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Join Chef Marlena, gourmet chef and innkeeper at this renowned Saratoga inn, the Fox 'n' Hound B&B in Saratoga Springs for a culinary adventure …a treat for your palette and your senses. Chef Marlena will introduce you to peasant foods and flamboyant, traditional dishes while enjoying the hospitality of Saratoga's finest inn.
Discover the magic of various herbs and herbal mixes that help create subtle or bold flavors; create sauces using almond, pine nuts, walnuts, sesame
seeds pomegranate, lemons, sour cherries, yogurt.
- Learn and cook recipes that recreate the smells, emotions, traditions and habits of old and modern cuisines from the Balkans, the European countries of the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East.
- Learn to create foods for easy entertainment and every day meals such as the Spanish Tapas , Middle Eastern Mezze, Italian Antipasti, Moroccan Salatits amid the ambiance of our Saratoga Springs NY lodging.
- Learn the versatility of grains and fresh vegetables to create easy but memorable “one pot” meals such as the traditional Moroccan Couscous, or Tagine with Pumpkin, Chick peas and raisins, the French Ratatouille, the Italian Caponata and many more…
Recipes and menus can be coordinated in advance to suit your personal tastes and interests. Please call us toll free at 866-369-1913 for sample menus from prior retreats, for information on our romantic Saratoga bed and breakfast accommodations, or to make a reservation!
The typical two-day program includes:
- Two nights lodging at our Saratoga inn, double occupancy (single supplement available)
- Welcome reception
- Saturday
Lunch
- Festive dinner prepared by Marlena and your group
- Full Gourmet Breakfast each morning
- All
material and instruction including recipes
- A copy of our Marlena’s Secrets cookbook
In additon to exploring and enjoying the finest food of any Saratoga NY hotels, inns or bed and breakfasts, you will enjoy time to explore and enjoy Saratoga Springs attractions, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.
Retreat Schedule:
Day One:
Check-in at our Saratoga Springs NY lodging is between 3PM and 6PM – at 6PM the group will enjoy a welcome reception of Tapas, Mezze, and refreshments
Marlena will introduce the concepts and the menus
Day Two:
Breakfast – 8:30 – 9:30
Morning:
Free time.
Afternoon:
1-5PM - you will work directly with Marlena for 3-4 hours in our Saratoga inn gourmet kitchen preparing the recipes for the evenings festive dinner for the group. Your participation may be as hands-on as you like, or you may prefer to be more of an observer
Evening:
6:30 PM Group Dinner - enjoy the fruits of your labors served family style in the main dining room (all alcohol is BYO)
Day Three:
Breakfast – 8:30 – 9:30
Q&A with Marlena 9:30 – 10:30
Check out – 11 AM
Pricing
 The cost for most three day, two night courses:
Sunday through Thursday:
$300/person, double occupancy
Friday and Saturday:
$330/person, double occupancy
Custom courses will be priced upon request. For example, if you prefer all Italian, French, or particular dishes we can customize the menu to suite your interests.
Terms and Conditions
- Standard courses are available from May 1st through July 15th and September 15th through October 25th.
- Courses can arranged as part of your Racing Season stay and pricing will be quoted upon request.
- Courses require a minimum of 6 attendees up to a maximum of 10 attendees.
- Reservations and deposits for the entire group must be received at least 21 days before arrival date.
- A 50% deposit including sales tax is required at the time of reservation.
- Reservations are non-cancelable and deposits are non-refundable. It is the groups responsibility to find replacements for members who connot attend.
We look forward to making your gourmet experience at our Saratoga inn a memorable one. To make your reservation please call 1-866-369-1913 or fill out our online reservation request form. Don't forget to check our Saratoga Springs NY lodging packages!
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