Cooking School Date Night

Ben and I love Groupons!  For those that are unfamiliar, basically Groupons are in areas all across the country and every day new ones are posted.  You can get deals from Dry Cleaning (yes, Sprayberry Cleaners had its own Groupon) to amusement parks, restaurants, and just fun date experiences.  Back in December, Ben bought a Groupon for $39 and it was for Cooking Classes for 2 that normally costs around $120.  What a steal and so much fun!  Last night we headed to Irwin Street Cooking School for Creole Cooking 101.  SO MUCH FUN!!

There were suppose to be 8 - 10 people there, but President Obama was in town and traffic was a nightmare, therefore there were only 4 of us there and we LOVED it!  It was like our very own cooking lesson.  We learned to make Shrimp & Grits, seasoned veggies, as well as Bread Pudding.  The techniques and recipes Chef Diane used can easily be translated into our own kitchen.  After our 1 1/2 hour cooking class, we got to eat the yumminess and OMG....our bellies were STUFFED!!  I can't wait to make our it at home!!

We were having so much fun and were so interested in everything we were learning, I only took one picture and of course it was of Ben cooking.  I promise I stirred, chopped, AND taste tested...alot ;)