Kitchen Conservatory
Fresh tortillas, seafood tacos, and grilled pineapple margaritas? That's a recipe for a great night.
Guests joined Jeff Friesen and Lydia Gwin for an evening dedicated to one of everyone's favorite foods — tacos.
The class learned to make fresh corn tortillas from scratch and paired them with:
• Ceviche with avocado, mango, and jalapeños
• Crispy fried cod tacos with creamy Baja sauce
• Blackened catfish tacos with avocado crema
• Chile-lime shrimp tacos with charred corn pico de gallo
• Grilled pineapple margaritas
Packed with fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and practical techniques, this class offered plenty of inspiration for summer entertaining and taco nights at home.
More taco classes are coming soon:
• Fire Up the Grill for Tacos — June 30
• Island Tacos — July 7
Learn more here:
https://kitchenconservatory.com/Cooking-Classes.aspx?title=tacos&chef=friesen&type=1
06/01/2026
What’s better than enjoying macarons? Learning how to make them yourself.
This private event brought a group into our kitchen for an afternoon dedicated to macarons, conversation, and hands-on learning.
Guests explored the techniques behind creating these iconic French cookies while enjoying a discussion-focused experience designed to build confidence and understanding of the baking process.
It was the perfect blend of education, teamwork, and delicious results.
Kitchen Conservatory hosts private events for:
• Corporate groups
• Team-building activities
• Birthdays and anniversaries
• Dinner clubs
• Family gatherings
• Office parties and showers
• Children's organizations
Discover private event options here:
https://www.kitchenconservatory.com/KC_CustomClasses.aspx
05/31/2026
What’s the secret to beautiful macarons? Technique, patience, and a little guidance from an expert.
Our Colorful Macarons with Lia class welcomed guests into the kitchen for a hands-on baking experience with Lia Holter, winner of TLC's *Next Great Baker* and owner of Made. by Lia.
Guests created:
• Raspberry macarons with raspberry jam and buttercream
• Salted caramel macarons with caramel centers and buttercream filling
• Chocolate-covered strawberry macarons with pink shells, strawberry buttercream, and chocolate coating
Throughout the class, Lia shared tips for mastering one of the most iconic French pastries while helping guests build confidence in macaron making at home.
Lia's cookbook, *Made. by Lia: Everyday Craft Baking*, was also available for signing after class.
Explore upcoming macaron classes here:
https://kitchenconservatory.com/Cooking-Classes.aspx?title=macarons&price=1
05/31/2026
Delicious cooking classes are available in one of our three kitchens this week at Kitchen Conservatory. A full class listing to purchase spots in any of our classes: https://kitchenconservatory.com/Cooking-Classes.aspx?
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| Monday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 5:30pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 5pm |