Classes & Events

French-Style Macaron Tasting: Feb 9th 5-7pm

South End Formaggio
Stop by between 5 and 7pm on one of the last days before Valentine's Day to sample an assortment of delicious French style macarons handmade by Claudia Crowell in Boston. Free to the public.

 

Ancient Grains Class with Maria Speck: Thurs, February 9, 6:30pm

Formaggio Kitchen Annex
Cambridge, MA

For all their simplicity, grains are one of the most
difficult foods to cook properly. Luckily, we have local author Maria Speck and
Ancient Grains for Modern Meals, her creative, delicious, and thorough look at hearty
Old World staples like farro, barley, polenta, and wheat berries. In this
cooking demonstration, Maria will show how to coax the best flavors and
textures from a variety grains, and she’ll discuss the food traditions of the
Mediterranean and northern European cuisines that inspired her cookbook.
All
attendees
will receive a copy of Ancient Grains for Modern Meals (retail value
$29.99), which was recently selected as one of the best cookbooks of
2011 by the New York Times. Cost of this class is $55 per person. Click here for more information and to sign up! 

Bonbon Class with EHChocolatier: Sunday, February 12, 2pm

Formaggio Kitchen Annex
Cambridge, MA

We consider ourselves lucky to have EHChocolatier’s
confections and bonbons on our shelves. Somerville-based chocolate artisans Elaine
Hsieh and Catharine Sweeney have an uncompromising dedication to technique and
flavor. In this class, we’ll start from the beginning, tasting the different
chocolates they use, then watch and learn as Elaine and Catharine share their
process for making bonbons. We’ll round out the afternoon by sampling several
of EHChocolatier’s signature confections and bonbons while sipping on coffee,
tea, and sparkling wine. .Class is $45 per person. Click here to sign up or for more information and directions. 

 

Pretty Things Beer Tasting: Sat, March 24th 2-4pm

South End Formaggio
J
oin us anytime between 2 and 4pm on Saturday, March 24th to taste an assortment of delicious beers from Pretty Things Brewery, a local favorite. Free to the public, over 21 only.