September Seasonal Cooking Class
Join us for a hands-on cooking class focused on the best flavours of September. This class highlights late-summer produce transitioning into early autumn, teaching techniques to bring out peak freshness and make elegant, approachable dishes you can recreate at home.
What you’ll learn
How to select and store September produce: tomatoes, peaches, plums, figs, corn, peppers, eggplant, basil, early apples, pears, and winter squash.
Flavor pairing basics for seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Key techniques: blistering, roasting, braising, quick pickling, and preserving herbs.
Simple methods to transform leftovers into new meals.
Menu planning for weeknight dinners and easy entertaining.
Sample menu (hands-on)
Starter: Charred corn and shishito pepper salad with lime, cotija, and fresh basil
Main: Pan-roasted chicken or eggplant caponata over polenta with roasted early apple compote
Side: Roasted beet and fennel slaw with toasted walnuts and a citrus vinaigrette
Dessert: Rustic peach and almond galette with a brown-butter drizzle
Bonus: Quick pear-ginger preserves to take home
Who it’s for
Home cooks wanting to maximize seasonal produce.
Beginners looking to learn basic techniques.
Experienced cooks wanting seasonal inspiration and efficient weeknight menus.
Class format and logistics
Duration: 3 hours
Group size: Small, hands-on groups (6 participants)
What to bring: Tupperware (ingredients, knives, and equipment provided)
Accessibility: Please notify us in advance for dietary restrictions or accessibility needs.
Take-home: Recipes, tasting samples, and preserved jar to bring home.
Benefits
Learn practical, seasonal cooking skills to save time and reduce waste.
Gain confidence in using late-summer and early-fall produce.
Recipes optimized for easy weeknight execution and simple entertaining.
Sign-up details
September sessions run weekly; space is limited. RSVP early to secure a spot.
Options for vegetarian and gluten-free adaptations available—please indicate preferences at registration.
Questions or special requests? Contact the class coordinator when signing up to arrange substitutions or accommodations.
September Seasonal Cooking Class
Join us for a hands-on cooking class focused on the best flavours of September. This class highlights late-summer produce transitioning into early autumn, teaching techniques to bring out peak freshness and make elegant, approachable dishes you can recreate at home.
What you’ll learn
How to select and store September produce: tomatoes, peaches, plums, figs, corn, peppers, eggplant, basil, early apples, pears, and winter squash.
Flavor pairing basics for seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Key techniques: blistering, roasting, braising, quick pickling, and preserving herbs.
Simple methods to transform leftovers into new meals.
Menu planning for weeknight dinners and easy entertaining.
Sample menu (hands-on)
Starter: Charred corn and shishito pepper salad with lime, cotija, and fresh basil
Main: Pan-roasted chicken or eggplant caponata over polenta with roasted early apple compote
Side: Roasted beet and fennel slaw with toasted walnuts and a citrus vinaigrette
Dessert: Rustic peach and almond galette with a brown-butter drizzle
Bonus: Quick pear-ginger preserves to take home
Who it’s for
Home cooks wanting to maximize seasonal produce.
Beginners looking to learn basic techniques.
Experienced cooks wanting seasonal inspiration and efficient weeknight menus.
Class format and logistics
Duration: 3 hours
Group size: Small, hands-on groups (6 participants)
What to bring: Tupperware (ingredients, knives, and equipment provided)
Accessibility: Please notify us in advance for dietary restrictions or accessibility needs.
Take-home: Recipes, tasting samples, and preserved jar to bring home.
Benefits
Learn practical, seasonal cooking skills to save time and reduce waste.
Gain confidence in using late-summer and early-fall produce.
Recipes optimized for easy weeknight execution and simple entertaining.
Sign-up details
September sessions run weekly; space is limited. RSVP early to secure a spot.
Options for vegetarian and gluten-free adaptations available—please indicate preferences at registration.
Questions or special requests? Contact the class coordinator when signing up to arrange substitutions or accommodations.
