The Polka Dot Pantry

The Polka Dot Pantry the place to  make, bake or sew something great.
I've decided if Julia Child could teach and film in her home kitchen I should go ahead and open my "not so gourmet" kitchen up to anyone who would like to learn what I can share.

We will be offering cooking and sewing classes for all ages and skill levels. If you know someone who would like to learn what I can share tell them about the Polka Dot Pantry in Syracuse.

Next week will be the beginning of class for September/October. Here is a class schedule.

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The Polka Dot Pantry

…a place to make, bake and sew it up

Featuring Cooking Classes and Beginning through Advanced Sewing

Instruction By

Julie Dillman – Certified Home Economist

(801) 643-5156 - nannyjewel@gmail.com

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Class Schedule:

Wholesome Homemade Bread

Let’s get homemade bread on the table everyday. Learn to make, shape and bake it.

Bake “brick oven” style or loaf pan style.

Skills Covered: Flour 101 – comparisons/uses; functions of basic ingredients;

The “how” bread works, “no-knead” techniques; proofing & shaping.

Tues. August 30, 7 p.m. $20

Thurs. September 27th 7 p.m. $20

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Bolder Better Bread

You can make “hearth style” Artisan Breads in your home oven. Learn techniques using whole grains for nutritious & delicious bread. White Wheat - Seedy Sourdough – Multigrain

And an introduction to the world of “sourdough” (live yeast)

Skills Covered: Grain Nutrients explained; yeast and sourdough; Flour 101 – comparisons/uses; functions of basic ingredients; “no-knead” techniques; enriching bread with nuts & seeds.

Take home these recipes with your loaf of Bolder Better Bread

Thurs. September 1st 2 p.m. $20

Tues. September 13th 7 p.m. $20

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Grain Surgery

Meet some of the Super Grains, Amaranth, Chia, Millet, Quinoa, Spelt, etc.

Delicious pilaf made from Quinoa or Rice, Whole Grain Blender Pancakes;

And not to be missed Rise and Shine Granola you can take home.

Skills Covered: Grain identification, nutrition and uses;

versatile pilaf recipes and techniques; Roasting nuts and grains

Thurs.- September 8th – 7 p.m. $20

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Farm to Market to You

Explore fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Grilling, Steaming and Stir-fry techniques keep vegetables nutrient rich.

Use Fresh herbs to take the flavor of your food to the next level.

Skills Covered: selecting fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs;

Simple knife skills; grilling, steaming and stir-fry techniques, using fresh or dry herbs.

Sat. September 10th – 10 a.m. $20

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Asian Fusion

Summer Rolls, Pot-Stickers & Stir-Fry. Learn to make these rolls, dumplings

and quick vegetable prep. work with basic knife skills for this delicious fare.

Skills Covered: Introduction to Asian ingredients, Use of rice paper and pot-sticker wrappers, simple knife skills; Make and take your own stir-fry sauce

Tuesday, September 20th 7 p.m. $25

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Pies of All Sizes

Pastry made easy! Turnovers, All-American Caramel Apple Pie, European Plum Tart

Skills Covered: Flour Types, “how” pastry works, three pastry varieties/methods;

mixing and shaping pastry, fillings & baking. Take home pastry ready to bake at your home

Thurs. September 22th - 7 p.m. $20

Tuesday October 11th - 7 p.m. $20

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What’s For Dinner?

You can save money, eat nutritiously when you have a plan for dinner.

Menu planning, Grocery Shopping and Stocking your Pantry

Let me show you how with simple 5-ingredient recipes.

Skills Covered: menu planning; ingredient preparation; stocking the pantry;

simple recipe demonstrations; grocery strategies & price comparisons

You will go home with recipes and a plan for your family.

Tues. September 29th 2 p.m. $20

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Freeze Ahead Baking

From a fabulous sweet dough make Tropical Orange rolls, Cinnamon Rolls

and freeze ahead Dinner Rolls. Learn to shape Brioche and Challah

Skills Covered: Review yeast dough basics; sweet dough differences,

mixing and shaping; enriching your dough with fruits, nuts, and spices.

You will take home recipes and 1 dozen frozen dinner rolls.

Tuesday, October 18 7 p.m. – 8:30 $20

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Wickedly Sweet Treats

Gotta have it Caramels and Fudge!

Butter Caramels, Sea-Salted Caramel and Just Nutty Caramels

Ahh fudge!

Basic Chocolate Fudge or “Hot Fudge” seasoned with a bit of chili heat.

Skills Covered: FAQ of Caramels and Fudge answered; sugar crystals;

preferred ingredients & thermometers; methods and flavorings

Enjoy your take home box filled with fudge and caramel

Wednesday, October 19 – 2 p.m. $25

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I have been cooking and sewing since I was a child. I’ve never lost my curiosity for the cultural, traditions and science of food. Recipes and my love of food has been my passport into various cultures around the world. I graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Home Economics Education; with as much chemistry as a premed student I found more to learn about the “how and why” of Food Science.

I continue take classes to learn about the ever-changing science of food and nutrition.

Let me share what I have learned with you at my home, The Polka Dot Pantry.