• 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: 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, […]