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4330 Czech Lane NE, Cedar Rapids(319) 396-22294342 16th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids
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HACAP Mobile Pantry
<p>The HACAP Mobile Food Pantry will be at Hiawatha City Hall parking lot on Monday, March 1st 2:00-3:00. They will be following CDC guidelines and it will be a drive through pantry. </p> 2021-02-16 15:00:00 -0600
3/01/212:00 p.m.Hiawatha City HallHiawatha -
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Richard Blais
<p>Richard Blais is a successful chef, restaurateur, James Beard nominated cookbook author and television personality. Perhaps most recognizable as the winner of Bravo’s <em>Top Chef All-Stars</em>, Blais went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America and train at The French Laundry, Daniel, Chez Panisse, and el Bulli. He is a partner at San Diego’s acclaimed restaurant Juniper & Ivy and multiple locations of The Crack Shack, his rapidly expanding fried chicken and egg concept. Blais currently owns and operates Trail Blais, a forward-thinking culinary company that has consulted on, designed, and operated multiple popular eateries. Trail Blais has opened concepts in Columbus, Ohio; Atlanta, Georgia; and St. Louis, Missouri and will be announcing new restaurant projects throughout 2020. Blais is the James Beard Award-nominated author of <em>Try This at Home: Recipes from My Head to Your Plate</em>, as well as his second cookbook, <em>So Good</em>. He frequently makes appearances on such hit Food Network shows as <em>Guy’s Grocery Games</em>, <em>Next Food Network Star</em> and <em>Cooks vs. Cons</em>, to name just a few. In addition, Blais hosts the hit hospitality industry podcast entitled “Starving for Attention” which provides an entertaining, behind-the scenes look into the food industry, and has featured guests including Wylie Dufresne, Grant Achtaz, Andrew Zimmern, Gail Simmons and more. He will be launching a second podcast later this year. When not on set, in the kitchen or at home with his family, Blais may be found traveling cross country performing his live “stand up cooking” show to enthusiastic audiences nationwide.</p><p><br>About the show:<br><br>It will be an interactive live cooking and comedy set. The show features a behind the scenes look at celebrity chef life along with unique cooking techniques and equipment. It is equal parts, cooking, comedy, magic and science. For safety reasons, on-stage food is not served to the crowd.</p>
11/06/218:00 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®Riverside -
HACAP Mobile Pantry
<p>The HACAP Mobile Food Pantry will be at Hiawatha City Hall parking lot (101 Emmons St.) on Monday, April 5th 2:00-3:00. They will be following CDC guidelines and it will be a drive through pantry. </p> 2021-02-16 15:00:00 -06004/05/212:00 p.m.Hiawatha City HallHiawatha -
KICK Camp: Young Chefs: Chinese Cooking
<p>Who doesn’t love Chinese food? Learn to create your favorites. We'll prepare eggrolls, cream cheese Rangoon, lo mein, and orange chicken. Bring containers for possible leftovers. Ages 8-15. Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-15 12:00:00 -06003/16/218:30 a.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Chicken Tenders with Homemade Ranch and Coleslaw
<p>Chicken tenders are a universally loved food. Learn how to make game-changing chicken tenders that will rival any you have ever tried before! And every great tender needs to be served with delicious ranch dressing, which is why we are going to prepare this dressing completely from scratch. For the side, we are going to prepare a mouth-watering coleslaw salad.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 20:00:00 -06005/04/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
KICK Camp: Run Your Restaurant
<p>Come experience a three-part, hands-on, interactive class exploring the world of restaurants, from concept to service. On day one, we’ll hold a discussion of kitchen etiquette, different types possible concepts, reading recipes, and democratic decision on what type of restaurant we would like to create. On day two, we prepare the foods we will create for our restaurant, run through a practice service. On our final day, each student is welcome to invite two guests to come and experience our student built restaurant. Participants will act in all rolls from server to expediter to chef. Ages 8-15. Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-15 12:00:00 -06003/17/218:30 a.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Homemade Thai Noodles with Shrimp
<p>Thai noodles take only a little bit of work and have a great payoff. We will learn about and prepare all aspects of this delicious meal including making the noodles from scratch! Come prepare this restaurant-quality meal and spice up your homemade cooking. For convenient results, we’ll be utilizing KitchenAid mixers with pasta attachments (or optionally with a manual pasta machine). Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit www.kirkwood.edu/ce or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-14 20:00:00 -06003/03/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Puzzle Circle
<p>Join West End Diner and Swamp Fox Bookstore to work on a community puzzle while enjoying a little social time.</p><p>Attendees will receive 10% off items at West End Diner and 10% off puzzles at Swamp Fox Bookstore.</p><p>Space is limited. Please call 319-892-3012 to reserve your spot.</p><p>Masks are required when not eating or drinking. </p> 2021-02-19 11:00:00 -0600
3/01/219:00 a.m.The Shops at West EndMarion -
Vepro-Knedlo-Zelo: Pork, Dumplings, and Sauerkraut
<p>Our popular virtual cooking classes are back!</p><p>This is a very popular Czech meal that consists of pork roast, dumplings, and sauerkraut. In this class, we will prepare all aspects of this meal totally from scratch, including side dumplings. Come enjoy authentic flavors and learn how to prepare all aspects of this delicious meal.</p><p><strong>Note</strong>: Suitable for vegetarians too – just skip the pork part. This class 3.5 hours long.</p><p><br></p><p>Cook and eat an authentic Czech and Slovak dish from the comfort of your home. Join us on Zoom and learn from Czech-born Chef Tom Slepicka in these hands-on interactive classes.</p><p>Slepicka graduated from culinary school in his hometown, Brno, located in the Czech Republic. While still in school, he established a successful full-service catering company, which operated in the Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, and Austria. Slepicka moved to the U.S. with his wife in 2014. From 2015-16, he operated the Czech Deli at the NewBo City Market. The goal of his courses is to make tasty and high-quality meals accessible to everyone.</p><p><strong>Cost per class:<br></strong>$25/ member household<br>$30/non-member household</p><p><strong>Special Offer (with free gifts!) to purchase a bundle of the entire series:<br></strong>$100/ member household<br>$120/ non-member household<br>By purchasing the 5-class bundle, you get one class free + $20 worth of gift cards ($10 to spend in the <a href="https://store.ncsml.org/">Museum Store</a> and $10 to spend at the <a href="https://www.cookingwithfamily.com/store/">Cookery Store</a>).</p><p><br></p> 2021-02-18 18:00:00 -0600
3/06/212:30 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
5 Ingredients or Less: Quick and Simple
<p>Weeknights are always busy, these quick and simple 5 ingredients or less meals are just what you need. Something hearty as Beef Stroganoff and a Chicken Pot Pie to something light as a Pesto Shrimp Pasta and a Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken, all you will need is some fresh steamed vegetables. Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit www.kirkwood.edu/ce or contact 319-398-1022.</p> 2021-01-14 20:00:00 -06003/04/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Rod & Custom Car Show
<p>The 52nd consecutive KCRG TV9 Presents the O’Reilly Auto Parts Rod & Custom Car Show brings a mix of unique and interesting vehicles and a tradition of affordable family fun to Monticello, Iowa Feb. 27-28</p> 2021-01-25 22:00:00 -0600
2/27/2111:00 a.m.Monticello Berndes CenteMonticello -
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Swisher American Legion Fish Fry 2021
<p>Swisher American Legion Fish Fry</p><p> February 19th through March 26th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. </p><p>The meal will consist of fish, french fries and coleslaw $12 per meal.</p><p>Carryout only</p> 2021-02-26 19:00:00 -0600
2/26/215:00 p.m.Swisher American Legion Hall, post 671Swisher -
Puzzle Circle
<p>Join West End Diner and Swamp Fox Bookstore to work on a community puzzle while enjoying a little social time.</p><p>Attendees will receive 10% off items at West End Diner and 10% off puzzles at Swamp Fox Bookstore.</p><p>Space is limited. Please call 319-892-3012 to reserve your spot.</p><p>Masks are required when not eating or drinking. </p> 2021-03-08 11:00:00 -0600
3/08/219:00 a.m.The Shops at West EndMarion -
Swisher American Legion Fish Fry 2021
<p>Swisher American Legion Fish Fry</p><p> February 19th through March 26th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. </p><p>The meal will consist of fish, french fries and coleslaw $12 per meal.</p><p>Carryout only</p> 2021-03-05 19:00:00 -0600
3/05/215:00 p.m.Swisher American Legion Hall, post 671Swisher -
Bublanina: Famous Czech-Baked Dessert
<p>Our popular virtual cooking classes are back!</p><p>This famous Czech dessert is simple to prepare and is irresistible. It is a perfect combination of a sweet pastry cake (sometimes called “bubble cake”) and fruit. You can use any fruit you like or have available. This recipe will be a lot of fun and it will certainly make your weekend sweeter.</p><p><strong>Note</strong>: Suitable for vegetarians.</p><p><br></p><p>Cook and eat an authentic Czech and Slovak dish from the comfort of your home. Join us on Zoom and learn from Czech-born Chef Tom Slepicka in these hands-on interactive classes.</p><p>Slepicka graduated from culinary school in his hometown, Brno, located in the Czech Republic. While still in school, he established a successful full-service catering company, which operated in the Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, and Austria. Slepicka moved to the U.S. with his wife in 2014. From 2015-16, he operated the Czech Deli at the NewBo City Market. The goal of his courses is to make tasty and high-quality meals accessible to everyone.</p><p><strong>Cost per class:<br></strong>$25/ member household<br>$30/non-member household<br>Registration required, space is limited to 30 participants</p><p><strong>Special Offer (with free gifts!) to purchase a bundle of the entire series:<br></strong>$100/ member household<br>$120/ non-member household<br>By purchasing the 5-class bundle, you get one class free + $20 worth of gift cards ($10 to spend in the <a href="https://store.ncsml.org/">Museum Store</a> and $10 to spend at the <a href="https://www.cookingwithfamily.com/store/">Cookery Store</a>).</p><p><br></p> 2021-02-18 17:00:00 -0600
3/13/212:30 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Rohlik: Czech Rolls
<p>Czech rolls are a very original pastry, only available in the Czech and Slovak Republics, but everyone who tries them usually loves them. The reason for this is simple: the dough has a nice buttery flavor and the center is very soft. The goal of this class is to master this pastry so you can make this a staple of your cuisine for years to come.</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>Note</strong>: Suitable for vegetarians. This class is 3.5 hours long.</p><p><br></p><p>Cook and eat an authentic Czech and Slovak dish from the comfort of your home. Join us on Zoom and learn from Czech-born Chef Tom Slepicka in these hands-on interactive classes.</p><p>Slepicka graduated from culinary school in his hometown, Brno, located in the Czech Republic. While still in school, he established a successful full-service catering company, which operated in the Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, and Austria. Slepicka moved to the U.S. with his wife in 2014. From 2015-16, he operated the Czech Deli at the NewBo City Market. The goal of his courses is to make tasty and high-quality meals accessible to everyone.</p><p><strong>Cost per class:<br></strong>$25/ member household<br>$30/non-member household<br>Registration required, space is limited to 30 participants</p><p><strong>Special Offer (with free gifts!) to purchase a bundle of the entire series:<br></strong>$100/ member household<br>$120/ non-member household<br>By purchasing the 5-class bundle, you get one class free + $20 worth of gift cards ($10 to spend in the <a href="https://store.ncsml.org/">Museum Store</a> and $10 to spend at the <a href="https://www.cookingwithfamily.com/store/">Cookery Store</a>).</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2021-02-18 18:00:00 -0600
3/20/212:30 p.m.National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar Rapids -
Artisan Bread Basics
<p>In this class, we will talk about what is going on inside a sourdough starter and how to begin and maintain your own at home. Learn what to look for in a healthy starter, how to properly feed a starter, and how to make your own from scratch. After we make some sourdough starters in class, we will try out a few recipes.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 15:30:00 -06004/11/211:30 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Easy Suppers
<p>Would you like to prepare restaurant-quality meals from the comfort of your home in no time and with minimum effort? Even better, would you like to do all that without any processed ingredients? Learn to prepare two delicious meals which you will definitely enjoy. The first will be a delicious pan-seared pork chop served with creamy mashed potatoes, and the second will be tilapia in a creamy wine sauce served with couscous. After completing this course, you will be a master in two unique meals; and on the top of that, you will learn multiple cooking techniques and simple tricks that you can easily apply to other meals too!</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 20:30:00 -06004/13/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Schnitzel with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
<p>Schnitzel originated in Italy and by the mid-19th century appeared in Vienna, the capital of the Austrian Empire. The Viennese removed the traditional use of Parmesan and made a few other changes to the original recipe, and the traditional Viennese schnitzel was born. It is often served with potato salad, boiled potatoes, or mashed potatoes. The Czech name for this meal is "rízek", and is commonly prepared from chicken, pork, or veal. Come learn how to prepare this dish that is rich with history and flavor! </p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 20:30:00 -06004/15/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Cream Puffs and Eclairs
<p>Come learn how to make this this French classic from a Pastry Chef. You’ll learn the basics of making a classic pate de choux, including fillings and glazes for éclairs and cream puffs alike. Bring your appetites, and don’t forget to bring containers to bring home the leftovers! </p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 15:00:00 -06004/17/211:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Filet Mignon with Demi-Glace Sauce and Fondant Potatoes
<p>Do you want to spend an evening in a fine-dining French restaurant and order the best possible meal? This class will let you do so from the comfort of your home! You will learn how to prepare and cook the best cut of beef, filet mignon, which will be served with scrumptious fondant potatoes. And this will all be elevated with an outstanding earthy wine sauce, called demi-glace. Our chef will lead you step-by-step through all parts of the preparation of this meal, and your efforts will be rewarded with a master-chef-quality meal! </p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 20:30:00 -06004/21/215:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Beef Sirloin Lo Mein from Scratch
<p>Lo mein is definitely one of the most popular Asian meals in the United States! Come learn about all aspects of this meal, including how to make noodles from scratch and how to prepare wood ear mushroom for an authentic flavor. To add a protein to this meal, you will learn how to prepare and cook delicious beef sirloin. Preparing this meal is always a lot of fun, and throughout the class, our chef will provide you with shortcuts and cooking tips to help make the prep work go by even faster. </p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 20:30:00 -06004/27/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Classic Lasagna from Scratch
<p>Our chef will teach you how to prepare lasagna totally from scratch. This includes the preparation of lasagna sheets, making a homemade marinara sauce, and of course, making bechamel from scratch — which is typical for authentic versions of this delicious Italian meal. Also, if you want to, you will be able to substitute some of the parts of the meal with store bought ingredients to save time. Take this class and forget using ricotta cheese so you can prepare this meal like a real Italian master chef!</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 20:30:00 -06004/29/215:30 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Classic Lasagna from Scratch
<p>Our chef will teach you how to prepare lasagna totally from scratch. This includes the preparation of lasagna sheets, making a homemade marinara sauce, and of course, making bechamel from scratch — which is typical for authentic versions of this delicious Italian meal. Also, if you want to, you will be able to substitute some of the parts of the meal with store bought ingredients to save time. Take this class and forget using ricotta cheese so you can prepare this meal like a real Italian master chef!</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 20:30:00 -06005/06/215:30 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
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Artisan Bread Basics
<p>In this class, we will talk about what is going on inside a sourdough starter and how to begin and maintain your own at home. Learn what to look for in a healthy starter, how to properly feed a starter, and how to make your own from scratch. After we make some sourdough starters in class, we will try out a few recipes.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 15:30:00 -06005/09/211:30 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Vegetarian Pasta from Scratch
<p>There is no need to incorporate meat into a meal to enjoy a great pasta recipe. In this class we will prepare creamy fettuccine alfredo with asparagus, and spaghetti aglio e olio. All will be from scratch, and the pasta will be prepared by utilizing KitchenAid mixers with pasta attachments (or optionally with a manual pasta machine). </p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 20:30:00 -06005/11/215:30 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Cream Puffs and Eclairs
<p>Come learn how to make this this French classic from a Pastry Chef. You’ll learn the basics of making a classic pate de choux, including fillings and glazes for éclairs and cream puffs alike. Bring your appetites, and don’t forget to bring containers to bring home the leftovers! </p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 15:00:00 -06005/22/211:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Vegetarian Pasta from Scratch
<p>There is no need to incorporate meat into a meal to enjoy a great pasta recipe. In this class we will prepare creamy fettuccine alfredo with asparagus, and spaghetti aglio e olio. All will be from scratch, and the pasta will be prepared by utilizing KitchenAid mixers with pasta attachments (or optionally with a manual pasta machine).</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 20:30:00 -06005/27/215:30 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Beef Sirloin Lo Mein from Scratch
<p>Lo mein is definitely one of the most popular Asian meals in the United States! Come learn about all aspects of this meal, including how to make noodles from scratch and how to prepare wood ear mushroom for an authentic flavor. To add a protein to this meal, you will learn how to prepare and cook delicious beef sirloin. Preparing this meal is always a lot of fun, and throughout the class, our chef will provide you with shortcuts and cooking tips to help make the prep work go by even faster.</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 20:30:00 -06006/08/216:00 p.m.Kirkwood Kitchen at NewBo City MarketCedar Rapids -
Grandma's Kolaches
<p>Kolaches are sweet, soft and filled with all sorts of wonderful fillings. Do you have a favorite recipe? Maybe one passed down from your mom or grandma? Bring in your favorite kolache recipe and let’s make them all! Then, get your taste buds ready to taste and evaluate which recipe is the best. Come ready for plenty of hands on learning. </p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2021-01-14 15:30:00 -06006/12/211:00 p.m.The Hotel at Kirkwood CenterCedar Rapids