The Fretz Kitchen showroom is located in North East Philadelphia. It has a wonderful display of Wolf and SubZero cooking appliances. These are the crème de la crème of the gourmet cooking world with the ultimate engineering and features for specialized food preparation and food preservation.Last week Bob and I took clients who are considering these appliances to the Fretz Cooking demonstration. It is a very impressive night. As you enter the showroom to a variety of kitchen displays featuring these appliances, you are offered wine/soft drinks and appetizers. It is a nice opportunity to see a variety of cabinetry styles, countertop surfaces and other decorative details, as well as the appliances in an actual kitchen setting.
After gathering everyone together we were ushered upstairs to the kitchen demonstration area which is where the local TV stations film cooking shows. It is a full working chefs’ kitchen surrounded by counter seating and additional tables to comfortably watch the cooking demonstration and to learn about the unique features of their product lines.
The food was incredible and substantial! Our first course was crab and corn chowder, followed by pasta with shrimp and scallops along with a roll which was baked in the oven the same time as the seafood to show how the bread did not pick up a seafood taste. Next we had a portabella mushroom topped with a salsa and cheese, sirloin steak tips in a light gruyere sauce and asparagus. By this time we were feeling like we had plenty to eat, but the main course was still to come! Turkey, very moist, with incredible Chilean Sea Bass and green beans garnished with cranberry sauce were our final dinner tastings. Afterwards coffee and tea were served with fresh baked chocolate chip cookies.
If you are considering replacing your appliances or remodeling your kitchen and are interested in these products, we could arrange for you to attend a demonstration. Also, if you have purchased Wolf/SubZero appliances and would like a refresher course on cleaning, usage, and maintenance, there is also a demonstration available for you. Please contact the office and we can schedule a time for you to attend one of the demonstrations.
Fretz Kitchen Recipe
Chilean Sea Bass with Dijon Mustard Sauce
5 oz. Chilean Sea Bass
Melted butter
Garlic salt
Freshly ground pepper
Old Bay seasoning
Paprika
Fresh Parsley
Mix all dry ingredients together and set aside Add melted butter to Sea bass and then sprinkle spices on both sides. Top with seasoned bread crumbs. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until internal temperature reads a minimum of 150 degrees. Sea Bass will flake when done. (No measurements were given for the spices)
Dijon Mustard Sauce
1 pint heavy cream
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 oz butter
1 Tbsp. chicken base
Mix all ingredients together over a medium low heat and whisk until it thickens. Pour over cooked Sea Bass.
