Gullah Culture and Cooking with Sallie Ann Robinson

February 3, 2010 by Aaron Hofmann   Filed under Community Events

February 27, 2010
11:00 amto3:00 pm
11:00 amto3:00 pm

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gullah home cooking Gullah Culture and Cooking with Sallie Ann Robinson

Gullah Culture and Cooking with Sallie Ann Robinson

February 27, 2010, 11:00am-3:00pm

Author and cultural historian Sallie Ann Robinson will share good stories and sample good food in the kitchen at Barrington Hall.

Her tales of growing up in the Gullah Culture on Dafuskie Island, SC are truly a glimpse into a vanishing way of life.

Besides being the author of several books on Gullah food and culture, Ms. Robinson has the distinction of being a former student of Pat Conroy (author of the 1972 book “The Water is Wide”) when he taught school on Dafuskie Island.

Ms. Robinson will be available to sell and sign books, share her special Crab Rice or just visit.

This event is free and open to the public.

Cooking Classes with Chef John Wilson

February 1, 2010 by Aaron Hofmann   Filed under Community Events

February 9, 2010
6:30 pmto9:30 pm
February 23, 2010
6:30 pmto9:30 pm
March 9, 2010
6:30 pmto9:30 pm
March 23, 2010
6:30 pmto9:30 pm
April 6, 2010
6:30 pmto9:30 pm
April 20, 2010
6:30 pmto9:30 pm
May 4, 2010
6:30 pmto9:30 pm

Barrington Hall roswell georgia Cooking Classes with Chef John Wilson

Barrington Hall Presents Cooking Classes with Chef John Wilson

Tuesday Nights: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Join Roswell’s own Chef John Wilson in the kitchen at Historic Barrington Hall for an entertaining and engaging evening of gastronomical delight!

Chef Wilson will present a full array of classes based on classic European cuisine and cooking skills. Reservations are required and space is limited so make your reservations today! Cost is $50 per person per class.

For reservations, call 770-640-3855

Class Schedule

February 9 Couples Cooking for Valentines

  • Mixed Greens with Pears, Cranberries and Walnuts/ Blue Cheese Toasts and Vinaigrette
  • Rack of Lamb with Apricot Jus
  • Whipped Russet Potatoes and Celery Root Puree
  • Individual Chocolate Mousse Cakes

February 23 Winter in New England

  • Smoky Clam Chowder
  • Roast Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Cider Sauce
  • Blue Cheese Potato Gratin
  • Cinnamon Rice Pudding with Dried Cherries

March 9 Western Cooking

  • Western Rubbed and Mopped Flank Steak
  • Baked Potato Cheese Pockets
  • Wyoming Zucchini Saute
  • S’Mores Pie

March 23 Spring in Italy SOLD OUT

  • Spring Farro Salad
  • Baked Eggplant Rolls
  • Braised Pork Tenderloin in Onion Sauce
  • Fresh Berry Crostata

April 6 California Cooking

  • Baby Field Greens with Mignonette Dressing
  • Roasted Gilroy Garlic Whipped Potatoes
  • Vegetable Topped White Fish
  • Chocolate Bread Pudding with Raspberry Sauce

April 20 Couples Grilling

  • Roasted Corn, Green Bean and Grape Tomato Salad
  • Bourbon and Honey Roasted Pork Tenderloin
  • Rosemary Skewered New Potatoes
  • Balsamic Glazed Red Onions
  • Grilled Pineapple Slices with Chutney Glaze

May 4 Cinco de Mayo Festival

  • White Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Dressing
  • Spicy Black Bean Salad
  • Corn and Three Pepper Salad
  • Natillas (custard) with Fresh Fruits

Eighth Annual Tea and Hat Fashion Shows

January 31, 2010 by Aaron Hofmann   Filed under Community Events

February 20, 2010
12:30 pmto2:00 pm
2:30 pmto4:00 pm

archibald smith plantation Eighth Annual Tea and Hat Fashion Shows

Smith Plantation is planning the Eighth Annual Tea and Hat Fashion Shows in conjunction with Roswell Roots: A Festival of Black History and Culture on Saturday, February 20. Two seatings are planned at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

The shows will include an informal tea and a fashion show as our guest speaker, Vernell Washington, shares her knowledge of hat design and the relationship between women and their hats. Washington is returning as a presenter for her sixth Tea & Hat Show. Washington will bring the fashions of Nigerian designer Grace Mark’s Chapeaux as part of her presentation, as well as a discussion of the history of hats and the art of headwrapping.

Women are encouraged to wear their hats while enjoying tea and light refreshments.

Space for teas is limited. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Smith Plantation office at 770.641.3978.  Admission is $15 for ages 8 and above.

Smith Plantation will be closed for regular tours during this event.

Smith Plantation is owned by the City of Roswell and operated with support from the Archibald Smith Plantation Home Preservationists, Inc. For more information on Smith Plantation, please call 770.641.3978.