There are two days for this class, they are a week apart.

Sourdough 101; Starting the Starter; 5p - 5:30p

We're going to dive into the fascinating world of sourdough starters.  A sourdough starter is a mixture of flour and water that captures wild yeast and bacteria from the environment, which ferments the mixture and makes it rise.  This natural fermentation process not only gives sourdough its unique flavor but also makes the bread more digestible.  Creating a sourdough starts is simple but requires patience and care as you nurture this living culture.  Over the next few days, we'll feed our starter daily with fresh flour and water, watching it transform into a bubbly, active mixture ready to bake delicious sourdough bread.

Please bring a large bowl with cover. Other Materials Included. 

Sourdough 102; Making Sourdough 4p - 7p

We're going to explore the art of making sourdough bread.  Using your sourdough starter from the first class, we'll go through each step, from mixing and kneading to dough to shaping and baking it.  Get read to enjoy the delicious aroma and test of freshly baked sourdough bread?

Materials Needed:  Cookie Sheet, starter dough from week before.

Discover the joy of making your own fresh, homemade bread in this hands-on class designed for beginners. In this class, you’ll learn the essential techniques of bread-making, including mixing, kneading, proofing, and baking. By the end of the session, you’ll take home a delicious loaf of bread that you made yourself and you'll have the confidence to recreate it in your own kitchen. Whether you’re new to baking or looking to brush up on your skills, this class will leave you with the knowledge to bake your own bread from scratch with ease!

What You’ll Learn:

• The basics of yeast and fermentation
• How to mix, knead, and shape dough
• Techniques for proofing and baking
• Tips for achieving the perfect crust and crumb texture

Ideal for:

• Beginners or anyone looking to learn the art of bread baking
• Home bakers wanting to explore the fundamentals of making bread from scratch

The cost of supplies has been included into your course cost and you will receive what you need for supplies at class. 

Date: 3/26/2025

Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm (Approximately)

Cost: $25

Hands-on instruction from a pro - Chris Toy will be in the house providing expert instruction and lots of fun!  Learn how to season, care for, and use a Chinese wok and cleaver.  You'll take home a specially selected kit with a seasoned wok, wok spatula, sharpened cleaver, honing steel, and a cutting board (kit valued at over $100).  Of course, to learn all these steps, there must be food involved!  Bring a container for left-overs!

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It's that time of the year when the sap comes up from the roots of a maple tree and starts to feed the new tree buds. This is when we tap the maples to gather the sap and boil it down to make maple syrup or other yummy, sweet products. Learn the basics of maple syruping and how you could start making your own maple syrup from your backyard! NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE CLASS IS CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED.

Learn how easy it is to make your own Eclairs, profiteroles and Paris-Brest pastries with assorted fillings for each. Materials fee of $30.00 is due by cash or check, payable to the instructor, at the start of class. All baking classes with Steve Watts are hands-on and students take home their finished products.

Sushi may seem mysterious and exotic but making great sushi at home is something anyone can do. Join this fun, hands-on adventure into the art of sushi rolling. Participants will choose from a wide assortment of sushi fillings, making it fun to customize your own rolls to eat during class. A full meal will be served including miso soup and a dessert, both made with sea vegetables. Everyone will receive a bamboo mat to roll their own sushi and bring home afterwards. No raw fish will be served. This class is vegan-friendly. Please bring a cutting board, sharp, non-serrated knife, large bowl, and a cotton dish towel. Cost includes all food. Children ages 12 and older are welcomed to register with a registered adult. Carol Steingart is a marine educator, owner of Coast Encounters, LLC, and specializes in unique programs centered around Maine’s rocky intertidal region.

Thursday, March 27, 5:30-8:30pm

There is nothing like the aroma of baking sourdough bread unless it is biting into a slice fresh from the oven! Students will learn how to care for a sourdough starter, how to knead using two different techniques, and how to mix, shape, and score the bread for baking. The instructor will demonstrate two ways to bake a loaf––using a cloche or a stone with steam in the oven––followed by a taste testing. Students will then shape, score, and bake a loaf of their own in class. Bring a 32-ounce container to take home some sourdough culture for home baking. A $5 ingredients fee is payable to the instructor at class.

In this training series developed by Maine SNAP, participants will participate in a cooking demo and taste test; during each class, they will also leave with ingredients to prepare the demo meal at home! Topics covered: •Choosing Fruits, Vegetables, and Whole Grains • Healthy Eating Starts at Home • The Power of Planning • Shopping Smart • Recipe for Success

No class on 04/22/2025