Lots of laughs, fun, prizes and Wok Stars cooking including HGTV's Design Star Mark Diaz, Marti TV reporter, journalist, architect, models, attorney...

Wow, what an amazing event space! Coverings etc. is located at Miami Iron Side Campus, Miami. THANKS for hosting me! 

I'll be writing a full post later but couldn't wait for you to see these shots last night.

Thanks to sponsors Fiji Water and OWS (Gancia Prosecco), San-J Intl. tamari, Koon Chun hoisin & brown bean sauce, Earthy Delights gourmet mushrooms, MySpiceSage spices, enjoyed by all.

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Thanks Peter, Jungle Walls Miami for hosting another enjoyable cooking class.

Thanks everyone for coming to my Wok Star cooking class today! Thanks to new Wok Star Maggie who came to pick up her Wok Star Kit and took this group shot for us. Most other shots taken by Carl Hildebrand on my iPhone.

A delicious Rainbow Lettuce Wrap appetizer and Gancia Prosecco greet guests when they arrive.

Jenna looks so proud of the sauce for the Shrimp, asparagus, baby bok choy & carrot stir fry. She was surprised how high the heat was and thought her shrimp was burning but turned out crunchy on the outside and juicy inside.

Howard is going to be very popular with his dates, showing off his new Stir fry technique! I think he liked the food, he went for thirds he told me.

Jenna got this class for Howard's birthday prez, what a sweet sister. Notice the mint 'stick' behind them? We plucked some off to sprinkle into the Rainbow Lettuce Appetizer.

The AMAZING Jungle Walls Miami lookin' good. Peter can custom make any hydroponic plant wall!

Jonathan is already a Wok Star but brought his daughter, Ivy Marie cause she wants to be a professional chef!

Peter Kastan and Barney enjoying a cold, refreshing Fiji Water, it was a scorcher today.

Shrimp, asparagus, baby bok choy and carrot stir fry in cast iron wok and gas stove setup.  A typical one-dish dinner for busy weeknights.

Sexy Dejha enjoying her shrimp stir fry.

Ivy Marie showing off her stir fry skills. She stir fried zucchini, yellow squash and red bell peppers for the Tilapia in spicy brown bean sauce.  It was a hit!  The Tilapia is melt-in-your-mouth tender and absorbs all the flavors from the sauce.

 

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One of the things I have a problem with is not being able to 'see' because as many entrepreneurs know, you get too 'close' to your own project. So, it's refreshing to 'see' my cooking class through the eyes of a New Times blogger! I'm always nervous about reviews because you have no control over the outcome.

It's uncanny when folks recognize you from the article.  That's what happened at Sunday's CHINATOWN Festival!

What a beautiful space to give my class! It's customary to give red packets with money for good luck during Chinese New Year, but instead I gave my 'sought after' little buddhas in the packets. I mentioned the New Year 'treats' were eaten before the savory meal, a big no, no in my mother's eye's. A retort shot back, it's OK, she's not here!

Staging a 'welcoming' & beautiful presentation is so important to me. I love that big antique wood table, everyone was milling around it and made for great conversation!
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Josh Marcus explains his concept of Chow Down Grill and gave the inside scoop about his South Beach restaurant slated to open February 2011 right on Alton Road/9th right opposite The Miami Ad School. Everyone enjoyed today's Chinese Family Style Lunch and just getting together. Some I hadn't seen in years, many were Wok Stars, but there were also some new people (some I didn't get photos of, boo.)

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Starter: Himachi sashimi, an extra surprise Josh presented

Starter: Chow Down Chop Salad 

Chinese Style Family Lunch with Mongolian Beef, broccoli and steamed chicken dumpling.

Dessert: pumpkin bread pudding and rice pudding

Why do I have a photo of Renee with jars of jams?  She came bringing 3 Freakin' Flamingo handcrafted jams and I didn't get a photo of her, boo!  I love supporting entrepeneurs like Josh (chef) and Renee especially when she makes jams this good, slurp. I got 2 Blueberry Mojitos and a Caribbean Cranberry. Once you've had it, you cannot eat store bought. She only does small batches, so get yours quickly before they go. Great gift idea, woo hoo!

Left to right: Ro-ann, Rick, Polita, Duba, Andrea

Front to back: Chris, Yumi, Mary, Alan at the bar

Left to right: Mary, Nina, Linda, Myriam, Alan, Jorge

Left to right: Jen, John and kids

Josh (chef, co-owner of Chow Down Grill), Wok Star Eleanor Hoh

Left to right: Linda, Jorge, Myriam

Mary (Wok Star who comes to all my events!) and Wok Star Eleanor Hoh

Gorgeous weather so some of us sat outside!

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