Shaker food is known to be simple and wholesome, but it was much more than that. As a cuisine, Shaker cooks explored flavors in ways that many might consider modern today. The Shakers had a great impact on American food through the excellent seeds they produced and sold, important improvements to the canning and preserving […]
Jack Peele of JACuTERIE is the brilliant creator of exceptional cured meats and sausages here in the Hudson Valley. You’ve likely seen these at local purveyors and farmers markets. The one question Jack gets asked most is: “How do you cook sausage”? Grilling is the most popular way, and at this in-person demonstration class he […]
Join world-traveling chef Sylvia Becker in our kitchen as she takes us on a virtual trip to Spain with this special Paella class. Rather than cooked over an open flame (as romantic as that sounds) Sylvia will make this Paella on our stove, so anyone can create this iconic dish at home, even without a […]
Join Pickle Maven, food writer, and cookbook author Miriam Rubin in our Small-Batch Pickle Fest. We’ll be making Miriam’s family recipe: Grandma Rubin’s Kosher Dills, and each participant will take home a jar of pickles they packed themselves. These yummy pickles do not require processing or vats of hot water, nor do they take tons […]
The Berkshires and Hudson Valley are heavenly this time of year, but once in a while it’s nice to escape. Join Tess Kelly as she takes us on an excursion to the Mediterranean seaside as she demonstrates some truly scrumptious small bites to have with your bright and breezy summer cocktail. Tess will make two […]
Many cultures have delicious dumplings, but perhaps the most varied and elegant are the dumplings of China. Chinese dumplings are often fried into pot-stickers or occasionally boiled and served with a spicy sauce. If you’ve ever wanted to make Chinese dumplings at home, this is the class for you. We are excited to have Kian […]
Join us in Hillsdale as Serge Madkians of Serevan restaurant in Amenia NY demonstrates a classic grilled menu from his native Armenia. Marinated Lamb and vegetable Shish Kebabs (known as Khorovats) are to be the centerpiece of the menu, and will be served with a refreshing, savory yoghurt-dill sauce. Accompanying the khorovats will be a […]
Join Pickle Maven, food writer, and cookbook author Miriam Rubin in our Small-Batch Pickle Fest. We’ll be making Miriam’s family recipe: Grandma Rubin’s Kosher Dills, and each participant will take home a jar of pickles they packed themselves. These yummy pickles do not require processing or vats of hot water, nor do they take tons […]