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Cooking Themes

Our cooking themes are the basis for our Cooking Class menus. Those themes below that have a guest chef are on those days only. The COOKING THEMES are available on the dates mentioned. Go to the COOKING CLASSES page to learn about how our themed schedules classes work, and visit the PRIVATE GROUP CLASSES for all the details on how to create that special event for a group of friends. For Private Classes you get to choose the Cooking Theme of your choice!

Menus change weekly, depending on the season and availability of farm produce. The dishes are just suggestions of what might be prepared in the class. We will make all efforts to adapt recipes for Dietary restrictions when possible. Please make a note when filling out the booking form. 

French Bistro Classics

French Bistro Classics

2026- Feb 21, Apr.4, June 18/20, Aug.13/15, Nov. 7

Think Paris Bistro....small plates to start....house "table d'hote".....fresh from the local market. Learn some classics like Leeks Vinaigrette, Chicken Blanquette, Coq au Vin and maybe a new twist on Tarte Tatin and Palmiers.  Bon Appetit.
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Perfect Stuffed Pasta

Perfect Stuffed Pasta

2026- Mar.14, May 7/9, Sept.24/26

Dreaming how to make "light as a feather pasta" perfectly stuffed with ricotta, caramelized vegetables or other delights? Stuffed pasta will be paired with simple, yet delicious sauces like brown butter sage, tomato or classic bolognese. Learn how to make the best pasta and never buy store bought again!
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Dinner with Julia Child

Dinner with Julia Child

2026- Feb 14, May 28/30, July 23/25, Sept. 10/12, Nov. 28

Inspire your guests with the delights of a classic French meal. We keep it simple to execute but it looks and tastes like 5 stars! Dishes could include Chevre Mushrooms, Coquilles Saint Jacques, Ratatouille, Chicken Ballotine with Potato Gratin cups, and French Apple Tarte for dessert. Note; February 14th is a special Luxe French Dinner for Two in celebration of Valentine's Day.
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Mediterranean Table

Mediterranean Table

2026- Feb 28, March 28, June 27, Oct 3

Spanokopita,Tabbouleh, Harissa, Lemon Garlic Hummus and more! Mains could include Beef Kofta or Stuffed Chicken feta & lemon bundles, Armenian pilaf or Israeli Couscous. Create Baklava made with maple syrup or an almond orange cake. Fresh herbs & pure flavours are key to this laid back healthy cuisine.
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Taste of Tuscany

Taste of Tuscany

2026- Mar 7, Apr. 23/25, June 4/6, Aug 27/29, Nov. 14

Capture the Tuscan dishes of the season. Make homemade Gnocchi or perhaps Mushroom Risotto and Roasted Pesto Pork or Chicken, finishing with Walnut or Almond Biscotti. Seasonal vegetable dish. Always a favorite cuisine for family and guests. Check our our Perfect Stuffed Pasta class for making pasta from scratch.
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Savouring Spain

Savouring Spain

2026- Apr.11, July 4

Spanish-inspired dishes are a popular format for a casual dinner party. Learn to create a wide range of mouth-watering tapas and pintxos from mini chorizo empanada, stuffed mussels to potato croquettes. Paella and some Basque dishes of San Sebastian. Get ready to impress your guests this summer or winter – it works all year around! Just add home-made Sangria and let the party begin!
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Rich Flavours of India

Rich Flavours of India

2026- June 13

The aroma of toasted fragrant spices warms everyone hearts. Learn how to cook Indian inspired dishes that are big on flavor like vegetable samosas, chickpea tikki, curries and more. Great class for vegetarians!
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Dumplings & Dim Sum

Dumplings & Dim Sum

2026- May 2, Aug. 8

Dumplings, Dim Sum and more! It's easier than you think and so much fun to make! Sticky rice bundles in lotus leaves to awesome spring rolls, scallion pancakes, shrimp & pork dumplings and mushroom pot stickers. Get your chopsticks ready!
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Moroccan Magic

Moroccan Magic

2026- Sept. 19

Tagines, couscous and various phyllo delights make this a popular heart warming cuisine. Exotic spices and homemade vegetable dips like Harissa and Muhummara help make these dishes magical for at-home dining.
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Vietnamese Delights

Vietnamese Delights

2026- May 21/23

Lemongrass Beef, Shrimp Rolls and awesome Peanut Sauce, to Classic Bun – rice vermicelli with grilled meats and carrot and daikon pickle. Sweet, sour, spicy and salty are the key flavors of this fresh & tasty cuisine.
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Vibrant Flavours of Thailand

Vibrant Flavours of Thailand

2026- Mar. 19/21, July 16/18

One of my favourite cuisines....from Pad Thai, to various curries, spring rolls, refreshing mango salad and perhaps fragrant coconut sticky rice. Learn to cook with tamarind, chilies and kaffir lime leaves – a real kitchen adventure!
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Southern Comfort Classics

Southern Comfort Classics

2026-Aug 22

Southern Comfort Classics kicked up a notch. BAM! Recipes could include Shrimp Creole or Shrimp Cakes, Baked Oysters, Crunchy Lemon Chicken, Grilled Corn Salad, Buttermilk Chive Biscuits with Hot Honey to Pecan Pie!
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Decorating Holiday Cookies & Cocktail Appetizers

Decorating Holiday Cookies & Cocktail Appetizers

2025- Nov 22 2026- Nov 21

Join professional custom cookie decorator, Lauren Shane, owner of Lyn Valley Bake Shop to learn the art of cookie decorating. Take your creations home to give to family and friends for the holidays. Plus, make some of Cynthia's tastiest cocktail appetizers. Enjoy them for lunch along with some other surprises. A fun day in the kitchen to kick off the Holiday season!
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Plant Based Cuisine

Plant Based Cuisine

Private Classes

Want to incorporate a healthier cuisine into your diet? Create some tasty plant based dishes that everyone will enjoy at your table – internationally inspired from Indian sesame bean patties to mushroom dumplings and crispy sweet potato samosas. Learn to build flavor through herbs, spices and cooking techniques.
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