CELEBRATING SPRING VEGETABLES
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Thursday, May 18
6:30-9:00pm | $79
Bre Snodgrass | Downtown Co-op Connections Building
Join farmer and chef Bre Snodgrass as she makes dishes that highlight the plentiful local produce of the season: a savory herbed-tahini sauce served with radishes and sweet salad turnips, a lively salad with snap peas and pickled rhubarb, and a comforting bowl of lentils with roasted asparagus, carrots, and mushrooms. These plant-based and gluten-free dishes celebrate our local bounty, including the first greens of the season and delicious spring veggies. Bre Snodgrass has a passion for eating with the glorious seasons of the PNW and imbues her classes with enthusiasm for fresh local produce.
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VIETNAMESE PHO
Thursday, May 25
6:30-9:00pm | $99
Khanh Trinh & Andy Nguyen | Downtown Co-op
Connections Building
Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage by learning to make Vietnamese Pho, the national dish of Vietnam. PeaceHealth chefs Khanh Trinh and Andy Nguyen will guide you through the basics of creating a rich, flavor-filled broth steeped in tradition. Khanh is well-known for his Vietnamese Pho featured every Friday in the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Café; this dish is a Trinh family recipe Khanh has made with love for many years. Vietnamese Pho (pronounced "fuh") is a rice noodle soup known for its rich aromas and deep flavors.
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UKRANIAN PELMENI
& POLISH PIEROGI
Thursday, June 1
6:30-9:00pm | $79
Magdalena Theisen | Downtown
Co-op Connections Building
You may have had Polish pierogi before, but never like this! Magdalena will teach you the ins and outs of creating pierogi, its history, turning pierogi into a meal, and the key to storing leftovers. She'll also teach you how to make Ukrainian pelmeni. You'll learn to pair these dishes with toppings such as caramelized onion and a creamy mushroom sauce to create soul-soothing dishes for any time of day. Magdalena Theisen moved from Poland in 2009 and opened Magdalena's Bistro and Creperie. Magdalena had professional training in Brittany, France and received her Polish cooking experience from her grandmother and parents.
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LET'S MAKE MOZZARELLA AND BURRATA!
Thursday, June 8
6:00-7:30pm | $49
Marisa Papetti | Downtown Co-op
Connections Building
Elevate your next pasta dish, cheese board, or salad with delicious mozzarella and burrata made from scratch. Marisa Papetti will serve plenty of samples as she demonstrates how to make these varieties. Homemade cheese should be accessible to cheesemongers, chefs, and home cooks alike! Join her in taking the mystery out of cheesemaking. Marisa has been teaching mozzarella, burrata, feta and gouda-making across the PNW and now owns local honey company Marie's Bees.
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TOUR SPAIN WITH TAPAS
Monday, June 12
6:30-9:00pm | $99
Frances Jones & Brian Kenney | Downtown Co-op
Connections Building
Join Frances Jones and Brian Kenney of Nomad Charcuterie and Wine for a culinary adventure! They will serve up popular Spanish tapas such as patatas bravas and figs with chorizo while you sample charcuterie and cheese from Spain. Chef and owner Brian Kenney will provide an immersive experience that covers two of the benchmarks of his restaurant: sourcing food seasonally and locally, and creating flavorful dishes.
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CHOCOLATIERING BASICS
Thursday, June 22
6:30-9:00pm | $49
Alina Seredian | Downtown Co-op Connections Building
Chocolate has been celebrated and enjoyed for centuries by people all over the world. Join local chocolate maker and enthusiast Alina Seredian for a decadent evening exploring, making, and eating chocolate! Learn how to make European-style hand-rolled truffles, boozy chocolates, and your very own chocolate bars made with local organic chocolate.
KIDS CAN COOK:
A LITERARY FEAST
(ages 7-12)
Monday & Tuesday
July 10-11
10 am - 12 pm | $99
Dunn | Downtown Co-op Connections Building
Have you ever wished you could sit and dine with your favorite book character? For this two-day camp, we'll make recipes based on classic children's books: Sal's blueberry pancakes, Harry Potter's veggie pasties, Pooh Bear's honey scones with fresh crushed fruit jam, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' (veggie) spaghetti, and Alice's Wonderland iced tea. We'll have two days to chat about books we love while cooking together! Designed for ages 7-12. Instructor Annalee Dunn is the founder of Tiny Onion Cooking School in Bellingham.
KIDS CAN COOK:
AROUND-THE-WORLD
STREET FOODS
(ages 7-12)
Wednesday & Thursday
July 12-13
10 am - 12 pm | $99
Dunn | Downtown Co-op Connections Building
We'll have two days to travel the world and imagine ourselves in the busy markets and at food stands! We'll venture to Mexico for street tacos, to the British Isles for poutine fries and vegetarian poutine, to China for bao buns, and to the heart of the USA for fruit hand pies. The world has a lot to be delicious about! Designed for ages 7-12.
KIDS CAN COOK:
BAKING & PASTRY ARTS
(ages 7-12)
Monday & Tuesday
July 17-18
10 am - 12 pm | $99
Dunn | Downtown Co-op Connections Building
Spend two days exploring the classic techniques and secrets used by the best bakers. We'll make a summer lemon poppy seed cake, chocolate ganache shortbread tarts, quick spiced zucchini bread, and meringue cookies with fresh fruit sorbet. Designed for ages 7-12.
KIDS CAN COOK:
FROM THE GARDEN
(ages 7-12)
Wednesday & Thursday
July 19-20
10 am - 12 pm | $99
Dunn | Downtown Co-op Connections Building
Let's explore easy, healthy recipes using what we grow best here in the Northwest! We'll make tomato-chard soup with basil pesto and parmesan crisps, thyme-lemon cookies, garden-topped naan breads, green bean slaw, and beet-chocolate cake--a menu fit for any picnic. Designed for ages 7-12.
EUROPEAN CULINARY
ADVENTURE FOR KIDS
(ages 7-12)
Wednesday, August 9
10 am - 12 pm | $65
Thiesen | Downtown Co-op Connections Building
Join us on a culinary journey across Europe and learn the differences between Italian, Polish, and Ukrainian dumplings. We'll explore unique pierogi and ravioli fillings, as well as discuss the history of these dumplings. Under the guidance of Magdalena Thiesen, owner of Magdalena's Bistro and Creperie, you will learn how to make savory pierogi filled with potatoes and farmer's cheese, a delicious dessert pierogi with blueberries, and ravioli with ricotta and sun-dried tomato pesto. A true culinary adventure! For kids ages 7-12.
EUROPEAN CULINARY
ADVENTURE FOR KIDS
(ages 7-12)
Wednesday, August 16
10 am - 12 pm | $65
Thiesen | Downtown Co-op Connections Building
Join us on a culinary journey across Europe and learn the differences between Italian, Polish, and Ukrainian dumplings. We'll explore unique pierogi and ravioli fillings, as well as discuss the history of these dumplings. Under the guidance of Magdalena Thiesen, owner of Magdalena's Bistro and Creperie, you will learn how to make savory pierogi filled with potatoes and farmer's cheese, a delicious dessert pierogi with blueberries, and ravioli with ricotta and sun-dried tomato pesto. A true culinary adventure! For kids ages 7-12.
All classes held in the Connections Building, 405 E. Holly Street,
across the street from our downtown store.
Parking is available in front and behind the building.
