Master the art of scratch-made pie fillings and rustic desserts that celebrate homestyle baking.  From perfectly thickened fruit fillings to buttery, flakey crusts, you’ll learn time-honored techniques to make desserts that taste as good as they look.  We will also explore creative rustic treats that go beyond the pie tin.  Leave with recipes, tips and the skills to impress at any gathering. This is a canning class.  Location Direct Appliance McHenry Ave Modesto 10a-Noon              Workshop cost: $55.  Please call or text to register (209) 484-5492

Spread the Love – A Buttery Little Workshop
Get ready to butter up your biscuits (and everything else) with this fun and flirty one-hour workshop! We’ll be mixin’, mashin’, and tastin’ our way through the art of herb & compound butters. You’ll strut out with a sample to savor, simple recipes, and a new trick up your apron.

The event location is: Bordona’s Home Furnishings in Oakdale.  You must reserve a seat in advance.

Event cost: $35.00  Please call or text: (209) 484-5492 to register.

Dive into the vibrant world of chutneys, chow chow, and salsa, where sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors come together in perfect harmony. In this workshop, you’ll learn traditional preservation methods to create these bold, versatile condiments that complement a variety of dishes. Discover the secrets of balancing flavors, achieving the perfect texture, and safely canning your creations. Go home with a jar of your own handcrafted preserve and a new appreciation for bold flavors! Leave with recipes, tips and the skills to impress at any gathering. This is a canning class.  Location Direct Appliance McHenry Ave Modesto 10a-Noon 

Workshop cost:$55 .   Please call or text: (209) 484-549 to register.

Join me for a one-hour (ish) jammin’ good time where we’ll whip up a fresh, fruity batch of homemade jam using locally grown goodness. You’ll head home with a small jar of your own, a simple recipe, and a spark of inspiration to keep the jamming going. Whether you’re a total newbie or just jam-curious, this quick & tasty session is the perfect way to dip your spoon into the world of home preserving.

The event location is: Bordona’s Home Furnishings in Oakdale.  You must reserve a seat in advance.

Event cost: $35.00  Please call or text: (209) 484-5492 to register.

Biscuit Bake Off – Butter Me Up & Jam On! 
If you’ve joined me for jammin’ or butter-whippin’, then sugar, this biscuit bash is the cherry on top! In this lighthearted one-hour-ish workshop, I’ll teach you how to bake up fluffy, tender biscuits that are just beggin’ for a smear of herb butter or a dollop of homemade jam. No fancy tools, no fuss—just old-fashioned goodness and a sprinkle of fun. Come ready to mix, shape, and fall head over heels for baking from scratch!

The event location is: Bordona’s Home Furnishings in Oakdale.  You must reserve a seat in advance.

Event cost: $35.00  Please call or text: (209) 484-5492 to register.