Stew Season: Adult Cooking Class
Soup’s on! In this hands-on adult cooking class, Chef Charlotte will teach you how to craft three hearty, warming, and delicious fall stews utilizing Powisset’s peak fall produce. Between smoky chicken stew with butternut squash and kale, pork and pinto bean chili, and coconut curried lentils, there is something for… Read More
Tots in the Kitchen
Join us for a cozy fall morning in the Powisset Kitchen! Our youngest chefs, ages 2–5, and their grown-ups are invited to mix, stir, scoop, and explore seasonal ingredients together. Inspired by the flavors of fall, this hands-on cooking class gives little ones the chance to get comfortable in… Read More
Taste the Seasons – Fall Mixology
Taste the season and explore our gardens in our seasonal mixology program! Stay tuned for future dates for the coming seasons. Join us for the fall rendition of Taste the Seasons. Explore Minton Stable Community Garden, and learn about autumnal drinks made with native and garden grown plants! Participants… Read More
Oktoberfest: Adult Cooking Class
In this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Charlotte, you’ll make classic Oktoberfest staples, including Käsespätzle, Roast Pork Loin with Sauerkraut, and Apples Apfelküchle with Whipped Sour Cream. Included in this class: Cooking demonstration and hands-on learning experience. Instruction from an experienced, top-notch instructor. Recipes to take home. At the end… Read More
Autumn Heritage Stroll and Farm-to-Table Lunch
Enjoy a guided walk through the scenic, storied landscapes of historic Powisset Farm in Dover, previously owned by Boston sculptor, entrepreneur, farmer, and philanthropist Amelia Peabody. Each step on the stroll brings the past to life through engaging tales of early agricultural life on the farm and the role of… Read More
Souped Up Sandwiches: Adult Cooking Class
Level up your lunch game in this hands-on adult cooking class focused on soups and sandwiches. Chef Charlotte will teach you how to elevate classic lunch staples. Together, we’ll make grilled cheese and tomato soup, carrot ginger soup, and miso eggplant banh mi. Included in this class: Cooking demonstration and… Read More
Fabulous Fungi: Mushroom Foraging, Cultivation and Cuisine
At this fascinating workshop, you’ll walk Powisset’s woodlands and meadows, guided by Powisset’s mycologist, Amanda, who will provide tips for locating and identifying fungi. Amanda will discuss the role of fungi in the ecosystem, how sustenance foraging can be utilized to diversify our diets and combat food insecurity, as well… Read More
Tour de Tapas: Adult Cooking Class
This event has sold out.Join us on a trip from Greater Boston to Barcelona, no passport necessary! In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Charlotte will teach you how to create a multitude of tapas for a delicious family-style feast. Together, we’ll make crispy, garlicky Pan con Tomate, Patatas Bravas, Albondigas,… Read More
Kiddos in the Kitchen
Join us for Kiddos in the Kitchen! After a busy summer filled with young chefs in our Farmer, Forester, Chef! camp, the Powisset Kitchen is missing the laughter, creativity, and excitement of our campers. That’s why we’re inviting your little food lovers back for a fun-filled afternoon of cooking and… Read More
Scrumptious Sourdough: Adult Cooking Class
This event has sold out. Sourdough is one of the oldest forms of bread; in fact, it was the traditional breadmaking method for most of human history. Special guest chef Clarisse Maugis will ensure your success in this hands-on class, where you’ll learn to make a simple sourdough bread using… Read More
Date Night: Passport to Paris Adult Cooking Class
This event has sold out. Join us for a romantic, hands-on cooking experience designed for couples, where you’ll create a complete, flavorful meal together. We’ll render bacon to add a crispy bite to Salade Lyonnaise, complete with warm vinaigrette and finish with a silky poached egg. Indulge in steak frites… Read More
A Bite of Italy: Adult Cooking Class
Spend an evening in Rome with Chef Charlotte! In this hands-on cooking class, we’ll recreate the colors of the Italian flag with Insalata Tricolore; emulsify butter, cheese, and pasta water to make an authentic Cacio e Pepe; layer delicate melanzane for Eggplant Parmigiana; and finish with a creamy, espresso-soaked tiramisu. Read More