Open the summer season with Chef Gordon Drysdale, an award-winning restaurateur who built his profile with Gordon’s House of Fine Eats in San Francisco. His projects continue to embrace seasonal, sustainable ingredients. Menu details coming soon! A longtime Mill Valley resident, Chef Gordon hails from upstate New York and came west after graduating from the […]
Learn about farm-to-table eating in the Wine Country with Chef Paul Schroeder of Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens. He will present three courses built on the estate’s seasonal garden-to-plate ethos. His menu: Tomato Tarte Tatin with Whipped Chèvre and Olive Tapenade Smoked Salmon with Roasted Red Beets, Strawberries and Plum Vinaigrette Mexican Chocolate Pot de Crème with […]
Baker and chef Amy Brown of Marla in Santa Rosa presents recipes for late summer, embracing the season with locally sourced bounty. Her menu: Marla Breads with Seasoned Farmers Cheese […]
Learn the versatile French dough that puffs, rises and dazzles. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll master pâte à choux - the foundation for airy cream puffs, elegant éclairs, savory gougères and more. We’ll walk step by step through mixing, piping, and baking techniques so you understand not just the “how,” but the “why” behind this […]
Discover the deep, earthy flavor of porcini mushrooms in a class dedicated to this prized, locally abundant ingredient. Together, we’ll explore how to handle both fresh and dried porcini. You will learn techniques for cleaning, rehydrating, and bringing out their signature nutty, woodsy aroma. You’ll cook a series of dishes that showcase porcini’s versatility, from […]