Late Summer Bounty

Late summer is a gift, and the garden is overflowing with it! Join Chef Joel for Late Summer Bounty, a hands-on cooking class that celebrates the peak-season goodness of ripe tomatoes, juicy peaches, crisp cucumbers, and everything in between. You will learn to turn this seasonal abundance into fresh, light, and healthy dishes that taste as bright as they look. Roll up your sleeves and discover just how delicious “good for you” can be!

What You Will Create

Get ready to cook with the freshest fruits and vegetables of the season. You will prepare and enjoy:

• Tomato, Peach and Fresh Mozzarella Salad with Blueberry Balsamic Gastrique: A stunning, juicy salad that captures the sweetness of late summer, finished with a glossy blueberry balsamic gastrique.
• Salmon and Tomato En Papillote with Lemongrass, Thai Basil and Egg Fried Rice: Master the elegant technique of cooking “in parchment,” steaming salmon and tomato with fragrant lemongrass and Thai basil, served alongside savory egg fried rice.
• Asian-Style Crushed Cucumbers with Sesame and Cilantro: Learn the smashing trick that makes these cucumbers so craveable, tossed with nutty sesame and fresh cilantro for a cool, crunchy bite.
• Goat Cheese and Parmesan Zucchini Involtini with Caramelized Tomato Confit: Roll tender zucchini around a creamy goat cheese and Parmesan filling, then top it all with a rich, slow-caramelized tomato confit.

Why You’ll Love This Class

• Cook Like a Pro: Whether you are picking up a chef’s knife for the first time or you cook every day, this class welcomes all skill levels. We provide all the equipment and premium ingredients, so you only need to bring your enthusiasm!
• Eat Fresh, Feel Great: Discover how to build light, healthy meals that let peak-season produce shine, without sacrificing an ounce of flavor.
• Learn from a Culinary Master: Nationally-recognized Chef Joel brings over 25 years of professional experience to the cutting board. His energetic, engaging teaching style makes new techniques feel approachable and genuinely fun.
• Interactive Cooking Fun: This is a lively social event, not a lecture! Share laughs, connect with fellow food lovers, and sit down together to enjoy the beautiful meal you just created.

Your Seasonal Celebration Awaits!

This immersive class is the perfect way to savor the last, best days of summer. You will pick up fresh techniques, taste the season at its peak, and leave with a full stomach, newfound confidence, and every recipe you need to recreate these dishes at home.

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Seats at Chef Joel’s table disappear fast, especially when the garden is this good! Secure your ticket now, tie on your apron, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of fresh flavor and fun.

Taste the season. Unlock new skills. Unleash your inner chef.

Wine, beer, and cocktails are available for purchase from our bar before and during class. Come early for cocktails (5:30) — class begins at 6:00!