• Chef Event: Restaurateur and Chef Traci des Jardins

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

    Chef Traci des Jardins, chef/partner at the now-closed Jardinière in San Francisco, will share a menu based on her classical French training and passion for Mexican cuisine. A longtime leader […]

    Sold Out $100 – $800
  • Public Class: Seasonal Pie Workshop with Honey Grace Lopez

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

    Join Chef Honey Grace Lopez 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 […]

  • Public Class: Wholegrain Baking with Sarah Owens

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

    Explore the delicious world of wholegrain baking in this hands-on workshop! Join James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and celebrated baker Sarah Owens as she leads you in creating moist, wholegrain […]

  • Public Class: California Artisan Cheese with Jennifer Luttrell

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

    Finish your week by tasting some of the best farm-fresh, hand-crafted cheese in the country with Jennifer Luttrell, executive chef of The Fork at Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company. You’ll get her tips for creating crowd-pleasing cheeseboards and make your own with delicious accompaniments like pickled grapes, along with her recipe. Learn what makes our region a […]

  • Hands-On Class: Summer in Southeast Asia with Chef Marco Soto

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

    Discover the vibrant, complex flavors of Southeast Asia as you prepare spring rolls, papaya salad and more. As you learn by doing with Chef Marco Soto, he'll discuss the alluring ingredients celebrated in the region, such as lemongrass, galangal, tamarind, fish sauce and fresh lime. Prepare and feast on some truly dynamic and delicious dishes that you will want to make […]

  • 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, […]