{"product_id":"public-cooking-classes-now-in-season-tomatoes-july-21st","title":"Now in Season: Tomatoes! - July 21st","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 | 6:30 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003ewith Chef Neal Gray, Executive Chef of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thepreachersson.com\/\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Preacher’s Son\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fadeinm1hgl8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCelebrate the peak flavors of summer with Chef Neal Gray in the HKS Kitchen with a menu featuring beautifully prepared ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and simple ingredients. You’ll begin with a refreshing chilled \u003cstrong\u003eGazpacho Soup\u003c\/strong\u003e bursting with garden-fresh flavor. Next, you’ll learn to make \u003cstrong\u003eCasarecce Pasta\u003c\/strong\u003e tossed in a \u003cstrong\u003eBlistered Tomato Sauce\u003c\/strong\u003e finished with Savory Parmesan. Then, you’ll prepare a classic \u003cstrong\u003ePan Con Tomate\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ewith\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSerrano Ham\u003c\/strong\u003e plus an \u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom Tomato Salad\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eCreamy Burrata and Sweet Peaches\u003c\/strong\u003e for a delightful balance of richness and brightness. Throughout the class, you’ll explore techniques for elevating seasonal produce and creating effortlessly elegant dishes that capture the spirit of warm-weather dining. Recipes will be provided. Tickets are priced per person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*All class ticket sales are final. No refunds or credit transfers to other classes are available. If you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, please contact us to check our waitlist.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE CHEF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 18.0pt; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003eWith a culinary career encapsulating both fine dining and everyday cuisine, Chef Neal Gray’s passion for cooking first ignited while working at a restaurant during his high school and early college years in his hometown of Malvern, Arkansas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 18.0pt; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003eHis impressive career is built from experience at world-class restaurants including The Inn at Little Washington in Virginia, the highly prestigious French Laundry in California, and Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Tarrytown, New York. He has also worked at numerous notable New York City restaurants, including Simon \u0026amp; the Whale and the former Bar Sardine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: 18.0pt; background: white; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChef Gray prefers showcasing seasonal ingredients in ways that are somewhat restrained and casual, allowing great food to shine without feeling manipulated or overworked. His commitment to honoring ingredients translates into a culinary style best described as casual, understated elegance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fadeinm1hgl8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HKS Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52218127221010,"sku":"NOWINSEASONTOM","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1176\/6366\/files\/0721_Heirloom_Tomato_Salad.png?v=1778789052","url":"https:\/\/honeycombkitchenshop.com\/products\/public-cooking-classes-now-in-season-tomatoes-july-21st","provider":"Honeycomb Kitchen Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}