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The mission of  GrowKitchen is to re-skill individuals in the art of traditional kitchen craft.

When gathering in the kitchen and around the table, we deepen our relationships to food, family and our surroundings. We sharpen our senses and experience a “sense of place” in everyday eating.

What We Do:

  • Courses in traditional kitchen craft
  • Team building events
  • Private cooking parties
  • Retreat & meeting venue
  • Community kitchen
Schedule of Events

Pause & Preview

We’re taking a pause for the remainder of spring to finish building projects, work in the garden and get our media efforts underway.  We’re also busy curating summer and fall classes. Summer classes will be taking advantage of the bounty of produce coming from our garden and our local farming partners; expect lots of canning, pickling, fermentation and butchery classes!

Fall classes will focus on the apple- think pressings, sauces, butters, ciders and vinegars.  We’re also launching of a new series: Traditions and Techniques, which will include Basic Knife Skills, Stocks, Roasting and other skills that are the foundation of all recipes.  Stay Tuned and thank you for your support thus far!

We will be adding new classes as we conform them, so please check the below schedule regularly....and, Please let us know what classes and event you would like to see.

Teach a Course

If you are a talented and skilled individual who would like to teach a course please let us know.

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GrowKitchen

245 Ferguson Rd. Sebastopol, CA 95472 707-477-5367

Schedule of Coming Events

Jun152013

Basic Knife Skills - Mis en Place

We’ll explore the physics of the knife and basic cutting techniques such as slicing, julienne, mincing, dicing & chopping. You will learn sharpening & honing skills, what to consider when choosing the right knife and how to keep your fingers cut-free. Learn about cutting surfaces, setting up a work station, proper prep procedures, keeping food fresh and the basics of kitchen safety . $59 per person

06/15/2013
Saturday: 6 pm - Saturday: 8 pm

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Jun302013

The Sheep - Whole Animal Butchery with Chef Matt Elias

Two sheep, one butcher and you!   Feeding your families with meat and produce from your yard or a small local farm is the ultimate goal for many of us. To help you reach that goal, Chef Matt Elias, of Saltwater Oyster Depot and Bar Jules, will guide a small group through the ins and outs of breaking down and butchering a whole sheep (yes, mutton!). This is a very hands on class, so come prepared to cut. Once you've tasted proper mutton (spiked with garlic, peppered with crushed rosemary, and served hot off the grill) you'll begin to wonder why anyone bothers with lamb at all! Sadly, though, mutton seems to have a poor reputation, but properly reared mutton is an amazingly delicious and sustainable product..........Give it a try! After the work is done, you will get a chance to taste a variety of cuts prepared in various styles. This class is limited to 15 participants. $125 per person

06/30/2013
Sunday: 3 pm - Sunday: 6 pm

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