For outdoor enthusiasts who love to hike, camp, or canoe, eating well is crucial for energy but can be challenging with limited space and weight. In this class, you’ll learn how to dehydrate your own meals for better taste, nutrition, and cost savings on the trail. We’ll cover everything from preparing and dehydrating foods like tacos, stews, chicken, and veggies to rehydrating tips for delicious backcountry meals. Join us and enjoy lightweight, tasty meals wherever adventure takes you!

Take the mystery and fear out of growing and cooking with herbs- basil, dill, cilantro, lavender, rosemary, thyme, sage, tarragon- to name a few. Taste and smell the flavors of these herbs, and discover the role these flavors have when added to everyday or special dishes and cuisines. In this make-and-take class, you will learn about herbs, what to do with them and plant a full pot to set by your back door to use for cooking all summer long! Please dress appropriately for working with soil.

Experience the newest twist on the beloved macaron – an impressive macaron cake crafted from layers of oversized macarons and rich fillings, decorated with traditional macarons. This class is open to everyone, whether or not you have previously participated in Nancy’s macaron classes. You will mix, bake, and assemble your own visually stunning macaron cake, sure to dazzle on any occasion.

Join us for an evening mixing, baking, and decorating your own charming 8-inch cake to take home and share with family, friends or co-workers. No prior decorating experience is required, and everything will be provided for you; you'll see that great results don't always need special tools. Nancy has all sorts of clever tricks up her sleeve to show just how easy—and downright fun—baking can be!

Bake delicious muffins, quick breads, and popovers in under an hour! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, tea, or alongside soups and salads, these sweet or savory treats are versatile and easy to make. Learn essential tips, techniques, and equipment for foolproof results. Enjoy tasting in class and take recipes home, including Blueberry, Cinnamon Crunch, Bran-Corn, Maple Sour Cream, and more—plus flavored butters, glazes, and toppings. Discover how one recipe can yield both muffins and quick breads, and create perfect popovers with endless filling options!

Discover the exotic and enticing cuisine of Morocco in this online interactive class. You will learn how to make Moroccan chicken tangine, couscous, and salad. While cooking, we will talk about Moroccan spices, including Ras el Hanout, and varieties of other types of tagine dishes. You do not need a tagine pot to make tagine.

Come experience wine perfectly curated for a coastal-inspired night as our beautiful Minnesota summer continues on. We will focus on wines that evoke a sense of life on a boat listening to waves, enjoying summer breeze, and of course great company. This evening's class will take you through wines perfect for turning the remaining summer days and nights into great memories. Guests of the tasting will get to purchase the wines tasted at special event prices.

North Indian food has bold and rich flavors from ghee, cream, and spices. Let’s learn how to layer flavors using different spices. We will make butter chicken (chicken Makhani), flavored rice, and flavored yogurt (raita).

Join us as we explore the variations of summer's perfect wine, the Rosé. Gayle will guide us through the different styles, production methods, and regions you can discover the best rosé. Of course, she will share great pairing options to take this wine from appetizer to main course. Guests of the tasting will get to purchase the wines tasted at special event prices.

Food on a stick isn’t just for the Fair! Join Kirsten live online to move beyond the basic Caprese Skewers into a world of color, flavor, and possibilities. Kirsten will share the 3 Rules of Skewering and demonstrate multiple methods to pleasingly present your offerings. From vegan to omnivore there are recipes for everyone.

In the fall we tried The Bold and the Beautiful, so this summer join us as we explore wines that are perfectly described as young and restless. Let's kickstart summer with young, fresh, crisp wines that you will be able to enjoy all summer long. Guests of the tasting will get to purchase the wines tasted at special event prices.

Spring has sprung, so it is time to switch things up. Put away the heavier wines and revisit the lighter whites, roses, and reds that are perfect as we transition into warmer weather. Guests of the tasting will enjoy a variety of wines and be able to purchase bottles at special event prices.