Curious about making your own fermented veggies at home? Join us for this hands-on class where you will learn about the basics and benefits of vegetable fermentation, the two methods used in veggie fermentation (dry-salting and brining), food safety, supplies needed and troubleshooting. Our instructor is a local cookbook author and Certified Master Food Preserver.…

Come join local herbalist Heather Mashuga for a hands-on elderberry syrup-making class. Elderberry syrup is a must-have, especially through the colder months! Elderberries are known for their immune-boosting and anti-viral properties. They reduce the duration of colds and flus, as well as the symptoms experienced. They are also packed full of other benefits like clearing mucous, reducing…

Learn the Scandinavian art of making Kransekake just in time for the holidays. Both Denmark and Norway claim Kransekage (Danish) and Kransekake (Norwegian) as their own. With a nod to both countries, Laurelei will walk you through the steps to create a beautiful 18-ring cake that is typically created for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, baptisms, Christmas,…

Our northern winters call for something warm and soothing—and a cup of chaga chai might be just the answer for your winter wellness. Chaga, a medicinal mushroom that grows on birch trees in northern forests, has been used in folk medicine around the world. As one of the best-tasting medicinal mushrooms, it makes a perfect…

Step into the heart of Polish home cooking with this hands-on class dedicated to two of the country’s most beloved dumplings: pierogi and uszka. You’ll learn dough-making techniques, create classic fillings like sauerkraut and mushroom, and practice folding and cooking methods—from boiling to pan-frying—and how to serve them beautifully. Along the way, we’ll explore the…

This class is a balance of hands on learning and demonstration by celebrated tea enthusiast and culinary expert Gemma Lockram who will give a tutorial on teas and hosting. In this class students will learn how to make a proper pot of tea, assemble a variety of both savory and sweet accompaniments, and then taste…

In this class, you will learn how to make fire cider, exploring each ingredient and its many uses. Every participant will take home a jar of fire cider along with handouts for future reference. Skill Level No experience needed. Age Requirement Students aged 18 and older are welcome to attend this class.  Location Details Marine…

Polish soups are more than starters, they are soulful, nourishing, and steeped in tradition. In this class, you will learn to make two vegetarian soups: kapuśniak, a tangy sauerkraut-based soup layered with earthy vegetables and warming spices, and barszcz, a vibrant beet broth served with delicate mushroom-filled dumplings called uszka. We’ll explore fermentation, broth-building, and…