Taste the reason that lowly beans have star status in top-tier restaurants with a menu from Steve Sando, founder of Rancho Gordo in Napa. Garbanzo Salad with Shaved Red Onions and Fennel Alubia Blancas with Clams and Spanish Chorizo Your Black Muslim Bakery Navy Bean Pie Coming to agriculture after other careers, Steve started growing […]
As temperatures rise, summer's finest fruits and berries are at their most vibrant — ready to be captured in a jar and savored in seasons to come. A handful of herbs, spices, and simple techniques are all it takes to elevate these sweet, tart gems from ordinary jam into something entirely your own. Culinary expert Sallie Miller […]
Create and taste fresh, raw and cooked salsas that play a central role as the favorite accent in Mexican cuisine. Homemade salsas add vibrant and versatile flavors to rice, tortillas, grilled meats and vegetables, with each region boasting a salsa perfectly paired to its unique dishes. Using molcajetes and practicing our knife skills, the class […]
Meet the talent behind Sushi Ran in Sausalito, one of Marin's most successful restaurants, and enjoy three highlight courses from Japan's diverse cuisine. Menu details coming soon! Yoshi Tome, also a recognized sake expert, founded Sushi Ran in 1986 and grew it into a destination that collected accolades from Travel & Leisure, the New York […]
Ready to take your cakes from homey to haute? Nothing says celebration like a stunning layer cake and this class will prepare your skills to turn heads at any party. Our chef guides you to whip up silky buttercream, master the crumb coat, and achieve the gorgeous smooth finish seen in a patisserie window. You'll […]
Join Chef Dave Leyva for a hands-on exploration of homemade pies, from flaky crust to irresistible fillings. In this seasonal workshop, you’ll learn tips and techniques for mixing and rolling tender pie dough, building well-balanced fillings, and finishing your pie with a perfectly paired streusel topping that takes it from great to wow. With plenty […]
Come celebrate the great pumpkin and all its culinary opportunities! Chef Amy Brown of Marla Bakery brings her years of pastry and savory chef experience to introduce you to this gourd-eous squash. You'll learn to create a delicious Pumpkin Curry Soup, Creamy Pumpkin Hummus and just-in-time-for-the-holidays Pumpkin Tart with Sugared Sage. Gain the techniques for trimming, roasting, puréeing, […]
Get a tour through Peruvian coastal cuisine and cocktail history with a cooking demonstration by Chef Johana Leon of Ayawaska Restobar and cocktails by Marin's own Jeff Burkhart, writer of the award-winning "Barfly" column. Guests will enjoy a curated three-course menu as Chef Johana. a Lima native, explains dishes that rose from the country's diverse geography, indigenous roots and cultural […]
Every region of Mexico lays claim to its own celebrated mole — a rich, complex, culture-defining sauce that tells the story of its land and people. Crafted from 30 to 50 carefully chosen ingredients, each recipe is a tribute to the chiles, spices, and local treasures unique to that region and pueblo. Layers of herbs, […]
Learn all the essential tips and tricks to produce fresh, homemade bagels, bialys, schmears and toppings. Join Chef Nick Abrams in creating authentic, hand-rolled New York-style bagels and perfect accompaniments. The class culminates with a bountiful bagel brunch buffet. Come ready to bake, learn, and celebrate everything bagels! What’s Included: • Hands-on practice with bagels, […]