COURSE DETAILS:

DATE: October 29, 2026

TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

LOCATION: L'Amore, Turlock

AGE: Adults (17+)

There's nothing better than a warm bowl of soup and fresh bread on a cool fall evening. Join us for a cozy night in the kitchen as we make refrigerator potato rolls from scratch, whip fresh homemade butter, and prepare a selection of comforting seasonal soups.

Along the way, we'll cover bread dough basics, shaping and baking soft dinner rolls, and simple techniques for making flavorful homemade soups you'll want to add to your regular meal rotation.

Bring a date, invite a friend, or come on your own—this relaxed evening is all about slowing down, sharing a meal, and enjoying good conversation around the table.

Throughout the evening, participants will enjoy:

• Making refrigerator potato rolls from scratch

• Whipping fresh homemade butter

• Preparing a selection of seasonal soups

• Bread baking tips for soft, fluffy rolls

• Soup-making techniques for building flavor from simple ingredients

• Seasonal sips and a shared meal around the table

Each participant will leave with:

• Freshly baked refrigerator potato rolls

• Homemade butter

• Printed recipes and soup-making tips to recreate the meal at home

Whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight meal or inspiration for the cooler months ahead, this gathering is all about simple, homemade food that's meant to be shared.

COURSE DETAILS

DATE: November 2, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LOCATION: L'Amore, Turlock

Experience the warmth and hospitality of an Italian table as we prepare and enjoy a classic multi-course supper inspired by the traditions of Italy. Together we'll create a menu that celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients, simple techniques, and the joy of sharing a meal with others.

Bring your spouse, a friend, a family member, or come on your own—there's always a place for you at the table.

Throughout the evening, you'll enjoy:

• Preparing a traditional antipasto salad

• Making fresh butternut squash ravioli with sage brown butter sauce or potato gnocchi with pomodoro sauce

• Cooking classic veal piccata with grilled asparagus

• Learning about Italian ingredients, traditions, and hospitality

• Fresh Italian bread served with olive oil

• Homemade tiramisu and espresso

• A shared family-style supper

You'll leave with:

• Printed recipes for each course

• Tips for recreating an Italian supper at home

• Inspiration to gather family and friends around your own table

Around the Table is Tegner Mill Teaching Kitchen's cultural supper series, celebrating the traditions, flavors, and hospitality of kitchens around the world. Each gathering invites guests to prepare a thoughtfully curated menu, share stories behind the dishes, and enjoy an unforgettable meal together.

This gathering will be taught by Rose Miano - Cucina Pazza

A Mashup of a Book Club & Dinner Party

COURSE DETAILS:

DATE: November 10, 2026

TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

LOCATION: L'Amore Turlock

AGE: Adults

This month's Cookbook Club is inspired by Against All Grain Celebrations by Danielle Walker. All participants receive a copy of the cookbook.

We’ve curated a seasonal menu from the cookbook featuring recipes perfect for the holiday table. Danielle Walker's recipes celebrate beautiful seasonal ingredients and prove that holiday food can be both incredibly delicious and welcoming to a variety of dietary needs. Together we'll prepare each dish before gathering around the table to enjoy a relaxed, family-style dinner filled with comforting flavors, meaningful conversation, and the spirit of the season.

Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving, looking for fresh holiday inspiration, cooking for loved ones with dietary restrictions, or simply love gathering around great food, this evening is about celebrating the joy of cooking and sharing a meal together.

Throughout the evening, participants will enjoy:

• A curated menu from Against All Grain Celebrations by Danielle Walker
• Seasonal holiday recipes
• Hands-on cooking
• A shared family-style dinner
• Conversation, laughter & connection
• New recipes to recreate for the holidays

Cookbook Club is designed to feel like gathering at a friend's house for dinner—where everyone helps prepare the meal, everyone shares the table, and everyone leaves inspired to bring new traditions home.

COURSE DETAILS:

DATE: November 12, 2026

TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

LOCATION: L'Amore, Turlock

AGE: Adults (17+)

Bring a friend and gather for an evening of flaky crusts, sparkling prosecco, and the simple pleasure of pie season. Together we'll master an all-butter pie crust, create a beautiful seasonal pie, and head home ready for Thanksgiving.

Throughout the evening, you'll learn:

• Foolproof all-butter pie crust

• Decorative pie techniques and lattice weaving

• Seasonal pie fillings and baking tips

• Make-ahead and freezer tips for the holidays

We'll pause to enjoy seasonal pie, fresh whipped cream, coffee, and a complimentary glass of prosecco (or sparkling cider) around the table.

Each guest will leave with a handcrafted pie, recipes, and the confidence to bake beautiful holiday pies at home.

Complimentary prosecco for guests 21 and older. Sparkling cider available for all.

COURSE DETAILS

DATE: December 7, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LOCATION: L'Amore, Turlock
AGE: Adults (17+)

Celebrate the holiday season with an evening inspired by the timeless traditions of Italian Christmas baking. Together we'll prepare a collection of classic holiday cookies while learning the techniques that make these family recipes favorites for generations.

Our menu features crisp almond biscotti, buttery pignoli cookies, and traditional Italian fig cookies filled with a sweet fruit and nut filling. Between batches, we'll enjoy seasonal refreshments, share holiday baking tips, and gather around the table to celebrate the season.

Bring a friend, a family member, or come on your own—this festive evening is all about slowing down, baking together, and creating holiday treats to share with the people you love.

Throughout the evening, you'll enjoy:

• Baking traditional almond biscotti

• Making classic pignoli cookies

• Preparing old-fashioned Italian fig cookies

• Learning Italian holiday baking techniques and traditions

• Seasonal refreshments and holiday treats

• Time to gather, visit, and enjoy the evening together

You'll leave with:

• A bakery-style Christmas cookie box filled with an assortment of cookies made during class

• Printed recipes to recreate each cookie at home

• Holiday baking tips for gifting and entertaining

Whether you're continuing a family tradition or starting a new one, this festive gathering is the perfect way to celebrate the season while bringing a taste of an Italian Christmas into your own kitchen.

This workshop will be taught by Rose Miano - Cucina Pazza

COURSE DETAILS:

DATE: December 3, 2026

TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

LOCATION: L'Amore, Turlock

AGE: Adults (17+)

Celebrate the holiday season with an evening of baking, decorating, and gathering around the table. Together we'll make a selection of classic Christmas cookies while learning techniques that will help you bake with confidence throughout the holidays.

Throughout the evening, we'll cover cookie dough basics, decorating tips, and simple packaging ideas so you can create beautiful cookies for sharing with family, friends, and neighbors.

Throughout the evening, guest will enjoy:

• Baking a variety of classic holiday cookies

• Decorating and finishing techniques

• Tips for consistent, bakery-style results

• Holiday baking tips and time-saving ideas

• Seasonal refreshments

Each guest will leave with:

• A bakery-style Christmas cookie box filled with an assortment of cookies made during class

• Printed recipes to recreate each cookie at home

• Holiday baking tips and packaging ideas for gifting

Whether you're baking for family gatherings, cookie exchanges, or thoughtful homemade gifts, this workshop is a fun way to kick off the Christmas season and add a few new favorites to your holiday traditions.