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The Gluten-Free Gourmet
March 3, 2025

The Gluten-Free Gourmet

The Gluten-Free Gourmet Monday w/ Chef Jami Chiarella-Kopec – TV Food Stylist – Mon. March 3 6:30 PM

The Gluten-Free Gourmet with Chef Jami Chiarella-Kopec

This isn’t just another cooking class—it’s your backstage pass to the culinary world, led by none other than Chef Jami Chiarella-Kopec, the powerhouse TV Food Stylist who’s worked her magic on Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares. Her work has been featured on CBS and countless other outlets, and she’s rubbed elbows with some of the biggest names in the food industry. Now, she’s bringing her expertise from behind the camera to right here, where you—yes, you—will roll up your sleeves and step into the action.

Mark your calendar for Monday, March 3 at 6:30 PM, because Chef Jami is here to show you how gluten-free doesn’t mean flavor-free. This is cooking redefined—bold, unapologetically delicious, and shockingly gluten-free. Forget the sad, soggy substitutes you’ve tried in the past. This is the real deal.

You’ll kick things off with Brazilian cheese bread so light and airy, you’ll wonder why you’ve been eating anything else. Then, brace yourself, because you’re about to make pillowy, melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi that could rival any Nonna’s recipe—but with a gluten-free twist Chef Jami swears by. And for the grand finale? Perfectly crispy fried calamari that’ll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about gluten-free frying.

But this class isn’t just about the recipes. It’s about mastering the textures, unlocking the secrets to gluten-free cooking that Chef Jami has perfected through years of high-stakes TV sets, and walking away with the kind of confidence that makes you want to throw a dinner party the minute you get home.

Expect laughs, a few “aha” moments, and the kind of hands-on experience that leaves you covered in flour (or gluten-free substitute, of course). Chef Jami’s style is as practical as it is inspiring, with tips and tricks that you’ll be using in your kitchen long after the final plate is cleared.

Come hungry, come curious, and, most importantly, come ready to cook like a pro. March 3. 6:30 PM. Be there. You won’t want to miss this chance to learn from a master of both television and the kitchen in a class that promises to be as unforgettable as the food you’ll create.

The Silo Cooking School
44 Upland Road
New Milford CT 06776

The Gluten-Free Gourmet Monday w/ Chef Jami Chiarella-Kopec – TV Food Stylist – Mon. March 3 6:30 PM

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