The purpose of food preservation is to improve the length of time an item can be stored without sacrificing any of its nutritional or aesthetic qualities. In this hands-on class we will examine techniques including pickling, dehydrating, freezing, and fermenting. We will discuss the origins of food preservation techniques and their context in the history […]
The culinary philosophy of Elkstone Farm is rooted in seasonality, as we constantly attempt to reflect a sense of time and place on the farm. Even in winter, the farm and the valley have a culinary identity that we try to capture. Local food supports our local economy and the families who grow these things. […]
The culinary philosophy of Elkstone Farm is rooted in seasonality, as we constantly attempt to reflect a sense of time and place on the farm. Even in winter, the farm and the valley have a culinary identity that we try to capture. Local food supports our local economy and the families who grow these things. […]
The culinary philosophy of Elkstone Farm is rooted in seasonality, as we constantly attempt to reflect a sense of time and place on the farm. Even in winter, the farm and the valley have a culinary identity that we try to capture. Local food supports our local economy and the families who grow these things. […]
At the farm we use flours made from heirloom wheat grown and milled in Boulder County. Learn how to make this special flour into bread and pastries in this adventurous baking class. We will focus on bread like brioche and sourdough, as well as laminated doughs like puff pastry and croissant. Feel and taste the […]
Cantonese dim sum culture began in tearooms in the latter half of the 19th century in the port city of Guangzhou after opium dens were banned throughout China. Silk Road travelers and traders would take breaks in tea houses for a dim sum meal. As they continued to travel, the practice continued to spread and […]
Join us for an adventure in pumpkin cooking as we explore the culinary possibilities when using winter squash and pumpkins. We will make pumpkin pie, pumpkin ravioli and pumpkin soup, and we'll talk about the cultivation of pumpkins in our challenging alpine environment.
Come join us for an exciting and creative exploration of the food of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The artifacts unearthed during the excavation of Pompeii point to a robust food culture and even the existence of an early version of food trucks! In this […]
In this class we will explore techniques and recipes for the creation of farm-driven desserts! This will be an exciting opportunity to use farm ingredients to make interesting plated desserts using both classical and modern techniques. We will use ingredients we preserved from the summer to make delicious treats.
Pompeii was a city on the East Coast of Italy which was buried under volcanic ash following the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 CE. Everything under the ash was preserved and ultimately excavated by archeologists over the last century. We have an excellent archeological record of what life was like in this ancient Italian […]
The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude. ~Julia Child This class will explore the question of what Julia Child would be cooking if she lived on a farm! We will use Julia's recipes as the framework to create a meal of dishes inspired by […]
This class will explore the cuisine of the Roaring Twenties through the lens of the Great Gatsby. We will craft a dinner party around the customs and dishes of the time, including those mentioned in the book. We will use the farm as the backdrop and the inspiration to create locally-inspired Gatsby-driven dishes that we […]
