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Homemade Gummy Bears
Ages 7-12 w/Adult
Tuesday, October 6th | 6:00-7:30pm

Join Chef/Owner Annie Brown of Laughing Bees Honey for a candy class making Gummy Bears! You’ll learn the steps to making gummy bears and other soft candies at home! You’ll go home with a batch of your own delicious gummy bears, and a silicone mold to make more! Class is for ages 7-12 who must be accompanied by an adult (18+)

Skills you’ll learn:

  • Kitchen safety
  • Making Gummy Bears and Soft Candy
  • Working with cooked sugar

What you’ll take home:

  • A batch of delicious gummy bears
  • A silicone gummy-bear mold
  • Recipes for making more gummy bears at home

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 7-12 with an Adult.
  • 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: Annie Brown 

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Material Memory – Archiving the Ephemeral
Opening Reception and Gallery Hours
October 9th | 6:00-9:00pm

Every dent, weld, and weave is a mark of time. From rigid steel and weathered stone to delicate fiber and found objects, “Material Memory” focuses on how artists use mass, texture, and form to give a “body” to fleeting thoughts and experiences. Created from the minds and hands of local artists, this show features a variety of materials, techniques, perspectives, and moods. Please join us!

Art Show Schedule:
–Artist Panel Discussion/Lecture: November 4th  6-7:30pm (Artist talk, Q&A, light snacks, cash bar) REGISTRATION-REQUIRED
-Show Concludes: November 6th 12pm
-Gallery Dates/Hours:

  • Tuesday, October 13 | 1-3pm
  • Thursday, October 15 | 3-5:30pm, artist talk to follow
  • Saturday, October 17 | 11a-1p
  • Tuesday, October 20 | 1-3pm
  • Thursday, October 22 | 9-11a
  • Saturday, October 24 | 11a-1p
  • Tuesday, October 27 | 1-3pm
  • Thursday, October 29 | 9-11a
  • Saturday, October 31 | 11a-1p
  • Thursday, November 5 | 9-11a

Featuring Artists:
Zie Boyle
Austin Deal
Christine Gaffney
Devan Horton
SLiNK LOVE
Sarah Rocheleau
Charity Rust-Jordan
Venus Yam

Homemade Empanadas – Two Ways
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Thursday, October 22nd | 6:00-8:00pm

Discover the art of making empanadas completely from scratch in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Tiffiny. You’ll learn how to prepare and shape tender homemade empanada dough before creating two flavorful fillings: a classic savory beef empanada and a decadent mushroom, onion, and gouda empanada.
As your empanadas bake to golden perfection, you’ll also make two delicious sauces from scratch: a rich, smoky ranchero sauce and a bright, herb-packed chimichurri that’s perfect for dipping and drizzling.
Along the way, Chef Tiffiny will share techniques for dough preparation, filling development, seasoning, shaping, and baking, helping you build confidence in the kitchen while learning a versatile dish that can be customized countless ways.
Designed for ages 16 and up, this class is perfect for anyone who loves bold flavors, wants to expand their cooking skills, and enjoys creating restaurant-quality food from scratch. Come hungry and leave with new techniques, delicious recipes, and a fresh appreciation for this beloved Latin American favorite.

Menu:

  • Beef Empanadas
  • Mushroom & Gouda Empanadas
  • Chimichurri and Ranchero Sauces

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Empanadas!
  • Sauce Making

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 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: Tiffiny Dawson 

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Savoring Fall: Autumn Flavors of Spain
Seasonal Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Thursday, October 8th | 5:30-8:00pm

Celebrate the season with Chef Mary in this cozy, hands-on cooking class featuring the flavors of fall. You’ll prepare a refreshing Orange, Feta, and Red Onion Salad, a hearty Menestra Spanish Vegetable Stew with potatoes, parsnips, and red peppers, and finish with flaky Phyllo-Almond Snails inspired by traditional baklava.
Along the way, you’ll learn techniques for working with seasonal produce, building flavor, and handling delicate phyllo dough. Perfect for cooks of all skill levels, this class is a delicious way to welcome autumn, eat plant-based meals, and expand your culinary repertoire.

Menu:

  • Orange, Feta, and Red Onion Salad
  • Menestra Spanish Vegetable Stew
  • Phyllo-Almond “Snails”

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen safety
  • Shopping and eating seasonally and locally
  • Knife skills

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat in class

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: Mary Seguin

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Soup Season: Cozy Fall Comfort in a Bowl
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Wednesday, October 28th | 6:00-8:00pm

There’s nothing quite like homemade soup on a crisp fall day. In this hands-on class, Chef Lilly will show you how to create two distinctive soups, a velvety Creamy Roasted Garlic-Potato Soup and a hearty Black Bean Soup, that are delicious on their own and even more impressive when served together in an elegant two-soup presentation. Learn how to transform simple ingredients into a stunning, restaurant-worthy dish, and take home enough soup for another meal.
Along the way, you’ll learn the foundations of soup making, flavor building, and texture development as you create these comforting fall favorites from scratch. Paired with White Cheddar & Scallion Crostini and a bright Citrusy Delicate Greens Salad, this menu strikes the perfect balance of comfort and freshness.

Menu:

  • Hearty Black-bean Soup (Vegan)
  • Creamy Roasted Garlic-Potato Soup
  • White Cheddar & Scallion Crostini
  • Citrusy Delicate Greens Salad

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Soup Building, Styles, and Techniques
  • Comfort Foods
  • Flavor Development
  • Knife Skills

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks
  • You will work in pairs or teams – sign up with a friend!

**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: Lilly Burdsall 

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Tamales with Rojo Pork!
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Tuesday, September 1st | 5:30-8:00pm

Discover the delicious art of tamale making in this hands-on class with Chef Lilly designed for teens and adults. You’ll learn how to prepare traditional masa from scratch, create a rich and flavorful red chile sauce, and combine it with slow-braised pork butt to make authentic homemade tamales. From filling and wrapping to steaming, you’ll master each step of the process while gaining practical kitchen skills and confidence. To round out the meal, you’ll also prepare hearty charro beans and bright, tangy pickled red onions, perfect accompaniments to your freshly made tamales. A vegetarian options are available, please let us know when you register.

Menu:

  • Rojo Pork Tamales (vegan/vegetarian available upon request)
  • Charro Beans
  • Pickled Red Onions

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Latin Flavors
  • Tamale Preparation

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 16+
  • Great for beginner to advanced cooks
  • You will work in pairs or teams – sign up with a friend!

**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: Lilly Burdsall 

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Cookbook Club: The Pleasures of Cooking for One by Judith Jones
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Wednesday, September 23rd | 5:30-8:00pm

Tired of recipes that leave you with days of leftovers? Wish you could try some exciting recipes on a smaller scale? Need new ideas for using “leftovers”? Join Chef Jo to discover how rewarding cooking on a small scale can be with recipes from and inspired by “The Pleasures of Cooking for One” by Judith Jones.
Working in pairs, you will make and sample three delicious, distinctly different meals from a thoughtfully planned set of ingredients and learn practical tips for shopping smart, storing food properly, reducing waste, and making the most of every ingredient. Grab a friend and sign up for this fun and informative class! Alcohol and NA beverages will be available for purchase during class (cash or venmo).

Menu:

  • Cheese Souffle for One
  • Lemony Scallopine of Pork
  • Pork Stir Fry with Veggies
  • Potato Pork Hash
  • Brown Rice Pilaf
  • (all recipes can be adapted with tofu, request tofu in “notes” of registration)

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Souffle Method
  • Knife Skills
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Getting multiple meals out of a pork tenderloin
  • Stir Fry Method
  • Pilaf Method

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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Monster Meal!
Cooking Class Ages 7-12 w/Adult
Tuesday, October 27th | 5:30-7:30pm

Young chefs and their adult partners will build a Skeleton Crudité Platter using fresh vegetables arranged into a spooky skeleton shape, then whip up a creamy Homemade Ranch Dip perfect for dunking. Next, you’ll create gooey Monster Pizza Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, stuffed with melty cheese, pizza flavors, pepperoni, and plenty of silly monster-inspired details. For dessert, you’ll decorate Slime Monster Cupcakes with stuffed and topped with colorful “slime” frosting, and floating candy eyeballs that bring each edible monster to life.
Bring your favorite grown-up and join us for a hands-on Halloween-themed class where spooky snacks and silly monsters take center stage. Together, you’ll transform everyday ingredients into festive creations that are as fun to make as they are to eat.

Menu:

  • Skeleton Crudite with Homemade Ranch
  • Monster Pizza Grilled Cheese
  • Slime Monster Cupcakes

What you’ll take home:

  • Skills for fun with food!
  • Any leftovers you don’t eat in class

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 7-12 with an Adult.
  • 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: Annie Brown 

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