Flavors of Thailand

A 3 1/2-hour hands-on cooking class culminating in dinner served with wine and beer.

Thailand boasts one of the most exciting and nuanced cuisines in the world. In this hands-on class, Linda Esposito will walk you through the basics of preparing a perfect Thai curry and other delicious dishes!

MENU

Smoked Duck Laab
Muu Yang Grilled Pork Jowl  
Rice Crackers with Pork and Shrimp Dip
Tofu and Eggplant Green Curry
Chicken Pad Thai
Durian Sticky Rice Pudding

Linda Tay Esposito is a self-taught chef whose food represents a tribute and a commitment to the authenticity of the cuisines of the Pacific Rim. She grew up in Malaysia, lived in China and Hong Kong and traveled extensively in the region exploring the vast culinary offerings and traditions, and capturing the essence of the local cuisines. She brings these exciting flavors, passion and knowledge to the classroom. Her style of teaching makes even the most complex of curries simple to make and a gastro-adventure experience of "Flavor Explosions."

A freelance culinary educator, Linda teaches at the The Cooking School at Cavallo Point and at Sur La Table Cooking School. Previously, she was a lead chef at Parties That Cook where she teaches global cuisines in a team building setting.  She started her teaching career at Whole Foods Market Culinary Center. She was also Chef with Bay Area's artisan tofu maker, Hodo Soy, where she is now head of operations. She writes a food blog at www.flavorexplosions.com