Dinner On The Porch Cooking Classes

Learn to cook elegant but casual dinners perfect for a memorable summer evening with friends and family on the cottage porch

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Sunday, May 27, 2012
Noon to 3:00 p.m.
"Tastes From The Porch"
A Cooking Demonstration and Book Signing
Crystal Crate and Cargo
262 South Benzie Boulevard, Beulah, Michigan

Chef Jim Voltz will be demonstrating recipes from all three of his cookbooks and passing out plenty of samples as he goes.  He'll also be available to sign cookbooks so if you're missing one of his three cookbooks, this is a great chance to round out your set or pickup gifts for family and friends.  For more information on Crystal Crate and Cargo, visit http://www.crystalcrate.com or call 231-882-5294.

Monday, July 2, 2012
Time TBD
Worldwide Premiere Of "Dinner on the Porch"
Garden Theater
301 Main Street, Frankfort, Michigan

There were plenty of lights, cameras, and action this past summer as Chef Jim and friends filmed a TV pilot all about cooking, parties, and Crystal Lake.  Independent producer Gary Harrison spent a week at Sunny Shores in June 2011 with a camera crew bringing Chef Jim's cookbooks to life.  It captures Jim planning and preparing for a dinner party on the porch including buying fish at Monty's fish market in Frankfort, selecting wine at East Shore Market in Beulah, and preparing the whole the meal in his little cottage kitchen.  Most of the local characters are part of the action as well; Marjorie's hard at work making her strawberry "shortcake", Jim Beck is still trying to get his boat in the boat lift, and Betsie and Bob are hosting another cooking class.  It's all great fun.  The worldwide premiere is scheduled for July 2, 2012 at the Garden Theater in Frankfort.  Mark your calendars now and check back here in the Spring to find out how to purchase tickets for this one-time event.  You won't want to miss it!  All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts.