Preparation of any meal, gourmet or otherwise, begins here. You will learn the proper techniques for handling, sharpening, and caring for knives. This class includes an overview of the types of knives and their use. Students learn basic cuts including brunoise, dice,...

Food from the southern shores of the Mediterranean, with its bold flavors, colorful small plates and unhurried pace, is a natural choice for long, lingering meals. Join Chef Marilena on this culinary exploration of the deep and complex flavors of this region. Green...

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so why not start the feasting early? Sit back and relax before the hectic holiday starts and enjoy a different feast before the turkey shows up. Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs with Shrimp; Roast Pork with Milk from Anthony Bourdain,...

Just in time for the Holidays! You’ll be the most popular gift-giver with these easy-to-make and elegant Greek Christmas desserts – though you might be tempted to keep some for yourselves. Join Chef Marilena as she shows you how to make these delicious treats, perfect...

A vineyard will quite often showcase their wines with a special dinner. Once the wines are chosen, consideration then turns to the perfect dish to enhance those wines. Some foods are just naturally wine friendly and act as a platform to bring out the harmony in the...

A vineyard will quite often showcase their wines with a special dinner. Once the wines are chosen, consideration then turns to the perfect dish to enhance those wines. Some foods are just naturally wine friendly and act as a platform to bring out the harmony in the...

Thank you for these months of good wishes and support!! Now, as we begin this limited re-opening as set forth in the Virginia Dept. of Health (VDH) Guidelines for Phase 3, we ask for your continued assistance in keeping all who enter Culinaria's kitchens safe. It is...