Name: Empanada Cooking Demo with Gerardo
Start: 2026-11-04T17:30:00-08:00
Location: Sonoma Community Center

Sonoma Community Center

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM<h3><a href="https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/venue/room-109-rotary-kitchen/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Room 109, Rotary Kitchen;ALl. Levels; Age: 18+ </a></h3>Registration Cost:
$50
Materials Fee:
Included
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Total Registration Cost:
$50<h3><a href="https://sonomacommunitycenter.org/venue/room-109-rotary-kitchen/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Join instructor Gerardo Diaz for a flavorful cooking demonstration 
centered on the empanada. You’ll watch each step come together, from 
mixing and rolling the dough to preparing savory fillings and folding 
the signature crimped edge. Gerardo will share the techniques and tips 
that make these golden pockets a favorite across so many kitchens, with 
plenty to taste along the way. Whether you’re a curious foodie or hoping
 to recreate them at home, you’ll leave inspired and ready to try your 
hand. Sign up today and bring your appetite to the Sonoma Community 
Center.</a></h3>

Local Event: Empanada Cooking Demo with Gerardo

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Empanada Cooking Demo with Gerardo

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5:30 PM – 8:00 PMRoom 109, Rotary Kitchen;ALl. Levels; Age: 18+ Registration Cost:
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Materials...

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