Night out at The Kitchen

 Two weeks ago,  I enjoyed some quality time with my dear sister.  We took our first demonstration class "Cooking with Que" at The Kitchen in downtown Detroit.  For those that are not familiar with The Kitchen it is one of "Detroit's only demonstration kitchen and Culinary Shared Space."  The menu has some mouthwatering vegan and meat dishes. The atmosphere is bright, fun, and up front in the kitchen. 

The class was "Food Gifts" Unwrapped; A Culinary experience with Chef Elle Simone Scott & Cooking with Que.  We meet Quiana "Que" Rice, owner of Cooking with Que and Chef Elle Simone Scott of America's Test Kitchen and cookbook author, Food Stylist, Test Cook. There were about 14 of us this night, and it was just women, although men can and do attend these classes too.  

Que is full of energy, her and her staff was very friendly.  Her vegan Mac N Cheeze was wonderful, and you didn't know it was vegan!

    Chef Elle Simone Scott treated us to three demonstrations of her recipes out of her "Food Gifts" cookbook. Wow! First, she did her Bacon Jam, then her Fruits of the Forest Liqueur and Strawberry-black pepper rim sugar recipe.  The last recipe was her stuffed dates which were wonderful.  Yes, we sampled each dish. Let me tell you the aromas from that kitchen did not let you down.  

Both ladies were wonderful with all our questions about their back stories, food, and culinary career advice. They made you feel like we were all friends in their kitchen. The evening ended with Chef Elle signing her wonderful cookbook for each of us.  

What a great time and experience my sister and I had with these wonderful women. We both are looking forward to sharing another Cooking with Que class with my niece and our friends. We have plans to return.

Oh, we also made Que promise to keep us on an email list for when Chef Elle comes back!

If you get the chance to visit Detroit, you have to visit The Kitchen and Que. Don't pass up the chance to meet Chef Elle Simone Scott if you get the chance.  You won't be disappointed.  

Thank you, Que and Chef Elle, for a wonderful evening of learning, fun and food.  Looking forward to the next time we see you in The Kitchen.  

Have you visited The Kitchen yet? 

P.S. I plan to try some of the "Food Gifts" recipes this weekend.