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A Tuscan Meal
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A Tuscan Meal
These recipes are Sharon’s spin on those she learned from Chef Gianluca Pardini in Lucca, Italy. You may watch or help prep the ingredients for the Torta d’Erbe (vegetable torta) and Tiramisu as prepared in Tuscany. While the torta bakes, a volunteer or two will help Sharon construct the tiramisu, which will chill while you
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Do you have aches, pains, and swelling throughout the body? Increasing frequency of food reactions? Or frequent bloating after meals? Studies are showing that leaky gut is an underlying cause for depression, digestive disorders, increased food and chemical sensitivities, and autoimmunity. We can help! Join Katy Wallace, ND, to discuss natural approaches that work.
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Michael Gruber is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter based in Madison, WI with over three decades of professional performance experience. He holds a degree in guitar performance from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. These days, he spends a portion of the year on the road avoiding the Midwest
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The Co-op is where the chefs shop for the finest quality ingredients, and the fish counter is no exception. Chef Mike is excited to share his favorite shellfish with you and to show you how easily they can be prepared at home. On the menu: Shrimp poached in a flavorful court bouillon, chilled and served
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Sprouts: For the Adventurous
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Sprouts: For the Adventurous
Are you ready for something different? If you need an adventure, join Mr. T and the Sprouts for some outside-of-the-box foods that may be new and unusual to you, but are enjoyed by folks all around the world. We’ll deconstruct an artichoke, eat some flowers, try some shellfish like clams and oysters, and for a
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A wok is a versatile cooking pan that should be able to meet most cooks’ needs. Join Chef Paul for this class featuring vegetarian fare. On the menu: Tofu Balls, Fried Dates, Three-Thread Melody, and Egg Drop Soup. Recipes contain: egg and gluten. Demonstration Tips for class attendees: Close-toed shoes, clothes that are not baggy
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What’s your favorite food at the fair? There’s a lot to choose from, and Mike T. could use some help from some Co-op Sprouts to make a couple favorites that celebrate the culture of Wisconsin and the folks who make our home special: Mexican street corn (elote) in a cup (en vaso), classic creme puffs,
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Rain Garden Session: Ham N Eggers
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Rain Garden Session: Ham N Eggers
The Ham n’ Eggers are Tim Haub and Doug DeRosa teaming up with banjo master and multi-instrumentalist Max Winkles as well as the exceptionally talented Annie Emmenegger on guitar and vocals to perform a wide range of Americana — from bluegrass to blues — with an emphasis on vocal harmonies.
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Curious about canning but not sure where to start? This hands-on class breaks it down into an approachable process you can do in any kitchen. Learn how to safely preserve seasonal produce like tomatoes, pickles, or fruit using water bath canning. You’ll participate in the process, taste test, and take home your own jar of
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Pâte à choux, or choux paste, is a delicate dough used in many types of pastry, and we’ll try out a few. On the menu: Savory baked gougères, cheesy little puffs flavored with Wisconsin-made gruyère. Delicious fried crab puffs, golden brown and crispy, and great for parties. French-style beignets, covered in powdered sugar when they’re
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Curious about canning but not sure where to start? This hands-on class breaks it down into an approachable process you can do in any kitchen. Learn how to safely preserve seasonal produce like tomatoes, pickles, or fruit using water bath canning. You’ll participate in the process, taste test, and take home your own jar of
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Learn new ways to get healthy by supporting the body's major elimination and toxin-removing organs with food and herbs that promote internal cleansing. Think of cleansing for internal organs as the counterpart to washing your hair or brushing your teeth; these activities keep you healthy and vibrant.
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Boo Mullarky plays the kind of music that sounds like it’s been lived in. Old-time rural blues, Cajun rhythms, and finger-picked ragtime roll out of an acoustic guitar, while a suitcase drum and washboard thump beneath his feet like a second heartbeat. A true one-man band, Boo builds his songs the hard way—wood, wire, and |
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Mitch Lundquist Mitch's solo acoustic performance focuses on rootsy renditions of country classics, old time blues and more recognizable folk/pop songs. Influenced by an array of genres including country, folk, blues and jazz, Mitch seeks to personalize the music of John Prine, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Steve Earle and others with the respect and sincerity |
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Join Chef Paul to learn how to make noodles and gnocchi from scratch and finish them in a wok. The meal will be composed of vegetables and proteins. On the menu: Stir-fried Noodles and Gnocchi with Tomatoes and Basil. Recipes contain: gluten. Demonstration. Tips for class attendees: Close-toed shoes, clothes that are not baggy or
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There is nothing like fresh, in-season tomatoes! Come explore four fun, creative ways to preserve tomatoes, including freezing, dehydrating, fermenting, and canning. While this is not an exhaustive class on any of those methods, you will learn essential skills for success in each. Take home recipes and a pint of fermented salsa. Bring a cutting
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Join Co-op Instructors Mike and Paul for a fun summer camp cooking experience, learning about cuisine from around the world! This summer, we will feature two weeks of cooking camp—join us for all ten classes or pick and choose the ones you want! Of course, we’ll get to enjoy the feast we create together at
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Join Co-op Instructors Mike and Paul for a fun summer camp cooking experience, learning about cuisine from around the world! This summer, we will feature two weeks of cooking camp—join us for all ten classes or pick and choose the ones you want! Of course, we’ll get to enjoy the feast we create together at
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Join Co-op Instructors Mike and Paul for a fun summer camp cooking experience, learning about cuisine from around the world! This summer, we will feature two weeks of cooking camp—join us for all ten classes or pick and choose the ones you want! Of course, we’ll get to enjoy the feast we create together at
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Paige Kleber is a young singer-songwriter whose original songs reflect pop and country influence and talent beyond her years. Paige first got a taste for what's possible with a song idea and a guitar through her experience with Girls Rock Camp, Madison. Her first EP of original songs (Blinded) released in 2024 at age 11. |
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Join Co-op Instructors Mike and Paul for a fun summer camp cooking experience, learning about cuisine from around the world! This summer, we will feature two weeks of cooking camp—join us for all ten classes or pick and choose the ones you want! Of course, we’ll get to enjoy the feast we create together at
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Join Co-op Instructors Mike and Paul for a fun summer camp cooking experience, learning about cuisine from around the world! This summer, we will feature two weeks of cooking camp—join us for all ten classes or pick and choose the ones you want! Of course, we’ll get to enjoy the feast we create together at
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Are you a tofu fan? Or are you a tofu skeptic? Either way, you will find something new to enjoy when we prepare crispy tofu with sweet and spicy glaze, Co-op favorites sesame tofu and southern fried, and a delicious tofu bahn mi. Join former tofu skeptic Chef Mike in this cooking class and be
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It may sound cliché, but we really do eat with our eyes. Do you ever wonder how the foods in cookbooks and fancy restaurants look so good? Chef Mike is spilling the fancy lookin’ food tea and will demonstrate some simple techniques that will elevate the eye appeal of every course of your meal from
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This is our last session for the season. Amanda Jane Hoffman is a millennial crooner, a folky theatrical diva, a guitar-slinging pop balladeer, and a queer lefty Jew. She sings her heart out in Madison’s darkened bars and sunlit meadows. Her head-turning vocals and artfully arranged covers - of hits and hidden gems - span |
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Burdock root is a nutrient-dense root vegetable and traditional medicinal herb. It supports the liver as well as overall digestion and is healing to the skin. In this fun class, we will prepare fresh burdock in a myriad of ways as a beverage, for food, and as medicine. Everyone will take home recipes and concoctions
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In this beginner-friendly meditation class, we will explore breathing exercises, mindfulness practices, and grounding techniques that support nervous system regulation and cultivate presence. Learn simple tools to reduce stress, reconnect with yourself, and bring more peace, joy, and compassion into daily life. Join me for conscious peace, one breath at a time.
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Canceled A Tuscan Meal
Cooking Classes, Events, and Workshops
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Class Refund Policy
Unless otherwise stated in the event description, registrations for events canceled by Willy Street Co-op will be fully refunded. Individuals wishing to cancel their registration for events must contact education@willystreet.coop at least 72 hours in advance to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 72 hours of an event. To cover incurred costs, there are no exceptions to the refund policy besides gifting your class seat to anyone of your choice for the class you paid for.
