Cooking Classes

BriarPatch Co-op is proud to partner with Wendy Van Wagner and the other cooks at In The Kitchen cooking school, located in Nevada City. In the Kitchen classes are hands-on and use high-quality ingredients found at BriarPatch.
Look for the monthly “BriarPatch owners-only” classes at a reduced fee, only $25. For all other summer classes, BriarPatch owners receive a 10% discount off the class fees. Class size is limited, so reserve early.

All classes are held at: 648 Zion Street, Nevada City (by former Miner’s Clinic).

Summer Schedule

Teens in the Kitchen! First Session starting September 9th
Wednesdays, September 8, 15, 22 & 29 3:30 – 5:30 $120 for the series.
First session: Baking, Pizza, Thai, Pasta
Join me In The Kitchen for a series of classes created specifically for teenagers. Each week will be a new adventure: Baking, Pizza, Thai Food & Pasta! The classes will cover basic cooking skills and terminology as well as food safety, knife skills and fun food facts!
Email or call Kate at 268-0343 or kateweathers@mac.com

Wednesday, September 8th
Knife Skills 101 6-8pm $35
Learn to slice your way culinary confidence. Gain hands on practice learning various knife techniques in the kitchen including, dicing, mincing, chiffonade and julienne. In the course of the evening we will create a seasonal on pot meal together to enjoy in class. Bring a knife if you have a favorite, other wise I have one for you!
Email or call Wendy at 478-0669 or wendyvanwagner@gmail.com

Friday, September 10th
Thai One On 6-8:30pm / $45
Join us In the Kitchen to explore the tantalizing tastes of Thailand!
•Omelette Soup – Very simple, but tasty & versatile.
•Spicy Cucumber Salad
•Pad Thai
•Spicy Red Beef Curry
The recipes all incorporate elements of classic Thai cuisine but can be made with ingredients that are easily sourced!
Email or call Kate at 268-0343 or kateweathers@mac.com

Wednesday, September 15th
Sensational Southern French 6-8:30pm $45
People love my class Fabulous French Cooking, to now we will visit the south of France through my favorite medium, FOOD!
•Salade Nicoise
•Mussels in white wine with garlic and herbs
•Dessert crepes
•Fell free to BYOW for this class (white is nice)
Email or call Wendy at 478-0669 or wendyvanwagner@gmail.com

Saturday, September 18th and 25th
Introduction to Cooking 1pm- 3:30pm
$95 for students and teens $120 for Adults
We’ll start with a tutorial on Culinary history and the cultivation of French cuisine. Also, we will review kitchen tools and equipment including a saute pan, hotel pan, sheet pans, what a rondo is, the Kitchen Aid and Cuisinart, different types of knives and their uses. You will learn examples of certain knife cuts, how to hold your knife, and review how to small dice, brunoise, chiffonade, and julienne.
We’ll explore protein cooking methods such as saute, pan fry, deep fry, braise, roast, grill, fricasee, and blanchette. And we will discuss flavor profiles including sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami.
You’ll leave knowing how to handle food and understand California kitchen sanitation requirements. Interwoven in the lessons, you’ll learn more about nutrition, food pairings, and other neato tricks of the trade.
Note: This is a two part course.
Email Jen blueculinarychemist@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 22nd
Spanish Tapas 6-8:30pm $45
Small plates, big flavors! Join me as well explore Spain and the famous “tapa”. Tapas are traditionally served along red wine or sangria and boast mouth watering flavors and beautiful presentation. Feel free to bring a bottle of your favorite red wine to enjoy in class.
•Tortilla Espanola
•Herbed Spanish Meatballs
•Blue cheese stuffed, Bacon wrapped dates
•Fried peppers
•Tastes on Toasts
Email or call Wendy at 478-0669 or wendyvanwagner@gmail.com

Wednesday, September 29th - BriarPatch Member Class Only
Endless Summer 6-8pm $30
We think of September as a fall month but indeed here in the Foothills, we get summer well into October! Let’s take advantage of the local bounty and see what dishes we can cook up for this transitional time.
Tomatoes
Eggplant
Red peppers
Butternut squash
Apples/pears

Email or call Wendy at 478-0669 or wendyvanwagner@gmail.com

Thursday, September 30th
Festive Mexican Dinner 6:30-8:30pm $45
Come join us and learn how to make a Delicious Mexican Dinner!

•Enchiladas with Green Salsa
•Pinto Beans & Refried Beans
•Mexican Rice
•Guacamole
Email or call Lizary Jones at 272-1511 or lizary@truevine.net

Teens in the Kitchen! Second Session starting October 6th
Wednesdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27 3:30 – 5:30 $120 for the series.
Second session: Baking, Pizza, Thai, Pasta
Join me In The Kitchen for a series of classes created specifically for teenagers. Each week will be a new adventure: Baking, Pizza, Thai Food & Pasta! The classes will cover basic cooking skills and terminology as well as food safety, knife skills and fun food facts!
Email or call Kate at 268-0343 or kateweathers@mac.com

Wednesday, October 6th - BriarPatch Members Class Only
Autumn Soups 6-8pm $30
Soups are a wonderful meal in one. Serve up a hot bowl with hearty bread and a salad and you have a perfect meal! We will make 4 soups in this class and discuss making stock from scratch and how this can round out the flavor of you soups.
•Tomato and Chevre Soup
•Potato Leek
•Spinach, White Bean and Sausage Soup
•Black Bean Pumpkin Soup
Email or call Wendy at 478-0669 or wendyvanwagner@gmail.com

Friday, October, 8th
Thai One On 6-8:30pm $45
Join us In the Kitchen to explore the tantalizing tastes of Thailand!
•Omelette Soup – Very simple, but tasty & versatile.
•Spicy Cucumber Salad
•Pad Thai
•Spicy Red Beef Curry
The recipes all incorporate elements of classic Thai cuisine but can be made with ingredients that are easily sourced!
Email or call Kate at 268-0343 or kateweathers@mac.com

Wednesday, October 13th
Indian Cuisine with Joe Meade 6-9pm $50
Joe Meade has a following for this class. People love it and take it over and over again! Joe is a dynamic teacher with lots of first hand stories of living in India and preparing food. One of the things that makes this class fun is the interactive nature and the anticipation of the feast to be had at the end of class!!
•Chapatis
•Chutney
•Paneer
•Kitcheri
•Potato Cauliflower Curry
Email or call Wendy at 478-0669 or wendyvanwagner@gmail.com

Wednesday, October 20th
In the Kitchen Fermented Foods Workshop 6-8:30 pm $50
This summer In the Kitchen debuted a fermented foods line made with produce grown right here in Nevada County. Fermented foods have been a staple part of most culture’s diets for thousands of years. Learn about the health benefits to including fermented foods in your diet.
In this class we will make Sauerkraut, Kimchi, and Dill pickles.
At the end of class you will leave with your own goodies to take home and enjoy.
Snacks provided.
Email or call Wendy at 478-0669 or wendyvanwagner@gmail.com

Wednesday, October 27th
Vegetarian Casseroles 6-8:30 pm $45
Maybe you are a dedicated vegetarian looking for some new ideas in the kitchen, or maybe you are including more non-meat dishes in your weekly menus. This class is great for everyone!
•Individual Potpies with Sweet Potato Biscuits
•Curried Spinach and Lentil Bake
•Baked Nachos
•Baked Pasta e Fagioli
Email or call Wendy at 478-0669 or wendyvanwagner@gmail.com

Wednesday, November 3rd
Holidays Salads and Sides 6-8 pm $45
These dishes can frame your favorite holiday entree. Some classics, some modern takes on old faves…….come join in and cook together, but without the holiday drama.
•Truffled Mashed Potatoes
•Bulgar, Celery and Pomegranate Salad
•Ginger Jeweled Salad
•Vibrant Tasty Green Beans
•Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Apples
Email or call Wendy at 478-0669 or wendyvanwagner@gmail.com

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule your class, you may do so up to 48 hours before the class. Students are requested to notify In The Kitchen via email with any cancellation
requests. Please let us know the date and class title, and whether you wish to receive a makeup for a future class or a refund. If it is past the 48-hour mark and you find that you cannot attend, you will still receive the class recipes but your tuition/option to reschedule will be forfeit. Please note: You may always send someone in your place!