{"product_id":"curry-spice-a-two-night-cooking-experience","title":"Curry from the Ground Up: A Two-Night Cooking Experience","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurry from the Ground Up: A Two-Day Experience with Chef Kenyatta Ashford\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJoin Chef Kenyatta Ashford for an immersive two-day exploration of curry. Beginning not with a jar or a pre-made blend, but with whole spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this hands-on four-hour experience, guests will learn how to build the deep, layered flavors of curry from scratch. Using whole spices provided by local spice company Alchemy Spices, Chef Ashford will guide the class through toasting, grinding, blending, and balancing spices to create a curry blend from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay One : Building the Foundation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFriday, August 28 | 6:00–8:00 PM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe evening begins with an exploration of whole spices and the role each plays in developing flavor, aroma, heat, and complexity. Guests will toast and grind spices, create their own curry blend, and work alongside Chef Ashford to begin preparing the components of the meal. You will explore spices with Chef Ashford and prepare roti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe food will then be allowed to rest overnight. Allowing time for the spices to bloom, mingle, and develop deeper flavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay Two : Finish, Cook \u0026amp; Lunch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaturday, August 29 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eReturn the following morning to see how the flavors have developed overnight. Chef Ashford will guide the class through finishing the curry, making final adjustments, and bringing everything together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThen comes the best part: sitting down to enjoy the finished meal together for lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThroughout the experience, Chef Ashford will share techniques for working with whole spices, understanding curry as a method of building flavor, and developing the confidence to move beyond pre-made spice blends in your own kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chef Kenyatta Ashford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuration:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 hours over two days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay One:\u003c\/b\u003e Friday, August 28 | 6:00–8:00 PM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDay Two:\u003c\/b\u003e Saturday, August 29 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e Whole spices from Alchemy Spices, all ingredients, hands-on instruction, and Saturday lunch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Registration includes both days of the experience. Guests should plan to attend both sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChef Kenyatta Ashford\u003c\/strong\u003e is a New Orleans native, Culinary Institute of America graduate, \u003cem\u003eChopped\u003c\/em\u003e champion, and chef\/owner of Neutral Ground in Chattanooga. Drawing inspiration from his upbringing in New Orleans and his study of African and African-American foodways, Chef Ashford creates cuisine that explores the connections between West African, Creole, and Southern culinary traditions. A recipient of the James Beard Foundation's Jean-Louis Palladin Professional Work\/Study Grant, he is passionate about using food to tell stories, preserve culture, and bring people together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Good Kinsmen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52165712445660,"sku":"2799705","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/6765\/0268\/files\/KenyattaHeroImage.jpg?v=1786373537","url":"https:\/\/goodkinsmen.com\/products\/curry-spice-a-two-night-cooking-experience","provider":"Good Kinsmen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}