{"id":11056,"date":"2012-03-22T14:08:24","date_gmt":"2012-03-22T19:08:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/?p=11056"},"modified":"2012-08-11T18:47:32","modified_gmt":"2012-08-11T23:47:32","slug":"support-the-arc-cook-with-some-of-houstons-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/support-the-arc-cook-with-some-of-houstons-best\/","title":{"rendered":"Support the Arc & cook with some of Houston’s best…"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Houston based non-profit, Friends for Good, will host a cooking class at Central Market in Houston featuring chefs from Green Beans and Guacamole<\/em>, a cookbook for-a-cause supported by exceptional Houston restaurants, on Tuesday, April 10, 2012.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Guests attending the Central Market cooking class will watch as a star-studded lineup of Houston chefs, including Chef Dominic of Masraff’s, Chef David of Le Mistral, and Chef Jamie from Zelko Bistro<\/strong>, demonstrate their own recipes from the Green Beans and Guacamole<\/em> cookbook.<\/p>\n

The coffee-table style cookbook is a culmination of recipes from more than 45 Houston chefs and restaurants. Attending guests will receive first-hand expertise on how to make these delicious recipes and, as an added bonus, will take home their own copy of Green Beans and Guacamole<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Cooking Class Menu:<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0David Denis will demo the Tomato Tartar & Tomato Basil Sorbet<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Jamie Zelko will demo the Texas Brown Bay Shrimp & Grits<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Dominic Juarez will demo the Bosc Pear Cr\u00e8me Brulee<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The cooking class costs $70 per person, which includes a copy of Green Beans and Guacamole<\/em>. Attending chefs will be available to sign copies of the cookbook after the class, and additional copies of the cookbook will be available for purchase for $49.95. All proceeds from the sale of Green Beans and Guacamole<\/em> benefit The Arc, an organization dedicated to helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.<\/p>\n

“The Central Market cooking class is a great way to offer Houstonians a live, interactive experience with the chefs of the amazing recipes found in Green Beans and Guacamole<\/em>,” said Belinda Hillhouse, founder of Friends for Good.<\/p>\n

Join Green Beans and Guacamole<\/em> chefs and Friends for Good at Central Market for an unforgettable night of great food and fun.<\/p>\n

For more information on the Central Market cooking class and to secure your spot please visit www.centralmarket.com<\/a>\u00a0or call (713) 993-9860<\/a>. To order Green Beans and Guacamole <\/em>online,<\/em> visit http:\/\/www.greenbeansandguacamole.com\/<\/wbr><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Not in Houston? Consider purchasing the cookbook and preparing the recipes on your own anyhow.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Trust me: These recipes rock when you want to be impressive.<\/p>\n

\u00a0WHEN:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tuesday, April 10, 2012,\u00a0 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

\u00a0COST: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n

$70 <\/strong>per person (includes one copy of Green Beans and Guacamole)\u00a0 Additional books will be available for purchase.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0WHERE:\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Central Market<\/p>\n

3815 Westheimer<\/p>\n

Houston, Texas 77027<\/p>\n

(713) 993-9860<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0About Friends for Good<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Founded in 2009 by Belinda Hillhouse, Friends for Good is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to enhancing lives by supporting and promoting charitable deeds through networking and word-of-mouth efforts.<\/p>\n

The all-volunteer board-of-directors of Friends for Good includes Shelly deZevallos, Belinda Hillhouse and Laurie McNay, who are collectively responsible for planning and carrying out the organization’s projects, including Green Beans and Guacamole<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The coffee-table style cookbook makes the perfect gift for friends, family, and corporate and client gifts. The cookbook-for-a-cause is available for purchase for $49.95 at participating restaurants and locations including:Am\u00e9ricas, <\/strong>Brennan’s<\/strong>, <\/strong>The Caf\u00e9 at Brookwood<\/strong>, <\/strong>Central Market<\/strong>, <\/strong>Crapitto’s Cucina Italiana<\/strong>, <\/strong>Frank’s Chop House<\/strong>, <\/strong>Haven<\/strong>, <\/strong>HEB,<\/strong> Ibiza Food & Wine Bar<\/strong>, <\/strong>Le Mistral<\/strong>, <\/strong>Mark’s American Cuisine<\/strong>, <\/strong>Masraff’s<\/strong>, <\/strong>Mockingbird Bistro<\/strong>, <\/strong>M Penner<\/strong>, <\/strong>Houstonian Sport Shop<\/strong>, <\/strong>Philippe Restaurant + Lounge<\/strong>, <\/strong>Ray’s Gourmet Country<\/strong>, <\/strong>Sorrel Urban Bistro<\/strong>, <\/strong>Sorrento Ristorante<\/strong>, <\/strong>West Houston Airport<\/strong> and Zelko Bistro<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To order Green Beans and Guacamole <\/em>online,<\/em> visit http:\/\/www.greenbeansandguacamole.com\/<\/wbr><\/a>.<\/p>\n

About The Arc <\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Arc: Greater Houston is a nonprofit organization serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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