Cooking Classes

Community Food Co-op partners with Whatcom Community College to connect you and other home cooks with expert cooking instructors, restauranteurs, and professional chefs. Find the class that’s right for you below.

A New Perspective on Home Cooking

Our diverse instructors bring with them culinary traditions from around the world. Each class expands your skill set and shows you what’s possible with the right techniques and fresh ingredients.

Feb 24

Hand-Shaped Stuffed Pasta Workshop

Sammy Orrey

Hand-Shaped Stuffed Pasta Workshop

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Sammy Orrey

Tuesday, February 24

6:30-9:00 p.m. | $89

Master pasta-making from scratch! Start by creating dough from raw ingredients, learning proper kneading and stretching techniques to bring it to ideal thickness. Then cut out shapes with your classmates and fill them with two delicious options. We’ll cook everything together in one big batch, before tossing your pasta creations in Chef Sammy’s signature sauce. Share and taste everyone’s handiwork in a true communal feast. Chef Sammy of Estelle makes this restaurant technique approachable and fun.

Feb 26

Brew Your Own Probiotic Ginger Beer

Miranda LeonJones

Brew Your Own Probiotic Ginger Beer

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Miranda LeonJones

Thursday, February 26

6-8 p.m. | $69

Create fizzy, probiotic-rich ginger beer that surpasses any store-bought version. Dive headfirst into this notoriously “finicky ferment” with proven recipes, troubleshooting tips, and techniques for achieving carbonation and balanced taste. Learn to nurture your ginger starter, monitor fermentation for ideal sweetness, and bottle your brew for storage. Sample various vintages, each with their own special traits. Miranda LeonJones brings years of fermentation expertise, transforming this challenging process into delicious magic that will boost gut health.

Mar 4

Chinese Hakka Salt-Baked Chicken

Robert Fong

Chinese Hakka Salt-Baked Chicken

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Robert Fong

Wednesday, March 4

6:30-9 p.m. | $89

Discover the centuries-old Hakka cooking culture. Known for savory, aromatic and fatty flavors, it relies on steaming, slow cooking, and braising to highlight ingredients. Start by learning salt baking, where a whole chicken is brushed with Chinese wine and spices, wrapped in parchment, then buried in salt. Create silky stuffed tofu — delicate soy pillows filled with gingered pork and shrimp, steamed, then bathed in fragrant sesame-soy sauce. And finish with stir-fried spinach tossed with garlic and chili flakes. Chef Robert Fong shares techniques passed down through generations of Chinese home cooks.

Mar 5

Healing Meals: Removing Food Sensitivities & Supporting Gut Health

Ali Segersten

Healing Meals: Removing Food Sensitivities & Supporting Gut Health

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Ali Segersten

Thursday, March 5

6:30-9 p.m. | $89

Complete your anti-inflammatory journey by learning to identify and remove foods that trigger immune responses. When your immune system perceives food as a threat, it floods your body with inflammatory chemicals. Alissa Segersten, MS, CN, founder of NourishingMeals.com, will guide you through practical strategies for reducing food sensitivities and supporting optimal wellness. Discover how to improve gut health through nourishing meals, like Easy Sheet Pan Salmon, Detox Soup, Roasted Root Vegetables, and a beautiful salad with roasted chickpeas.

Mar 9

Mediterranean Escape for Winter Days

Karina Davidson

Mediterranean Escape for Winter Days

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Karina Davidson

Monday, March 9

6:30-9 p.m. | $89

Chase away winter blues with the sunny, vibrant flavors of Southern France. Begin with the cooking techniques for Pissaladière — Provence’s caramelized onion and olive flatbread, a rival to any pizza. Master honey-mustard vinaigrette drizzled over greens and roasted beets, and finally, learn to achieve perfectly flaky fish for Savory Cod Provençal served over Lemon-Parsley Rice. Complete your evening with Cherry Clafoutis — a custardy French dessert. Chef Karina has spent nearly 50 years making French cuisine accessible and joyful.

Mar 10

Plant-Based Kitchen Essentials

Jenny Goforth

Plant-Based Kitchen Essentials

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Jenny Goforth

Tuesday, March 10

6:30-9 p.m. | $69

Make plant-based eating simple and delicious. Learn nutrition basics, explore different plant-based approaches, and taste samples so you can stock your pantry smartly. Perfect for anyone who is curious about eating more plants or has dietary restrictions. Jennie Goforth brings years of plant-based cooking expertise to the classroom, making this lifestyle approachable for everyone.

Mar 12

Papetti Spaghetti Night

Marisa Papetti

Papetti Spaghetti Night

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Marisa Papetti

Thursday, March 12

6:30-9 p.m. | $89

Roll up your sleeves for an Italian feast made entirely from scratch! Master handmade spaghetti from the one and only Marisa Papetti, learning proper kneading and cutting techniques passed down through generations. Create pillowy focaccia studded with rosemary and sea salt, then construct the ultimate Caesar salad with homemade dressing, crunchy croutons, and proper Parmigiano-Reggiano. A surprise Co-op dessert provides the sweet finale. Marisa teaches cheesemaking across the Pacific Northwest and owns local honey company Marie’s Bees.

Mar 17

Restaurant Hits with Everyday Ingredients

Sammy Orrey

Restaurant Hits with Everyday Ingredients

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Sammy Orrey

Tuesday, March 17

6:30-9:00 p.m. | $89

Learn Chef Sammy’s most-requested restaurant dishes using everyday ingredients with professional twists. Transform humble chicken thighs and boxed stock into a delicious dish that rivals any bistro. The evening culminates with roasted pork accompanied by seasonal vegetables, which you’ll learn to sauté to perfection. These are the reliable crowd-pleasers Chef Sammy returns to at home and at Estelle — classic techniques that deliver extraordinary results every time you cook.

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Our Classroom

The Co-op Connections classroom, located at 405 E. Holly St. #103 across from our Downtown store, features a fully equipped instructional kitchen designed for both hands-on classes and demonstrations. Professional cameras and audio ensure every student can clearly see techniques and actively engage with instructors.

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Cooking Classes

A New Perspective on Home Cooking

Hand-Shaped Stuffed Pasta Workshop

Hand-Shaped Stuffed Pasta Workshop

Brew Your Own Probiotic Ginger Beer

Brew Your Own Probiotic Ginger Beer

Chinese Hakka Salt-Baked Chicken

Chinese Hakka Salt-Baked Chicken

Healing Meals: Removing Food Sensitivities & Supporting Gut Health

Healing Meals: Removing Food Sensitivities & Supporting Gut Health

Mediterranean Escape for Winter Days

Mediterranean Escape for Winter Days

Plant-Based Kitchen Essentials

Plant-Based Kitchen Essentials

Papetti Spaghetti Night

Papetti Spaghetti Night

Restaurant Hits with Everyday Ingredients

Restaurant Hits with Everyday Ingredients

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