Texas BBQ Bonanza Cooking Class - May 17, 2008

May is "National BBQ Month".  Barbeque is the most ancient cooking technique on earth.  Evidence of barbeque pits has been found at sites dating back to 25,000 B.C.  The techniques of barbecuing was passed from the Greeks via the Romans to the Saxons, but the quality and quanitity of barbeque escalated after the British came to the New World and discovered Native Americans barbequing game, lamb, fowl and fish.  And, nothing spells Texas more than B-B-Q!

Learn how to BBQ ("Texas-style") ribs, sausage and brisket using a variety of woods to enhance the meats' flavor.  You'll also learn how to create your own variety of sauces from smooth to zesty and sweet to en fuego.

Afterwards, saddle-up to a great lunch with all the fixin's (cole slaw, potato salad, baked beans, corn bread)...mmm mmm good!

Cost: $95.00 per person (inclusive of tax)

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008

Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

Location:  Terrace Gardens at the Hotel

ADDED VALUE PACKAGE:  After slaving over a hot fire, you deserve to treat yourself to a luxurious overnight stay in an elegantly appointed Fairmont Room.  Of course the ultimate Texas BBQ Bonanza wouldn't be complete without experiencing a real-live rodeo.  So saddle-up with two box seat tickets to the Mesquite Rodeo, including roundtrip transportation from the hotel or, if you want to drive yourself, complimentary tickets for parking.  (Gates open at 6:30 PM.  Rodeo performance runs from 8:00 PM until 10:00 PM)

COST:  $299.00 (Cost is in addition to the Cooking Class.  Rate based upon the purchase of the Texas BBQ Bonanza Cooking Class, hotel availability, double occupancy, and does not include tax or service fees).

To make reservations for the cooking class only, please contact the event desk at 214-720-5340.

To make reservations for the BBQ Bonanza Cooking Class and the ADDED VALUE PACKAGE  .