August 12, 2026

We will make a fresh hard cheese to go with our picnic and learn about different hard and soft cheese cultures and processes. We will go through the…

August 19, 2026

Learn to make Kimchi from scratch and take home a pint to ferment and enjoy. You will also learn how to make sauerkraut, kombucha, vinegar, and gurken…

August 26, 2026

Ready to explore the world of fermentation? Learn how to make your own fermented pickles, salsa, hot sauce, a variety of fermented non-alcoholic…

September 2, 2026

Dill pickles are about the easiest thing to can. We will work up a batch and learn about the equipment and techniques of canning. Take home a jar of…

September 23, 2026

Put the last of the tomatoes, onions, peppers, and herbs of the year together for a great home-made salsa. We will make some fresh salsa and a batch…

September 30, 2026

Make a sweet-spicy condiment from local Thistledown no-spray bell peppers and jalapeños. This is similar to Thai sweet pepper sauce, but you get to…

October 7, 2026

Learn fermentation basics as we turn a head (or several) of napa cabbage and a bunch of other goodies into kimchi and take home a pint to ferment and…

October 14, 2026

Ready to explore the world of fermentation? Learn how to make your own fermented pickles, salsa, hot sauce, a variety of fermented non-alcoholic…

October 21, 2026

We will make a fresh hard cheese and ricotta, and learn about different hard and soft cheese cultures and processes. We will go through the entire…

October 28, 2026

Learn how to catch, care for, and use a wild sourdough culture. We will also go over regular bread baking techniques for those who want to start…

November 4, 2026

Hummus, tapenade, pesto/sun-dried tomato cream cheese, and more. Get recipes and tips for customizing as we make a couple amazing and simple spreads…

November 11, 2026

Learn how to make a variety of small-batch chutneys, peanut sauce, and other savory condiments for Indian and other Asian foods. We'll make three…

November 18, 2026

Learn how to make a variety of infused vodkas, fruit liqueurs, and herbal liqueurs. Take home a small jar of your favorite. Bring a clean wide-mouth…

December 2, 2026

Learn to make a variety of skin creams, lip balms, herbal salves and tinctures for gifts or a treat for yourself. Take home some lip balm and herbal…

December 9, 2026

Learn the basics of making bar soap from scratch. We will discuss the chemistry of saponification, properties of different base oils and local sources…

December 16, 2026

Ginger can be used for a number of sweet or savory treats. Come cook up a batch of candied ginger, ginger syrup, ginger sugar, and pickled ginger for…