These are trying times for the Stamford Library System, with its budget cut down like trees in a Rain Forest. As an OnTheCheap reporter, I have a special fondness for our libraries, which not only serve as repositories for books but also as social halls, cinemas, salons (as in readers’s discussion groups), research utopias, and [...]
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A sharp edge, the correct grip and proper placement of the food are all essential components of good knife skills, as we’ll demonstrate in this class. You’ll learn how to slice, dice and chop and to make advanced cuts, including chiffonade and juilienne. We’ll also offer complimentary knife sharpening; limit one knife per customer, please. Sunday [...] This class will cover the basics of dairy—from assembling a cheese plate to preparing homemade butter and transforming it into savory and sweet spreads. You’ll learn how to make fresh ricotta, which is delicious slathered on bruschetta and topped with vine-ripened tomatoes. We’ll also show you how a few simple additions can turn whipped cream [...] Enhance your favorite dishes with spices, which add distinctive flavor and enticing fragrance. We’ll teach you the fundamentals of spices, including the best way to maintain their freshness and how to combine them to create new and exciting blends. Take your cooking to a whole new level by learning how to correctly season foods with [...] Discover the secrets to sous vide, one of the hottest culinary trends today. With this classic technique, foods are cooked in a protected vacuum with precise temperature controls, producing tender, succulent foods without overheating or overcooking them. This preserves the ingredients’ nutritional value and true flavor. Popular with chefs around the world, sous vide is [...] Learn about Japanese customs in a special hands-on workshop Monday, August 2 at 12:30 p.m. at the Ferguson Library’s Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch. Mihoko Kawada, founder of a cultural exchange program in Tokyo, shares the Japanese arts of paper folding, flower arranging, haiki poetry and tea ceremony. Registration required. Call 203 351-8286. This program is generously supported by the [...] Would you like to learn the basics of Exel, Microsoft Word? How about discovering how to email in Spanish? Sign up for one or all of these classes today. August Computer Classes at The Ferguson Library Main Library Second Floor Computer Lab Registration begins July 26. Call 203 351-8221. Internet Basics Thursday, August 5 from 2 – 3:30 p.m. Learn ESL [...] Jazz up grilled meats, vegetables and even scoops of ice cream with delicious summer sauces. Perfect when the temperature rises, these sauces showcase fresh ingredients and require minimal prep work. From chutneys and salsas to cooling yogurt sauces and dessert sauces, they’ll add color and flavor to your summer table. Sunday July 18th @ 11am, FREE, [...] A Day with Master Puppeteer Jim West Monday, July 19 Master Mask Making Workshop - Main Library at 2 p.m. Make paper bag puppets under the direction of master puppeteer, Jim West. Ages 7 – 10. Registration required. Call 203 351-8242. Aesop’s Fables Performance – Harry Bennett Branch at 4:15 p.m. The Lion and the Mouse, The Fox and the Grapes, The [...] |
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