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Farm, Food & Wine Tour 2022

4 / 29 / 225 / 15 / 22

 

 

Farm, Food & Wine Tours are Back!!

Join us this fall for our first tour in a few years

Fri, Oct 14th – Sun, Oct 16th

Two Nights at Cambria Pines Lodge

with Hot Buffet Breakfast

Fri Evening

Welcome Dinner

Local Vinegar Tasting & Demo

Sat Tour

Wine Wrangler Tour

Mighty Cap Mushroom Farm

Visit a high end mushroom farm that grows artisanal gourmet mushrooms organically
(above photo is one of their ‘pink’ varieties)

Rangeland Winery

Wine tasting & BBQ lunch
(Local Grass-Fed Burgers)

Jack Creek Cellars 

Wine Tasting

Jack Creek Pumpkin Farm

Sun Tour

Groves on 41 Olive Oil tasting & Demo


Picnic Lunch by Debs Kitchen

Don’t miss the Cambria Scarecrow Contest
Scarecrows displayed all over town!

Elephant Seal Rookery

Walks on the Beach &
Fabulous Sunsets

Make your reservation now, limited occupancy
Not included, travel to and from Cambria
Saturday Evening Dinner

$849.75 per person
$400.00 deposit required
Refund cancellations until Aug. 15th
Click below to make a deposit or venmo me @ debbidubbs

Tour Payments



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New Classes 2022

1 / 3 / 22

Happy New Year to all!

Unfortunately, we are still dealing with a pandemic and since infections & hospitalizations are on the rise Cal State Fullerton’s Arboretum has decided not to host indoor classes at this time. We are trying to arrange ‘al fresco’ cooking classes but for comfort (weather-wise) they won’t be offered until a little later in the spring. But we WILL be back, patience for good food!

In the meantime, I’ve been falling back on my other love, Edible Gardening. Most of you know I’ve been gardening for over 20 years. Last year I was asked by a local (Oceanside) college to teach online Zoom classes in vegetable gardening. They are going so well we decided to add more Edible Gardening classes this winter/spring. I will add those to my website when registration is live. I’ve also added extra classes to my own company, Debs Kitchen, classes are 2-2 ½ hours in length with the last half hour dedicated to sharing a recipe. I hope you’ll join me.

Farm Tours Update

YES! Spring tours will be back! Mary & I are in the process of setting up some new, local, So. Cal farm tours & educational seminars & tastings. Send us an email on what you’d like to see, do, taste!

Debs Kitchen Winter Classes

On Line Classes begin Jan 29

Registration is live!  For the moment, all classes will be Zoom classes

Register Here for all Classes

Questions? Send me an email, Debbi

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Merry Christmas

12 / 21 / 20

Chef Debbi & The Debettes

would like to send you warm and safe wishes for the upcoming holiday!

I’m reposting this great appetizer recipe for you to enjoy. Cheers to a New Year!

 

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates with Maple Glazed Walnuts and Boursin Cheese

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Easy to make ahead of time and bake off at the last minute, make extra they go fast!

  • Maple Glazed Walnuts
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups walnut halves
  • For the Dates
  • 1 package of dried Medjool Dates, 16 oz.
  • 1 12 oz. package of bacon, slices cut in half widthwise
  • 4 oz. package of Boursin cheese

Preheat the oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix the maple syrup and salt together, add the walnuts and stir until coated.

Spread the nuts on the baking sheet and bake for 12 - 15 minutes or until the glaze is bubbly and coats the walnuts well. Remove from oven and let cool.

Turn the oven up to 425° and line a baking sheet with a new piece of parchment paper.

Slice dates lengthwise and remove pits.

Scoop a small amount of Boursin cheese with a spoon and fill the date with the cheese, press a glazed nut into the cheese.

Wrap dates with a slice of bacon, and secure with a toothpick to hold bacon onto date. Place the dates on the parchment on their side and bake for about 7-8 minutes or until browned on the bottom and turn to the other side continue to cook for another 7-8 minutes or until the bacon is cooked and a little crispy, and the cheese is slightly melted.

Let cool and serve warm or at room temperature.

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San Diego County Farm Tour

2 / 21 / 202 / 27 / 20
San Diego County Farm Tour
Sat, April 18th
10:30-4
$125.00
Hosted by Chefs Secrets which is a new collaboration between
Debs Kitchen
&
California Greek Girl
Meet up at
Mountain Meadow Mushroom Farm, Escondido

 

Farm Tour!
Do you know how mushrooms grow? You’ll learn everything about mushrooms that you need to know! Did you know that mushrooms are a nutrient dense food? Good for you!

Here’s a link to their website for more info
Mountain Meadow Mushroom Farm
Here’s a blog post about the farm & yummy Mushroom Risotto recipe from Mary at California Greek Girl
Mushroom Risotto

 

Next we’ll head over to
North County Olive Oil Co. and meet Sue Rober at her Sunshine Gardens location where we will taste and experience their True California Olive Oils with style.

Their vision is to share with you their experience in the California olive oil industry. They have selected a portfolio of top producers who make both extra virgin olive oils and vinegars from California olives and grapes. They represent a variety of regions which offer unique styles from many varietals and cultivars of local California olives. We look for producers that promote sustainable practices in the grove and throughout their day to day practices.

Our Olive Oil Tastings offer a unique experience created around a variety of artisan producers of California extra virgin oil, wine and specialty artisan products.

A cooking demo & lunch will be served by
Chef Debbi & Chef Mary

Menu*

Cheese Platter with Seasonal Vegetables & Fruit
Winter Salad with Pixie Tangerines
Mushroom Risotto
Road Home Brownies

*Menu subject to availability
One glass of wine will be served with lunch.
Lemonade & Spring Water will be available.

Don’t miss the great swag bags that you’ll get to take home!

We encourage car pooling, need a ride or want to provide a ride?
Get in touch with Chef Debbi here
debbi@debskitchen.com

Now taking reservations

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Sponsored by Melissa’s Produce

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Holiday Entertaining

9 / 21 / 199 / 21 / 19

Winter Cooking Demo

Thur. Dec. 5th    

6:30 – 9:30, approximately

$65.00

Sold Out

This class is sold out but if you’d like to get on a wait list, send me a note

Wait List, click here


Charcuterie & Vegetable Platter

Tuscan White Bean Soup

Sun Dried Cranberry Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Herb-Mustard Crusted Rack of Pork

Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes with Chives

Chocolate Raspberry Linzertorte

 

The class is in a private home,

Location is N. Seal Beach

Address will be given upon Registration

(562) 243-3926; If you’d like to send a check call for address please

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Hands On Fun at Rancho los Alamitos

9 / 11 / 199 / 11 / 19

Food Crafting with Chef Debbi

& Debs Kitchen

 

Saturday, Oct 12th

10:00 am– 12:30

Adults $75.00

Children* ages 10-14 $35.00

*Children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

By reservation only

Click below for reservations or call or email

Reserve my spot

562-431-3541 or info@rancholosalamitos.org

Reservations close Mon. Oct 7th

 

Enjoy a fun-filled autumn morning with family at the beautiful

Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch & Gardens.

Learn together to make (& take)

Gifts from the Garden.

For the adults to make and take:

Herbal Salt Tin

Cranberry Vinegar

Meyer Lemon Infused Olive Oil

Peppermint-Lavender Room Spray

Holiday Stovetop Potpourri

For the Kids to make and take:

Peppermint Biscotti in a Jar

Strawberry Mint Mojito Mocktail

A seasonal salad will be served with a

Cranberry-Lemon Vinaigrette prepared by Chef Debbi.

Special thanks to Melissa’s Produce for donating event supplies.

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Farm, Food & Wine Tour 2017

9 / 8 / 199 / 8 / 19

Highlights from our annual Farm, Food & Wine Tour from 2017. Thanks everyone for joining us! We’re sold out for this year but save the date for Oct 23-25, 2020.

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Flashback BBQ

4 / 24 / 196 / 16 / 19

This cooking class demo is being held at a private home, everyone’s invited! Address will be given upon paid reservation. North Long Beach area

Saturday, June 22
4:00 – 7:00

$60.00
BYOB

Menu

Chef Debbi’s Pickled Vegetables

Grilled Artichokes with Walt’s Wharf Dip

Sweet ‘n Sour Surf and Turf Kabobs

Cold Green Bean, Tomato and Watermelon Radish Salad

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Register here for Credit Card




If you prefer to pay by check,

Contact Debbi @ 562-243-3926 or info@debskitchen.com  

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Rancho Los Alamitos

4 / 8 / 194 / 8 / 19

Chef Debbi returns to the Rancho! We’ve been waiting a long time to bring our classes back to Rancho los Alamitos. We’ve schedule our first class for Sat. June 8th, we’re going to pickle!

Saturday, June 8, 2019
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
$75 Future member/ $65 per RLA member
Advance Reservations Required,  Reservations close 5/27/19

 

Click here to sign up


Join us at Rancho Los Alamitos for a hands-on class on the basics of pickling and fermenting vegetables from your garden or the farmers’ market. In this class, you will make two kinds of pickled vegetables and a jar of sauerkraut. (If you think that you don’t like sauerkraut, wait until you try your own!) This is a refrigerator-style pickling where no water bath canning is necessary. Chef Debbi will demonstrate techniques, discuss food safety and the basics of canning pickles in brine. Each participant will prepare and take home three jars of their very own preserved produce.

The class is suitable for adults and interested teens. Reservations are required. Parking is limited at Rancho Los Alamitos, so car-pooling is encouraged and appreciated.

 

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March Demo Cooking Class

3 / 8 / 193 / 8 / 19

We’ve Moved!

Join us in our new home at Chef Tech in Bixby Knolls, Long Beach with owner Chef Teri.

We now have a full kitchen with tables & chairs and lots of room. We look forward to seeing you there soon! See new address at the bottom of the class menu, (you do not need to have a pay-pal account). You can sign up with Chef Debbi (call me, 562-243-3926) or click on the pay-pal button below. There is a small service charge for using pay-pal but you can always mail me a check. Classes are pre-paid reservations and cancellations are 100% refundable up to 3 days prior to class.

March Menu

Wed. March 20th

6:30 – 8:30PM

Spanish Tomato Toast

Romaine Heart Salad with Marinated Olives, Hearts of Palm, Tangerines &

Shaved Manchego

Spring Asparagus, Shrimp & Scallop Paella

Individual Strawberry Cheesecakes

NEW LOCATION!

Chef Tech Cooking School

3842 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807

See  April class date & menu by clicking on the month.

By Reservation Only, Sign up below

$55.00

(562) 243-3926

Or

Debskitchen.com

info@debskitchen.com

Enjoy larger portions, Tables & More

Sponsored by 


Sign Up Here for Classes



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April Demo Class

2 / 4 / 192 / 10 / 19

We’ve Moved!

Join us in our new home at Chef Tech in Bixby Knolls, Long Beach with owner Chef Teri.

We now have a full kitchen with tables & chairs and lots of room. We look forward to seeing you there soon! See new address at the bottom of the class menu. You can sign up with Chef Debbi (call me, 562-243-3926) or click on the pay-pal button below. There is a small service charge for using pay-pal but you can always mail me a check. Classes are pre-paid reservations and cancellations are 100% refundable up to 3 days prior to class.

April Menu

Wed. April 10th

6:30 – 8:30PM

‘A Little Book of Cheese‘ is here!

Book Signing & Demo Class

How to Prepare a Cheese & Charcuterie Board and Tasting

Smoked Gouda and Red Pepper Grilled Cheese Sandwich Bites

Fried Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives

Italian Stuffed Shells with Broccoli and Pine Nuts

Brie Puff Pastry Pockets

NEW LOCATION!

Chef Tech Cooking School

3842 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807

See  April class date & menu by clicking on the month.

By Reservation Only, Sign up below

$55.00

(562) 243-3926

Or

Debskitchen.com

info@debskitchen.com

Enjoy larger portions, Tables & More

Sponsored by 


Sign Up Here for Classes



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Feb Demo Cooking Class

2 / 3 / 192 / 10 / 19

We’ve Moved!

Join us in our new home at Chef Tech in Bixby Knolls, Long Beach with owner Chef Teri.

We now have a full kitchen with tables & chairs and lots of room. We look forward to seeing you there soon! See new address at the bottom of the class menu. You can sign up with Chef Debbi (call me, 562-243-3926) or click on the pay-pal button below, (you do not need to have a pay-pal account). There is a small service charge for using pay-pal but you can always mail me a check. Classes are pre-paid reservations and cancellations are 100% refundable up to 3 days prior to class.

Here are a couple of photo’s of Chef Tech’s Kitchen.

NOTE DATE CHANGE ON FEB CLASS

Wed., Feb. 27th

6:30 – 8:30, approximately

Caesar Dip with Crudités

Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Glazed Steak Tips with Mushrooms & Blue Cheese

Dijon Roasted Potatoes with Parmesan & Chives

Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcakes

 

NEW LOCATION!

Chef Tech Cooking School

3842 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807

By Reservation Only, Sign up below

$55.00

(562) 243-3926

Or

Debskitchen.com

info@debskitchen.com

Enjoy larger portions, Tables & More

See March & April class dates & menu’s by clicking on the month.

Sponsored by 


Sign Up Here for Classes



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