The start of a new year is reason enough to change up your old menus with some new dishes and techniques. Chef Katie has you covered with four Spring Cooking Classes:
Dessert for Valentine’s Day: Monday, February 7
A Twist on a Classic Pairing: Monday, March 7
Perfect for Brunch: Monday, April 4
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo: Monday, May 2
Cost is $30 per screen, not per person. After you register, Chef Katie will send you the recipes, ingredient and equipment list and a Zoom link about a week ahead of time. Gather all your tools in your own kitchen, then work alongside as she demonstrates online. Details and registration
Valentine's Dinner February 12
Bring your bestie(s) to the Wallace House for a special Valentine's Dinner. Seatings for the four-course prix fixe dinner will be at 5:30 pm and 8 pm. Chef Katie promises it will be a memorable meal! Menu details and reservation info here.
Know Your Farmer March 3
Our occasional Know Your Farmer Dinners pair a one-of-a-kind menu with a chance to personally talk with incredible Iowa growers. Regenerative farmers Caleb and Rebecca Baker from R l C Family Farms will bring their grass-fed beef and organic rye to the Wallace House for a three-course meal you won’t soon forget. Menu details and reservation info here.
2022 Grant Funding Counts on Your Support
At least 6 grant-funded projects are on WCI's 2022 to-do list including:
increasing programs, tourism and access with support from the Wallace Global Fund
installing a geothermal greenhouse with help from the Empowering Adair Co. Foundation and other partners
digitizing WCI's photos and documents thru the American Rescue Plan Humanities program
partnering with the Farvue Foundation to increase short-term and long-term sustainability
expanding access to the American Dreamer one-act play with the Iowa Arts Council
Totaling more than $120,000 in funding, the list reflects WCI's ability to work with diverse partners and develop appealing, do-able projects. What you might not realize is that many of these grants require matching funds, which comes from individual donors. A gift from you towards general operations can make sure that WCI can meet those matching requirements. It's easy to give thru WCI's Donate page. Thank you!
Book Hearts & Homes Teas Now
Readers of Nancy Cantwell Wallace's Hearts & Homes column lend their voices to this monthly program. During the 3-course lunch, WCI staff read excerpts offering sound advice and thought-provoking commentary. Each month's program and menu is different so you can come back again and again. Small groups welcome. Held February thru December.
