Grand Rapids, MI 49546-6917 Toll-Free (888) 598-2665 Local (616) 575-8520 Fax (616) 575-8523 November 25 , 2007 -- Holiday hours and Men's Night Out: Stress-free shopping Tuesday, December 11th, 6-9PM. You buy it; we will wrap it and you are out of the door fast!
October 15 , 2007 -- Class schedule change.
September 24 , 2007 -- Class schedule change and put up fall store hours, effective October 1 M-F: 9:30-6; Sa: 9-4; EST.
July 11, 2007 -- Class schedule change and free movie tickets for From Garden to Table class.
June 4, 2007 -- Put up summer store hours -- M-F: 9-5; Sa: 9-4; EST.
January 31, 2007 -- Bridal Registry Party Sunday, Feb. 18, 1-4PM. Details.
December 4 , 2006 -- Holiday Store hours. Click here.
November 15 , 2006 -- New class schedule available. Click here for classes.
May 06 , 2005 -- Newsletter with current cooking classes sent out. Click here for newletter and click here for classes.
April 18, 2005 -- We have moved to our new store location at 5775 28th Street SE, about 1/2 mile back towards I96 on 28th Street. Click here.
February 17, 2005 -- Updated class schedule for February and March. Click here.
December 31, 2004 -- Join us for a Mid-Winter's Feast prepared by Chef Deb Flynn on Wednesday, January 19th, 6PM. Click here.
December 15, 2004 -- Newsletter to remind you that we have Gifts Extraordinaire, ideal for Christmas.
December 09, 2004 -- Quickie Newsletter about our Exotic Spices.
November 20, 2004 -- Thinking about what to do with the Turkey this Thanksgiving? Try brining it. Click for more.
November 17, 2004 -- Gourmet Cooking Class schedule has been updated with the description of the French cooking class scheduled for December 7. Space is still available. Newsletter also sent out about the class.
November 01, 2004 -- Wow! The new Tritan Wine Glasses by Schott Zwiesel are something to behold. Crystal clear, completely dishwasher-safe, and nearly unbreakable. A patented process uses Titanium to strengthen key parts of the glass. Get yours now.
October 31, 2004 -- We've added Blogging to the web site using the ATOM syndication format. Our Blog is at http://clevercook.com/blog/blogger.html and the ATOM FEED is at http://clevercook.com/blog/atom.xml.
October 22, 2004 -- Added Nigella Living Kitchen Products to the on-line store and the brands list.
October 13, 2004 -- See the latest newsletter.
October 9, 2004 -- See Gourmet Cooking Class schedule for October, 2004 - February, 2005.
June 16, 2004 -- We hope you'll notice that we have a new toll-free long distance 800 number for our out-of-calling area customers. It is 1-888-598-COOK.
June 2, 2004 -- Notice of the new cooking class schedule was sent to our subscriber list. We get a large number of newsletter email returns and rejects. That should not be the case because we send the newsletter only to individuals who have signed up for it. Please note that the newsletter subject usually begins with "The Clever Cook Newsletter ...".
May 29 , 2004 -- See Gourmet Cooking Class Schedule for June - October, 2004.
April 13, 2004 -- See the latest newsletter.
April 03 , 2004 -- Mother's Day Gift Idea. Barvia Bundt with Lavender recipe and Dragonfly Pansy Platter. Available on-line. Check it out.
March 22, 2004 -- Special Event Announcement. Join us for a cooking class by guest chef Mark McNamara, chef and owner of Marco New American Bistro, Saturday, April 24th 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, $50 per person, limited seating. Announcement sent to subscriber mail list.
March 08, 2004 -- We have added 28 new products to our On-Line Store.
February 05, 2004 -- Class schedule for Feb. - May, 2004
October 09, 2003 -- Please add this to the class schedule:
Tailgate Party Gregg McCaskey, Chef Thursday, October 23, 6-8 $35/person
This is not your 'same ole, same ole' tailgate party. Gregg will prepare quick and easy foods that will include Italian Mufflata Sandwich made with Italian Meats, Cheeses, and Spicy Vegetable Olive Salad; Red Skinned Horseradish Potato Salad; Chocolate Zucchini Cake Squares Dipped in Caramel and Merlot Chocolate Sauce; Louisiana Red Bean Chili in Mini Bread Bowls.
September 11, 2003 -- Please add this to the class schedule:
Gourmet Pizza Gregg McCaskey, Chef Monday, November 10, 6-8 $35/person
The best thing about pizza is you can make anything into a pizza. Discover unique ways of using olive oils, pestos and sauces to create the ultimate pizza. Gregg will be making a basic pizza dough, whole wheat, cornmeal, and focaccia doughs. Using those doughs he will prepare Quattro Stagioni – this pizza is divided into quarters, each with a different topping to depict the four seasons of the year; New Potato, Rosemary, Garlic and Smoked Mozzarella Vegetarian Pizza; Spinach and Ricotta Panzerotti – these make great party food to serve with drinks or as tasty appetizers for a crowd; and, Tomato, Pesto and Kalamata Olive Focaccia Bread. Gregg will share many tricks and techniques for constructing a pizza from scratch and ideas for left over pizza dough.
August 30, 2003 -- Upcoming Events sent to mail list.
We just found out that email sent to sandy@theclevercook.com has been bouncing. Please resend to sandy@clevercook.com. Also, our hosting company has been having problems with our server. Hopefully the problems have been fixed.
August 19, 2003 -- Yes, we have gourmet Cedar Grilling Planks at a good price. Check'em out and buy on-line.
August 19, 2003 -- Our web site and email were down from sometime late Sunday evening (17th) or early Monday morning to Tuesday morning (19th) around 8AM EST. If you sent us email during that time, please resend it. Thanks.
August 14, 2003 -- Get a good deal on attractive Cherry Pie Collection picnicware: 50% off while supplies last. Meet our new in-store chef, Gregg McKuskey and win a free cooking class.
August 02, 2003 -- The class schedule for August 2003 - January 2004 is available. It includes an exciting 'Cooking Fundamentals' series led by our new in-store instructor. The August newsletter is on its way out the door.
July 12, 2003 -- Newsletter on its way out the door.
July 10, 2003 -- Implemented a brand-new razzle-dazzle forum with all kinds of features and bells 'n whistles. Now, if you nice folks would start using it. :-)
July 08, 2003 -- Added a Privacy Statement that conforms to p3p spec. The statement explains what personal information we collect, what we do with it, how we secure it, and what recourse you have to changing incorrect personal information.
July 07, 2003 -- See the August, 2003 class schedule: Hebal Picnic Fare, Create Your Own Signature Dishes, and Summer's Bounty.
June 17, 2003 -- Did you get the June 17, 2003 Newsletter? If you didn't, subscribe now.
June 15, 2003 -- June 27 - Finding the Perfect Match cooking class has been rescheduled to June 19.
June 02, 2003 -- Check out the excellent gift for Father's Day.
May 13, 2003 -- Posted In-Store Instructor position on web site. Noted that the May 10 Herb class has been rescheduled to May 31.
May 09, 2003 -- Posted Help Wanted on web site.
May 08, 2003 -- Newsletter on its way out the door.
April 30, 2003 -- See the recipes we are going to present at Sentinel Pointe. See what's going to be demonsrated all week May 19-24. See what's happening in June with classes that is.
April 4, 2003 -- Newsletter on its way out the door.
March 26, 2003 -- Added a link on the Grand Rapids page to the "Visit Grand Rapids Org." Good site for Grand Rapidians as well as visitors.
February 10, 2003 -- Wow! The Women's Expo in Lansing was fabulous. Hope you got to go. Details ...
February 6, 2003 -- Judging Incredible Edible contest. Details ...
About Valentine's day! We have a few suggestions. Details ...
January 29, 2003 -- Wow! We had a great time with our guest-of-honor, Heida Thurlow, and all of our customers that joined us in the festivities on Monday evening. See some photos from the evening, and also look at the Cran-Apple Deep-Dish Pie recipe that was prepared using the Chantal bakeware.
January 27, 2003 -- Check out products just added to our on-line store:
Also, we hope to see you at the store tonight for a get-together with Heida Thurlow, founder and CEO of Chantal.
See some photos from the cake decorating class taught by Tracy Webber during October, 2002.
January 20, 2003 -- Newsletter on its way out the door and coursing its way through the net to you (love those mixed metaphors).
January 18, 2003 -- See the Cooking Class schedule for February - May:
January 10, 2003 -- Heida Thurlow, Founder and President of Chantal Cookware, will be visiting The Clever Cook on Monday, January 27, 2003. Mark your calendar, and see what is planned!
Guess what! You don't have to use 'the' anymore in getting to our web site or emailing us. Just go to http://clevercook.com/ or send email to
for example. The reason is that we finally acquired the 'clevercook.com' domain. The old way will still work, but save yourself keystrokes.January 9, 2003 -- See the Cooking Class schedule for January and February: Pasta Basics (hands-on), Pizza Stoned, Chinese New Year, Lavender Lovers Only, Hearts All Around, Soups and Quick Breads, Comfort Foods, and Essence of Emeril.
Join us at the Mid-Michigan Women's Expo, February 7 - 9 at the Lansing Center, Lansing, Michigan. Details ....
News Archive -- View news prior to January, 2003.
