A Hands-On, Eat-What-You-Make Workshop!    Stretch, knead, and savor your way through an unforgettable evening of cheese and pizza making—Gypsy Cowgirl style.                                                                                                                                 

In this interactive workshop, we’ll make fresh mozzarella together as a group, learning the simple but magical process of turning milk into soft, stretchy cheese right before your eyes. You’ll taste along the way, ask questions, and discover tips for making fresh cheese at home with confidence.  Each participant will then mix and prepare their own pizza dough to take home, so you can recreate the experience in your own kitchen. We’ll also fire up the on-site pizza oven to cook and enjoy pizzas together, showcasing how fresh ingredients and the right tools can elevate even the simplest meal.                                                                                             

This class is part demonstration, part hands-on, and all about good food, good company, and learning practical skills you’ll actually use.

You’ll leave with:

• A clear understanding of how fresh mozzarella is made
• Your own pizza dough to bake at home
• Recipes, tips, and confidence to keep the pizza nights going
• A full belly and a smile on your face                                                                                                           
• Perfect for food lovers, curious cooks, and anyone who believes pizza tastes better when you make it yourself.

You must reserve a seat in advance.

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

Elderberry Essentials: Syrup + Tincture for Wellness Support

Calling all wellness-minded cowgirls (and cowboys)… this one is for you.                                     

In this herbal-focused summer workshop, we’ll be working with one of nature’s most beloved traditional immune-support ingredients: elderberries.  Together, we’ll create two powerful and practical preparations that you can keep in your home apothecary.             

Elderberry Syrup                                                                                                                                                           

A sweet, comforting syrup that’s a seasonal staple for many families—especially when cold and flu season comes knocking.                                                                                                                 

Elderberry Tincture                                                                                                                                                       

A simple, shelf-stable herbal extract that’s easy to store and can be a wonderful addition to your wellness toolkit. Everyone goes home with elderberry goodies!!!                                         

Limited seating on this event.                                                                                                                       

Workshop cost $60.00 includes all supplies, snacks and recipes.                                                         

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

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.