Brooklyn Cookery

Brooklyn Cookery catered my bridal shower, and the food was outstanding! Everyone raved about their creative appetizers and yummy dessert. Even unrepentant carnivores went nuts for the cauliflower and farro salad, and marveled over the juicy tomatoes (in March, no less… where did they find these magical things?) in the mini BLTs. The proverbial icing on the cake was the miniature lemon and marscapone cakes — not too sweet, totally flavorful and addictive. (I think I had ten.)

I attended my first class yesterday and it was fantastic! There were about 12 of us, all women. We were welcomed into an spacious NY loft, and got comfortable with a glass of wine, crostinis, nuts and homemade cookies. (All Delectable!) We each had our own workspace at a long modern picnic table – and began making and then packaging culinary holiday gifts. We learned how to make a chai tea blend, curried lentil soup, sun-​dried tomato salt, peach liquor & cranberry syrup. Emily and Claire had made each of the recipes before hand so we got to taste each one. And we all walked away with a beautifully wrapped «kit» for each of these recipes. Emily and Claire who ran the show are lovely: smart, funny, organized, and they made sure each of us had what we needed to have a good time. This class is a great value, I walked away with 5 presents– all of them wrapped with ribbons, perfectly printed labels and gift tags. In addition, I met new people, had a light, magnificent meal of wine & hors d’oeuvres. It was great!

Emily, Claire and friends have created an experience that is a treat for all of the senses. You will take part in hands-​on learning that will introduce you to ideas, foods, and recipes that are delicious and easy to replicate in your own home. I have been to two of BC’s classes so far — one was a bread-​baking and Mexican-​themed dinner that we prepared (and enjoyed!) ourselves, and another was a do-​it-​yourself experience where we created five exquisite food-​themed holiday gifts (which will be hard giving away!). After a hectic month, relaxing with these ladies in such a sophisticated and elegant context is a real treat.