Cooking with Chef Eva

Culinary Expectations

Building off the resounding success of the last year's scheduled and private cooking classes, Chef Eva has great expectations for the 2010 culinary season at the Greer Farm.  The classes this year offer a broad spectrum of culinary experiences that meet almost every food desire.  Each menu has been carefully balanced to include parings of dishes that focus on the class theme.  This is a set of classes that has something for everyone. 

Cooking with Chef Eva

Chef Eva opens her chef's kitchen to share her culinary expertise with those that want to expand their culinary talents. Situated on a real working farm it is not difficult to get caught up in the "farm to table" spirit that prevails on our family farm.  Each class highlights the fun and magic of cooking. If you just want to learn the basics or if you want to go fancy and surprise a special person in your life, cooking classes at the Greer Farm are a culinary event you will never forget. Every class is a hands-on experience. There are no overhead mirrors or video screens. Our classes include laughter, questions, conversation, and eating. We want to show you how great food begins and feel the passion and commitment we have to food, including that grown on our family farm or by other artisan producers.  In addition to the scheduled classes throughout the year at the farm, we offer private classes to groups and individuals by prior arrangement.

Private Classes

Last year Chef Eva offered private cooking classes in addition to those scheduled.  These crossed the spectrum of different groups.  Some were families that wanted a fun time to bond, others were friends wanting a time away from their normal life to unwind and their were corporate groups that needed a team building session, but were tired of all the boring, bridge building, corporate bonding retreats that too many companies thrust their management and employees into.  Consider something different: a retreat that includes a farm stay, relax in log cabins and take a private cooking class. The Greer farm is the perfect environment to bring a group together, rent log cabins and spend time cooking, eating and renewing friendships. There is nothing that makes people bond quicker than good food. Private classes are $450 and $90 for each additional person over five participants. We have a wide selection of sample menus for you to consider or a special menu can be designed for your group.

Who Is Chef Eva?

Chef Eva was born and raised in Belize, a small country on the Caribbean coast of Central America.  She is a graduate of Loyola University and The Houston Art Institute (Culinary Arts). For a number of years, she was a consultant to Pilgrim's Pride Corporation developing recipes , including their newsletter. Her recipes have appeared in advertisements in Good Housekeeping and Southern Living. Chef Eva's private dining and catering services are renowned. For more than a decade she has been teaching cooking classes at the family farm, for a local community college, and other venues. Chef Eva's Latin American upbringing, European parental influences, and two decades of world travel with her husband bring a unique experience to the kitchen that is not easily duplicated. We hope to see you at the table!


2010 Cooking Class Schedule
 
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Super Bowl Extravaganza
Class Price $70
 
Butterflied chicken fried shrimp with habanero ketchup
Crab cakes baked in ramekins
Chuck roast super bowl chili with ancho peppers
Blue corn spoon bread
Coconut lime bars
 
Saturday February 20, 2010
Making Ordinary Pot Pie into Extra Ordinary
Class Price $70
 
Seafood pot pie
Wild mushroom pot pie
Supreme chicken pot pie
Grilled romaine and balsamic vinaigrette salad
Blackberry pot pie
 
Saturday March 13, 2010
Keeping It Green
Class Price $70
 
Fresh herb cheese stuffed snow peas
Kale salad with pine nuts and parmesan
Colcannon potatoes
Traditional roasted corn beef
Irish Whisky Cake with white chocolate mint ganache
Corn beef will be Greer Farm USDA inspected Grass-finished beef
 
Saturday March 27, 2010
Easter Surprises
Class Price $75
 
Eggs Benedict salad
Roast leg of lamb 
Couscous and pine nuts
Fresh spring vegetables
Raspberry parfait with white chocolate and lemon mousse
 
Saturday April 17, 2010
Grilling Pizza
Class Price $70
 
Learn to make the dough, sauces
and assorted topping combinations
Then cook it straight on the grill
We will even do a dessert pizza
 
May 1, 2010
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta - Authentic Mexican
Class Price $70
 
Yucatan chicken lime soup with avocadoes and tortilla strips
Appetizer salad with chicharones and spicy pumpkin seeds
Garnachas con frijoles y repollo en vinagre
Enchiladas smothered in red mole
Flambéed mangoes
 
Saturday May 15, 2010
Hands-On Tamales
Class Price $70
 
Tamales made with banana leaves and various fillings both savory and sweet


Class Addition to Schedule
Saturday June 5, 2010
Sweet & Savory: Cooking with Greer Farm Blackberries and Blueberries
Class Price $70



Black and Blue Lemonade

Blueberry Pesto Appetizer

Blackberry Salsa, Goat Cheese with Wonton Salad with blueberry Dressing

Pork Tenderloin with Curried Blueberry Sauce and Sauteed Portabella Mushrooms

Blueberry Fried Pies
 
Saturday June 12, 2010
Mixed Berry Fest: Blackberries, Blueberries and Strawberries
Class Price $70
 
Strawberry with goat cheese and balsamic vinegar appetizer
Blueberry potato salad
Baby back ribs with Greer farm blackberry chipotle sauce
Blackened blue chicken
Ricotta soufflé with blackberry compote
 
Saturday July 10, 2010
Refreshing Mouth Watering Salsas
Class Price $70
 
Watermelon mango salsa with marinated grilled chicken tenders
Brie and pecan quesadillas with pineapple apricot salsa
Bruschetta with garden fresh tomato salsa, spinach and homemade ricotta
Grilled angel food cake with blueberry, raspberry, blackberry and strawberry salsa

Extra Class Added
Saturday July 17, 2010
Refreshing Mouth Watering Salsas
Class Price $70
 
Watermelon mango salsa with marinated grilled chicken tenders
Brie and pecan quesadillas with pineapple apricot salsa
Bruschetta with garden fresh tomato salsa, spinach and homemade ricotta
Grilled angel food cake with blueberry, raspberry, blackberry and strawberry salsa
 
Saturday August 14, 2010 (New Date)
Too Hot to Cook
Class Price $70
 
Gazpacho
Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Basil & Parsley Pesto Tomato Sandwich
Chicken, Roasted Pepper and hummus on pita bread
Smoked salmon avocado spring rolls
Blackberry sorbet in chocolate wafer cups
 
Saturday September 4, 2010
Picnic Fare for Labor Day
Class Price $70
 
Watermelon salad with mint lime dressing
Chili spiked grilled corn with cotija cheese
Burgers with spicy mayonnaise, chipotle ketchup, sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions
Beer braised hot dogs with sauerkraut
Roasted peach crumble with Greek yogurt ice cream
Burgers will be Greer Farm USDA inspected Grass-finished beef
 
Saturday October 9, 2010
Fall Fest with Winter Squash
Class Price $70
 
Acorn squash puffs
Stuffed heirloom squash
Gingered Winter Squash Bisque
Spicy Cheddar Cheese Straws
Enchiladas with butternut squash and pumpkin seed mole
Pumpkin brown sugar crème Brûlée
 
Saturday October 23, 2010
Prepping for Winter:  Savory Stocks and Healthy Breads
Class Price $70
 
Basic Stocks:  Chicken, vegetable and beef
Gluten free bread and natural whole grain breads
 
Saturday November 13, 2010
Getting Ready for Holiday Gatherings
Class Price $70
 
Cornmeal crusted miniature pies
Beef empanadas
Shrimp fritters with spicy ginger sauce
Portabella mushroom tarts
Chili infused chocolate chip cookies
Ginger cookies with white chocolate drizzle
 

Class Policies

All scheduled classes are at the farm starting at 11:00 AM unless you are advised otherwise at the time of registration. Classes last about three hours. 
 


You eat your way through the courses prepared, so come with an appetite. 
 


Classes are partially hands-on and you receive all the recipes on the class menu. 
 


Classes are limited to 12 participants. 
 


Payment must be made at the time of class registration by credit card. 
 


We reserve the right to cancel any class at any time. Classes may be cancelled due to insufficient participation, illness of the instructor or inclement weather. In such instances you can receive a full refund or offered a credit toward another class. 
   


Cancellation Policy: We understand that events happen to change your schedule and you may not be able to attend a class. We will be pleased to refund your reservation payment 14 days prior to a class less a $25 processing charge. Reservations cancelled within 13 days of the class will not be refunded unless we can rebook your slot in which case you will receive a refund less $25 processing fee. 
 

For Reservations 
Call 903-645-3232 or you can email us

As a reference point, this was our 2009 cooking class schedule