Powisset Date Night

Date Night: Harvest Feast on the Farm – Adult Cooking Class

Join us on the eve of the full moon to delight in a feast featuring Powisset’s fall bounty. Collaborate with your other half to craft a silky, sensuous apple and butternut bisque with spiced pepitas, perfectly golden and juicy whole roasted chicken with brussels sprouts and root vegetables, and luscious… Read More

Squash Soup

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

oktoberfest

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

stroll

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

Grilled Cheese

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

Mushrooms

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

tapas

Tour de Tapas: Adult Cooking Class

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, Spanish Tortilla, Albondigas, and Cinnamon Sugar Churros. Read More

appleton bread

Scrumptious Sourdough: Adult Cooking Class

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 staple pantry ingredients. C’est Magnifique!… Read More

french

Date Night: Passport to Paris Adult Cooking Class

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 covered in melty Bearnaise butter… Read More

cacio

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

cooking from the island

Cooking from the Island: What's Fresh and What's Local

Join us for a seasonal farm-to-table cooking experience with Chef Jenny Devivo! These hands-on classes celebrate the fresh flavors and bounty of Martha’s Vineyard, inspired by the growing seasons of our farm. Participants will begin with a guided tour of the Friendship Garden to harvest vegetables and herbs… Read More