• Public Class: Summer Jams with Sallie Miller

    Community Teaching Kitchen Gilardi Training & Events Center, 1367 N. Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Public Class: Regional Salsas of Mexico with Chef Dave Leyva

    Community Teaching Kitchen Gilardi Training & Events Center, 1367 N. Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Public Class: Cake Decorating with Chef Dave Leyva

    Community Teaching Kitchen Gilardi Training & Events Center, 1367 N. Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Public Class: Seasonal Pie Workshop with Chef Dave Leyva

    Community Teaching Kitchen Gilardi Training & Events Center, 1367 N. Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Public Class: The Great Pumpkin with Chef Amy Brown

    Community Teaching Kitchen Gilardi Training & Events Center, 1367 N. Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, CA, United States

    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, […]

  • Chef Event: Johana Leon of Ayawaska with Jeff Burkhart

    The Key Room 1385 N. Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Public Class: Iconic Moles of Mexico with Luis Realpozo

    Community Teaching Kitchen Gilardi Training & Events Center, 1367 N. Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, CA, United States

    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, […]

  • Public Class: Everything Bagels with Chef Nick Abrams

    Community Teaching Kitchen Gilardi Training & Events Center, 1367 N. Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, CA, United States

    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, […]

  • Public Class: Step-by-Step Sushi with Richard Keating

    Community Teaching Kitchen Gilardi Training & Events Center, 1367 N. Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, CA, United States

    If you always wanted to try making sushi, this is for you! Get step-by-step instruction to learn basic techniques for making a variety of rolls and small dishes that you would find at your favorite sushi counter. You'll dive into the importance of sourcing, preparation, and how to achieve "washoku," traditional Japanese culinary culture, in […]

  • Public Class: Perfecting Ramen at Home with Chef Marco Soto

    Community Teaching Kitchen Gilardi Training & Events Center, 1367 N. Hamilton Pkwy., Novato, CA, United States

    Discover all the secrets of restaurant quality Ramen Noodle Soup. Learn a great shortcut to a rich, flavorful broth made in 1 hour. Master the art of handmade ramen noodles. Fill your bowl with tender Pork Belly Chashu, marinated soft-boiled eggs, handmade tender noodles, vegetables and spicy chili oil. Go home confident that you can recreate this delicious and […]