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This page is under construction as of November 2023 as we launch a whole new set of courses, travel programs, field trips, and special events locally, around the East Coast, and internationally! Please use the form below to contact Annette, directly, for questions, or to schedule a consultation.
food & drink of Scotland
Join us for a brief exploration of the food and drink of Scotland as we kick off our pre-travel preparations.
Tuesday, November 28 at 6:30 pm EST
In this free program (on Zoom) we’ll share history and tales about the fascinating delicacies that fueled our choice of destinations and activities for our upcoming Highland and Island travel experience.
LIVE in New York…
Will you be in NYC this holiday season? Here are a few fun things you might want to join Annette for…
Wednesday, November 29 6:30 PM: Talk & Taste at Essex Market: We’re kicking off the celebration of Hanukkah with the mother-daughter duo behind The German-Jewish Cookbook – get your discounted tickets by clicking HERE($10 off the regular price of $25).
Sunday, December 3 1:00 PM: Holiday Cookie Contest at Kitchen Arts & Letters: Cookie Bakers: there’s still time to enter to win one of 3 $100 KAL gift cards – you don’t even need to be present (though if you show up, you get to taste!). Cookie Eaters: you are also welcome! Free to all. Learn more & register HERE.
Sunday, December 10 1:00PM: Fruitcake Redemption Returns to Kitchen Arts & Letters: We want to take back fruitcake from the corporate overlords and celebrate the home bakers who do it right. Is that you? We know you’re out there because you’ve been here with us over the years—you wonderful people who love good fruitcake. There’s still time to enter to win one of 2 $100 KAL gift cards – you don’t even need to be present (though if you show up, you get to taste!). Fruitcake Fans: you are also welcome! Free to all. Learn more & register HERE.
Wednesday, December 13 6:30 PM: Talk & Taste at Essex Market: In this month’s program we’ll talk about the history and future of New York City’s public markets with Robert LaValva, founder of the New Amsterdam Market. We’ll also learn about the history of the South Street Seaport, the role of oysters in NYCs history, and see Annette demonstrate how to make an historic oyster dish, pan roast. Come get a taste! Reserve your discounted ticket by emailing Annette at Annette@KitchenArtsandLetters.com
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I learned so much… Annette explains complex content in an accessible way, clear and highly informative. Annette speaks with the relaxed authority of someone who really knows her stuff.
Leonie, UK
… Not only is Annette extremely knowledgeable about wine but she is a poised, confident speaker and gives a fascinating presentation. I really learned a lot.
Linda, PA
A fun and informative class. Really loved doing a deep-dive on one varietal rather than a range. Annette’s background in education shines through as she helps you figure out what you like in a Sauvignon Blanc … who knew there was so many different SB’s!
Liz, CA
Great News! Now you can learn from one of the best.
Nov 13 2021: Wine and spirits instructor & presenter Annette Tomei is featured by the Wine Scholars Guild as a Top Exam Scorer.
Read about it by clicking the photo.