Seal The Season :RELISH

A Hands-On Water Bath Canning Class

Pull up a chair and spend an afternoon learning the art of homemade relish — Gypsy Cowgirl style.

In this hands-on canning workshop, we’ll transform fresh summer produce into flavorful relishes perfect for burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, charcuterie boards, and pantry shelves. Whether you’re brand new to canning or looking to sharpen your skills, this class is designed to make home food preservation approachable, practical, and fun.

Together we’ll cover the basics of safe water bath canning while preparing a delicious batch of traditional summer relish. We’ll also explore a second refrigerator-style relish variation with a fun twist in flavor that participants can take home and enjoy fresh.

You’ll learn helpful tips for prepping vegetables, balancing flavors, proper jar filling techniques, and safe processing methods so you can confidently recreate the process in your own kitchen.

There’s something deeply satisfying about stocking your pantry with homemade goodness — and this class is the perfect place to begin.

Participants will:

• Learn the basics of water bath canning
• Prepare and can a batch of homemade relish
• Make a second fresh refrigerator relish variation
• Gain confidence using safe food preservation techniques
• Take home recipes, tips, and jars of summer flavor

Event cost: $60   Please call or text: (209) 484-5492 to register.

A Hands-On Burger and Salad FUN! Workshop for Kids! 8ys-12ys  10A-11:30A

Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon of cooking, learning, and burger-building — Gypsy Cowgirl style.

In this hands-on workshop, kids will learn how simple, fresh ingredients come together to create an all-American favorite from scratch. We’ll talk about where our food comes from, explore basic kitchen skills, and prepare a delicious burger meal step-by-step together.

Participants will make fresh burger patties, mix up a special sauce, prepare toppings, and build their own burgers just the way they like them. We’ll also make a simple homemade side and enjoy our meal together at the end of class.

Along the way, kids will gain confidence in the kitchen while learning safe food prep skills, teamwork, and the importance of real, wholesome ingredients. Each child will also go home with one pound of locally grown ground beef so they can recreate the experience with their family at home.

This workshop is designed to be fun, relaxed, educational, and full of laughter — perfect for young cooks who love to get hands-on in the kitchen.

Participants will:

• Learn basic cooking and kitchen safety skills
• Make burger patties from scratch
• Prepare fresh toppings and sauces
• Build and enjoy their own burger meal
• Take home one pound of locally grown ground beef
• Receive recipes and kitchen confidence to continue cooking at home

Come hungry and ready for a delicious good time around the table.   

Event cost: $35 per child  $25 each additional sibbling

Location: Direct Appliance McHenry Ave

Please call or text: (209) 484-5492 to register.

Garden To Pantry: Tomatoes & Green Chilies

Water-bath canning class

When summer gardens are bursting with ripe tomatoes and peppers, it’s the perfect time to stock your pantry with one of the most versatile ingredients you’ll use all year long.

Join Master Food Preserver Bambi Porter for this hands-on water bath canning workshop as you learn how to safely preserve tomatoes with green chilies using a research-tested recipe. This flavorful pantry staple is perfect for adding homemade goodness to soups, chili, casseroles, taco meat, queso dip, enchiladas, Mexican rice, eggs, and so much more.

Throughout the class, we’ll discuss selecting the best tomatoes and peppers, proper preparation techniques, safe acidification, and the canning methods that ensure a high-quality, shelf-stable product. You’ll also discover creative ways to use your finished jars in everyday meals and family favorites.

Each participant will:

• Prepare and take home a jar of Garden Tomatoes & Green Chilies.
• Take home a collection of delicious recipe ideas for using this versatile pantry staple all year long.
• Gain the confidence to recreate this recipe in their own kitchen.

  Whether your garden is overflowing or you’re bringing home baskets of fresh tomatoes from the farmers market, this workshop will help you turn the flavors of summer into convenient, homemade pantry staples your family will enjoy for months to come.

No prior canning experience is necessary—beginners are always welcome!

Event cost: $60 includes all supplies & snacks

Location: Direct Appliance McHenry Ave

Please call or text: (209) 484-5492 to register.

Apple Pie Filling & Creative Ways To Use This Season

Celebrate the flavors of apple season with a workshop that’s all about making the most of one of fall’s most versatile fruits!

Join Master Food Preserver Bambi Porter of Gypsy Cowgirl Kitchen as we create a research-tested Homemade Apple Pie Filling that you can enjoy long after apple season has passed. You’ll learn the techniques for safely preserving this pantry favorite while discovering that one jar can become so much more than a traditional apple pie.

Throughout the class, you’ll sample and explore a variety of delicious desserts made using homemade apple pie filling, including ideas like apple crisp, rustic galettes, hand pies, apple pie bars, and more. You’ll leave with plenty of inspiration to turn a single jar into quick and easy desserts your family will love all season long.

Each participant will:

• Make and take home a jar of homemade apple pie filling
• Learn the fundamentals of safely preserving fruit pie fillings
• Sample several desserts featuring apple pie filling
• Receive recipes, baking ideas, and tips for creating delicious desserts with ease

Whether you’re picking apples from a local orchard or bringing home a basket from the farmers market, this workshop will give you the confidence to preserve the season and fill your home with the comforting flavors of fall.

One jar…countless delicious possibilities. Join us as we bring the orchard to your oven, one cozy dessert at a time!

Event cost: $60 includes all supplies & snacks

Location: Direct Appliance McHenry Ave

Please call or text: (209) 484-5492 to register.

There’s something magical about baking in the fall. As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to fill your kitchen with the comforting aromas of cinnamon, maple, apples, and warm spices.

Join Master Food Preserver and instructor Bambi Porter for a cozy morning of baking as we explore one of my favorite foolproof dough recipes and discover how one simple recipe can be transformed into a variety of delicious seasonal treats. Whether you’re a pumpkin lover or prefer the flavors of apple, cranberry, maple, or spice, you’ll leave inspired with ideas you can enjoy all season long.

During this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the techniques for creating tender, bakery-style scones while exploring easy flavor variations, homemade glazes, and simple finishing touches that make every batch feel special. Along the way, we’ll share baking tips, make-ahead ideas, and freezer-friendly techniques to help you enjoy fresh baked treats whenever the craving strikes.

Each participant will:

Prepare and take home freshly baked seasonal treats.

Learn the secrets to creating tender, flaky bakery-style scones.

Receive recipes for multiple seasonal flavor variations and homemade glazes.

Enjoy samples, seasonal inspiration, and plenty of cozy baking tips to use throughout the fall and holiday season.

Whether you’re baking for family, friends, holiday gatherings, or simply a quiet morning with a cup of coffee, this workshop will leave you ready to make your home feel just a little warmer this autumn.

Event cost: $60 includes all supplies & snacks

Location: Direct Appliance McHenry Ave

Please call or text: (209) 484-5492 to register.

The holidays are meant to be enjoyed—not spent in the kitchen at the last minute.

Join Master Food Preserver and instructor Bambi Porter for a festive workshop filled with delicious recipes, simple entertaining ideas, and time-saving tips that will help you prepare ahead and enjoy more time with family and friends.

In this hands-on class, we’ll prepare a fresh cranberry-orange sauce that’s perfect for your holiday table and versatile enough to use in a variety of appetizers and seasonal dishes. You’ll discover how one simple recipe can become the star of your holiday entertaining while learning easy make-ahead ideas that are beautiful, delicious, and stress-free.

Throughout the workshop, you’ll enjoy tastings of several holiday appetizers featuring our homemade cranberry sauce, along with ideas for serving guests, using leftovers, and preparing recipes in advance. We’ll also share make-ahead tips, storage suggestions, and holiday hosting shortcuts that will help make this season your most relaxed yet.

Each participant will:

• Prepare and take home a fresh batch of homemade cranberry-orange sauce.
• Receive recipes for several easy holiday appetizers and entertaining ideas.
• Learn practical make-ahead tips to simplify holiday meals and gatherings.
• Enjoy seasonal tastings and leave inspired with fresh ideas for celebrating the holidays with confidence.

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, attending a holiday gathering, or simply looking for new family favorites, you’ll leave with recipes, inspiration, and the confidence to create a warm and welcoming holiday table with less stress and more joy.

Event cost: $60 includes all supplies & snacks

Location: Direct Appliance McHenry Ave

Please call or text: (209) 484-5492 to register.