2026 Schedule

It is important to register early so you won’t be shut out. Most classes are hands-on with plenty of food for tasting and recipes to take home. Food fees are payable to me the night of the class. Unless otherwise noted, all evening classes are from 7-9 pm. Please bring containers along so you can take leftovers home with you.

Spring/Summer 2026

Jan. 20: Cooking with Cottage Cheese: Cottage cheese has arrived! It is currently one of the most popular ingredients around. High in protein, this versatile ingredient can be used in breakfast foods, dips, breads, desserts and more. This class will show you how to use cottage cheese in so many fun and tasty ways. Food Fee $10.00

Jan. 27: Pierogi Making:  If you want to learn to make your own pierogi- this is the class!! They take a little time, but aren’t hard to make at all. Pierogi, filled dumplings, are a traditional Polish dish. They are often filled with potatoes, but they can be filled with any number of ingredients. In class you will get hands-on experience making your own pierogi. Various fillings will be available. Food Fee $10.00

Feb. 3: A World of Dumplings: The word dumpling means different things to different people. Dumplings can be noodle like spaetzle, soft bready biscuits sitting on top of stew or Asian dough filled with any number of ingredients. In this class we will explore all sorts of foods that fall under the category of “dumpling”. Food Fee: $10.00

Feb: 10: Breakfast in Bed: Pamper the ones you love as well as yourself with picture perfect breakfast foods. Besides learning the basics of preparing eggs and omelets you will also learn how to make fun foods like chocolate waffles, peanut butter pancakes and even homemade granola. There will plenty to taste in class and recipes to take home. Food Fee $10.00

Feb. 17: Cooking With Honey: Did you know that honey is the only food source that contains everything you need to live? It contains anti oxidants, vitamins and minerals that we need, even water! It also never goes bad. Honey can be used for so much more than just sweetening your tea. Learn how to use honey in savory dishes, baking, beverages and more. Food fee $10.00 

Feb 24: Ramen Holiday: They’re not just for starving college students anymore. Those simple little noodles are all the rage in the Pacific Northwest at Noodle Bars. See how a tasty sauce can turn Ramen noodles into sides, salads main dishes and yes, even soup! Much to taste in class and recipes for home. Food Fee $10.00

Mar. 3: Baking with Puff Pastry: Puff pastry can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. In this class you will learn how to make your own puff pastry in just a few minutes. We’ll also make both sweet and savory dishes. If you thought puff pastry is hard to work with, this class will show you just how easy it can be. Food Fee $10.00.

Mar. 10: Cooking with Maple Syrup: This natural sweetener provides both sweetness and unique flavor to everything. From desserts to salads to main dishes. Learn how to cook with maple syrup in ways you never thought of before. It’s more than just a topping for pancakes. Plenty to sample in class and recipes for home.  Food Fee $10.00.

Mar. 17: Chili: Chili is almost as American as apple pie. You can’t believe how many types there are. There are some with tons of meat and some with none. There is lentil chili and even white chili. In class you’ll get to sample several and take home the recipes for many more. Food Fee $10.00. 

Mar 24: The British Isles: Although not always seen as leaders in the world of fine dining the Brits have really come into their own. Today British cooking includes the classics like Yorkshire Pudding and Bubble and Squeak to dishes influenced by world cuisine. You’ll get recipes for many classic British dishes as well as newer dishes. Dishes will be sampled in class and there will be recipes for home. Food Fee $10.00 

Mar. 31: Cake Rolls: They are classic and can really make an impressive dessert for any party. In class you’ll get recipes for Lemon cake roll, Pumpkin roll, chocolate, Yule Log and many more. They look hard but are really fun and easy to make. Lots to sample in class and some hands-on, too. Food Fee $10.00

Apr. 7: Pies, Tarts, Quiches and Other Flaky Treats: Learn how to make a perfect pie, quiche and tart every time. You will get recipes for several types of crusts including sweet, savory, low fat, no-bake and even a yeast raised crust.  Learn how to pair up the right crusts with fillings. There will be recipes for fruit and cream pies, quiches and hints from a baker’s daughter. Food Fee $10.00

Apr. 14: Lunch in a Jar: This current trend is popular for a reason. What a great way to prepare and carry our lunches. The idea is to layer ingredients in a Mason jar so that you can prep a week’s worth of lunches and take one with you to work each day. In class we’ll talk about what ingredients work- and which to avoid. There will be a lot of combination choices- and each participant will make their own lunch to take home with them- jar included!! Food Fee: $10.00

Apr. 21: Chicken: If you are eating more chicken, but enjoying it less you may just need some new preparation ideas. In class you’ll learn about the types of chicken on the market and how to cook it to juicy perfection. Pacific Rim Stir-Fry, Lemon Chicken and Chicken Marsala are just a few of the recipes you’ll get in class along with samples for tasting. Many recipes for home, too. Food Fee $10.00.

Apr .28: Biscotti: These crispy treats are wonderful dunked in coffee or all on their own. The flavor combinations are almost endless. In class you’ll get to make several different biscotti and learn tips to make biscotti fun and easy to bake. You’ll also have lots of recipes for home. Food Fee $10.00

May 5: Salad Dressings and Marinades: You can easily make salad dressings that are better than anything in a bottle. Less expensive, too. In class you will learn how to make the perfectly balanced vinaigrette, emulsified dressings and even learn recipes for marinades. The right blend of sour, sweet, fat and salt make the difference. Food Fee: $10.00

May 12: Pierogi Making:  If you want to learn to make your own pierogi- this is the class!! They take a little time, but aren’t hard to make at all. Pierogi, filled dumplings, are a traditional Polish dish. They are often filled with potatoes, but they can be filled with any number of ingredients. In class you will get hands-on experience making your own pierogi. Various fillings will be available. Food Fee $10.00

May 19: It’s Soy Wonderful: With all the news about soy being good for us it’s important to get it into our diets, but how? This class will show you how to incorporate more soy in your diet tastefully. From soy milk to soy flour, tofu to tempeh and more you will learn just how easy eating better can be. There will be several dishes to sample in class and recipes to take home. Food Fee $10.00.

May 26: Edible Flowers: Eating flowers is one of the most fun trends in cooking today. Besides eating flowers when we consume broccoli or cauliflower, you probably don’t eat a lot of flowers. In this class you’ll learn how to cook with them, where to get them and what parts are edible. You’ll get to do some tasting in class and will get easy recipes for taking home. Food Fee $10.00

June 2: Jams and Jelly: Making homemade jams and jellies can be very rewarding and fun, too. You’ll learn the basics of jams, jellies, preserves, conserves and marmalade. There will be food to sample in class and everyone will have a jar of preserves to take home. Recipes included. Food Fee $10.00.

June 9: Plant Based Dining: Watching your cholesterol? Looking for an alternative to meat and potatoes? In this class you will learn the basics of eating meatless meals including ‘protein pairing’ and how to make food the family will enjoy, too. Whether you are already a vegetarian or just want a change of pace this class will give you a lot of information and plenty of good food. There will recipes to take home and samples to taste in class. Food Fee $10.00.

June 16:  Strawberries and Blueberries: These fruits are the ultimate taste of summer. In class, you get to try several recipes using these berries. You will have even more recipes to take home. Muffins, shortcakes, salads and more. Information on freezing them, too.  Food Fee: $10.00

June 23: Dinner Salads: Sometimes the best summer meal is a salad. In this class you will learn how to turn a salad into a complete meal. We’ll make salads with meat and meat free salads. You’ll get some fun twists on old classic recipes, too. We  will create salads that are light and still a satisfying meal.  Food Fee: $10.00  

June 30: Cooking with Herbs: Cooking with herbs (and spices) can enhance even the simplest of foods. It can also be a way to reduce the use of salt in cooking. In this class you’ll learn the basics of cooking with herbs, both fresh and dried. Buying, preserving and storing herbs will be discussed as well as extending their shelf life. There will be a cooking demo and plenty of food to taste and recipes to take home. Instructor’s cookbook will also be available. Food Fee $10.00.

Aug. 4 Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts: If you love ice cream, sorbets and all sorts of frozen treats you will love this class. In class we will make a variety of frozen treats. Some require an ice cream machine, but others don’t. You will also learn the magic of malt in custards and ice cream. Food Fee $10.00. 

Aug. 11: Cheesecakes: America’s favorite dessert. At least by some accounts. In class you’ll learn how to make perfect cheesecake every time. There will sample to enjoy in class and plenty of recipes to take home including cheesecake from the Russian Tearoom, Frozen Mocha Cheesecake and even a reduced fat recipe. Food Fee $10.00.

August 18: Canning 101:  Canning, when done correctly, is a safe and relatively easy way to preserve food for later use. This class is all about learning the newest rules of canning. You will learn when to use a water bath and when a pressure canner is needed. We’ll discuss what foods are the easiest to can and even the foods that no one should can at home. We’ll also do some tasting in class of home canned foods. Food Fee: $10.00

Aug. 25: Make Your Own Mixes: Are you tired of paying high prices for prepackaged mixes? Did you know that you can many of these mixes at home yourself? In class you’ll learn how to make cocoa mix, biscuit mix, cake mixes, salad dressings and much more. We’ll even make marshmallows! Plenty to sample in class and recipes to take home. Food Fee $10.00