rice Pilaf

Bison: Tues April 2, 2008- 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Bison Rib Eye Steak, Grain Mustard Demi Glace, Cumin Parsnip & Celeriac Puree, Balsamic Roasted Asparagus

Food Diva's Entertaining Series
Super Pub Grub: Mon Mar 24, 2008- 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
‘Killer’ Nachos, “life is good” tequila spiked guacamole, Sweet & Sour Chicken Wings, Serious Adult Poutine with port infused demi-glace & stilton blue cheese
(last time this class will be taught)

A Romantic Meal: Wed May 21, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Elegant Pear Vase with Pecans & Blue Cheese, Maple glazed Rack of Lamb, Garlic mashed potatoes, wilted lemon spiked spinach & pan jus gravy

Souffles 101: Mon May 5, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Asparagus proscuitto & parmesan cheese soufflé, milk chocolate soufflé, Grand Marnier & orange soufflé
(last time this class will be taught)

Surf-N-Turf: Wed May 7, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Herb Encrusted Veal Chop, Lobster mashed potatoes, Fresh fig demi–glace , Maple glazed root vegetables

Cornish Hen: Tue Mar 25, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Chiplotle /Lime Glazed Cornish Hen, Lime Spiced Root Vegetable Chips, Chipotle/Orange & Pistachio Greens
(last time this class will be taught)

The First Date: Mon April 7, 2008 - 1pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Oh, the pressure!... let me help you. Get the unfair advantage!!! … Learn to be a dating Dude or DIVA !!! All those little things do matter.
Daring - break the ice – ‘cocktail mixology ‘101’, Cuban Mojitos
Intriguing - negotiate – Romantic Puff Wrapped Baked Brie Cheese with Fresh Fruit Coulis
Valuable - dance – Stilton Grapes Rolled in Pecans , Chocolate Fondue & fruit
A lluring - seal the deal - “want a cup of ‘coffee’?” be prepared!!! Specialty Coffees ‘101’

Food Diva's Soul Food Series

Hot Sandwiches 101: Tues May 27, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Red Pepper & Avocado Panini, BLT Monte Cristo, Seafood Melts, Caramelized Pear & Blue Grilled Cheese
(last time this class will be taught)

Soups 101: Wed Mar 19, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Miso & Wild Mushroom Soup, Apple/ Potato / Celeriac & Parsnip Puree, Shrimp & Lemongrass broth

Best Damn Ribs Ever: Tues April 8, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Ribs (spicy Chipotle pepper & maple garlic), Classic Potato Gratin, an “amazing” spinach salad, Tiramisu
(last time this class will be taught)

Crown Roast of Pork: Wed April 16th, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7pm ($55)
Rosemary & Dijon Glazed Crown Roast of Pork, Mustard Demi- glace, Cranberry & Pine nut Stuffing
(last time this class will be taught)

A Perfect Steak: Wed April 2, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7 pm ($55)
Striploin of Beef, Blue Cheese/Pepper Crusts, Caramelized onions, Chipotle pepper Cream sauce, Balsamic Reduction
This is a very popular class so book early!!

Breakfast of Champions: Mon Mar 31, 2008 - 1 pm ($49) or 7 pm ($55)
Elegant Citrus Cocktail & Fruit Smoothie, Cinnamon French Toast with Pecans & Maple syrup, Classic Eggs Benedict with REAL Hollandaise, Classic ”Oeufs” Carolyn” on Puff Pastry

I'm definitely in for "Best Damn Ribs Ever", but a lot of these sound very good and could be persuaded to join in if anyone else was interested.

I agree, there are a few I might consider.

Best Damm Ribs does look good. Do you want me to sign us up on Tuesday when they are posted? I was leaning toward taking either the hot sandwich, salmon, lamb, or bison class. Do any of these interest you?

Where are these classes?

Classes are held at the Chef Maribel's private home (which is why i'm not giving the exact address on the board) which is roughly near the corner of University Avenue and Bridge St, Waterloo, Ontario.

I'd be into the ribs for sure, and both the lamb and salmon look good (I'd probably lean more toward the lamb if I was choosing, but they both look good).  The bison looks good too, but I'd probably be less likely to cook it at home.

I paid for three spots for the Best Damm Ribs course as it was already half sold out. The Class is 7 pm on April 8, 2008. I kinda assumed that you both (Danmick and Diddly) are coming with me! If you don't want to come or cannot come. Let me know by March 7, 2008 as I can change the spot to another class for myself.

I'm in for sure!

so cookin hunks...how about testing some of this knowledge..with a little fortress ribfest? I have managed to wrestle up everything but plum sauce, smoked paprika and ribs..but that should not take too long to get

Sounds good, let me know when.  And remind me from time to time about the paprika; I'll check when I'm in Vincenzo's (or we could ask Shab's sister, she works there).  

I just spoke with her and she's pretty sure they have the smoked paprika and if they do, she'll pick some up tomorrow for me (assuming it isn't incredibly expensive)..

Anyone up for ribs on Friday night?  I'm back in KW and have the evening free.. danmick and I were supposed to get together but I'm always up for some ribbies!!

Yeah, Friday night does not work for Diddly or I was we have both got plans. Vinzeno's has the paprika in the spice section and it has been taken care of already..unless danmick wants his own private stash the stuff smells so good.

Meet Kirstie Herbstreit Maribel's competition:

http://youcancook2.com/


Is there something to running cooking schools and having a crappy website as the standard?..i thought Maribel's looked like a high school project..

Maribel's prices are better, and reading the instructions on this site for "perfect" rib dinner, I think Maribel's cooking and teaching style is better too.