Learn to make your own sausage with David Budworth, the Bay Area’s celebrity butcher, in a special hands-on class that lets you create handmade sausages to share. The presenter, known as Dave the Butcher, has 36 years of experience in choosing and mixing ingredients for artisan sausages. He will lead guests in making both lamb and […]
Chef Joanne Weir, host of “Plates & Places” on PBS-TV, offers a festive evening to greet the holidays with a menu from her travels as a guide for global culinary inspiration. An award-winning author of 20 cookbooks, Chef Joanne also is co-founder of Copita restaurants. Pick up one of her cookbooks with a personal autograph for holiday giving! […]
This class will focus on a variety of techniques and flavors to create a delicious and decorative assortment of holiday cookies. We will cover make-ahead strategies, decorating and packing tips for 4-5 recipes including roll-and-cut decorated sugar cookies, bars and rugelach. What You Make: Decorated Sugar Cookies, Bars and Rugelach. What You Take: Recipes and a Sampler […]
Holiday baking from breakfast to dessert! Move from Chai-Spiced Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls to Walnut, Leek & Feta Flatbread, Parker House Rolls and Cranberry Roulade. Learn the techniques for mixing yeast doughs, proofing and baking. You’ll also make a basic Chiffon Cake and delve into sautéeing and finishing a variety of baked items. What You Make: Chai-Spiced […]
Greet the cooler season with a special evening pairing Chef Dustin Valette, chef/owner of Valette restaurant and The Matheson in Healdsburg, with Dan Kosta, renowned producer of world-class pinot noir and chardonnay in Sonoma County. They will present a luxurious menu paired with award-winning bottles from Convene, showcasing the inventive approach of Chef Dustin’s dishes and the passion for winemaking […]
Learn about French cuisine and cook alongside Chef Roland Passot, a French master chef and local restaurateur. More details coming soon! About the Instuctor: Chef Roland Passot is the founder of the erstwhile La Folie in San Francisco as well as Larkspur’s Left Bank Brasserie. He now serves as a guiding presence at Vine Hospitality, […]
Learn about food to pair with wine from Kate Leahy, an award-winning author and chef who has written more than a dozen books with culinary celebrities like Michael Mina and Ayesha Curry. Her first solo book, “Wine Style,” lets you discover the wines you love with 50 simple recipes. Menu details coming soon! After working across […]
Learn to craft a delectable mezze platter that turns any event into a celebration! Get tips from a star of Lebanese cuisine as you make authentic Beiruti Hummus, Baba Ghanoush and more. The class will make their own pita chips for dipping and discuss mezze platter additions such as dolmas, falafels, and traditional pickles. What […]
Discover the deep, earthy flavor of porcini mushrooms in a class dedicated to this prized, locally abundant ingredient. Together, we’ll explore how to handle both fresh and dried porcini. You will learn techniques for cleaning, rehydrating, and bringing out their signature nutty, woodsy aroma. You’ll cook a series of dishes that showcase porcini’s versatility, from […]
Learn the versatile French dough that puffs, rises and dazzles. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll master pâte à choux – the foundation for airy cream puffs, elegant éclairs, savory gougères and more. We’ll walk step by step through mixing, piping, and baking techniques so you understand not just the “how,” but the “why” behind this […]
Baker and chef Amy Brown of Marla in Santa Rosa presents recipes for late summer, embracing the season with locally sourced bounty. Her menu: Marla Breads with Seasoned Farmers Cheese & Olive Oil Late Summer Panzanella with Little Gems, Heirloom Tomatoes & Farmers Cheese Crumble Whey Brined & Roasted Chicken with “Three Sisters” Succotash Farmers Cheese Cake […]
Dive into the heart of Wine Country with an extraordinary culinary journey featuring the talented chefs of Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate! On June 12, 2025, prepare for an unforgettable evening where Executive Chef Tracey Shepos Cenami and Chef Paul Schroeder will showcase the estate's renowned farm-to-table philosophy through an exquisite three-course dining experience. This isn't just […]
