A lifelong devotee of the culinary arts, Bird Honeycutt has been preparing food for the masses since childhood. With a cultural influence of Moravian and southern recipes on their mother's side and Puerto Rican cuisine on their father's, Bird always craves a new culinary challenge. They believe that culturally infused cuisine is the ultimate oral […]
Learn the art of simple bread making. Homemade breads have the added benefit of not having the preservatives in store-bought breads. Don't worry; your loaves will disappear before they have time to go wrong. This workshop teaches you how to make simple yeast breads and rolls. As a bonus, you also will learn how to […]
We will teach your child how to make pizza dough and sauce. They will then add their favorite toppings to create their own masterpiece! At the end of the class, they will be awarded a Junior Pizza Chef Certificate!
In this class, everyone will learn the tricks to prepping the cake pans, stacking, and decorating their own two-layered chocolate cake with buttercream and vintage piping! No experience is necessary, and open to all age groups. Join us here at Serenity Knoll Cooking School! All class materials will be provided.
The Blue Zones areas of the world have the healthiest, longest-living populations, including Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California. In this new four-part series, you will join Chef Karla to learn about these incredible cuisines! The first stop is Nicoya, Costa Rica. The traditional lunch of all "Ticos," […]
Learn to make authentic tamales with the Tennesse Tamale Guy, Herman Garcia. His salsa is the best around here; learn to make it yourself! You'll also be making a perfect guacamole. Time permitting, we may make tacos or tostadas.
Meditation is about centering our attention and focusing it on the present moment. Its benefits are far-encompassing, but they are best experienced! To do that, join us for one (or better yet, all) of our Meditation Sessions on the Porch. These will be brief and well-instructed sessions appropriate for all levels of students. This class […]
We will feature a coffee tasting with the Over-Mountain coffee roasters in Jonesborough. Chef Ashley Kosko will show our guests how to make chocolate-dipped biscotti, heart-shaped mini coffee cakes, and raspberry or strawberry thumbprint cookies. Over-Mountain owners John and Lynn Waring produce the highest-quality coffee at fair prices right in the heart of Jonesborough.
Celebrate love and sweetness with the art of French macarons! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn every step to create these delicate, colorful treats—from perfecting the shells to crafting luscious fillings. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned baker, this class is for you! Valentine’s-Inspired Flavors: Pink Champagne Strawberries and Cream Triple Chocolate White […]
This class will inspire you with simple but effective cooking techniques, allow you to experience fresh, local ingredients, and give you the satisfaction of feeding people great food. Bring the whole family! We’ll make the pizza in the wood oven, but you can easily do this in your home or backyard grill! This fun class […]
Join Chef Karla for a special date night this Valentine's Day. You will make Filet Mignon Oscar, topped with a Homemade Crab Cake, Hollandaise Sauce, Garlic-Roasted Smashed Potatoes, and Asparagus. Chocolate-dipped strawberries will be served for dessert.
Bring your crockpots! It's Apple Butter Time in Tennessee. We'll go over how to start with just an apple and how to make it into many different items. We don't want to waste any of those delicious apples. You will need a crockpot (you will finish your apple butter at home) and two pint jars. […]