Join Chef Stacy Maple, a professional chef, culinary instructor and hospitality consultant as she demonstrates various recipes, cooking techniques and strategies to make you a better cook. The knife is a Chef’s best friend and arguably the most important tool in a kitchen, Chef Stacy will demonstrate proper techniques for handling and using various kitchen knives, including how to hold them correctly, select the right knife for different tasks, perform precise cuts like dicing, julienning, mincing, while emphasizing the importance of safety and maintenance. In addition, she’ll share tips for purchasing knives and other essential cutting tools for the home kitchen. This free, walk-up program does not require registration. It is included with your Lakeside Chautauqua Gate Pass.