DLM Culinary Center

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Sip on coffee, juice, or a mimosa while you explore cake decorating and edible artistry in this fun, hands-on workshop. With expert guidance, you'll treat your cake as a blank canvas as you personalize it with seasonal piping techniques or themed designs. No experience needed, just a playful spirit and a love for sweets and creativity.

Each student will decorate their own "Heart-Shaped Cake for Two" and then take it home to share with their special someone on Valentine's Day. All tools and materials are provided. Come ready to sip, create, and celebrate your inner artist! Light snacks provided.

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No matter your level of kitchen experience, it's likely this culinary class will be one of the most valuable you'll ever attend. Under the expert guidance of Chef Carrie Walters, you'll master both fundamental and advanced knife skills. From properly holding your knife to creating precise cuts, you'll gain confidence in your ability to slice, dice, and chop with precision. Light snacks will be provided.

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Petite Chefs (Grades 1-3) Hands-on Class

It may be cold outside, but our Culinary Center kitchen is warm and cozy. Come in out of the cold and join Zebbie Borland and learn new kitchen skills while making these goodies from scratch. Students will learn to make a cheesy sauce and how to cook pasta al dente for making Four Cheese Macaroni & Cheese. They'll warm their tummies with Winter Warming Malted Cocoa, and make and decorate Sugared Polar Bear Cookies for a wintery treat you’ll have fun recreating at home.

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Celebrate the flavors of France with a vegetarian twist! Chef John Zenk will show you how to prepare a vibrant Niçoise Salad, a rich Mushroom Bourguignon, creamy Dauphinoise Potatoes, and a refreshing Lemon Posset with Biscotti. Along the way, you’ll learn essential techniques for building flavor, mastering dressings, and creating indulgent yet plant-forward dishes. Enjoy the feast and discover just how delicious French vegetarian cuisine can be.

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Turn Friday night into a cozy, hands-on date night for couples with Chef Mary Cooney. Start with a hearty White Bean Soup, followed by classic Pasta Carbonara and flavorful Chicken Marsala. Enjoy vibrant Mixed Vegetables tossed in a bright Pesto Sauce, then finish on a sweet note with a luscious Éclair Cake. A fun, approachable menu designed for cooking together and sharing a memorable, romantic meal.

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Inspired by San Francisco’s acclaimed culinary landscape, spend the lunch hour with Chef Mark Khoury as he demonstrates the recipes of this seafood-forward lunch menu which is sure to hit the spot. We’ll do our best to get you in and out in an hour so you can swim on home and try them out for yourself. We'll start off with a Green Goddess Salad with Avocado and Asparagus to start, followed by a San Francisco-Style Cioppino that is absolutely brimming with fresh seafood in a tomato and wine broth; served with Sourdough. For dessert, indulge in a Ghirardelli White Chocolate Brownie Sundae with Bittersweet Hot Fudge. Your seaside lunch escape awaits!

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Join us for this demonstration class with DLM Bakehouse manager Greg Tyzzer. Greg will take us on an in-depth journey to explore the culinary staple that is sourdough bread. We'll explore a brief history, some of the health benefits, and many applications of a sourdough starter. Learn to grow and maintain your own sourdough culture at home, the different types of starters, and the many ways this starter can be applied to some of your favorite foods including breads, cookies, and pancakes. You'll enjoy a gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich made with our delicious sourdough, along with a cup of Winter Minestrone Soup, and a Fall Salad with Serrano & Apples. Sourdough Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce and Pecans will give us another great idea for this bread! This menu will be paired with wine.

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Bring a partner, friend, or family member to this hands-on cooking adventure with Chef Mary Cooney. Make homemade Stromboli together, enjoy a fresh Baby Green Salad with Apples and Balsamic Vinaigrette, and finish with a sweet Vanilla Panna Cotta topped with fresh berries. Tickets are sold in pairs, making this a fun, approachable class perfect for sharing skills, flavors, and quality time in the kitchen.

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Hands-On Junior Chefs' Class (Grades 4-6)

Junior chefs will roll up their sleeves with Zebbie Borland in this hands-on class, learning to create fun, crowd-pleasing party food in a snap. Fondue is a delicious, interactive way to enjoy gooey melted cheese or decadent chocolate with all sorts of nibbles and small bites. No fondue pot? That's okay! Zebbie will show how to enjoy this playful style of eating at home. Indulge in Creamy Swiss Fondue with Sausage and Crusty Bread, Velvety Fudge Fondue with Pound Cake and Fresh Fruit, and Salted Caramel Fondue with Assorted Apples.

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Tom Perry invites you to slow down and savor the cozy side of cooking with a "Fireside" Comfort Dinner. This winter-ready menu elevates simple ingredients into deeply satisfying dishes—from Scratch-Marinated Olives to a gooey Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich layered with mesquite-smoked turkey, provolone, Gouda, and Taleggio on grilled ciabatta. Enjoy creamy Potato, Bacon, and Poblano Soup, plus a bright Salad of Bib and Red Leaf Lettuce, Arugula, Red Onion, Pecans, Goat Cheese, and Red Raspberry Vinaigrette. The evening ends with Strawberries, Blueberries, and Raspberries in Brandied Cream. Wines will be paired throughout for a relaxed, flavor-packed class perfect for chilly nights and casual gatherings.