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  • Sunday, March 24 – Monday, April 1 – Portugal: Historic Gardens and New Urban Landscapes in Porto and Lisbon

    The Cultural Landscape Foundation’s third international excursion on March 24 – April 1 includes iconic gardens and other works of landscape architecture and design, great food and exceptional destinations in Portugal, focusing on sites in Porto and Lisbon. The excursion is being organized and curated by the travel agents behind previous years’ tours to Japan and Madrid. We will be hosted by renowned curators, landscape architects, and artisans, with every detail attended to: accommodations, in-country travel, meals, and other curated experiences. Complete itinerary may be viewed at https://tclf.org/sites/default/files/atoms/files/TCLF%20Trip%20to%20Portugal%20March%202019.pdf

    For inquiries and registration, please contact Susan Gullia, managing director at Protravel International, LLC, at Susan.Gullia@protravelinc.com or 212.409.9555.

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  • Wednesday, August 29 or Wednesday, September 26, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Farm to KITCHEN Cooking Class: Classic Greek Flavors with Chef Jody Adams

    The Trustees of Reservations and The KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market are honored to welcome James Beard Award Winner and Top Chef Masters contestant Chef Jody Adams for a very special hands-on cooking experience. In Chef Adams’ class, attendees will learn the traditional Greek cuisine that has people lining up for her newest restaurants, Saloniki, in Boston and Cambridge. She will also draw on techniques and flavors of her other popular restaurants, Trade, Porto, and formerly, Rialto. Join us to cook side-by-side with one of Boston’s most prestigious chef heroes who is committed to highlighting New England’s local farmers, fishermen and artisans on her menus.

    In this lively, hands-on cooking class you’ll learn how to utilize the produce and products of the farmers and artisans of the Boston Public Market. Guided by Chef Adams you’ll create an exciting three-course meal based on seasonal, local food, and increase your comfort in the kitchen through new knife skills, techniques, and flavor profiles.

    Meze: Dakos Salad, Halloumi, Horta, Herb Salad from Stillman’s Farm
    Chestnut Farms Chicken Souvlaki and Siena Farm Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki
    Portokalopita (Orange Yogurt Cake) made with Appleton Farms yogurt

    This menu can be made vegetarian, but not gluten free, or vegan. Please email kitcheninfo@thetrustees.org to let us know if you need a vegetarian option or to alert us to any allergies.

    In addition to learning a new cooking style, you’ll enjoy tastes of three local New England wines that pair perfectly with recipes we’ll be making, courtesy of The Massachusetts Wine Shop.

    Come ready to roll up your sleeves and get cooking! Choose Wednesday, August 29 or Wednesday, September 26, from 6 – 8. Please be prepared to be on your feet, standing at a table, and cooking for the duration of class. We recommend comfortable, non-slip, and closed-toe shoes. Tickets: $72 for Trustees member and $90 for Non-Trustees Members. Members must bring their current member card and number. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farm-to-kitchen-cooking-class-classic-greek-flavors-with-chef-jody-adams-tickets-45803093285

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