New Prague Area Community Education

Explore the delicious tastes of vegetables, grains and protein in 3 different salads that require minimal cooking on hot days. Using either fresh ingredients or leftovers, a tasty, satisfying and complete healthy meal can be created. Homemade salad dressings using dry or fresh herbs will also be covered in this class. Please bring 4 small containers for salads and dressing to bring home with you.

Apart from cheese and toppings, homemade dough and sauce are the key ingredients used to create mouthwatering pizza. But what ingredients are key for making the homemade dough and sauce? How much of each ingredient? How are they put together to create a variety of pizza options? If you are a part of a pizza loving family, this class is for you! Dive into the world of pizza making and join the ever-growing number of participants that have enjoyed Chef Tess’ fun-filled cook-along pizza classes and experience for yourselves why participants keep coming back for more. Take out pizza may just become a thing of the past!

With the growing season starting up, it is time to learn the basics of home garden preservation. Homemade jams, spicy salsas, fresh beans, fermented cabbage and more can all be enjoyed during the cold winter months. Home canning of fresh food provides a number of benefits, including: lower grocery bills, sustainable lifestyles, and better nutrition through control of the ingredients that go into your food. Once you know the basics, home canning and preservation is really quite easy. This class will introduce you to the tools/equipment, food safety, and produce/ingredient selection needed to successfully preserve this season and for many years to come.

Come to Next Chapter Winery for a fun-filled charcuterie class! Learn the art of preparing an Instagram-worthy charcuterie board for your next gathering of friends, family or coworkers. You'll be taught the basic rules behind creating the perfect board, then put your skills to the test by arranging one of your own to enjoy. Class fee includes a unique charcuterie board and food supplies to feed 1-2 people. Gluten-free options are available.