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.

Nov 17

Make NY-Style Pizza at Home

Jordan Koplowitz and Christy Wyble

Make NY-Style Pizza at Home

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Jordan Koplowitz and Christy Wyble

Monday, November 17

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

Create exceptional homemade pizza with Jordan Koplowitz and Christy Wyble of Starla’s — a natural wine bar serving artisanal pizza in Downtown Bellingham. Learn to make your own dough from mixing through fermentation, learn professional stretching techniques, and discover topping strategies that balance flavor and texture. Plus, get home-oven hacks to achieve that crispy-chewy crust. Transform good pizza into great pizza with Bellingham’s New York-style pizza connoisseurs. Everyone will enjoy several slices of pizza during class!

Nov 19

Classic Paris Bistro at Home

Karina Davidson

Classic Paris Bistro at Home

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Karina Davidson

Wednesday, November 19

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

Find yourself on the streets of Paris and Lyon with Chef Karina Davidson, enjoying the classic bistro fare found in these culinary centers. Learn to prepare a savory Leek & Butternut Squash Galette, followed by a delicate Mesclun Salad with Simple Vinaigrette. The star recipe of the evening — Chicken in Red Wine Vinegar Sauce with Egg Noodles and Sautéed Greens — comes straight from a Lyonnaise bouchon. Finish with Chocolate Mousse topped with Salted Caramel. Chef Karina has spent nearly 50 years sharing the pleasures of cooking.

Nov 20

Third Thursday Kids’ Cooking Club (ages 7-12) Class 3

Annalee Dunn

Third Thursday Kids’ Cooking Club (ages 7-12) Class 3

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Annalee Dunn

Thursday, November 20

2-4 p.m. | $49

Young chefs will build essential kitchen skills through hands-on cooking. Each class features two to three recipes mixing sweet and savory options, chosen based on allergies, seasonal ingredients, and group size. Kids practice techniques, explore flavors, and take home what they make. As a mom, chef, writer, educator, and founder of Tiny Onion Cooking School, Chef Annalee Dunn prioritizes fresh, local ingredients and entry-level techniques in every recipe. Designed for ages 7-12.

Dec 3

Cozy Italian Classics

Karina Davidson

Cozy Italian Classics

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Karina Davidson

Wednesday, December 3

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

Chef Karina Davidson will share her love of classic Italian cuisine as you taste your way through a comforting meal perfect for cold winter nights. Learn to make Ricotta Tomato Bruschetta with Fried Sage, Antipasto Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette, and Sausage Fennel Marinara over Crispy Polenta Triangles garnished with capers and olives. Karina will finish the evening with Citrus Olive Oil Cake with Raspberry Sauce.

Dec 4

Chocolate Bars & Truffles from Scratch

Alina Seredian

Chocolate Bars & Truffles from Scratch

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Alina Seredian

Thursday, December 4

6:30-9:00 p.m. | $79

Learn to craft your own chocolate bars and hand-rolled, European-style truffles for the holiday season with local chocolatier Alina Seredian. Using organic chocolate and simple ingredients, you’ll discover techniques for making decadent treats at home. Alina has spent six years immersed in chocolate making and owns Charmed Chocolat. Leave class with recipes and handmade chocolates.

Dec 9

Brew Delicious, Gut-Healthy Kombucha

Miranda LeonJones

Brew Delicious, Gut-Healthy Kombucha

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Miranda LeonJones

Tuesday, December 9

6:00-8:00 p.m. | $79

Transform tea and sugar into bubbly, probiotic kombucha at home! Learn all about SCOBY — the fascinating symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast that is our kombucha-producing factory — and how to keep it thriving. Then explore fermentation basics, troubleshooting, and flavor customization from fermentation geek Miranda LeonJones. Leave with your own SCOBY starter, recipes, and confidence to create this gut-healthy drink exactly how you like it.

Dec 11

Korean Banchan: Small Plates, Big Flavors

Rika Wong

Korean Banchan: Small Plates, Big Flavors

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Rika Wong

Thursday, December 11

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

Master a colorful variety of Korean side dishes with Rika Wong of Buu Chan — local makers of chili crisp, kimchi, miso, and more. Learn to prepare authentic banchan — beautiful small plates that accompany every Korean meal — that pair perfectly with your favorite main course or arranged over rice for bibimbap. The evening’s menu includes both classic preparations and dishes featuring seasonal Northwest produce. Discover how these flavorful accompaniments transform any meal into a feast!

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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

Make NY-Style Pizza at Home

Make NY-Style Pizza at Home

Classic Paris Bistro at Home

Classic Paris Bistro at Home

Third Thursday Kids’ Cooking Club (ages 7-12) Class 3

Third Thursday Kids’ Cooking Club (ages 7-12) Class 3

Cozy Italian Classics

Cozy Italian Classics

Chocolate Bars & Truffles from Scratch

Chocolate Bars & Truffles from Scratch

Brew Delicious, Gut-Healthy Kombucha

Brew Delicious, Gut-Healthy Kombucha

Korean Banchan: Small Plates, Big Flavors

Korean Banchan: Small Plates, Big Flavors

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