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<\/p>\nASHEVILLE, N.C., June 10, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ready to do a little culinary exploration? Let Cottage Cooking take you down a new path. Cooking classes are given in an intimate 1915 cottage located in downtown Asheville and staff caters to small groups of up to four. <\/p>\n
John Godts, owner of the cottage, and Liisa Andreassen, culinary instructor, are the brains behind the concept. <\/p>\n
“Like many great ideas, it started over a glass of wine,” Andreassen says. “Friends were asking us to share our recipes and skills, so we figured if they wanted to learn more, others would too.”<\/p>\n
Andreassen has a background in catering. She was previously co-owner of “As You Like It” in Naples, Fla. and has been the editor for Grilled, a grilling magazine geared to men, in addition to writing chef profiles and numerous culinary columns. Currently, she has a writing business, but enjoys entertaining and cooking on the side. <\/p>\n
Godts enjoys a good meal and provides the venue for the classes in addition to some culinary knowledge too. He hails from Brussels, Belgium, and has a few European specialties to share. He works as a physical therapist at Mission Hospitals, but also enjoys entertaining and cooking.<\/p>\n
“Our first few classes have been great,” Godts says. “It doesn’t even feel like work. We’ve done a few sushi making classes for girls’ nights out in addition to Indian fare for date night. These classes are really ideal for small groups who want time to talk, share a meal and learn something to boot. It’s a nice change of pace from going to a restaurant or entertaining at home, because we take care of all the dishes!”<\/p>\n
The 1915 cottage boasts a cozy kitchen, wood stove and eclectic flair. There’s even a “secret door” in the kitchen floor. <\/p>\n
Cottage Cooking classes start at $50 per person. This includes all food, instruction and recipes. Guests are asked to bring the beverage of their choice. Guests don aprons and cuisine-appropriate music fills the air. The atmosphere is festive and fun.<\/p>\n
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Andreassen and Godts also try to work in historical data and fun facts when they can. For instance, did you know that sushi actually started in China and not Japan?<\/p>\n
So, what would you like to learn about? Most Cottage Cooking classes are based on specific requests, but if you need some ideas, they can create a special menu just for you. <\/p>\n
Larger groups can be accommodated off site at people’s homes too.<\/p>\n
For more information, like them on Facebook at: Cottage Cooking – https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Cottage.Cooking<\/a>. <\/p>\n *IMAGES for media: Photo 2: Send2Press.com\/wire\/images\/15-0610-cottagecooking-300dpi.jpg News issued by: Cottage Cooking<\/p>\n
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Photo Caption: Your hosts, John Godts and Liisa Andreassen.<\/p>\n
Photo Caption: The Cottage Cooking kitchen.<\/p>\n![\"Cottage](\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/15-0610-John-and-Liisa-500x375.jpg\")
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