Ever wonder what puts the “Ahh” in Sausage?
Deb Park and Carri Wilbanks become link making experts! (almost.)
Making sausage is not a typical Sunday afternoon activity for everyone, but for Mark DeNittis it was a weekly happening. With wine in hand and a tuned up grinder, you can imagine his Italian American family churning out tradition in Worcester, MA. The focus centered on enjoying the process of cooking and the delicacies created. DeNittis is now bringing the sense of neighborhood he experienced in Worcester to Colorado through his company, the Rocky Mountain Institute of Meat. After all, butchery is making a comeback.
Recently, DeNittis, taught a sausage making class at Amerigo Delicatus. Tentiko, a company that is offering authentic local experiences and hands-on, insider access to Denver’s creators and artisans, hosted the sausage making class. “We see a great turnout with these classes because now more that ever consumers are demanding to know what’s in their food,” says DeNittis. Well, in this case it couldn’t be simpler- pork, spices and sometimes a little vino. Period.
Creator of Tentiko, Jim Chesebro masters the art of sausage making!
Soon to be link-making experts learned the ropes of making sausage during the two-hour class. From chopping, grinding and casing- the goal is to be able to leave with needed to tools to make your own sausage at home. Working alongside DeNittis and assistant instructor, Jason Nauert chefs in training left with a selection of spiced sausage. And knowledge about texture, flavor and culinary insights about the lost art of butchery.
![Creator of Rocky Mountain Institute of Meat, Mark DeNittis says, \"I am bringing a little of home to Colorado.\"](https://catchcarri.com/wp-content/gallery/tentiko/img_20130324_105621.jpg "Creator of Rocky Mountain Institute of Meat, Mark DeNittis says, \\"I am bringing a little of home to Colorado.\\"")
More About Tentiko:
Co-Founded by Jim Chesebro and Cyd Crouse, Tentiko is the place to find amazing experiences in Denver – unique, authentic and local…because they are created and
delivered by real, passionate people. Oh. And you want to know about the name? Of course, the short answer is that it means “authentic” and the long answer can be found here <https://blog.tentiko.com/the- story-behind-our-name/>.
Upcoming Events with Tentiko:
1. Make Porchetta (Italy’s Pulled Pork) with Chef Mark DeNittis. April 14. $109.00.
Includes 6-7 pounds of roast.
2. Calligraphy and Fine Tea. Try your hand at the art of calligraphy while enjoying a cup of fine Ceylon tea. April 13. $40.
3. Hands on Paper Making. Get your hands dirty as you get in on the 2000-year-old tradition of papermaking with one of Denver’s top artists. April 13 $50
4. Finding Food In The City. Learn the roots of urban foraging. $25. April 13, May 18
Chance to Win!
One person Will Win a Pair of Tickets to the 3D Printmaking class on April 27th! Design a custom bottle opener and then watch a 3D printer bring it to life right before your peepers. $30. April 27, May 25, June 22.
Easy Entry.
1. Email carri@catchcarri.com and tell her what you would most like to print in the machine! (Emails kept private and are used so we can notify the winners)
