STEW LEONARD'S NEWINGTON STORE ANNOUNCES CHILDREN’S COOKING CLASSES AND ADULT COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS

NEWINGTON, Conn., Oct. 24, 2007 -- One of the many features of Stew Leonard's newest store, located on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington, is a fully-equipped demonstration kitchen, located on the store's second level. That kitchen is about to be put to good use with the introduction of both children's cooking classes and adult cooking demonstrations.

"Some of the major barriers to getting more people cooking in the kitchen is lack of time and their real or perceived lack of knowledge – whether it is how to plan a meal and shop for groceries, or even learning basic cooking skills and terminology," said Chaz Fable, executive chef at Stew Leonard’s Newington store. "The goal of the adult cooking classes is to give people confidence in the kitchen to be able to prepare a great meal quickly and easily, and to have fun doing it. With the children, it is all about teaching them safety and cleanliness, but also about getting them excited about cooking and eating healthfully."

Kids in the Kitchen – Children's Cooking Classes

WHAT:
Stew Leonard's Children's Cooking Classes are two-hour events offered for children ages eight through 12. Children do not need to be accompanied by a parent, although parents are welcome to observe. Classes are limited to 10 children at a time. All children receive a chef's hat, a chef's medallion at graduation and recipe cards, as well as get to taste and take home the food that they make.

The classes are available by reservation only, and will have three themes:

• Birthday party theme: featuring making their own personal pizza and cupcakes or cookie
• Asian theme: learning how to make sushi
• Mexican theme: featuring quesadillas and fajitas

WHEN:

• Monday through Friday from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
• Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. and 2:00 to 4:00 P.M.

COST: Classes start at $30.00

TO REGISTER: Call Customer Service at 860.760.8100 and ask for Jenn Palmer

WHERE:

Adult Cooking Demonstrations

Stew Leonard's Executive Chef Chaz Fable will teach the classes, which cover:

• Presentation and plating skills
• Knife skills
• Tools of the trade
• Shopping for ingredients

WHEN: Select Monday evenings (check store and web site for schedule)

• 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 PM

• November 5: Holiday hors doeuvres
• Stuffed figs with goat cheese and crisp bacon
• Peking duck on a fried wonton with Asian slaw
• Belgian endive with goat cheese and pistachios
• Baked brie en croûte
• November 12: What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers
• Turkey salads
• Turkey soup
• Twist on traditional turkey sandwiches
• December 3: Decadent desserts

COST: FREE (must register)

TO REGISTER:Call Customer Service at 860.760.8100

WHERE:

The Newington store is located at 3475 Berlin Turnpike and is open from 8:00 A.M. until 10:00 P.M., seven days a week (closed Christmas Day). Stew Leonard's other stores are located in Norwalk and Danbury, Conn. and Yonkers, N.Y., with additional stores planned in Orange, Conn. and East Farmingdale, N.Y. For more information, visit Stew Leonard’s website at www.stewleonards.com.