Cooking & Entertaining   

Add seasonal charm to your home with a beautiful winter or holiday centerpiece. Learn basic floral design techniques while creating a festive arrangement using seasonal greenery, flowers, and decorative accents. Students will take home their completed centerpiece to enjoy throughout the holiday season.

Celebrate the season by creating a beautiful Harvest cornucopia centerpiece using fresh seasonal flowers, foliage, and festive accents. Learn basic floral design techniques while crafting a warm, welcoming arrangement perfect for your holiday table. Students will take home their completed centerpiece to enjoy throughout the season.

Classes are held at Ridgefield Floral & Gifts, 104 N Main Ave. Downtown Ridgefield, WA 98642.

 

Create a beautiful seasonal wreath. Learn basic wreath-making techniques while combining natural elements, greenery, and festive accents to design a unique decoration for your home. Students will take home their completed wreath to enjoy throughout the season.

Explore the flavors and versatility of ancient grains through hands-on cooking. Learn about different grain varieties, milling techniques, flour substitutions, and how to incorporate these nutritious ingredients into breakfasts, salads, and savory dishes.

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Get ready for a day of apple-filled baking fun! In this hands-on class, we'll explore four irresistible recipes that showcase the flavor and beauty of fresh apples. From gooey Apple Cinnamon Rolls to stunning Apple Roses, creamy Apple Cream Cheese Danishes, and buttery Apple Pie Bars, you'll leave with new skills, delicious recipes, and plenty of inspiration for your next baking adventure.

This hands-on course introduces students to the fundamentals of professional cake decorating techniques. Students will learn essential skills, including cake preparation, filling and stacking techniques, crumb coating, buttercream application, piping methods, and decorative finishing. Through guided practice, students will create a decorated cake while developing confidence with decorating tools and techniques.

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This hands-on workshop introduces students to the art of creating and decorating cake pops. Students will learn professional techniques for preparing cake pop mixtures, shaping and coating cake pops, working with chocolate and candy coatings, and creating attractive designs suitable for gifts, celebrations, and special events.

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Cast iron cooking-not just for grandmas anymore! We'll cover the ins and outs of cast iron care and show you how well this time-tested cookware handles everything from searing chicken and sautéing vegetables to creating savory pan sauces. Plus, We will bake the ultimate cornbread. Food prepared by the chef will be sampled in class.

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Learn how to pair cheeses, meats, fruits, and accompaniments to suit any event, from casual gatherings to elegant celebrations. This class covers presentation tips, portion planning, and flavor balance to help you build boards that impress.  This is a demonstration class.

Discover the art of making Lo Mai Gai, a classic dim sum favorite featuring savory sticky rice, tender chicken, shiitake mushrooms, Chinese sausage and flavorful seasonings wrapped in fragrant lotus leaves and steamed to perfection. Join Chef Kenji for a hands-on experience and learn the techniques behind this traditional Cantonese dish.

Discover the art and science of pairing food with the perfect beverage while exploring traditionally NA drinks as well as NA beer, cider, wine & spirits. You will learn how to create complimentary, contrasting, and resonant pairings, as well as the mixology behind a delicious mocktail. Enjoy tasty bites and sips, then experiment with creating your own pairings. 

Discover how to make five homemade favorites that add flavor to every celebration: Traditional Gravy, Fresh Cranberry Relish, Apple Butter, Jezebel Sauce, and Holiday Jam.  This hands-on class will teach you the skills to create delicious condiments for holiday meals, gatherings, and thoughtful homemade gifts. 

Celebrate Washington Apple Season with these delectable classics! Learn essential baking techniques and tips for working with fresh apples! Apple Cider Donuts, Roasted Apple Crumble Pie, Spiced Apple Butter and Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies will all be covered. Leave with recipes, delicious treats, and inspiration for your fall baking.

Learn to create impressive appetizers perfect for entertaining. In this hands-on class, make Mini Potato & Caramelized Onion Galettes, Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Apricots, Spinach Dip Bites, and Roasted Grapes with Whipped Feta, Ricotta, and Hot Honey, plus a simple homemade cracker. Leave with new skills and delicious.

Enjoy a warm and welcoming Southern cooking demo featuring classic comfort foods like buttermilk biscuits, mac and cheese, dirty rice, and black-eyed peas with collard greens. Learn tips for building flavor and using traditional ingredients to bring the taste of the South to your own kitchen.