Eastern Mediterranean Cuisine Made Easy

Join us for a delightful evening of hands-on instruction on Eastern Mediterranean cooking. Chef Ammar will guide you through preparing a delicious four course meal inspired by his time living in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The class will then enjoy the fruits of their labors by feasting on the items prepared. Keeping with the tradition of the region only non-alcoholic beverages will be served.

Menu
Arugula Salad: : arugula, onion, lemon, sumac & extra virgin olive oil
Eggplant Fatteh: layers of roasted eggplant, crispy pita, and creamy yogurt tahini sauce topped with toasted pine nuts, chickpeas, and a drizzle of clarified butter
Kuffta Tahini: served with creamy tahini sauce, garnished with roasted pine nuts and accompanied by a Mediterranean twist
Arayes: crispy grilled pita stuffed with seasoned minced meat, served with a side of creamy tahini dip
Umm Ali: a warm and indulgent bread pudding layered with nuts, raisins, and coconut, baked in sweetened milk and cream, served with a sprinkle of cinnamon

Guests will be provided courtesy aprons to be used during the class. They should wear close-toed shoes and clothes that are comfortable to wear while being active in the kitchen. Please pull back long hair.

About the Guest Speakers:
Meet Chef Ammar!
Born and raised in Amman, Jordan, I grew up immersed in a culturally diverse environment that fostered my passion for exploring various traditions and communities. I successfully owned and operated a catering company for over seven years, leading a talented team to deliver exceptional service at events such as weddings, conferences, and large-scale gatherings.

My professional journey also includes significant experience with Jordan's leading provider of high-quality, cost-effective live support services, where I contributed to projects across sectors such as education, business, hospitality, defense, and government.

Academically, I hold a Master of Business Administration from National University in California, a nonprofit institution. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in Hospitality Management at Auburn University, where I also serve as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. In this role, I support culinary lab courses and contribute to student learning in hospitality.

Wine Tastings with Master Sommelier Thomas Price

The Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management invites the community to a variety of wine tasting classes with Master Sommelier Thomas Price in the fall 2024 semester. Guests will learn about the wines and tasting techniques in a fun, casual class environment. Tickets are $60-$75 per person, depending on content, and may be purchased online. Guests must be 21 or older and show proof of ID. Guests will taste various wines accompanied by light snacks.

Master Sommelier Thomas Price has spent the last 35 years working in some of Seattle’s most prominent restaurants, including his own. Shortly after obtaining his Master Sommelier certificate in 2012, Price joined Jackson Family Fine Wines as National Director of Wine Education, in addition to working with Auburn University’s Hospitality Management program as a visiting sommelier over the last eight years. Read more about Mr. Price’s journey in this feature from Wine Spectator.

These classes are basic wine appreciation classes that feature a different country or theme each month. Guests will taste various wines accompanied by light snacks.

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