Janine Washle charges $65 for a single seat at her November holiday workshop
The Louisville-based cook, known as The Flavor Queen, is hosting a class on making edible gifts at the Cooking at the Cottage venue.
By Aiko Nakamura ·
The culinary scene in the Louisville area often features local chefs who market their skills through social media and in-person events. Janine Washle, operating under the brand name The Flavor Queen, is scheduling a specific workshop for the upcoming holiday season.
Washle is hosting a session titled "Sugar and Spice Gift Kitchen" on Monday, November 16. The event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Cooking at the Cottage venue. Participants will pay a flat fee of $65.00 per seat to attend the three-hour session.
The class is designed to teach attendees how to create festive treats and edible gifts. Washle describes the workshop as a space for creativity and the production of kitchen-made goods. The curriculum focuses on items that are simple to prepare and intended for gifting purposes.
Washle recently demonstrated her culinary skills on the WAVE Country studio set. Host Dawne Gee invited Washle to prepare a specific dish: Brined and Glazed Pork Chops and Apples. The recipe serves six people and requires a brine made from six cups of apple cider, apple cider vinegar, light brown sugar, and kosher salt.
The preparation process involves brining six boneless pork chops for two to four hours. The glaze for the dish uses two additional cups of apple cider, three tablespoons of brown sugar, and a two-inch cinnamon stick. This mixture simmers for 20 to 30 minutes until reduced by half. The final cooking step involves baking the chops and apples at 425 degrees Fahrenheit until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
Washle is also promoting a larger event called A Taste of Christmas. This gathering is scheduled for Saturday, December 19, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The venue for this event is The Magnolia Room, located at 668 Taylorsville Rd. in Taylorsville, Kentucky.
Contact information for The Flavor Queen includes the phone number (502) 777-7432 and the email address FlavorQueenKY@gmail.com. Additional details and ticket availability for the November workshop are listed on the website theflavorqueen.com.
