A Taste of Scotland: Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Seminar
Kevin McComber, David Russo, Melissa Webster
Tue Jan 19, Thu Jan 21, 28, 06-08:00pm, W98-602
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 01-Dec-2009
Limited to 40 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: attendees must be 21+ by January 19, 2010; age ID required
Fee: 75.00 for whiskies, crackers, and supplies
This event is now full. To be put on the waiting list, please email mccomber@mit.edu with your name and MIT affiliation.
A class for single malt Scotch whisky novices and those looking to enhance their knowledge of this intriguing and complex spirit! In this three-session interactive seminar, local connoisseurs will lead a sampling of a wide array of young and old single malt whiskies from the various regions of Scotland, highlighting the effects of source, distillation, and maturation. Participants will learn how to taste whisky, how to describe their perceptions, and other necessary steps to becoming knowledgeable consumers. Session 1 will cover the basics of whisky; Session 2 will discuss the production process in depth; Session 3 will cover the necessities of becoming a connoisseur.
Web: https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/register-login.vm?eventID=37961&groupID=146
Contact: Kevin McComber, 13-4025, (617) 252-1658, mccomber@mit.edu
Sponsor: Graduate Student Council
Cosponsor: Student Activities Office
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Battle of the Brownies
Kendra Beckler
Tue Jan 26, 07-08:30pm, Location TBA
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
CANCELLED
May get rescheduled, listing will be updated.
Competition to determine best brownie recipe (with prize for winners), with MIT-celebrity judges! Use your grandmother's famous recipe, a recipe from online, or a jazzed-up box mix. See your favorite professors and MIT celebs eat and judge brownies. Advance sign up not required but preferred.
Don't feel like putting in all the work to make brownies? Well, just come and eat some! We'll have plenty of space for people who just want to eat the brownies and be entertained, instead of making things.
Winners get prizes! Everyone gets to eat brownies!
Web: http://chocolate.mit.edu/
Contact: Kendra Beckler, kkb@mit.edu
Sponsor: Laboratory for Chocolate Science
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Charm School: Semi-Formal Etiquette Dinner
David Rogers, Jed Wartman
Wed Jan 27, 06-08:30pm, W20-Twenty Chimneys, Student Center, 3rd floor
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 22-Jan-2010
Limited to 75 participants.
Single session event
Charm School, in partnership with the Dinner with 6 Strangers program, proudly presents its third annual Etiquette Dinner. Join special guests David Rogers and Jed Wartman to learn the ins and outs of dining etiquette and table conversation while enjoying a complimentary meal. Dress is semi-formal, please. Vegetarian options available upon advance request.
Please note that registration space is limited, and we often have a long waiting list for this event. If you register and later realize you cannot attend, please email charm@mit.edu with plenty of advance notice so that another student can fill your vacancy.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/charm/
Contact: Paul Spangle, W20-549, x3-7605, pspangle@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Activities Office
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Chinese Dessert Night
Austin Tzou, Stephanie Au
Wed Jan 6, 08-10:00pm, McC Country Kitchen
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Feast yourself on a cornucopia of traditional Chinese desserts! Come satisfy your sweet tooth and thaw out from the winter chill on a variety of warm desserts, sure to please everyone.
Just come hungry!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/csc
Contact: Austin Tzou, (859) 979-2180, mitcsc@mit.edu
Sponsor: Chinese Students Club
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Chocolate Tours of Boston
Paul Weaver
Sun Jan 10, 12-04:00pm, Lobby 7
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Want to know where to get good chocolate in Boston and Cambridge? Or just want to take a tour and eat chocolate? Go on a chocolate tour that stops at delicious hot spots. You can buy or eat the best chocolate Boston has to offer. One tour will go through shops in Cambridge, the other will go through Boston. Both tours leave from Lobby 7 at the same time.
Web: http://chocolate.mit.edu/events/
Contact: Paul Weaver, pweaver@mit.edu
Sponsor: Laboratory for Chocolate Science
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Chocolate Truffle Making Class
Astera Tang
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 8 participants.
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Fee: 10.00 for for materials and supplies
Love playing with chocolate? Wonder how truffles are made? Think wasabi/curry/marmite in chocolate is a wonderful idea, but no one will believe you? Come to a truffles class! We'll teach you everything you need to know to make truffles on your own, and you get to take your batch home with you!
Please sign up in advance using the website.
Fee is $10, or $5 for students.
Web: http://chocolate.mit.edu/truffles/
Contact: Astera Tang, chocolatiers-truffles@mit.edu
Sponsor: Laboratory for Chocolate Science
Kendra Beckler
Class meets in two sessions: 10am-noon and 4-6pm. Attendance at both is required.
Wed Jan 6, 10am-06:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Kendra Beckler
Class meets in two sessions: noon-2pm and 6-8pm. Attendance at both is required.
Wed Jan 6, 12-08:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Nicholas Zehender
Class meets in two sessions: 10am-noon and 4-6pm. Attendance at both is required.
Mon Jan 11, 10am-06:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Nicholas Zehender
Class meets in two sessions: noon-2pm and 6-8pm. Attendance at both is required.
Mon Jan 11, 12-08:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Jessi Ambrose
Class meets in two sessions: 10am-noon and 4-6pm. Attendance at both is required.
Wed Jan 13, 10am-06:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Jessi Ambrose
Class meets in two sessions: noon-2pm and 6-8pm. Attendance at both is required.
Wed Jan 13, 12-08:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Nicholas Zehender
Class meets in two sessions: 10am-noon and 4-6pm. Attendance at both is required.
Mon Jan 18, 10am-06:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Nicholas Zehender
Class meets in two sessions: noon-2pm and 6-8pm. Attendance at both is required.
Mon Jan 18, 12-08:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Jessi Ambrose
Class meets in two sessions: 10am-noon and 4-6pm. Attendance at both is required.
Thu Jan 21, 10am-06:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Jessi Ambrose
Class meets in two sessions: noon-2pm and 6-8pm. Attendance at both is required.
Thu Jan 21, 12-08:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Stephanie Schmit
Class meets in two sessions: 10am-noon and 4-6pm. Attendance at both is required.
Sat Jan 23, 10am-06:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Stephanie Schmit
Class meets in two sessions: noon-2pm and 6-8pm. Attendance at both is required.
Sat Jan 23, 12-08:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Astera Tang
Class meets in two sessions: 10am-noon and 4-6pm. Attendance at both is required.
Sun Jan 24, 10am-06:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Astera Tang
Class meets in two sessions: noon-2pm and 6-8pm. Attendance at both is required.
Sun Jan 24, 12-08:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Rebecca Cox
Class meets in two sessions: 10am-noon and 4-6pm. Attendance at both is required.
Tue Jan 26, 10am-06:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Rebecca Cox
Class meets in two sessions: noon-2pm and 6-8pm. Attendance at both is required.
Tue Jan 26, 12-08:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Rebecca Cox
Class meets in two sessions: 10am-noon and 4-6pm. Attendance at both is required.
Fri Jan 29, 10am-06:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
Rebecca Cox
Class meets in two sessions: noon-2pm and 6-8pm. Attendance at both is required.
Fri Jan 29, 12-08:00pm, McCormick Kitchen
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Fried Rice Iron Chef
Austin Tzou, Stephanie Au
Wed Jan 27, 09-10:30pm, Baker Dining
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: Cooking Skillz
Do you think that you're the best fried rice chef at MIT? Come step up to the challenge at our fried rice cooking competition. This event will feature fiery competition, delicious creations, and amazing prizes.
Just wanna watch? Come join the crowd of supporters, cheer for your favorite team, and sample contestants' dishes!
Teams of up to 2. Rice will be provided, ingredients are up to you.
Email mitcsc@mit.edu to sign up or for more details.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/csc/
Contact: Austin Tzou, (859) 979-2180, mitcsc@mit.edu
Sponsor: Chinese Students Club
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Hot Pot Extravaganza
Austin Tzou, Stephanie Au
Wed Jan 13, 07-09:00pm, McC Country Kitchen
Single session event
Prereq: Hunger
Feeling chilly this IAP? Warm up with HOT POT, aka 'Chinese fondue!' Come enjoy a traditional Chinese winter meal with friends.
Delicious ingredients will be provided. Just come hungry!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/csc
Contact: Austin Tzou, (859) 979-2180, mitcsc@mit.edu
Sponsor: Chinese Students Club
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In Vino Veritas
Prof. Linn W. Hobbs
Tue Jan 19, Wed Jan 20, Mon Jan 25, 05-08:00pm, 6-104
Tue Jan 26, 05-08:00pm, 6-104, Also Feb 1st: 5-8pm
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 60 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Participants must be age 21 or older on 1/05/09. ID required
Fee: 185.00 for For wines, crackers and extensive tasting notes
\\\\*\\\\* PLEASE NOTE - FIFTH SESSION IS FEBRUARY 1, 2010, 5-8PM, 6-104 \\\\*\\\\*
Harvard cannot lay claim to all verities! This high quality introductory class in wine appreciation, long an IAP classic now in its 29th year, with more than 2150 enthusiastic alumni/ae, will acquaint participants with the truth about wines from around the world through comparative tastings of over 55 fine wines. The offering is perennially oversubscribed, so immediate registration is advised. Payment of fee with registration.
Contact: Gabrielle Joseph, 13-4062, 253-6970, gaj@mit.edu
Sponsor: Materials Science and Engineering
Cosponsor: Nuclear Science and Engineering
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Learn How to Make Authentic Mexican Salsas and Guacamole!
Carlos Mendez Owner/Executive Chef of Jose's Mexican Restaurant
Thu Jan 21, 03:30-05:00pm, E40-496 Pye Conf. Rm
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 15 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 10.00 for food
There is more beyond Pico de Gallo! Learn how to make authentic Mexican Salsas and guacamole and impress your friends next time you host a party! Carlos Mendez, Owner and Executive Chef of Jose’s Mexican Restaurant will have a demo on how to prepare different kinds of salsas….green, red and more! And they are not necessarily all hot! Also, participants will prepare their own guacamole. Food will be served to enjoy the freshly made guacamole and salsas.
Web: http://web.mit.edu:80/misti/mit-mexico/
Contact: Griselda Gomez, 252-1483, gomezg@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Mexico Program
Cosponsor: Center for International Studies
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MIT Hummus Experience
Eliad Shmuel
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Hummus, a delicious dip made from chickpeas, is now found throughout the US in many variations .
Make Your Own Hummus (1/27 – RSVP required) and submit it to The Annual Hummus Taste Off (1/28 noon, Building 10 - Bush Room).
The first workshop will be mastered by Lura Steele, a world-renowned Hummus fan, and Eliad Shmuel, a native of Haifa, Israel and MIT Hillel's Program Director.
Not sure what hummus is? Join George Kirbi '79 and Learn How To Make Hummus For Beginners (1/19)
All we are saying is "give chickpeas a chance."
Web: http://hummus.mit.edu/
Contact: Eliad Shmuel, (617) 252-1521, hummus@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hillel
Cosponsor: MIT - Israel
Learn How to Make Hummus for beginners
Eliad Shmuel
Workshop participants will learn how to make hummus from a great chef -- George Kirby '79 who is well-known in greater Boston for his homemade hummus.
Bonus - Spice it up with a Yemenite hot sauce (Zhug)
Tue Jan 19, 07-09:00pm, W11 - Main Dinning R
Hummus tour
Eliad Shmuel
Touring a hummus factory is like walking into a Mediterranean "wonderland": oceans of chickpeas, mountains of hummus, rivers of olive oil, and warm pita for dipping... The MIT community also experiences the engineering feats behind production. RSVP is required (RSVP to hummus@mit.edu); space is limited.
Tue Jan 26, 09am-01:30pm, W11
Make Your Own Hummus
Eliad Shmuel
Put together a team with an idea of what flavor you would like to make. We provide the basic recipe, which you can adapt to your liking using traditional and funky ingredients (peanut butter, lime, Tabasco and more surprises; if desired, please include any specific ingredients with your rsvp). All entries will be held for the Taste Off the next day and will be judged by the entire MIT Community! RSVP required.
Wed Jan 27, 07-09:00pm, W11
The Annual Hummus Taste Off
Eliad Shmuel
Vote for the best home-made hummus at MIT. Help choose the best hummus at MIT's annual "made from scratch" hummus taste-off! Participate in a blind tasting of hummus made by fellow students. Be dazzled by the variations in flavor and texture. We promise free hummus and pita, give aways, and much more.
Thu Jan 28, 12-01:00pm, Bush Room (10-105)
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Old Food: Ancient and Medieval Cooking
Anne McCants, Margo Collett
Mon Jan 11, 12-06:00pm, Next House, Kitchen
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 28-Dec-2009
Single session event
Prereq: Stomach and sense of humor
Interested in gnawing on greasy lamb shanks? Perhaps you prefer vetches, oats and spelt-cakes? How about fermented fish sauce? Come join us for an afternoon of good old--and we mean REALLY old--fashioned ancient & medieval cookery. We will prepare, cook, and eat medieval foods from both sides of the Mediterranean Sea. Preparations will involve the use of authentic period recipe-books. You are invited to join us for this afternoon of fun and feasting. For those with more academic interests we will have sources available for your reading pleasure--or horror. If you plan to arrive later than the start time, please indicate this when registering. Location:Next House, Country Kitchen
Contact: Anne McCants, E51-293, x8-6669, amccants@mit.edu
Sponsor: History
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Soup 101
Ayr Muir '00, SM'01
Thu Jan 28, 09-09:30am, Clover Food Truck, 20 Carleton St., nr. Medical
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Come by and learn all about soup, building a stock, the major components. We'll do this cooking-show style, so you can see the entire process in about 15 minutes (instead of having to wait 2 hours until it is done).
Contact: Ayr Muir '00, SM'01, ayr@alum.mit.edu
Sponsor: Alumni Association
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Thirsty Ear Beer Connoisseur Class
Genevieve Russo, Matt Denman
Fri Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, 06-08:00pm, Thirsty Ear Pub NW35
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 50 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Fee: 50.00 for beer samples and appetizers at each class, guest speakers.
CLASS HAS REACHED FULL CAPACITY.
The Beer Connoisseur Class is a course of study in the intricacies of beer, hosted by the Thirsty Ear Pub. This class has four sessions: Brewing Process Overview; Ales; Lagers; and Seasonals & Hybrids. The course will discuss the brewing process as well as ingredients and expected tastes. Guest speakers from local breweries will be featured at each class and samples will be provided.
Participation is strictly limited to 21+.
Contact: Genevieve Russo, gvrusso@mit.edu
Sponsor: Genevieve V Russo, SIDNEY-PACIFIC NW86-944B, 617 452-5247, gvrusso@mit.edu
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Vegan Cooking! (Now two sections)
Brian McCarthy
Thu Jan 14, 21, Mon Jan 25, Thu Jan 28, 06-09:00pm, W79-150, Simmons Hall Country Kitchen
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 09-Jan-2010
Limited to 8 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Being slightly hungry would help
Fee: 10.00 for purchase of ingredients.
Class has two sections - if interested, please sign up for second section (Jan 25th and 28th) as first has filled.
What do vegans eat? This two-session class will allow each participant choose provided recipes to prepare with guidance as needed. Both sessions will close with sharing food and discussing how to eat a vegan diet! Possibly recipes include:
Mousse
Pancakes
BBQ ribs
Steamed buns
Chicken salad
Crumpets
Pizza
Lasagna
Quiche
Fajitas
Strawberry milkshake
Manicotti
Butterscotch pudding
Chocolate Cake
And many others! (Let me know if there is something specific you want to try)
Contact: Brian McCarthy, W79-433, (503) 828-8523, mccab@mit.edu
Sponsor: Brian D McCarthy, SIMMONS HALL # 433-1, 617 452-2952, mccab@mit.edu
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