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Sucre Bon: Sweet Treats of Louisiana
We will explore the wonderful staple sweets of Louisiana. We'll discuss the history of these famous sweets and the cultural influence or origin. Steffry will discuss traditions and history that make Louisiana what it is today. Prepare your sweet tooth and get ready for the Fais Do Do. Laissez les bon temps rouler. Recipes contain:
Gone Fishin’: Sablefish and Arctic Char
Gone Fishin’: Sablefish and Arctic Char
Contrary to what you may have heard, cooking fish isn’t so hard, and you don’t have to batter and fry it. Chef Mike has trawled through his favorite recipes and has a stringer full of ideas to share with you. Sablefish, also known as black cod or butterfish, has white flesh that is soft in
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Gone Fishin’: Rainbow Trout and Skatewing
Gone Fishin’: Rainbow Trout and Skatewing
Contrary to what you may have heard, cooking fish isn’t so hard, and you don’t have to batter and fry it. Chef Mike has trawled through his favorite recipes and has a stringer full of ideas to share with you. Rainbow trout is tender and has a mild, nutty flavor that lends itself well to
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Sprouts: Tanghulu
Sprouts: Tanghulu
Tanghulu, fresh fruit coated in a hard sugar shell, has been a big hit online lately and has been a popular treat in China since the Song Dynasty, 1000 years ago! It’s easy and fun to make, looks really cool, and is of course very tasty. Mr. T. will guide the Sprouts to carefully prepare
Cooking with Chef Paul: Taiwanese Street Food—Water-Fried Buns
Cooking with Chef Paul: Taiwanese Street Food—Water-Fried Buns
Delicious buns water-fried in a pan?! This unique technique showcases how to enjoy tasty buns even without a steamer. Join Chef Paul in this cooking class for a demonstration on how to make this Taiwanese street from scratch. Recipes contain: seafood and wheat. Demonstration only. Tips for class attendees: Close-toed shoes, clothes that are not
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Cultural Influences of Gumbo: Spanish
Cultural Influences of Gumbo: Spanish
We will explore the history, culture, and foods that made Louisiana a true melting pot. We will explore by ingredients and/or culture, sampling foods that contributed to the main dish of the state, Gumbo. Join Steffry to discuss the traditions and history that make Louisiana what it is today. On the menu: Cajun Paella, Pistolettes,
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Cooking with Chef Paul: Taiwanese Street Food—Braised Duck with Rice Noodles
Cooking with Chef Paul: Taiwanese Street Food—Braised Duck with Rice Noodles
A tender braised duck with its broth, shredded vegetables, and rice noodles is a staple street food in Taiwan. Join Chef Paul in this cooking class to explore the process of making this delicious dish from scratch and presented right in front of our classroom table. Recipes contain: wheat. Demonstration only. Tips for class attendees:
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Indoor Seed Starting for Summer
Indoor Seed Starting for Summer
Come learn how to start your own vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings indoors! Together we will plant summer crops so they're ready for the garden in May. Each participant will take home a high-quality seed starter kit, plant labels, soil, and their choice of tomato, pepper, eggplant, lettuce, basil, marigold, or zinnia seeds. You'll go
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Sprouts: Boba? You Betcha!
Sprouts: Boba? You Betcha!
You’re gonna need a big straw to get all those squishy boba pearls from the bottom of your cup! Fortunately, Mr. T has a stash of them and all the fixings to make our own brown sugar boba teas at home! Recipes contain: milk (non-dairy milk option available). Class Notes: This is a hands-on cooking
Indoor Seed Starting for Summer
Indoor Seed Starting for Summer
Come learn how to start your own vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings indoors! Together we will plant summer crops so they're ready for the garden in May. Each participant will take home a high-quality seed starter kit, plant labels, soil, and their choice of tomato, pepper, eggplant, lettuce, basil, marigold, or zinnia seeds. You'll go
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Food-Based Cleansing
Food-Based Cleansing
With spring just around the corner, learn new ways to get healthy by assisting the body's major elimination and toxin-removing organs (liver, kidneys, and digestive tract) with food and herbs that allow for internal cleansing. Think of cleansing for internal organs as the counterpart to washing your hair or brushing your teeth; these activities keep
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Tapas Made Easy
Tapas Made Easy
Tapas, meze, antipasti, dim sum, whatever you call it, small plate dining is a great way to entertain a group with an abundance of variety. In this cooking class, we will make several foods for entertaining that not only complement one another, but also vary in prep time and complexity to keep your kitchen humming
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Using Sourdough in Everyday Recipes
Using Sourdough in Everyday Recipes
Maybe you have a sourdough starter and know how to make bread, but what about the other things you can do with both active starter and "discard?” Come learn to use sourdough in everyday cooking and baking. Taste test and get experience making some classics—sourdough pizza dough, tortillas, pancakes, and muffins. All materials are provided,
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Challenging Cheeses
Challenging Cheeses
Cheddar, Swiss, Colby, all easy and approachable, almost any cheesehead wouldn’t say no to one of these, but what about cheese that’s a little more challenging? Salty and rich Bleu d’Auvergne, redolent with the aroma of an old trunk from grandma’s attic. Foxglove from Tulip Tree Creamery is a favorite from our cheese man, Dan,
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Soups and Stews: Bisques
Soups and Stews: Bisques
Traditionally, a classic bisque described a shellfish-based soup, thickened with a puree of crustacean shells and rice. Today, the term generally applies to soups thickened by being fully or partially pureed. In this cooking class, we will go old school and make a traditional French bisque of crab and shrimp, garnished with herbs and croutons.
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Sprouts: Pop Don’t Stop
Sprouts: Pop Don’t Stop
Join Mr. T. and the Sprouts to make popcorn the old-fashioned way, in a big pot—no microwave required! We’ll pop some up and turn some into popcorn balls to take home, some we’ll drizzle with chocolate, and then we’ll snack on some classic buttery, salty popcorn with a sweet beverage. Recipes contain: milk and tree
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Using Sourdough in Everyday Recipes
Using Sourdough in Everyday Recipes
Maybe you have a sourdough starter and know how to make bread, but what about the other things you can do with both active starter and "discard?” Come learn to use sourdough in everyday cooking and baking. Taste test and get experience making some classics—sourdough pizza dough, tortillas, pancakes, and muffins. All materials are provided,
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Auf Deutsch: Traditional German Cuisine
Auf Deutsch: Traditional German Cuisine
Immigrants from Germany brought many foods and traditions that have become part of the culinary melting pot of America. In this cooking class, Chef Mike will explore some classic dishes, including Kartoffelklösse (potato dumplings), Sauerbraten (marinated, braised beef with gingersnap gravy), Schweinshaxe (roasted pork knuckle), and, for dessert, Fantakuchen (Fanta cake, which is exactly what
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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.
