Learn the basics of stocks, soups, thickeners and their health benefits.
Watch as Chef Gustard demonstrates and explains pureed soups, chunky soups, chowders, seasonal soups and how they benefit joint health

Clearing Out the Fridge – Salads
10 AM to 12 PM, Saturday March 25th

Learn how to make a delicious salads using leftovers in your fridge. Chef will demonstrate potato salad, quinoa salad, black bean salad, pasta salad, wild rice salad, & Panzanella salad

Party Planning: Cocktails & Appetizers
10 AM to 12 PM, Saturday April 15th

Be the host with the most as you learn party planning, cocktails and appetizers. Crusty breads and crackers with delicious dips, composed treats like skewers and Tuscan ham palmier, shrimp cocktail–prepare to have the best parties on your block.

Crispy, Crunchy Pickles
10 AM to 12 PM, Saturday April 29th

Crispy, crunchy pickles. Learn how to make pickles the right way.

Become a Meat Maven
10 PM to 12 PM, Saturday May 20th

Become a meat maven. Learn to talk chop with your local butcher as Chef Gustard teaches you different cuts of meat and how to cook them just right.

Can It!
10 AM to 12 PM, Saturday June 3rd

Can it! Make use of that garden this summer as you master water bath canning tomatoes, making jams and saving pickled items.

SOUP
Tuscan White Bean Soup with Ham & Rosemary

SALADS
– Tamarack Chop Salad with Assorted Vegetables and choice of Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette & Blood Orange Vinaigrette Dressings
– Fruit Display with Basil Yogurt including Melons, Pineapple, Strawberries, Blueberries & Blackberries
– Grilled Vegetable Platter including Zucchini, Squash, Eggplant, Peppers, Red Onion & Portabella
– Deviled Eggs with Bacon & Scallions

ACCOMPANIMENTS
– Whipped Potatoes with Gravy
– Ratatouille with Crispy Capers & Basil
– Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Oil
– Tamarack Boursin Mac & Cheese

PROTEINS
– Smoked House Ham with Rosemary Cream & Brandied Apples
– Braised Lamb Shank Cassoulet with Butter Crumb
– Roasted Strip Loin with Sauce Chasseur
– Herb Roasted Chicken with Tasso Ham & Spinach
– Quiche Florentine

DESSERTS
– Old Fashioned Carrot Cake
– Mini Toasted Meringue with Lemon Curd & Berries
– Tamarack Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
– Peaches & Cream
– Assortment of Mini Desserts: Pecan Pie, Chocolate Mousse, Grasshopper