Cooking

Your local farmer's market (or garden!) is full of bountiful produce at this time of the year! It's all so tempting...but what do you do with it when you get home? Monica Kadillak will inspire you to make wonderful dishes with your fresh fruits, herbs, and veggies! Recipes and samples included.

One of the culinary techniques that separates the real cooks from the pretenders is making a good pie crust. Lots of bakers have anxiety about creating pastry for pie crusts but our Chef Amy Hoyt will teach you how it’s done. She’s even going to let you roll up your sleeves and make your own pastry dough, if you are inclined. This demo is just in time for pie making season, so be the star of your next picnic or weekend supper with a memorable pie and delicious crust. Recipes and samples included. Registration is encouraged.

To herald the opening of Central City Opera’s summer production of Oklahoma! join Fresh City Life for a cooking demo that celebrates all the great foods of the Sooner state. Did you know that Oklahoma has a state meal? Yup, they do, voted on by the state legislature! And Oklahoma native Cissy Olderman – chef at the wildly popular local restaurant, Bang! – will be creating the Oklahoma state meal for you. And while you sample Cissy’s recipes, Central City Opera will be on hand to tell you about their production of Oklahoma!

Learn how to make fun, fantasy fondant flowers to create the edible flower garden of your dreams. Other fun decorations like curlycues and bows will be included to make your cupcakes uniquely you. For ages 12 - 18. Registration is required. Please call to reserve your space. 720-865-0955.

Your local farmer's market is full of bountiful produce at this time of the year! It's all so tempting...but what do you do with it when you get home? Monica Kadillak will inspire you to make wonderful dishes with your fresh fruits, herbs, and veggies! Recipes and samples included.

Be ready for any summer celebration centered on the grill! From appetizers to salads to desserts, get ideas for grilling that go beyond hot dogs and hamburgers--perfect for your end of summer festivities! Recipes and samples included.

Be ready for any summer celebration centered on the grill! From appetizers to salads to desserts, get ideas for grilling that go beyond hot dogs and hamburgers--perfect for your end of summer festivities! Recipes and samples included.

Be ready for any summer celebration centered on the grill! From appetizers to salads to desserts, get ideas for grilling that go beyond hot dogs and hamburgers--perfect for your end of summer festivities! Recipes and samples included.

Denver has a wealth of specialty markets for those who want to explore international cuisine! Learn where to go, what to look for, and what to do with those strange new ingredients once you get them home. Recipes and samples included.

Wondering how to impress your friends with goodies from your garden? Come learn a few fun, easy recipes using common garden herbs and vegetables to capture the taste of summer!