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Kid-Friendly Knife Skills
Ages 9-12 w/Adult
Saturday, June 20th, 2026 | 11:00 am-1:00 pm

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Chef Mary knows how to give kids confidence in the kitchen with real tools, real food, and expert guidance. In this engaging hands‑on class, young cooks and their adults learn how to use knives safely and correctly, turning curiosity into skill and fear into control. Working with common fruits & vegetables, you’ll both learn proper technique and basic cuts while making a bright, colorful fruit salad, and a build‑your‑own noodle bowl . To finish, we’ll learn to cut chicken wings into drums & flats, then enjoy sticky‑sweet baked teriyaki chicken wings, because learning should taste amazing too.

This class builds skills kids and adults can use for a lifetime—and confidence they’ll bring to every meal they make.

Menu:

  • Fruit Salad
  • “Build your Own” Noodle Bowl with Sesame Vinaigrette
  • Baked Teriyaki BBQ Chicken Wings

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Roasting
  • Cooking Applications for Different Knife Cuts
  • Making a Vinaigrette (chef demo)

What you’ll take home:

  • Eat what you’d like and take home the leftovers
  • Recipes and instructions

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 9-12 accompanied by an adult – each adult can only have one child with them.
  • Best for beginner-intermediate youth 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: Mary Seguin

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Tropical Culinary Getaway
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Wednesday, July 8th | 5:30-8:00pm

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Escape to the tropics without leaving the kitchen in this fun, flavor‑packed cooking class with Chef Lilly. You’ll prepare Coconut‑Crusted Mahi‑Mahi, crispy outside and tender inside, paired with a vibrant Black Bean and Corn Salad and a bright, juicy Pineapple‑Mango Salsa that brings sweet heat to every bite.
Perfect for couples, friends, or anyone craving a little vacation energy, this menu is approachable, playful, and designed for easy summer cooking—with big flavor and zero stress. Alcohol will be available for purchase during class.

Menu:

  • Coconut-Crusted Mahi-Mahi
  • Black Bean and Corn Salad
  • Pineapple Mango Salsa

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Working with Fish
  • Tropical Flavors

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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Mastering Marinades and Rubs
No Fuss Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Wednesday, June 24th | 5:30-7:30pm

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Get cooking in this hands on summer class focused on three bold, versatile flavor combinations that make everyday meals shine. Chef Lilly will break down how rubs and marinades work, then guide you through cooking chicken, pork, and seasonal vegetables using each one. You’ll sit down to enjoy a flavorful meal served over rice.
You’ll cook with:
• Garlic, Lemon & Herbs – bright and Mediterranean inspired
• Soy, Ginger & Sesame – savory and perfectly balanced
• Achiote, Cumin & Coriander – earthy, smoky, and gently warm
Designed for easy wins and repeat use all year long, this class is all about big flavor, simple technique, and eating well.

Menu:

  • Garlic, Lemon & Herb Marinade (juicy seared Greek chicken)
  • Soy, Ginger & Sesame (seasonal vegetables)
  • Achiote, Cumin & Coriander (pan roasted pork tenderloin)

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Perfect Marinades and Rubs
  • Understanding flavor development

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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Seared Ahi Tuna with Coconut Rice and Cucumber Salad
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Thursday, July 30th | 5:30-7:30pm

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Chef Leigh will teach you to achieve the perfect crunchy sear in this hands-on class featuring a restaurant-quality Everything-Crusted Ahi Tuna. You’ll learn the technique for achieving a crunchy, savory crust on sushi-grade Ahi using a clever “secret binder” before pairing it with a velvety Coconut Jasmine Rice infused with fresh cilantro. To balance the plate, we’ll toss a crisp Savory Cucumber Salad and whisk together a signature Soy-Honey Dipping Sauce that hits every salty and sweet note. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your knife skills or master high-heat cooking, you’ll leave with the confidence to recreate this sophisticated, tropical bistro meal in your own kitchen. Vegetarian Option available upon request.

Menu:

  • Seared “Everything” Ahi Tuna
  • Perfect Coconut Rice
  • Sesame Cucumber Salad

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Working with Sushi-Grade Tuna Steaks
  • Clean Eating

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • 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: Leigh Gorman

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Argentinian Road Trip
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Wednesday, July 14th | 5:30-7:30pm

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Join Chef Lilly for a Night of Big Flavors!
Chef Lilly is taking over the kitchen to show you how to make the country’s most famous comfort foods. You’ll chop up the garlicky “liquid gold” Chimichurri Sauce, then master the cast iron skillet to achieve a Perfectly Crusted Steak to pour it over. Paired with Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes with Basil-Olive-Butter, it’s a flavor explosion you won’t want to miss. Finish off the night with a batch of Alfajores Cookies—buttery, crumbly perfection, filled with decadent Dulce de Leche and dusted in powdered sugar. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or a kitchen novice, you’ll leave with the skills to master the perfect steak and the ultimate sandwich cookie.

Menu:

  • Cast Iron Seared Steaks
  • Chimichurri Sauce
  • Roasted Potatoes with Garlic-Basil Butter and Olives
  • Alfajores Cookies

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Perfect Steak
  • Argentinian Flavors

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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Cooking with Mushrooms
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Thursday, July 9th, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm

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Join Chef/Owner Tina Barger of The Shroomery at SA Farm to begin a foray into cooking with Gourmet Mushrooms. Explore the flavor and versatility of locally grown mushrooms in this hands‑on class featuring varieties cultivated by Tina Barger. Using her sustainably grown mushrooms, students will prepare a creamy wild mushroom, spinach, and artichoke pasta and Lion’s Mane “crab” cakes, learning practical techniques for handling and cooking fresh mushrooms that translate easily to the home kitchen.

Menu:

  • Lion’s Mane “Crab” Cakes
  • Wild Mushroom, Spinach and Artichoke Pasta

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen safety
  • All about Gourmet Mushrooms
  • Cooking techniques for mushrooms

What you’ll take home:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat in class
  • Recipe 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.**

Instructor: Tina Barger 

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Cast Iron Cooking
Chicken and Summer Veg Fajitas!
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Thursday, June 4th | 5:30-8:00pm

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So Easy and Delicious, You’ll Want to Make it Again and Again
Chef Leigh turns up the heat to create bold, fresh chicken (or vegetarian) fajitas using the power of cast iron, peak‑season vegetables, and a flavor‑packed homemade seasoning.
In this fun, interactive class, we’ll cook together while building confidence with cast iron cooking techniques and knife skills—all while layering vibrant summer flavors into a meal that’s healthy, satisfying, and endlessly adaptable. You’ll whip up enough to take some home for another meal!

Menu:

  • Fajitas with Summer Veggies (vegetarian options)
  • Fresh Salsa
  • Guacamole!

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Balancing Flavor and Nutrition
  • Seasonal Flavors
  • Cast-iron cooking
  • 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: Leigh Gorman

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Perfect Piccata
Cooking Class for Ages 16+
Tuesday, June 16th | 5:30-7:30pm

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Chef Lilly will teach you how to make a polished yet relaxed dinner that fits comfortably into a busy home kitchen. This class features chicken piccata (with a vegetarian option available), quickly pan seared and finished with a simple lemon butter caper sauce that tastes extraordinary without being fussy. It’s served with tender egg noodles that soak up every bit of that bright, savory sauce. Shredded kale salad adds freshness and crunch, dressed simply with lemon, olive oil, and a few flavorful extras. The meal wraps up with an easy summer berry tart made with puff pastry and fresh fruit — proof that dessert can feel homemade and elegant without much effort.

Menu:

  • Chicken or Eggplant Piccata with Egg Noodles
  • Shredded Kale Salad
  • Summer Berry Tart

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Balancing Flavor and Nutrition
  • Knife Skills
  • Saute, Reduction
  • Fuss-Free Baking

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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Cooking with Mom
Cooking Class for Ages 21+
Friday, May 8th | 6:00-8:30pm

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Looking for a Mother’s Day experience that’s more special than sending flowers? Spend quality time cooking side‑by‑side in this hands‑on class designed for mothers and their adult children. Together, you’ll prepare Salmon over Creamy Orzo Pilaf with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables and Trifle Parfait with Fresh Raspberries and Bourbon-Chocolate Sauce, a beautiful, restaurant worthy meal. Share laughs, learn new skills, and make memories you’ll treasure! Chef Andrew Vogel will lead this class in his signature fun yet educational style while you give Mom what she really wants this year: time with you! Class is 21+ and comes with 2 alcoholic (or NA) beverages from our beer & wine list. Sign up is in pairs, one ticket per pair.

Menu:

  • Salmon over Creamy Orzo Pilaf with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
  • Trifle Parfait with Fresh Raspberries and Bourbon-Chocolate Sauce

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety, Knife Skills
  • Roasting Veggies
  • Layered Desserts

What you’ll go home with:

  • Any leftovers you don’t eat during class
  • Recipes, tips and skills for slicing and dicing at home

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 21+
  • Great for all cooking skill levels

**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: Andrew Vogel 

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Family Knife Skills – Keep the Knife!
Ages 7-10 w/Adult
Thursday, April 16th, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm

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Learning knife skills at a young age fosters independence, empowers the cook and enhances safety by replacing fear with proper, controlled techniques. Mastering these techniques, as an adult or a young person, leads to more efficient cooking and better eating.
With basic knife skills we’ll learn about the knife, knife cuts and cooking application. We’ll enjoy a roasted vegetable bowl with our knife cuts. Mary will demo a classic French vinaigrette

Menu:

  • Roasted Veggie Bowl with French Vinaigrette
  • Baked Chicken Wings with Dip

Skills You’ll Learn:

  • Kitchen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Roasting
  • Cooking Applications for Different Knife Cuts

What you’ll take home:

  • Eat what you’d like and take home the leftovers
  • Recipes and instructions
  • Take home the knife you learn with!

More about this class:

  • Class is for ages 7-10 accompanied by an adult – each adult can only have one child with them.
  • Best for beginner-intermediate youth 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: Mary Seguin

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