HOH WOK CLUB

About HOH WOK CLUB:
HOH WOK CLUB is a celebration of Asian culture and cuisine and a way for cooking students and I (Eleanor Hoh aka Wok Star) to socialize outside of my cooking classes and marketing my indispensable Wok Star Kit for fast, fun and flavorful dinners at home.

Dim Sum at Mr. Chu's, South Beach

After a few years hiatus, I have resurrected my HOH WOK CLUB gatherings. I'm thrilled to introduce numerous new restaurants focusing on modern Asian eats. I like supporting small restaurants that serve good food and have a nice ambience. For me, eating out has to be a complete experience and in Miami, unfortunately, not many Asian eateries have both. As a foodie friend, Joan says, 'it's like you're giving your 'seal of approval.'

These gatherings are also open to anyone who enjoys meeting people and exploring new flavors. Of course, students and subscribers to my newsletter get first dibs. Many who've attended have gone back to these restaurants to try other dishes and told friends about them, so win win for everyone.

Karma Restaurant, Coral Gables

My aim is to create a tasting sampler at a great value. It's an excellent way to be introduced to what the restaurant has to offer and gives the chef an opportunity to talk about his/her style of cooking (unless they're shy of course, then I have to help them.) Starting off with a meet and mingle, drinks and snacks, then get down to the eats. There'll also be giveaways for lucky raffle winners.

I hope to have these gatherings on a regular basis, well, depending of course with how many restaurants there are. It seems they close and open so quickly, so we have to be vigilant and act quickly.

If you want to be notified of future HOH WOK CLUB gatherings and other Asian related news, the best way is to subscribe to my newsletter from my website (not the same as this blog).

I'll be posting some past HOH WOK CLUB gatherings soon.

Please note: If you have food related allergies, strict dietary requirements, religious restrictions; are salt sensitive, vegetarian, pescatarian, or vegan; don't like your meat cooked medium rare, or are pregnant: these gatherings are probably not for you.

NEXT HOH WOK CLUB, click here for details:
Indomania, Monday August 16

Akzent host Wok Star cooking class (Updated)

Architect/owner, Cristina Raidt and Wok Star Eleanor at AKZENT showroom

AKZENT exclusively showcases Zeyko's beautifully, handcrafted kitchens made in the Blackforest of Germany. Even though the showroom closed soon after this class (very sad), AKZENT is still operating! You can contact Cristina through her website and tell her Wok Star sent you. Cristina is a true Super Woman, she has 4 kids and still manage a Zeyko showroom in Costa Rica as well as helping her husband's business. She is from Costa Rico and studied architecture in Germany in German (not her mother tongue!) Amazing, as an entrepreneur, I really appreciate what she's accomplished.

Akzent, Coral Gables

Akzent
Handcrafted German kitchens, eco-friendly

Akzent - Country Pannacotta

Cristina Raidt, architect/owner
host
Wok Star Cooking Class with Eleanor Hoh
A perfect combination of socializing, entertaining, learning
a beautiful setting and lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon...
Cristina and Peter Raidt checking me out!

Saturday, October 24 12pm-3pm
Akzent
40 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Akzent - Eiche

You'll learn how to make quick, easy, weeknight,
one-dish meals with little cleanup!

This class is targeted towards:
- architects and designers (many who have attended are Wok Stars!)
- people who are into cooking and kitchens and
- busy professionals!

Enjoy Rainbow Lettuce Wrap Appetizer with Gancia Prosecco
Using fresh ingredients, a few seasonings and a sizzling, cast iron wok.
Wok Star's failproof, NO-recipe technique that's fun and creative.

A Wok Star Kit will get you started so you can Be A Wok Star!

4 dishes paired with
Gancia Prosecco (sponsored by The Other Wine and spirits)
and Fiji Water
Wok Star Eleanor laughs it up
Wok Star Eva wokin' veggies for tilapia dish
(photo by Cristina)

Wok Star Eva got her Wok Star Kit and here are her comments:

I have been quite busy with the wok...My husband loves it. He even told me that he had been waiting for this kind of cooking for years!

Tonight was another great meal, salmon with eggplant, bok choy and cherry tomatoes in the sweet Currysimple sauce. Dinner was done in 10 minutes. It was delicious!

I made for them beef stir fry Sunday for lunch and my oldest even ate the asparragus and carrots. I couldn't believe it!

Wok Star Eva and hot, flyin' wok action!

Wok Star Eleanor cooking tilapia fish in brown bean sauce.
(photo by Cristina)

Visit class for details, menu and payment options.
Reservations and prepayment required
Plse commit NOW so you're not disappointed
Class is filling up fast.

If you're thinking of coming to a Wok Star Class or want to give a gift certificate(great for any occasion), these
photos from that class will give you an idea of what to expect. Angie Chen, studying to be an art director at The Miami Ad School kindly took them to share with us.

"This is my flickr link to Album "Wok Star Oct. 24".
I really love to take pictures in your class and feel the energy from those people who love to cook!
Thank you for inviting me! Wish to join another amazing class as soon as possible :)"

Eleanor has appeared on CBS, NBC, Fox & Friends, Plum TV.
Radio interviews incl. Martha Stewart Living and WLRN.
Demonstrations incl. Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Epicure Market,
Coconut Grove Art Festival, Las Olas Wine and Food Festival.
Video review by Eating Well.
Class review by Jackie Sayet for New Times Short Order Blog
as well as numerous Miami food bloggers:
The Amateur Gastronomer
Mango and Lime
Miami Dish - view slide show and audio bite interview
The Mighty Blonde

Hope to see you there...
Wok Star Eleanor

Wok Star on WLRN

A night when many press were there, Myriam Rojas (friend and assistant),
Carli from Miam Herald (to my left),
Food News & Views radio host, Linda Gassenheimer is 3rd from the right.
Rene Gonzalez, architect and Marguerite Gil (radio host, freelance writer)

Linda attended one of my first Wok Star class held at Bulthaup in Miami Design District when I first moved up from Key West in 1993. I met Linda many years ago in Key West at her book signing for Keys Cuisine and since my move to Miami Beach, we keep meeting up at events around town. Linda has published 7 books and does an amazing job of juggling her radio show, personal appearances and writing. I didn't realize the extent and scope of her work until I heard her on a Slow Food Miami panel recently at the Gable Stage, Biltmore Hotel. Gosh, maybe I should start working on my book, Wok Star!

Wok Star on WLRN

Whet your appetite for upcoming Olympics

WLRN NPR 91.3 FM or online
Thursday, August 7: 1:30pm-2:00p

Listen to my interview with Food News and Views, host Linda Gassenheimer : Chinese cooking expert Eleanor Hoh whets our appetites for the upcoming Olympics with Chinese cooking tips and a look at fast food Chinese style.

Rainbow Lettuce Wraps, Tiger Beer and prezzies for
radio hosts, Joe Cooper (Topical Currents),
Linda Gassenheimer (Food News and Views)
and Fred Tasker (wine critic)

Visit Linda's website www.DinnerInMinutes.com for more information.

Pending approval, call in and you may win a Wok Star class certificate for two guests, value of $130.

Visit my PRESS page to see other media appearances.


You can download printable 3 FREE party dishes perfect for entertaining. Simple, easy and delicious dishes.

Updated -

During the interview, Linda mentioned many weird things like scorpions and insects offered on skewers in China. Well, I read in NYT's 8.2.08 about the new $25 million, 23,000 sq. ft. Audubon Insectarium, in New Orleans showcasing termites and bugs. Especially popular with kids who have this "love, hate" relationship with squirmy, slimy insects. There's even a wax-worm stir fry or crispy rice crickets to try! Please tell us about your visit if you go.

Wok Star cooking classes

MIACUCINA

kitchen and closet design showroom

host Wok Star Eleanor Hoh

A perfect combination of socializing, entertaining and learning

Saturday, Aug.16, 12pm-3pm

$65 per person
4 dishes paired with Tiger Beer, Fiji Water and Prosecco

Click here for reservations and prepayment.

Spaces are on a first come, first save basis. Prepayment will guarantee your spaces. So, please do not leave till last minute and be disappointed when you cannot get in.

Wok Star Cooking Classes

I'm excited to announce 4 new venues hosting my Wok Star classes in Broward: Naked Grape Wine Bar, Wilton Manors; Hollywood Vine; Chef Jean Pierre Cooking School and The Grateful Palate. I feel quite honored to be The Grateful Palate's first cooking instructor to inaugurate the newly renovated space. For all those in Broward, take advantage of this exceptional chance to be in a really classy setting.

Just in time for the Olympics starting 8.08.08, very important and a lucky date in Chinese culture. This is a perfect time to learn how easy it is to make quick, easy exotic dishes in your own home and enjoy while you watch the Olympics with your family and friends. Spread the word and let's make this a happening! We need to work fast, so please reserve and prepay ASAP, details below.
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Watch a CBS and Fox News Style File video or a slideshow of my class by Miami Dish plus read a review by Mango and Lime as well as comments from people who have attended my event.

Menu
Rainbow lettuce appetizer with ground turkey, hoisin sauce & crunchy pumpkin seeds
Easy stir fry veggies with an Asian twist
Shrimp with asparagus, carrot & topped with cashews
Tilapia with zucchini, squash & bell peppers in spicy, brown bean

Join me for an unforgettable class and learn my simple, no-recipe technique focusing on quick, "easy style", weekday, 30-minute, one-dish meals with little clean-up. It's a very interactive, engaging class with many who will get to stir fry.

My Wok Star Kit will be available for purchase at the class. The Kit includes a preseasoned cast-iron wok set, instructional discs with my personal selection of Asian ingredients so people can go home and start implementing what they've learned in class. If you cannot make it to a class, the Kit has my complete class plus audio cook-alongs (it's like I'm a private coach in your kitchen).

You'll get tons of tips and information on brands of ingredients and where to pick them up in Asian markets. Many will get a chance to stir fry and ask burning questions about wok cooking. I'll bust some myths about wok cooking like throwing everything in a wok or using a flat wok on electric stoves.

You'll soon be able to make dinners with the whole family and enjoy eating together. Simple, healthy, weekday dinners with readily available ingredients that will entice even the pickiest eaters to an exotic and scrumptious dinner. Plus you'll save money eating out and gas money to get there. You can now create those favorite Asian meals in your own home and it's easier than you think.

Look forward to meeting you at this class...