Daily Archives: June 14, 2024

Wednesday, June 26, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Sicilian Summer with Chef Claudia

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Wright-Locke Farm is thrilled to welcome Chef Claudia Catalano to Wright-Locke Farm for her first class with us, “Sicilian Summer.” Join us on June 26 for an evening of delicious, authentic Sicilian cooking and celebrate the vibrant flavors of the season.

In this hands-on class, Chef Claudia will guide you through the creation of three delightful Sicilian dishes:

  • Homemade Potato Gnocchi with Spring Herb Pesto: Learn the art of making light and fluffy gnocchi from scratch, paired with a fresh and flavorful spring herb pesto.
  • Asparagus and Pecorino Fritters: Discover how to make crispy, savory fritters that showcase the perfect combination of tender asparagus and tangy pecorino cheese.
  • Strawberry Ricotta Crostata: Finish the evening with a delicious dessert, crafting a beautiful crostata filled with creamy ricotta and sweet strawberries.

The class fee is $70, with tiered pricing options available. This fee covers all ingredients and materials. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy the dishes they prepare in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.

Don’t miss this opportunity to cook alongside Chef Claudia Catalano and immerse yourself in the flavors of a Sicilian summer. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Purchase Tickets Here

Saturday, June 22, 10:00 am – 11:30 pm – Floral Design: Tropical Fantasy

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Creating arrangements with exotic flowers like Bird of Paradise and Pincushion Protea is sure to ignite a spark in your summer décor! Who wouldn’t adore a touch of the tropics? These blooms aren’t just visually stunning; they carry rich symbolism too. Proteas symbolize courage and transformation, while the Bird of Paradise represents joyfulness, paradise, and excitement.

Join Lorraine Walsh and Mary Lou Ashur from Artistry Floral to dive into the vibrant world of tropical florals. Embrace the boldness by working with bright colors and choose between crafting a traditional arrangement or a modern one that demands attention. Picture dazzling bursts of fiery hues complemented by lush greenery in chic cube or round vases. It’s an artful fusion of colors and textures that captures the essence of summer loving. Let’s unleash your creativity and make your space bloom with tropical flair!

Class time allows students to practice and apply these principles in hands-on projects. It’s also a great opportunity to learn about various flower varieties, care techniques, and design styles. Practical experience and feedback from instructors and peers help to develop your skills and creativity in floral design.  Sign up at www.masshort.org.

Saturday, June 22, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – The Veggie Specialist’s Garden

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Join gardening expert Ron Kujawski in his teaching garden in West Stockbridge on Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., as he demonstrates his home garden tips and tricks! Learn first-hand about the different planting strategies for crops using raised beds, mounding and vertical space. We will explore in-garden composting and pest management and how to adapt to no-till gardening. 

Ron starts seeds in the basement where he’s set up benches, heating mats and fluorescent lights. Then he moves the seedlings of cool-season vegetables to his unheated greenhouse while the warm-season vegetables are placed on benches in south-facing windows in his house. As the weather improves, he sets them out on the deck before moving them to the garden under row covers.

No transportation will be provided. Garden location will be shared upon class registration. This Berkshire Botanical Garden course is $25 for BBG members, $40 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/veggie-specialists-garden

Ron Kujawski spent his formative years working on his family’s onion farm in Florida, N.Y. From there he went on to earn his bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate in biological sciences from the State University of New York at Albany. After five years of developing and directing the Environmental Studies program at Simon’s Rock College in Great Barrington, Mass., he moved on to the University of Massachusetts Extension Service as a specialist in landscape, nursery and urban forestry. Now retired, he spends time as a horticultural consultant, author, writer, and lecturer, that is, when he is not tending to his vegetable garden. Ron also chairs the Horticultural Advisory Committee at the Berkshire Botanic Garden and writes a column for their weekly online newsletter. He and his daughter, Jennifer, have co-authored the book Week by Week Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook.