January 2012
"Private Event" – 1/12/2012
Wayzata, MN
"Wine Buzz 101: The First Flight" – 1/18/2012
Cooks of Crocus Hill – Edina, MN
Catch the buzz, the Wine Buzz! We're taking our Grape Juice 101 classes to a new level. Sommelier Leslee and Chef Mike will take you on a two-hour sensory journey through the vines. Chef Mike will whip up some tasty bites for pairing, while Leslee leads you through the how-to of vino. Feel, smell and absorb different textures and aromas of food while learning the ABCs of wine!
Menu: Chicken Sate with Spicy Peanut Sauce; Crab Cakes with Aioli; Classic Spareribs; Blue Cheese; Chocolate Bite.
"Sommelier Leslee Miller has been called one of the most ‘down to earth and relatable’ sommeliers in the country." Come see why her style of wine teaching is One of a Kind! Call Cooks of Crocus Hill @ 952.285.1903 to make your reservation before it’s too late.
"Vines & Reefs: A Seafood Wine Pairing Class" – 1/19/2012
Cooks of Crocus Hill – Grand Avenue – St Paul, MN
Let Sommelier Leslee and Chef Mike brighten your Minnesota winter with a food and wine experience that connects the sea to the vineyard. Learn more about how to pair wine with seafood while you enjoy combinations that are light, easy, fresh and affordable.
Menu: Seared Scallops with Maple-Soy Reduction; Sautéed Shrimp with Pesto Pasta; Veracruz-Style Snapper with Olives and Tomatoes Served with Crunchy Green Bean Salad; White Fish with Fresh Cilantro Coconut Chutney; Classic Bananas Foster.
Chef Mike and Sommelier Leslee have a knack of making their peeps, groupies. Come see why they are THE most talked about culinary/wine teaching duo in the Twin Cities, heck – The Midwest! Please call Cooks @ 651.228.1333 to reserve your seat today!
"Winter Wine Night" – 1/20/2012
Wayzata Country Club – Wayzata, MN
If you are a member to Wayzata Country Club, please call our Membership Department to reserve your ticket today.
"Private Event" – 1/23/2012
Edina, MN
"Cozy Up: Wine Pairing Dinner with Chef Tyge & Sommelier Leslee" – 1/24/2012
Cooks of Crocus Hill – Grand Avenue – St Paul, MN
You’ve seen this sold-out duo before, so we’re bringing them back for more. Chef Tyge, former chef of La Belle Vie, Solera, Barrio and the Inn shows off his creative culinary skill, while his pal Sommelier Leslee pairs to the menu with a whole slew of fabulous vino. A team with an unbelievable amount of passion for all things food and wine!
Menu: Roast Langoustines with Tomato, Lemon and Tarragon; Cauliflower Soup with Charmoula; Grilled Beef with Rutabaga, Brussels Sprouts and Allspice; Red Wine Poached Dried Plums with Almond Panna Cotta and Tuile.
In my opinion, one of The best Twin Cities Chefs out there, my friend Chef Tyge! Here’s your opportunity to taste and indulge in one delectable food and wine paired menu. Chef Tyge & Sommelier Leslee heat up your November with this fun Twin Cities Food & Wine Pairing Class. Call Cooks @ 651.228.1333 to reserve your seat.
"Potstickers & Wine Pairing Class" – 1/26/2012
Cooks of Crocus Hill – Edina, MN
Owner of Gather Gourmet, Cathy Winter, pairs up with our very own savvy sommelier, Leslee Miller, for a fun-filled "how to" from the world of potstickers. From savory to sweet, you'll learn the techniques to making the perfect potsticker for your next party while Leslee pairs up a fabulous variety of wines to enjoy.
Menu: Asian Green Salad; Pork and Cabbage Potstickers; Kung Pao Chicken Potstickers; Udon Noodle and Edamame Potstickers; Shrimp and Scallop Potstickers; Jasmine Rice; Dark Chocolate and Berry Potsticker with Chocolate Raspberry Ganache; an Assortment of Wines.
Soon to be one of your new favorite food and wine pairings – Potstickers & Wine – an intriguing combo. Catch Twin Cities Sommelier Leslee Miller with new culinary pal, Cathy Winter, as they rock the Twin Cities Food Scene with this new foodie twist. Please call Cooks @ 952.285.1903 to reserve your seat.
"Desperately Seeking Chardonnay: A Tour of Worldly Chardonnays" – 1/31/2012
Cooks of Crocus Hill – Edina, MN
Join Chef Mike and Sommelier Leslee in the quest for the perfect foods to pair with America's wine darling — Chardonnay. This Queen of White Grapes does not always taste the same. From the U.S. to Australia and back to her birthplace in Burgundy, you'll learn the inner workings of this feminine, powerful grape as Chef Mike puts his flavor skills to the test with these globetrotting beauties.
Menu: Potato Cake with Smoked Trout; Orecchiette Pasta with Roasted-Garlic Cheese Sauce; Seared Scallops with Butter Sauce; Rib Eye with Truffled Mushrooms; Coconut Bread Pudding.
Twin Cities Food and Wine Combo: Chef Mike Shannon and Sommelier Leslee Miller make all things Food and Wine, FUN! Learn how to pair perfectly while tasting your way around the globe with this fantastic culinary/libation duo. Please call Cooks @ 952.285.1903 to grab a seat before it’s too late!
February 2012
"Private Event" – 2/4/2012
Minneapolis, MN
"Super Sexy Merlot" – 2/8/2012
Cooks of Crocus Hill – Grand Avenue – St Paul, MN
Pinot may be getting all the attention these days, but let's not forget what made Merlot such a phenomenon not so long ago. Sommelier Leslee and Chef Mike are teaming up to bring you a sumptuous menu that pairs perfectly with sexy, slippery Merlots.
Menu: Romaine Salad with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette; Penne with Gorgonzola and Tomatoes; Broiled Salmon with Tarragon Butter; Pork Loin Dijon with Cranberry Port Sauce; Individual Berry Cobblers.
Chef Mike and Sommelier Leslee have a knack of making their peeps insane Winos & Foodies! Come see how they do it…
Twin Cities Best Food and Wine Classes Taught! Please call Cooks @ 651.228.1333 to reserve your seat.
"Wine & Chocolate Pairing Class" – 2/10/2012
Wayzata Country Club – Wayzata, MN
If you are a member to Wayzata Country Club, please call our Membership Department to reserve your seat today.
"Café Ena & Amusée’s Annual Aphrodisiac Dinner" – 2/13/2012
Café Ena Restaurant – Minneapolis, MN
This annual tradition of all things super sexy food and wine is back! Named last year’s BEST VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER in the Twin Cities, it’s hard to say how we’ll top our pairings from last year. Yet, I have a feeling we’ll do it! This one lover’s treat that you won’t want to miss. Catch Sommelier Leslee Miller and Café Ena Owners, Erin Ungerman & Chef Hector Ruiz in action with this one-of-a-kind wine/food pairing dinner.
Happy Valentine’s Day! – 2/14/2012
While lovers across the globe celebrate this holiday of spectacular pairings, find yourself amongst the best prepared. Check into Amusée’s Crush Pad Blog for a slew of Valentine’s Day Pairings and Wine Picks to ‘WOW’ your significant other with.
"Best of the Best Beer & Wine Pairing Dinner" – 2/15/2012
Cooks of Crocus Hill – Grand Avenue – St Paul, MN
Cooks' favorite trio, Chef Mike Shannon, Sommelier Leslee Miller and Cicerone Michael Agnew, are back to share some of their favorite trios — of food, wine and beer, that is! They've picked the best and most popular taste teams from all of the classes they've taught together. Whether you've missed their classes and hope to catch up, or you'd just like to come back for more, join Mike, Leslee and Michael for an evening of their greatest hits! You'll taste their best bites and sips while learning all about how to make some stellar combinations of your own at home.
Menu: Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette; Roasted Root Vegetables with Herbed Aioli; Pot Roast with Shallots; Truffled Baked Potato Skins; S'more Pot de Creme.
The first in the country to teach this combo of libation pairings together – Sommelier Leslee & Cicerone Michael team up to pair the Best of All Things BEER & WINE to an immaculately coursed dinner. A Food/Libation Lovers Dream. Please call Cooks @ 651.228.1333 to reserve your seat.
"New Member Wine Lovers Event" – 2/17/2012
Wayzata Country Club – Wayzata, MN
If you are a member to Wayzata Country Club, please call our Membership Department to reserve your seat today.
"Beer, Wine, Cheese Throwdown" – 2/20/2012
Cooks of Crocus Hill – Edina, MN
Cheese please! Cheese pairs perfectly to both beer and wine, but Leslee and Michael demand that you to pick a winner. Join Cheesemonger Song Lee from France 44 with Sommelier Leslee and Cicerone Michael for this awesome libation- and fromage-a-thon. A variety of milks, textures and styles make this cheese-off one for the books when both sommelier and cicerone stand-off in an epic challenge to tickle your palate.
Menu: Artisanal Cheeses Paired with a Global Selection of Beer and Wine.
It’s a Cheesy Throwdown between two of the Twin Cities best known libation experts, Sommelier Leslee Miller & Cicerone Michael Agnew. Come see why folks travel far & wide to see this duo in action. Please call Cooks @ 952.285.1903 to grab a seat before it’s too late!
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