Links are not live yet, but dates are accurate for the 2026 summer.
Backpacker's Pantry
For those of us who like to hike, camp, canoe or spend time in the wilderness, eating well is essential for our stamina. But it is also important to carry as little weight and take as little space as possible! In this class, you will see meals the instructor has dehydrated and how to dehydrate your own meals to save you money and get better tasting healthier meals on the trail. Rehydrating is just as important too, so come learn some of the tricks to having tacos, stews, chicken and veggies in the back country.
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Prior Lake July 8
Charcuterie Boards
Come for a fun filled class to learn the art of charcuterie. You will create an individual board for you to nibble on. You will learn the basic rules for putting together the next board, and nibble as you visit. Be ready for entertaining your next gathering of friends or coworkers. Boards, and food are included in your fee for this class. Drinks will be available for purchase.
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Shakopee Aug 27
Homemade Extracts and Flavors
"What is there to extracts?" Many just think of it as simply putting a few beans into alcohol and waiting, but there is so much more to it than that. Are you using them for baking, or perhaps for sauces or cocktails? In this class we will talk about different vanilla beans, types of alcohol and how to make them alcohol-free. Then we will delve into frit and herb extracts. You will go home with a small bottle of our own homemade vanilla, mint or citrus extract to wait on while you go down the rabbit hole of making others.
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Shakopee Brewhall June 9th
Kids Cooking Camp 101
Do you want to learn to cool beyond the boxed or frozen ready meals, hot dogs or pizza? Do you love cake and cookies? This in-depth camp will introduce and provide hands-on experience in the basic skills of food and kitchen tool safety, food handling, chopping, sauteing and creating healthy and easy meals for yourself and your families. Each morning, a topic will be introduced, skills will be practiced and a complete healthy meal made, which you will enjoy for lunch. This afternoon features all baked items and other homemade sweet creations we love.
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New Prague June 1-3
Shakopee June 8-11
Jordan June 16-18
Prior Lake July 6-9
Prior Lake July 13-16
Shakopee July 27-30
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Kids Cooking Camp 201
Have you taken one of my cooking camps (or cooking 101) in the past, found it easy, and really enjoyed it? Then you may be ready for the next level. In this camp, I will introduce tools and techniques such as mandolins, instant pots, canning, grilling and multi-step recipes. We will review kitchen safety and healthy eating. Possible food and techniques used or created include: marinating, brunch items, jelly or jam, lava cakes, cake pops, fried or grilled foods and creating a healthy balanced menu. Because we will be working together in groups with multiple hot items and recipes; safety, awareness and being able to work in the kitchen comfortably without direct help is an expectation for this class.
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Prior Lake July 20-21
Shakopee July 22-23
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+.
New Prague June 2
Prior Lake July 14
Shakopee Aug 25
Took the Canning 101 class tonight. Heather did a great job of presenting and fielding questions. And I walked out with a jar of currant jelly our class canned and a sense of confidence that yes … yes, I can. - Elsie