Tag: Formaggio

  • Wednesday, August 31, 6:30 pm – Pickling and Canning 101

    On Wednesday, August 31 at 6:30 pm, join Julia, Formaggio Kitchen’s senior buyer and avid home pickler/jamming enthusiast, as she takes you through pickling and preserving some of the tastiest summer veggies. Julia will show you some of her tried and true pickling and canning recipes and explain matching spices, vegetables, and brines. You’ll leave with a knowledge of how to make quick pickles, shelf stable pickles, canned tomatoes and a couple more unique preserves. In pickling lingo, learn how to “put up” your produce before winter and save some of the fantastic flavors that summer has to offer. Each participant will also leave with their own “pickle kit” so that you can put your new skills to use! NOTE: This class is held at our Classroom Annex, not our retail location. The annex is located at 67 Smith Place in Cambridge, and we highly recommend reviewing the directions available at www.formaggiokitchen.com. If you are unable to attend a class, please let us know at least 48 hours before the class is scheduled to take place and we will give you a full refund or a credit for a future class. No refunds are offered for cancellations within 48 hours before an event. There are no refunds, transfers, make-ups or deferments for missed classes.

    General Admission, $65.00 per person. Register at http://www.formaggiokitchen.com/classes/

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  • Saturday, June 7, 5:30 pm – Summer Produce & Cheese

    The summer harvest in New England brings a windfall of versatile produce that begs to be used in exciting and innovative ways! Join Andrea, Formaggio Kitchen South End’s head chef and Kyra, cheesemonger and local farm enthusiast, for a lesson in the various applications of the best produce of the year. The pair will walk you through some great and simple dishes, plus the best ways to match cheeses with local, seasonal foods. The class will be held at the Formaggio Kitchen Classroom Annex, 67 Smith Place in Cambridge, and the price is $65. To purchase a spot, register online at http://www.formaggiokitchen.com/classes, or call 617-354-4750. Please have your credit card number ready. If you have any questions, please email classes@formaggiokitchen.com.  Image from staceysnacksonline.com.

  • Saturday, January 21, 2:00 pm – Magnificent Marmalades with Bonnie Shershow

    Winter citrus will take center stage as Bonnie Shershow, a Cambridge resident who makes some of Formaggio Kitchen’s favorite jams, teaches us the ins and outs of classic marmalades. Bonnie will demonstrate how to make marmalade, and discuss the different types of citrus you can use to make your own at home. We will wrap up by tasting a couple of cheeses that pair well with marmalade, and each guest will get their own jar of fresh citrus jam to take home.  This class, sponsored by Formaggio Kitchen, will be held at the classroom annex located at 67 Smith Place in Cambridge.  The class fee is $45 per person, and  you may register on line at www.formaggiokitchen.com.