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Adventurer’s Feast!
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Friday, May 1st | 5:30-8:00pm

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Inspired by the upcoming CONington Convention. Step into a world of fire, flavor, and fantasy in this one-of-a-kind immersive cooking class led by Chef Catrina Mills. Inspired by the spirit of Dungeons & Dragons, this hands-on experience invites you to cook like an adventurer preparing a feast after a legendary quest. While preparing your feast of Vedbread, Greenspear Bundles, Adventurer’s Stew and Upside-Down Cakes, enjoy a festive beverage such as Blood of the Fallen, Sorcerer’s Spark, Tavern Brawler, or Bard’s Bad Decision (it’s our beer and wine list – 2 drinks per student – alcohol and n/a options available). Class is for adults ages 21+; students work in pairs, bring a fellow traveler!

Menu:

  • Vedbread (mushroom pinwheel rolls)
  • Greenspear Bundles (bacon-wrapped asparagus)
  • Adventurer’s Stew (beef and potato stew)
  • Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Baking
  • Braising

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat during class
  • Recipes, instructions, and tips for recreating the meal at home

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks.

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Catrina Mills 

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Custom Hot Sauce
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Wednesday, April 29th | 6:00-7:30pm

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Join Chef/Owner Nate Nunemaker of Farmer Nate’s Sauce for a class on making delicious hot sauces of your own design!  Farmer Nate will discuss the science of peppers, and the method for making the perfect hot sauce, then you’ll get to create your own hot sauce picking from various peppers (some hotter than others), seasonings, and other ingredients to make your sauce unique! Students will work in pairs but get to make their own hot sauce to take home. Class is for students age 16+. **Due to the nature of the cooking process, capsaicin vapors become airborne – those who are allergic to or extremely sensitive to spicey foods should not take this class.**

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen safety, Sanitation
  • Different spice levels of peppers
  • Making scratch hot sauce

What you’ll take home:

  • A few bottles of custom hot sauce
  • Recipe and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for beginner cooks!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

Instructor: Nate Nunemaker 

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6 Ingredients or Less – Cook Smarter, Not Harder
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Saturday, May 30th | 11:30a-2:00p

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6 Ingredients or Less: Cook Smarter, Not Harder.

Think great food has to be complicated? Chef Mona knows better. Learn how to build complete, nourishing meals with fewer ingredients and smarter techniques. Enjoy a quick meal with salad, main dish, and dessert – each with only six ingredients or fewer! This class proves that simple food can still be exciting, comforting, and crave-worthy—ideal for weeknights or effortless entertaining.

Menu:

  • Kale Salad
  • White Bean and Italian Herb Pasta
  • Orange Cake with Shaved Chocolate

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Cooking with less fuss
  • Cooking Smart

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers from class
  • Recipes and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Mona Bronson-Fuqua 

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Latin-Inspired Cooking – Summer Vibes
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Thursday, May 28th | 5:30-8:00pm

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Summer may be just around the corner, but Chef Lilly is ready now—bringing bold flavors, vibrant colors, and pro tips and skills to the table. In this hands on class, you’ll cook a fresh, flavor packed menu inspired by Latin spices and warm weather cooking—perfect for late May when you’re craving something exciting but not heavy. You’ll prepare a bright Asparagus–Carrot Salad, Spicy Latin Meatballs with Chimichurri and Achiote Red Rice, and finish with a refreshing Mango Chili Lime Slushie—just right for the season. Designed for cooks 21 and up, students work in pairs, making this a great class to take with a friend. Come hungry, leave inspired, and head into summer cooking like a pro. Beer, Wine, and N/A Beer & Wine available for $6 per beverage; 2 drink per person maximum.

 

Menu:

  • Spicy Latin Meatballs with Chimichurri
  • Achiote Red Rice
  • Asparagus-Carrot Salad
  • Mang0-Chili-Lime Slushie

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Latin Flavors and Ingredients

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat in class
  • Recipes and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for intermediate and advanced cooks!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

Instructor: Lilly Burdsall

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Salad Season!
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Thursday, May 21st | 5:30-8:00pm

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Salads – Savory, sweet, sides, or meals, we love them! Crunch out with cauliflower “potato salad,” Get corny with Elote-inspired corn & black beans in a bright, citrusy dressing, and enjoy a taste of the tropics with tangy Pineapple, pepper, and cucumber salad with mango dressing.

Menu:

  • Cauliflower “Potato Salad”
  • Elote Style Salad with Black Beans
  • Pineapple-Pepper-Cucumber Salad with Mango Dressing

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Salad Types
  • Salad Dressings

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers from class
  • Recipes and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for beginner to intermediate cooks

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Mona Bronson-Fuqua 

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Perfect Pork Chops
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Wednesday, May 20th | 5:30-8:00pm

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Simply Fancy and Comfortably Filling. Learn to do a perfect pork chop every time. Chef Mona Bronson-Fuqua pairs pro tips for juicy pork and ups the elegance with an elevated pan sauce and decadent cheesy mashed potato! Class is for ages 21+, alcohol (and NA options) will be served.

Menu:

  • Seared Pork Chops
  • Strawberry-Balsamic Pan Sauce
  • Smokey Garlic Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Perfect Pork Chops

What you’ll take home:

  • Leftovers from class
  • Recipes and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Mona Bronson-Fuqua 

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Create Your Own Spice Blends
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Wednesday, May 27th | 5:30-7:30pm

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Discover the art of flavor in our hands-on Create Your Own Spice Blend class, and use them to craft your dinner and a take-home snack! Guided by Chef Catrina Mills, owner and chef of Spyce Queen, available at Jungle Jim’s and other markets, you’ll craft two custom blends to take home while exploring the rich history and origins of essential herbs and spices from around the world. While you’re here, use one blend to season and sear a chicken breast (or tofu) and serve atop simply prepared pasta, then use the other to make your own gourmet popcorn! Whether you’re a kitchen newbie or a seasoned home cook, leave with new skills, bold flavors, and a deeper connection to your food.

Menu:

  • Two custom spice blends you create!
  • Seared Chicken Breast (or tofu upon request) with your first custom spice blend, served over simply prepared pasta.
  • Gourmet Popcorn made with your second custom spice blend!

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Pairing and Mixing Spices
  • History of spices from around the world

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks
  • Vegetarian option available

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes. Many classes have vegetarian options upon request, please contact our office.**

Click here for information on our Health and Safety Policy.

Instructor: Catrina Mills 

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Ravioli Date Night!
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Monday, May 18th | 5:30-7:30pm

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Enjoy this Romantic Date night with Chef Catrina where you will make your own fresh pasta, then create raviolis with a creamy cheese filling, and flavorful tomato sauce. Round out the meal with a balsamic vinaigrette salad and sweet tiramisu for two! This class is for ages 21+, one registration is for two people. Beer, Wine, and N/A Beer & Wine available for $6 per beverage; 2 drink per person maximum.
  • Fresh Cheese Ravioli
  • Pomodoro Sauce
  • Simple Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Tiramisu

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Pasta from Scratch!

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

Click here for information on our Health and Safety Policy.

Instructor: Catrina Mills 

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Cookbook Club – Ruth Reichl
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Thursday, May 14th | 5:30-8:00pm

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Ruth Reichl’s My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes that Saved My Life

After the abrupt closure of Gourmet magazine, Ruth Reichl returns to the kitchen to heal, reconnect with herself, and rediscover the joy of cooking. “My Kitchen Year” captures her journey through the seasons with 136 soulful recipes that guide her back to comfort, creativity, and delight. Grab a copy of this inspiring memoir–cookbook to spark your own kitchen joy—and then register for Chef Jo’s cooking class to cook, taste, and celebrate some of Ruth’s favorite dishes right alongside us! Class is for students ages 21+ – alcohol (including NA options) will be served.

Menu:

  • Crispy, Lemony, Smashed Baby Yukon Golds
  • Baked Savory Whitefish in a Parchment Pocket
  • Wedge Salad with Bleu Cheese Dressing
  • Breakfast Peach Cobbler

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • En Papillote
  • Classic wedge salad

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat during class
  • Recipes and instructions for the items prepared in class

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for intermediate and advanced cooks
  • Makes a great date!

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: JoEllen Hothem 

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Cheesecake Cones: A Triple-Dessert Treat!
Baking Class for Ages 16+
Tuesday, May 12th | 5:30-7:30pm

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Chef Knight of Cora’s Cakery, takes three classic desserts—cheesecake, waffle cones, and ice cream bar flavors—and transforms them into one show stopping treat: the Cheesecake Cone! This might be the sweetest mash up ever! In this hands on class, you’ll build decadent, chocolate lined waffle cones stuffed with silky cheesecake filling, then finish them with fun summery toppings in two favorite flavors, Strawberry Crunch, and Cookies & Crème. Fun to make, gorgeous to show off, and absolutely delicious to eat—this is the dessert class you don’t want to miss!

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Dessert Favorites – Mashed up!

What you’ll take home:

  • Any treats you make in class are yours to keep!
  • Recipes and instructions to make more at home

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for beginner bakers

**If you have any food allergies, food intolerances, or aversions, please contact the Baker Hunt Administration office before signing up for any cooking or baking classes.**

** Please stay home if you are feeling sick.

Instructor: Shaucuana Knight 

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