Events & Classes
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Friday, May 3, 2024
6:00-8:00pm
with Leta
Join us for an exploration of Italy’s hand-made pasta traditions! This hands-on class will guide participants through the fundamentals of pasta, from dough to plated dish garnished with a sprinkling of history. In this session, you’ll learn to make traditional hand-formed shapes paired with a bright mint and pea pesto. At the end of class, we’ll take time to sit and eat together.
Ingredients for this class are vegan.
Ingredients for this class contain nuts and gluten.
Registration for this class will close on Wednesday, May 1 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Sunday, May 5, 2024
2:00-4:00p
with Leta
Join us for an exploration of Italy’s hand-made pasta traditions! This hands-on class will guide participants through the fundamentals of pasta, from dough to plated dish garnished with a sprinkling of history. In this session, you’ll learn how to incorporate color into egg-based pasta dough utilizing natural ingredients to create patterns and shape into visually stunning pasta. At the end of class, we’ll take time to sit and eat together.
This class is vegetarian.
Ingredients for this class contain egg.
Registration for this class will close on Friday, May 3 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Friday, May 10, 2024
6:00-9:00pm
with Melinda
Explore the beautiful (and tasty) world of stuffed buns. In this hands-on class, we’ll work with both baked and steamed buns — heading to China for hum bao, to Hawaii for manapua, and to Germany for bierrocks.
Ingredients for this class include meat and gluten.
Participants can expect to sample their creations in class and take some food home.
Registration for this class will close on Wednesday, May 8 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Sunday, May 12, 2024
11:00am-1:00pm
with Melinda
Making a soufflé can feel intimidating. Let us help you better understand the science involved in achieving the perfect, fluffy end product. We’ll create and bake together, then sit down to enjoy our late breakfast soufflés. (Mimosas will be served alongside. Standard and non-alcoholic options available.)
Note: You are not required to be a mother or bring a mother to participate!
Ingredients for this class are gluten-free, and include dairy and eggs.
Participants may choose to create a vegetarian soufflé or one that includes meat.
Registration for this class will close on Friday, May 10 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
6:00-8:00pm
with Melinda
Learn to make your own sushi rolls! We’ll review cut and prep options for a variety of ingredients, and tips and tricks for forming your own rolls at home.
Ingredients for this class can be made vegan and/or gluten-free, if you choose. Participants will have a variety of options to choose from when creating their own rolls.
Participants can expect to sample their creations in class and take some food home.
Registration for this class will close on Monday, May 13 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Sunday, May 19, 2024
3:00-5:00pm
with Traci
Did you know that twice a month our neighborhood association coordinates meal delivery for nearby shelters? Want to help? Prepare meals with us at Kitchen Culture! We’ll gather the ingredients and put you to work peeling and chopping or boiling and baking. Our space is limited, so please register here if you’d like to attend.
The more people who register, the more dishes we’ll tackle together. Join us for a fun afternoon, meet some new neighbors, and do something good for your local community.
We will close the sign up list on Friday, May 17 at 6p, so we can prep and shop for the appropriate number of volunteers. Please understand that by registering you are committing to attend. When people sign up but don’t show up, we run the risk of leaving people unfed.
Note: We share the cost of this effort with the Foster-Powell Neighborhood Association. If you are able, we encourage you to contribute a little bit to the cost of this project as you register. However, if cost is a barrier, please do not let it deter you from participating. When you sign up, our site will ask you for a “billing” address, but you will not be asked for payment information unless you’ve chosen to donate.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
6:00-9:00pm
with Melinda
Learn the art of making your own cheese. During this hands-on introductory class, you’ll learn make 3 fresh cheeses: lemon ricotta, queso fresco, and paneer.
Ingredients for this class are gluten-free, vegetarian, and include dairy.
Registration for this class will close on Monday, May 20 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Sunday, May 26, 2024
12:00-3:00p
with Katie
Fine-tuning your skills with a kitchen knife can greatly improve the cooking experience. Join us for this hands-on class and learn the reasons for various knife styles, how to care for and handle your knife, proper kitchen posture, how to best execute specific cuts, the basics of honing and sharpening, and more. Bring your own knife from home (if you’re able) and learn how to make your tools work for you!
The materials for this class session are all vegan-friendly, nut-free and gluten-free.
Registration for this class will close on Friday, May 24 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
6:00-8:30pm
with Samantha
Learn the basics of sourdough baking with an easy, no-knead method. Participants will learn how to shape, fold and score a loaf; how to take care of a starter; and what can be done with leftover starter. Develop the knowledge and confidence you need to start baking sourdough at home regularly! You’ll leave class with a strong sourdough starter, your own dough to bake at home, a packet of recipes, and a proving basket.
Ingredients for this class are vegan and contain gluten.
Registration for this class will close on Monday, May 27 at 6pm, so we have time to prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Saturday, June 1, 2024
12:00-3:00pm
with Melinda
The key to successfully using gluten-free substitutes in your baking is to better understand the role of wheat flour and its gluten in different foods. Once you understand its purpose in a particular recipe, you can choose your gluten-free substitutes with confidence. In this class, you will develop your understanding of various flours while making gluten-free focaccia, crackers and cupcakes to take home.
Ingredients for this class are gluten-free and vegan.
Registration for this class will close on Thursday, May 30 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Sunday, June 2, 2024
11:00a-1:00p
with Leta
Join us for an exploration of Italy’s traditional foods! Participants will be guided through the hands-on creation of 3 different cheese-based dumplings, while discovering a bit about their history and the regions in which different gnudi originated. Learn about the relevant ratios for the perfect dough, troubleshooting techniques, and improvising a seasonal sauce. At the end of class, we’ll take time to sit and eat together.
Ingredients for this class are vegetarian, and contain dairy and gluten.
Registration for this class will close on Friday, May 31 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
6:00-9:00pm
with Traci
Learn the basics of canning! We’ll discuss safety, procedure and equipment, while walking through the entire process together twice in this class. This is a hands-on experience! You’ll go home with one sweet preserve, one pickled vegetable, and the skills and confidence to safely and successfully can your own produce at home.
All ingredients for this class are vegan and gluten-free.
Registration for this class will close on Monday, June 3 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Saturday, June 8, 2024
12:00-3:00pm
with Melinda
Celebrate glorious spring fruit by creating your own berry tart. Learn to make a tender shortbread crust and the perfect pastry cream. Learn how to seal the fruit so it doesn’t bleed into your crust. Then tap into your creative side and decorate your own unique tart to take home.
Ingredients for this class are vegetarian and include dairy.
Ingredients for this class contain gluten, but a gluten-free option can be made available with advance notice. (ie. Call or send us a message when you register.)
Registration for this class will close on Thursday, June 6 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
6:00-9:00pm
with Melinda
Dumplings are marvelous little packets of joy — and there are so many varieties around the world! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to create 3 varieties: gyoza, pierogies, and chicken-and-dumplings.
Ingredients for this class include meat and gluten.
Participants can expect to sample their creations in class and take some food home.
Registration for this class will close on Monday, June 10 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Friday, June 14, 2024
6:00-8:00pm
with Cliff
Learn craft mocktail basics and how to elevate your own at home! It's an exciting time for thoughtful and inclusive alcohol-free beverages. This hands-on, interactive class will cover everything you need to know about ingredients, tools, methods, and best practices to create delightful and beautiful mocktails. Participants will create and enjoy two mocktails during the class, and leave with knowledge to support their own creative mocktail building at home.
Ingredients for this class session are all vegan and gluten-free.
Registration for this class will close on Wednesday, June 12 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Sunday, June 23, 2024
12:00-3:00p
with Katie
Fine-tuning your skills with a kitchen knife can greatly improve the cooking experience. Join us for this hands-on class and learn the reasons for various knife styles, how to care for and handle your knife, proper kitchen posture, how to best execute specific cuts, the basics of honing and sharpening, and more. Bring your own knife from home (if you’re able) and learn how to make your tools work for you!
The materials for this class session are all vegan-friendly, nut-free and gluten-free.
Registration for this class will close on Friday, June 21 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
6:00-8:30pm
with Traci
Don't let tales of kitchen explosions or botulism scare you away from pressure canning! In this class, we'll cover the step-by-step procedure, safety issues, equipment options, and reliable recipe resources, all while working through the process together as we can vegetable broth.
Have questions about a pressure canner you own? Bring it with you to class. Need to test the dial-gauge on your canner? Bring the lid and we'll test it while you're here. Not sure which pressure canner you should buy? We'll have several of the most common brands, both dial gauge and weighted gauge, at class for you to examine.
All ingredients for this class are vegan and gluten-free.
Having some experience with water bath canning is very helpful for this class, but not required.
Registration for this class will close on Monday, June 24 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
6:00-8:30pm
with Traci
It’s amazing what a little salt, some well-chosen spices, and a bit of time can do to a vegetable! Learn the basic processes involved in fermenting vegetables while making your own jars of fermenting sauerkraut and kimchi to take home.
All ingredients for this class are vegan and gluten-free.
Registration for this class will close on Monday, July 8 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Sunday, July 28, 2024
12:00-3:00p
with Katie
Fine-tuning your skills with a kitchen knife can greatly improve the cooking experience. Join us for this hands-on class and learn the reasons for various knife styles, how to care for and handle your knife, proper kitchen posture, how to best execute specific cuts, the basics of honing and sharpening, and more. Bring your own knife from home (if you’re able) and learn how to make your tools work for you!
The materials for this class session are all vegan-friendly, nut-free and gluten-free.
Registration for this class will close on Friday, July 26 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
6:00-8:30pm
with Traci
It’s amazing what a little salt, some well-chosen spices, and a bit of time can do to a vegetable! Learn the basic processes involved in fermenting vegetables while making your own jars of fermenting sauerkraut and kimchi to take home.
All ingredients for this class are vegan and gluten-free.
Registration for this class will close on Monday, April 29 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.