GATHER.
COOK
CONNECT.
Hands-on cooking classes for kids, teens, adults & homeschool families in Turlock.
Happening in the Kitchen this month…
COURSE DETAILS:
DATE: October 5th, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LOCATION: L'Amore, Turlock
Join us for an evening inspired by the warmth and hospitality of a traditional Portuguese table. Together we'll prepare a classic Portuguese meal, share stories behind the dishes, and gather around the table to enjoy supper together.
The evening's menu features bifanas (traditional Portuguese pork sandwiches), caldo verde (Portuguese kale soup), creamy arroz doce (Portuguese rice pudding), and a selection of traditional Portuguese bread served with cheeses, butter, and olive oil.
Whether you come with a date, a friend, or on your own, you'll be welcomed to a table where good food and conversation take center stage.
Throughout the evening, you'll enjoy:
Preparing traditional Portuguese bifanas
Making classic caldo verde from scratch
Learning the story and traditions behind each dish
A table of Portuguese breads, cheeses, butter, and olive oil
A shared family-style supper
A seasonal beverage inspired by Portugal
You'll leave with:
Printed recipes to recreate the menu at home
A deeper appreciation for Portuguese food and traditions
A memorable evening shared around the table
Around the Table is Tegner Mill Teaching Kitchen's cultural supper series, celebrating the traditions, flavors, and hospitality of kitchens around the world. Each gathering invites guests to cook together, share a meal, and experience the joy of connecting through food.
COURSE DETAILS:
DATE: October 29, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LOCATION: L'Amore, Turlock
AGE: Adults (17+)
There's nothing better than a warm bowl of soup and fresh bread on a cool fall evening. Join us for a cozy night in the kitchen as we make refrigerator potato rolls from scratch, whip fresh homemade butter, and prepare a selection of comforting seasonal soups.
Along the way, we'll cover bread dough basics, shaping and baking soft dinner rolls, and simple techniques for making flavorful homemade soups you'll want to add to your regular meal rotation.
Bring a date, invite a friend, or come on your own—this relaxed evening is all about slowing down, sharing a meal, and enjoying good conversation around the table.
Throughout the evening, participants will enjoy:
Making refrigerator potato rolls from scratch
Whipping fresh homemade butter
Preparing a selection of seasonal soups
Bread baking tips for soft, fluffy rolls
Soup-making techniques for building flavor from simple ingredients
Seasonal sips and a shared meal around the table
Each participant will leave with:
Freshly baked refrigerator potato rolls
Homemade butter
Printed recipes and soup-making tips to recreate the meal at home
Whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight meal or inspiration for the cooler months ahead, this gathering is all about simple, homemade food that's meant to be shared.
COURSE DETAILS
DATE: September 30, 2026
TIME: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
LOCATION: L'Amore, Turlock
AGE: Kids 10+Skip the packaged snacks and discover how to make your favorites from scratch! In this hands-on Kitchen Lab, we'll recreate three after-school classics using real ingredients, practical baking skills, and freshly milled whole wheat flour.
Together we'll bake crispy homemade Cheez-It crackers made with fresh-milled flour, rich Cosmic Brownies, and mix up no-bake Cookie Dough Energy Bites—perfect for lunch boxes, busy afternoons, or sharing with family and friends.
Throughout the class, students will:
Bake homemade Cheez-It crackers using freshly milled whole wheat flour
Make scratch-made Cosmic Brownies
Prepare no-bake Cookie Dough Energy Bites
Practice measuring, mixing, baking, and food preparation techniques
Learn simple ways to incorporate fresh-milled flour into everyday recipes
Students will leave with:
Samples of each recipe to enjoy
Printed recipes to recreate at home
New baking skills and confidence in the kitchen
Whether you're looking for better after-school snacks or simply love to bake, this class is filled with fun, practical recipes you'll want to make again and again.
FIND YOUR PLACE AT
THE TABLE
LITTLE HANDS
Ages: 3-5 + Grown-Up
Cook, taste & explore together.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
Ages: 6 - 12
Make, learn & grow in the kitchen.
KITCHEN LAB
Ages: 10+
More independence. Bigger skills.
ADULT GATHERINGS
Ages: 17+
Seasonal cooking & gatherings around the table.
A teaching Kitchen with Local Roots
Loved by Students, Trusted by Parents.
Seriously! But don’t take our word for it, here are some things people have to say about us.
My daughter had an amazing experience in the Tegner Mill Teaching Kitchen cooking classes! The instructor was patient, engaging, and made learning fun for all the kids. The recipes were age-appropriate, and my daughter was excited to recreate them at home. I loved seeing her confidence grow as she learned new cooking skills each week. I highly recommend this class to any parent looking for a fun and educational activity for their child.
— Adrienne, Parent
Why We COOK—
Cooking teaches far more than recipes. It builds…
confidence,
curiosity,
patience,
& connection.
INGREDIENTS GROWN CLOSE TO HOME…
VANDERHELM
FARMS
ECK FARMS
NUTCHER’S MILK
TROVAO HONEY
Homeschool Enrichment
Our homeschool enrichment program gives students the opportunity to learn by doing—measuring, mixing, experimenting, solving problems, and creating food they'll be proud to share.