Hands-On Cheesemaking: Fresh Mozzarella & Ricotta
Fresh cheese is simpler than you might think—and incredibly rewarding to make. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to craft two beloved fresh cheeses—pillowy mozzarella and creamy ricotta—from scratch. Instructor Megan Thompson will guide you through approachable techniques and tips you can confidently recreate at home. You’ll enjoy your freshly made cheeses in class, thoughtfully prepared to showcase their flavor and versatility.
Menu
• Tomato Bruschetta with Fresh Mozzarella
• Ricotta and Apricot Phyllo Tart
$110
Upcoming Class Times
April
25
Washington Square
This class is full
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About Megan Thompson
Megan is an accomplished cheesemonger and cheesemaker with over six years of hands-on experience and a lifelong connection to food. Born and raised in Centerville, Ohio, she comes from a food-loving family where cooking from scratch and sharing flavorful meals—rooted in her Italian heritage—were a way of life. This foundation shaped her deep appreciation for fresh ingredients, thoughtful technique, and the joy of gathering around the table. The day after graduating high school, Megan began her career as the youngest cheesemonger in the Specialty Cheese Department at Dorothy Lane Market, where she has continued to grow her craft ever since. Through years of daily customer interaction, continued learning, and hands-on cheesemaking, she has developed both deep product knowledge and an intuitive ability to connect people with flavors they love. Known for her warmth, curiosity, and genuine passion for teaching, Megan believes great food is best enjoyed alongside great conversation—and that exceptional customer service is at the heart of every memorable culinary experience.
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Culinary Center class registrations may be cancelled up to 7 days prior to the scheduled class date to receive a full refund, with proper notification. Cancellations made with notification after the 7-day deadline are eligible for credit toward future culinary class registrations if notification is given prior to the day of a class. If you are unable to attend any class, you are welcome to send a substitute in your place. To give proper notifications for a cancellation or notice of a substitution, please contact the culinary center location where your class is taking place. Any no-call, no-show participants forfeit refunds or class credits. The DLM Culinary Center reserves the right to cancel a class, when necessary, due to inclement weather, emergencies, or insufficient enrollment, and may also substitute instructors or food items when required. In the event that a class is cancelled, registered students will receive a full refund or credit, as applicable.
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