Welcome to Social – fun, informative, demonstration in-home cooking classes! Classes will be held at the residence of Adriene Rathbun at 158 N. Roosevelt. To make a reservation, either email (abgeist@hotmail.com) or call to reserve your spot: 316.990.4493. You will be penciled in, and your spot will be reserved once payment is received. Your payment is your reservation. Please RSVP no later than 2 days preceding the class.
Note that you may BYOW (bring your own wine). Feel free to bring some for you and your friends, or share and taste wines other people bring. We’ll provide the wine glasses. Cheers!
Cash, check or credit card (via PayPal with a small additional fee) accepted. Class cost is $45 per class unless otherwise noted (includes demonstration, a meal and handout of recipes). Class size will be a maximum of 12 people, unless noted below. Cancellations with full refunds will be accepted only within 24 hours of class.
Thanks and I look forward to seeing you in class!
Spring & Summer 2013 Schedule
Tuesday, May 21st, 6:15 p.m.
Seafood Tacos
Tacos are a simple, satisfying meal! Learn some seafood taco favs & great sauces, too.
- Shrimp Tacos with Chimichurri
- Fish Tacos with Pineapple Habanero Salsa
- Scallop Tacos with Green Chile Chutney
Thursday, May 30th, 6:15 p.m.
Lebanese Appetizers – Mezza
A few favorite Lebanese appetizers make for a lovely light meal or a perfect party menu. Either way, your tasebuds will be watering for more!
- Hummus, Baba Gannoush & Leban Dip with Pita & Pita Chips
- Chicken Shawarma Bites
- Spinach Pies – Fatayer
- Cucumber & Mint Salad
Tuesday, June 11th, 6:15 p.m.
Cake Decorating with Heather Plummer!
All the way from Phoenix, Heather, will join us to teach how to bake fabulous doctored up cakes, make frosting, fondant and to make a cake that looks like it came from a professional bakery!
Tuesday, June 18th, 6:15 p.m.
Party on the Patio
Party on the Patio time once again! Join for a class of apps & a cocktail that are simple to prepare and allow you to be on the patio with your guests instead of slaving away in the kitchen.
- Watermelon Margaritas
- Tomato Scallion Biscuits with Whipped Goat Cheese
- Kale Salad with Dried Cherries & Pecans
- Roasted Eggplant with Yogurt Tahini Sauce
- Snickerdoodle Squares
Saturday, June 29th, 10 a.m.
Summer Pies
Hands-on pie class, again! Please bring a rolling pin & pie plate(s). Pie class is $45 to make 1 pie, or $60 to make 2 pies. When you RSVP, please pick your pie flavors then.
- Fresh Strawberry Pie
- Chocolate Almond Pie
- Key Lime Coconut Pie
- Cookies & Crème Mousse Pie
Tuesday, July 2nd, 6:15 p.m.
4th of July Bash
A different twist on the same ol’ for your 4th celebration!
- Tomato Crostini with Garlic Spread
- Sliced Ribeye Steaks with Roasted Garlic Herb Butter
- Best Potato Salad
- Berry Crumble with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Tuesday, July 9th, 6:15 p.m.
Kids in the Kitchen – Adult/Child Cookie Class
We’ll eat homemade pizza first and then bake a LOT of cookies to eat and take home! This class is $65 for each adult/child duo. (Max of 4 adult/child pairs.)
- Peanut Butter Cookies
- Oatmeal Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Sugar Cookies
- Brownie Crackle Cookies
Tuesday, July 23rd, 6:15 p.m.
Farmers Market Fresh
We’ll cook with fresh ingredients chosen that day from the Farmers Market. Learn to be creative with in season produce!
Thank you for visiting Social! Looking forward to seeing you in the kitchen for class.
PLEASE NOTE THAT EVENING CLASSES BEGIN AT 6:15.
Thanks Adrienne for the schedule!! I’m wondering if I cant’ make a class, would you sell the recipes?? I’d be willing to pay for them (added income for you!). I’d be most interested in the chocolate chip cookie recipe coming up this week.
Talk to you soon!! Linda Kice (Marilyn Kuhlman’s friend)
Hi Linda! Yes, I’d be willing to do that. I will send you an email.
Hope you get to come to another class though – I really enjoyed meeting you!
Adrienne, We are leaving for California Wednesday, so I will be gone for Leb
class and Michael 2!!! darn!!!!!!Will be back Feb 1st. Put me down for the Feb 10th class, we are leaving again mid February, so better not commit~~ Could you have a Michael 3 and a Leb 2 for me??? Tell Michael HI! Love you, Marilyn
Marilyn, ENJOY your stay in California! Well, we can do repeats of those classes later. And I WILL put you down for Feb. 10th class. Glad you can make it to one. Also, I do not have your daughter’s email. Do you mind giving it to me? Thought she might be interested in some of the new classes! Love you too! A
Love this link, Adriene! I’m getting another carload from Topeka to come for your Lebanese Feast on Jan 20. Do you have room for 4 of us? We’ll hope for good weather. . . Happy cooking! Jan
Hi Jan! Thanks!
Yes, I have room for 4 of you. Class is full after your crew. Can’t wait to see you again! Adriene
Please sign me up for Feb. 3rd Super Bowl!!!! Thanks.
Adriene, sign me and Linda up for the Feb 3 class. And I am bringing my friend Brent — this is his birthday treat!
Hi Adriene — Do you have room in the Feb. 3rd class for one more? If so, my sister-in-law would like to come – Janet Kabler. Let me know – thanks!!!
Linda, I will put your sister-in-law down! Thanks for bringing her!
Adriene – Does your St. Pat’s Day class have any openings?
Hi Adriene,
Your class schedule sounds FABULOUS!!! Kari forwarded it to me. I wish I was closer I’d love to sign up!! She and Jim really enjoyed spending the weekend with you. She said your pizza was delicious! Hey, that isn’t,by chance, the famous Kelley margarita your serving up??
Good luck with your classes!
Anne Kelley
Hi Anne!
Thanks for visiting! Wish you were closer, too. I told Kari to send you my class handouts (I emailed them to her). I think you’d enjoy some of the recipes. And, YES, it is the famous Kelley margarita for Cinco de Mayo!
Hope to see you soon!
Adriene
Hi Adriene – do you have two spots left for Party on the Patio II – June 22 or 24 both work for us. Let me know, looking forward to another class!
How do I sign up for a class (or two!)?
Hi Amy,
Feel free to call me 990-4493 to RSVP.
Looking forward to meeting you!
I am headed for PayPal to try to figure out how to send you the money for Tanya’s Tapas class on July 9. Amy White reserved two spaces for that class, and I am her 2nd person. I hope this gets to you okay.
Do you have any openings for your July 9th class with Tanya?
Please enroll me in the August 7th class. Thank you…email me and I will send you a check, Michelle Ballard
Looking into my schd. to take one of your classes.
Sounds devine…and I am salivating as I write this!!
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Anxious to see the September class schedule! Trying to coordinate with friend who is traveling to get to one of your classes; looks like it may be Sept. at earliest, so I’ll be on the lookout for new class schedule. Thanks!
The Tapa’s class was wondedrful. Loved all the recipes. Thank you for providing your beautiful home, and a big thanks to Tanya for her delicious creative cooking. Hope to see you soon…M
Adriene, Thanks for the grace last night. Is there still room in the Moroccan class on the 26th? And I would love the handouts!
I am going to study the schedule and check my calendar and book something soon. Looks good. Hope to brings some friends.
Would love to have you anytime, Jan! If you see a menu you want and want me to do a special class for you and friends, I would be more than happy to! Hope all is well!
I have a gift certificate to attend a class. Do you have openings in the Chinese class on February 18? A friend wants to come with me. Does she need to pay ahead of time? Thanks! Looking forward to It!
Hi Allison,
Yes, I have a couple of openings for the Chinese class. I will put you and your friend down. She can drop a check in the mail in the next week or so. Just so I get it before class. Thanks so much and I look forward to meeting you!