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In the fourth class of our “Essentials of Cooking” series, we will cover the use of acid in cooking delicious cuisine. From citrus to vinegar to cultured products, acids are often the number one component home cooks lack knowledge of that can bring flavor to the next level. Cook and farmer Pat Battle along with…
In the third class of our Essentials of Cooking series, we explore the importance of fat in a variety of culinary applications. Meredith Leigh shares the food science of cooking with fat. She also shares good sources of both plant and animal derived fats for your kitchen that maximize flavors. Discover practical ways to utilize fat to enhance many different dishes.
The most essential question for farmers and gardeners to ask about their soil is, “Is it alive?” We will explore the diverse microorganism communities present in soil and why it is so important to keep them thriving and in balance. Meredith Leigh will explain the importance of a dynamic soil food web. View multiple different…
The most essential question for farmers and gardeners to ask about their soil is, “Is it alive?” We will explore the diverse microorganism communities present in soil and why it is so important to keep them thriving and in balance. Meredith Leigh will explain the importance of a dynamic soil food web. View multiple different…
The most essential question for farmers and gardeners to ask about their soil is, “Is it alive?” We will explore the diverse microorganism communities present in soil and why it is so important to keep them thriving and in balance. Meredith Leigh will explain the importance of a dynamic soil food web. View multiple different…
The most essential question for farmers and gardeners to ask about their soil is, “Is it alive?” We will explore the diverse microorganism communities present in soil and why it is so important to keep them thriving and in balance. Meredith Leigh will explain the importance of a dynamic soil food web. View multiple different…
In part 3, Meredith Leigh, author of the “Ethical Meat Handbook” and “Pure Charcuterie,” will share her butchering and charcuterie expertise in the kitchen. She describes how to separate the parts of a pig, deboning and achieving the finished result you are seeking. She will clarify what tools are best for different parts of the…
Join us as we host our second holiday event for handmade gift creation. Learn how to make practical and beautiful presents for friends and family that will brighten anyone’s home. Add your personal touch to make it even more special. Gather your ingredients to try the various ideas we show you in this fun evening…
Explore the multifaceted and transformative effects of this most compelling cooking element; fire, with Meredith Leigh. Our foods can take on many nuanced flavors with its influence, as we grill, smoke, barbecue, sear and more, but what scientific processes are going on that make all this possible? What can we learn about fire that will…
Fermenting foods can be an adventure in discovery and flavor as you learn new ways to combine delicious ingredients and implement expert tips. Learn from experienced fermenters and their own pitfalls and successes to advance you in your culinary journey with cultured foods. Join Meredith Leigh, Meg Chamberlain of Fermenti Foods and Sarah Archer of…
Eating an abundance of vegetables makes us healthy, but finding a variety of interesting ways to prepare them and enjoy them can be a challenge when facing every day meal planning. Pat Battle and Meredith Leigh give us a fresh perspective on delicious vegetable dishes and inspire us to expand our vegetable repetoire year round.
Enhance an array of dishes by learning how to craft delicious sauces. From mother sauces of old, to marinades, salad dressings, and even salsa, knowing the cornerstone principles of sauces can take your cooking to a whole new level. Meredith Leigh, along with Pat Battle share the foundations of sauce-making and get creative with some…
Salt is one of the most powerful and versatile ingredients we use in the kitchen. It’s roles range from flavoring to cleaning to chemically altering foods in order to create some of our most cherished eating experiences. This class explores the history of salt in the culinary arts, its nutritional significance and demystifies types of…
Knowing how to wield various types of knives in food preparation is a cornerstone skill in the kitchen. Meredith Leigh teaches us her pro knife skills from honing and sharpening to hand grips and chef’s techniques. Sharpen your skills while you speed up prep time and learn key terms to help you be more knowledgeable…
Get a detailed introduction to the art and science of preserving meat with Meredith Leigh, the author of “The Ethical Meat Handbook.” Learn ways to prepare various cured meats and how to achieve delicious results from creating your own charcuterie at home.
Catch the excitement of making fermented foods at home. Learn the basic processes that will help you find creative ways to ferment many different things. Boost your gut health and add tantalizing flavors to your everyday dishes by pairing them with ferments of all kinds. Meredith Leigh and Pat Battle give us insights and ideas…
