Fall 2025 Classes
3 Soups
Make and Take
Did you know that the word “Soup” has history — the word being derived from "sop" or "sup," which consisted of a slice of bread on which broth was poured. Our soups have become more complex and richer than in the past, but on a cold fall day, a warm bowl of soup is restorative. Come and prep 3 different soups (Lasagna, Chicken tortilla and Red lentil) in this class, cooking them at home. And you will have supper or lunch for a while. Soups can be slow cooked, stove top cooked, frozen or divided into smaller portions.
Bring 3 of the following containers: soup pot, a slow cooker, or large 12-14 cup bowls. A cutting board and your favorite chopping knife are not necessary, but helpful. All soups can be adapted for gluten free or vegan if requested.
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Jordan Oct 6
New Prague Oct 7
East Carver Nov 6
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Breakfast Basics!
Nothing starts the day off right like a good breakfast. Let’s just face it, we could eat breakfast foods all day long, especially if it’s delicious. Come join me and learn how to make breakfast classics like pancakes and different types of eggs as well as new recipes that are sure to please all kinds of kids. Grab a friend or family member and come enjoy a tasty meal and a fun time!
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Shakopee Sept 27th
Basic Soap Making
Homemade soaps are so pretty and useful both for ourselves and to give as a gift. But so often, we choose not to make them we don’t know how or because of the caustic lye involved and the time to cure. In this class, we will make butter based and/or glycerin soaps from a base that has already been cured, cutting out the lye curing process. You will customize your soap with essential oils, fragrance, color or add ins! Give as a gift or keep for yourself.
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Le Sueur Henderson Oct 2
Jordan Nov 11
Charcuterie Boards
Learn the art of creating an individual charcuterie board for you to nibble on as you enjoy a glass a wine. You will learning the basic rules of putter together the next perfect board. You will be ready for entertaining your next gathering of friends or coworkers! Unique boards and food are all included in your fee for this class.
Le Sueur Henderson Sept 10
Shakopee Sept 12
Prior Lake Sept 25
Chocolate Truffles, Creamy Caramels
Decadent, smooth, rich chocolates and creamy, melt in your mouth, caramels are a must have for the upcoming holiday season or really for anytime. This hands on class will teach you how to make simple truffles, filled bon bons and caramels. Come learn to work with chocolate and caramel, make a sweet gift, or just have fun. Please bring a container and parchment paper to bring your treats home in
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Jordan Nov 24
Prior Lake Dec 1
Le Sueur-Henderson Dec 8​
Comfort Food: FOR KIDS
​The kitchens are open after school for your child to make dinner for you. They will learn kitchen skills and bring home a full warm meal to be eaten for supper. Sign up for one or all.
Meals to be made:
Sept - Taco Pie with side/dessert
Oct - Shepherds Pie with side/dessert
Nov - Penne Tomato and meat with side/dessert
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Prior Lake - Sept 22, Oct 20, Nov 17
​Jordan - Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 3
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Creepy Cupcakes
Learn to decorate cupcakes into scary monsters, spooky spider-webs, and other imaginative creatures, using buttercream frosting and candies. Perfect for kids who love to be in the kitchen and want to learn a little about cake decorating or have an artistic flair. Younger students may need some help from an adult or older sibling. All cupcakes, frosting and cake decorating tips will be provided. Please bring a cupcake tin or 19 x 13 pan to bring your creations home in and your imagination!
East Carver Oct 21​​
New Prague Oct 24
Prior Lake Oct 27
TCU Oct 28
Shakopee Oct 29
Crispy Homemade Crackers
Are you looking for a way to avoid unknown ingredients that many of crackers have? Or do you just want to try different flavors? Perhaps all the yummy ones are just so expensive? This class will bite into the crunchy world of crackers where we will learn how to make easy, quick crackers that are flavorful, crispy, and, of course, fresh. We will use a variety of grains, seeds, and seasonings to make 3 types of crackers. As crackers are simple breads, this class is also an introduction to basic baking skills and ingredients.
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New Prague Sept 23
Date Night with a Chocolate Raspberry Cake
​Bring your favorite person and the two of you will make this amazing raspberry white chocolate cake. It is beautiful and full of flavor starting with the vanilla sponge cake, continuing with a mascarpone and raspberry compote and finishing with a thin layer of white chocolate buttercream. Oh, It’s glorious and experience the bliss of raspberries, chocolate and balanced sweetness. Singles also welcome as you will not have to share this decedent treat! Oh, Don't forget to bring a cake plate or platter to bring your cake home in!
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Le Sueur-Henderson Oct 3
Desserts Kids Love!
Who doesn’t love cookies, ice cream, and cupcakes? Let’s celebrate National Dessert Day (October 14) a little early by learning how to whip up some sweet treats! From scratch, participants will mix, bake and create three different desserts to nibble on and bring home. Skills such as creaming and how to follow a recipe will be covered. When registering, please include your favorite dessert. Bring a cupcake pan and two large covered dishes to bring home desserts.
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Shakopee Oct 25th
Fall Soup with Homemade Crackers
Learn the art of buttery cracker making and go home with a simple soup and fresh homemade crackers. Perfect for the cool evenings of fall or a busy weekenight. This class with block out time to prepare dinner for another busy night that week. Soup of the evening: Baked Potato
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Shakopee Nov 10
Gluten Free
​Join a hands on class for tasting and making all things Gluten Free. Do you need a good pancake recipe or want a chewy bread like ciabatta. Maybe your muffins are too heavy or you have craved a good soft pretzel. Not to mention GF crackers are intensily expensive. Come for tasting of all things yummy but free of wheat, rye and barley. Try your hand at creating muffins or the dough for bread. Bring home recipes and your dough or the finished muffins. Bring a large bowl or covered container to class with you
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Jordan Sept 17
Prior Lake Sept 22
Holiday Cookies and Treats - Make and Take
The holidays are best with family and friends. Sweet treats, bars and cookies are at every gathering. Be prepared for your next holiday “get-together” with this class and bring a friend for more baking fun. We will mix, bake, decorate and prepare 10 different holiday treats completely from scratch using the freshest ingredients such as creamy butter, rich chocolates and nuts. No holiday is complete without the sprinkles, the spices and the peppermint. They are also all freezable so that you can eat them later in the season if desired. Please bring containers, wax paper and parchment to bring 10 dozen treats home in. All other ingredients will be provided
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New Prague - November 21
TCU - November 22
Shakopee - December 5
Prior Lake - December 13
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Crash Course in Home Cooking - Kids or Adults
Embark on a culinary adventure with our cooking basics one-day camp designed to ignite the passion for cooking in young chefs! This immersive experience introduces participants to essential cooking techniques, kitchen safety, and recipe preparation, empowering them to create delicious and nutritious meals from scratch. Budding chefs will learn the fundamentals of cooking, from proper knife skills to mastering basic cooking methods such as sautéing, boiling, baking and cleaning up! Through hands-on activities, participants will gain confidence in the kitchen while exploring the importance of fresh ingredients and balanced nutrition. Participants are encouraged to bring an apron, a container or two and a curious appetite!
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New Prague Sept 29th
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Kolaches
Kolaches are a traditional daily Czechoslovakia filled sweet bread. With the immigration to America, Kolaches have evolved to look and taste different, with each baker making them to suit their region. Some are a closed bread roll, some are pastry like and open and yet another more like a thumbprint cookie. All originate from Europe and all are filled with yummy preserves. Come learn about the history of the Kolaches, create your own to take home and enjoy the ethic tastes today. Please bring a flat container to bring them home in.
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Prior Lake Oct 11
Kokedama Balls
Learn the meditative art of planting and caring for hanging moss covered plants. A tradition of Japan, this living art form is centuries old, and it's now making another pass in the gardening realm. During this class you will learn about the history of them, make one and learn to care for it.
Bring an ice cream bucket or similar to take your plant home in.
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New Prague Sept 8th
Morning Munchkins
Kick off your morning with some fun and creativity in the kitchen! 2-hour class, designed for kids ages 4-8 and their families, will have you working together to create delicious, breakfast-inspired treats that are as enjoyable to make as they are to eat. This hands on class is the perfect introduction to cooking for young chefs, offering a memorable breakfast experience for the whole family. Bring your little kitchen helpers, an apron and join in the fun!
This class is for children ages 4-8 with the price covering one adult and one child. Additional adults or children can be added if desired.
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New Prague Sept 13th
Preserving your Harvest
With the growing season in full swing, it is time to learn the basics of home preservation. Homemade jams, spicy salsas, fresh beans, fermented cabbage can all be enjoyed during the cold winter months. Home canning of fresh food provides a number of benefits, including lower grocery bills, sustainable lifestyles, and better nutrition through control of the ingredients that go into your food. Once you know the basics, home canning and preservation is really quite easy. This class will introduce you to the tools/equipment, food safety, and produce/ingredient selection needed to successfully preserve produce this season and for many years to come. Adults or age 15+.
Shakopee Aug 21
Shrubs:
Drinking vinegars
Shrubs are a drink from colonial times that have become more popular with the numbers of vinegar based or fermented drinks on the market today. Shrubs are typically made with cider vinegar or red wine vinegar, a herb or fruit and sugar. The resulting mix is allowed to “mellow” for a week or more and then added to sparkling water, an alcoholic basic or drunk straight up. Some shrubs are created hot and others cold. Each has their distinctive flavoring and most people prefer one over the other. Come, taste and discover how to make a fruit based shrub and learn the principals of making your own shrubs for your own cocktails and mocktails this fall. Bring a quart sized canning/mason jar with a lid to class.
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Prior Lake Jan 6
Sourdough
Sourdough became popular over the last few year as a healthier alternative to regular white or whole wheat bread. Although it has comparable nutrients, the lower phytate levels mean it is more digestible and nutritious. The prebiotics also help to keep your gut bacteria happy, and it may be less likely to spike blood sugar levels. Come to this class and make a dozen sourdough muffins and go home with other bread recipes and a small amount of starter to continue making sourdough at home. Bring a quart glass jar with a lid to class.
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Le Sueur-Henderson Nov 18
Shakopee Oct 10th
Prior Lake Oct 20
East Carver - Sept 9th
Wrap and Roll
Come and join in a hands-on experience to learn, prepare, and taste Chinese- American style egg rolls; what we see/eat in Chinese takeout restaurants. Everyone will have about a dozen egg rolls to bring home (if they make it there before you eat them)! We will cover the types of wrappers used, different filling ideas, rolling techniques, and ways to cook. By taking this class, you’ll have a greater appreciation for the variety of egg rolls that there are, as well as how to make them at home.
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TCU Sept 15