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Hands-on cooking classes for kids, teens, adults & homeschool families in Turlock.
Upcoming Happening in the Kitchen…
A Mashup of a Book Club & Dinner Party
COURSE DETAILS:
DATE: November 10, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LOCATION: L'Amore Turlock
AGE: Adults
This month's Cookbook Club is inspired by Against All Grain Celebrations by Danielle Walker. All participants receive a copy of the cookbook.
We’ve curated a seasonal menu from the cookbook featuring recipes perfect for the holiday table. Danielle Walker's recipes celebrate beautiful seasonal ingredients and prove that holiday food can be both incredibly delicious and welcoming to a variety of dietary needs. Together we'll prepare each dish before gathering around the table to enjoy a relaxed, family-style dinner filled with comforting flavors, meaningful conversation, and the spirit of the season.
Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving, looking for fresh holiday inspiration, cooking for loved ones with dietary restrictions, or simply love gathering around great food, this evening is about celebrating the joy of cooking and sharing a meal together.
Throughout the evening, participants will enjoy:
• A curated menu from Against All Grain Celebrations by Danielle Walker
• Seasonal holiday recipes
• Hands-on cooking
• A shared family-style dinner
• Conversation, laughter & connection
• New recipes to recreate for the holidaysCookbook Club is designed to feel like gathering at a friend's house for dinner—where everyone helps prepare the meal, everyone shares the table, and everyone leaves inspired to bring new traditions home.
COURSE DETAILS:
DATE: November 19, 2026
TIME: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
LOCATION: L'Amore Turlock
AGE: 10+
Prepare for holiday baking by learning the foundations of pie making from scratch. Students will make flaky pie dough, prepare seasonal fillings, and gain the confidence to bake beautiful pies at home.
Throughout the class, students will explore:
• Pie dough from scratch
• Rolling & shaping crusts
• Seasonal fillings
• Baking techniques
• Precision measuring
• Holiday bakingThis class is designed to build practical baking skills while preparing students for holiday traditions at home.
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.
Save the Turkey... Eat Mashed Potatoes!
COURSE DETAILS:
DATE: November 17, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
LOCATION: L'Amore Turlock
AGE: 3–5 Years Old + ParentJoin us for a playful Thanksgiving adventure inspired by Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano. After story time, little chefs will head into the kitchen to whip up creamy mashed potatoes and festive Thanksgiving-inspired treats while exploring the flavors and traditions of the season.
Throughout the class, students will explore:
• Story-based cooking
• Measuring ingredients
• Mashing potatoes
• Following directions
• Thanksgiving traditions
• Kitchen confidenceThis class is designed to spark a love of books, food, and family traditions while creating sweet holiday memories together in the kitchen.
This workshop will be taught by Natalie Wilson - Tegner Mill Teaching Kitchen
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.