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Creative Seasonal Cooking with Erin Shallat

Creative Seasonal Cooking with Erin Shallat

Event Details

Sonoma Community Center, 276 E Napa St, Sonoma, CA, 95476
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Monday & Wednesday · Weekly

August 3 – 26, 2026

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Room 109, Rotary Kitchen

Beginning

18 and older

Registration Cost Per Class:

$10

Materials Fee:

Included


Total Registration Cost Per Class:

$10

Discover the joy of cooking with beautiful, locally grown produce in a relaxed, inspiring kitchen environment. These intimate classes are designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and make everyday meal prep feel simple, sustainable, and deeply satisfying.

Classes are offered two times per week on Monday and Wednesdays from 10:00–11:30 AM throughout August, followed by a casual lunch and Q&A where guests can connect, ask questions, and continue the conversation around food, wellness, and seasonal living.

Rather than a formal step-by-step cooking course, each session is primarily demonstration-based with occasional hands-on participation. Every class highlights a seasonal fruit or vegetable and explores several delicious ways to prepare and enjoy it using fresh, vibrant ingredients.

The first class focuses on creating a well-equipped kitchen for effortless meal prep, including:

  • Smart pantry, refrigerator, and freezer stocking
  • Essential cooking tools and equipment
  • Organizing for ease and efficiency
  • Setting up a kitchen that supports healthy, creative cooking

With produce harvested from Erin’s own gardens, participants will experience an abundance of fresh seasonal ingredients while learning approachable techniques and flavorful recipes that can easily be recreated at home.

Classes are  welcoming, personal experience with plenty of opportunity for questions, conversation, and inspiration.

Simple. Fresh. Creative. Nourishing cooking without the fuss.

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