Are you ready to elevate your culinary skills and create a restaurant-quality dish that's both indulgent and gluten-free? Look no further!

Join our hands-on cooking class and learn how to make Gluten-Free Creamy Carbonara, the perfect combination of rich, velvety sauce, and gluten-free pasta. Whether you're gluten-sensitive, a foodie looking for new inspiration, or just someone who loves a good plate of comfort food, this class is for you!

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Tips and tricks for cooking gluten-free pasta to perfection
✔️ How to create a luscious, creamy sauce without using heavy cream
✔️ The secret to balancing flavors with pancetta, Parmesan, and spices
✔️ Techniques to make your dish look and taste like a masterpiece

What’s Included:

🧑‍🍳 All ingredients and cooking equipment provided
📖 A detailed recipe card to take home
🍽️ Enjoy your Carbonara masterpiece with fellow food lovers

Spots are limited, so reserve yours now! Click here to order.

👉 Sign Up Today and Become a Gluten-Free Carbonara Pro!

Note: This class CONTAINS DAIRY and is beginner-friendly and perfect for cooks of all skill levels!

Doors open at 5:30 pm, class begins at 6:00. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

This dinner has been postponed due to unforseen circumstances. All who have purchased tickets will be personally notified. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. A rescheduled date will be announced soon!

This Vegetarian Chef’s dinner includes 5 courses plus amuse bouche and intermezzo, along with bread service. Don’t miss out on this delicious dinner by Chef John Bender, owner of Kitchen Technique.

Tickets are $100 each, limited tickets are available. Doors open at 5:30 pm, dinner begins at 6:00. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Note: Tickets for this dinner are non-refundable. If you have any questions, please contact Kitchen Technique.

Indulge in the ultimate seafood experience for an exclusive event that brings together the finest oysters from both East and West Coasts, expertly prepared and served by a curated selection of renowned local chefs. This one-day-only affair promises an unparalleled journey through the world of oysters, where guests will savor a diverse range of varieties, from briny and crisp to sweet and buttery, all sourced sustainably from the best oyster farms across North America. They will also learn to shuck their own, taste a variety of accoutrements, and upon purchase of the ticket receive an oyster shucker and glove. 

Tickets are $100 for this new and exciting class from Kitchen Technique. Click here to order yours!

Doors open at 11:30 am, class begins at noon. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Note: Tickets for this class are non-refundable. If you have any questions, please contact Kitchen Technique.

We hope you’ll join us for our December holiday wine dinner! This month our featured chef is Andrew Johnson, the Wandering Chef. Wines expertly paired by William Bernier.

Tickets are $70, available here! Doors open at 5:30 pm, dinner begins at 6:00. Beer, wine, holiday mimosas, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Celebrate the Holidays in this festive and fun workshop! You will get to roll out the cookie dough, choose your shapes, and decorate in an artisan way with a delicious homemade frosting that you can use to pipe or decorate in your own technique. There will be step-by-step instructions that will lead you to 12 beautifully decorated and delicious cookies and a feeling of satisfaction that your friends and family will thoroughly enjoy.

This class is presented by Sarah Felton, who owns and operates Cakes by Felton. Sarah uses all family recipes, and will be sharing her passion for baking and decorating with you!

Tickets cost $75 each, order yours here!

Doors open at 5:30 pm, class begins at 6:00. Beer, wine, holiday mimosas, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word that means a cozy, comfortable, and contented feeling. Come down to Forage for comfort food and a chance to connect in a caring community. Rev. Julianne Lepp, minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, will facilitate Hygge practices for comfort and support, there will also be listening circles to connect in community. This is a free event, but we ask that you please register here as seating is limited. Doors open at 5:30 pm. You are welcome to bring a dish to pass!

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at making something with Leather? This three hour intro course will offer instruction on the skills necessary to complete crafts on your own, with specific goals in mind like a card pouch or a notebook.

Whether you seek to make a memorable gift, or leave with something of your own, or just dip your toes into leather craft, Grant has the skills and tools and know-how to help you reach your goals.

Do you have a tarot card deck that deserves a one of a kind case? Or perhaps a favorite deck of cards that deserves more than a rubber band??

Do you have a particular affinity for writing in books you have created by hand? 

Do you want to have a safe and memorable intro to a new set of skills? Do you just want to hang out with other creatives????

Come to the class!

Email grschroede@gmail.com with these details:

Name

What project(s) you hope to make

Anything else you wish the instructor to know

Cost is $60/project. Limited spots available!

Warm up this December with our coziest cooking class yet—featuring a taste of Switzerland and Belgium! Join Happy Belly Foodies for an indulgent evening of Ultimate Fondue and Gluten-Free Belgian Waffles with all the delicious toppings.

What’s on the Menu:

• Swiss Cheese Fondue: A rich and creamy classic, perfect for dipping bread, veggies, and more.

• Gluten-Free Belgian Waffles: Served with decadent melted chocolate, fresh fruit, whipped cream, nuts, and an array of other mouthwatering toppings!

Don't miss this chance to experience the ultimate comfort foods in a fun, interactive setting. Perfect for a festive holiday treat or a unique winter gathering with friends! *Note: this class contains dairy.

Tickets are $60 each available here!

Doors open at 5:30pm, class begins at 6:00. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Are you looking for an evening out with friends, family, or your coworkers? Northwoods Grazing is partnering with Forage to bring you a charcuterie board workshop! Enjoy a fun and interactive workshop as Northwoods Grazing teaches you how to style and create a stunning charcuterie board for you to take home! We cover everything from how to choose your ingredients, how to correctly fold salami, pairing suggestions, and more.

Class includes: 12” wooden cheese board, local cheeses, meats, and all additional accompaniments for creating the perfect board, a jar of locally harvested honey, a honey dipper, step-by-step guidance, and so much more!

Doors open at 5:30 pm, class begins at 6:00. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Tickets are $75 each and will sell out fast, so order yours today! Click here for tickets!

This is a dinner you won’t want to miss! Chef Michelle Thiede is our featured chef this month. Michelle is currently the Deli Manager at Menomonie Market in Eau Claire. Wines will be expertly paired by William Bernier.

**Limited tickets are available, so order yours here!

Doors open at 5:30 pm, dinner begins at 6:00. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Calling all pizza lovers! This November, join Tammie Delveaux Rubenzer and the Happy Belly Foodies team for a special Inclusive Homemade Pizza Night that brings the flavors of Italy to your kitchen while accommodating every dietary need!

What’s on the Menu: A fully customizable pizza-making experience! Whether you’re gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, nut-free, or have any other dietary preferences or restrictions, we’ve got you covered. Simply share your needs ahead of time, and we’ll make it happen!

Why Join?

• Learn to make delicious homemade pizza dough and sauces.

• Discover unique toppings that cater to your taste and dietary preferences.

• Enjoy a fun, hands-on cooking class that welcomes everyone!

Sign Up Early! Spots are limited, and we want to ensure we have everything needed to accommodate all nutritional needs. Tickets are $60 each available here!

Doors open at 5:30 pm, class begins at 6:00. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Do you need support following the stress of the election? Come down to Forage for some comfort food and a chance to connect in a caring community. Rev. Julianne Lepp, minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, will facilitate listening circles so that we can support one another. This is a free event, but please register as seating is limited. Register here.

Doors open at 5:30 pm. Feel free to bring a dish to pass.

Join Chef John Bender as he teaches how to make pierogis! Here is what he says about this class, “In this class we will be preparing traditional pierogies. Each attendee will be learning how to make their own dough, rollout, and fill their own pierogies and then how to cook them. We will be preparing them with a variety of traditional fillings. Pierogies are very near and dear to my heart. My grandfather used to tell stories to me of his mother making them when he was a child.” Tickets are $75 each available here!

Doors open at 5:30 pm, class begins at 6:00. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Come join Chef John Bender on this thoughtfully curated culinary journey that takes you through a series of exquisite flavors and textures. Each course is thoughtfully crafted to enhance the overall dining experience, highlighting the chef's creativity and attention to detail!! Chef has crafted a seven-course tasting menu of some of his favorite dishes! Won’t you please join us for this amazing dinner! Seats are limited so make sure you get them before they’re gone.

Tickets are $120 each for this special dinner, click here to order yours!

We hope you’ll join us for our October Wine Dinner! This month our featured chef is Tony Chavez, owner of Live Great Food. Wines expertly paired by William Bernier. Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner begins at 6:00.

Tickets are $65 each, available here!

Join fellow writers for a fun (and food!) filled day at Forage. Enjoy guided writing exercises, unencumbered freewriting time, a supportive workshop, and a final show featuring you!

This retreat will be hosted by writer-in-residence and former Wisconsin Poet Laureate Kimberly Blaeser. For more information or to register, go to: Chippewa Valley Writers Guild.

Save the date! Join Eau Claire Makers’ Market for their third annual Halloween party! More details coming soon…

In this class, we will explore the world of potstickers, learning about the different styles and variations across Asia. We will have the opportunity to make our own potstickers and enjoy them together.

Doors open at 5:30pm, class begins at 6:00. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $75 each for this limited class. Order yours today by clicking here!

Kitchen Technique is an educational platform focused on culinary preparation, techniques, origins, and bringing people together through the theme of each class.

In this class we will be discussing the elements of sourdough as well as making your own loaf of bread. You will create your own sourdough starter from scratch from a choice of a variety of ingredients. We will taste some various styles of bread and discuss recipes. Kitchen Technique is an educational forum where we're focusing on the preparations, culinary technique, origin/history, and most importantly acquainting each other with the theme of this class. And having fun too!

Doors open at 5:30 pm, class begins at 6:00. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $75 each and are available here!

Get ready for a delicious Halloween-inspired culinary adventure! Join us in October for our GF/DF Homemade Ravioli Class with a spooky twist. We're traveling to Italy through our taste buds, crafting delightful dishes that are both gluten-free and dairy-free!

What's on the Menu:

• Creamy Garam Masala Butternut Squash Ravioli
  Made from scratch with gluten-free dough, filled with a deliciously spiced butternut squash mix, and topped with brown butter, sage, and pine nuts.

• Pumpkin DF Mac and Cheese
  Comfort food with a seasonal spin! Creamy, dairy-free pumpkin mac and cheese served with crispy roasted Brussels sprouts and kale.

Tickets are $60 each, available here!

Doors open at 5:30pm, class begins at 6:00. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Join Tammie (Happy Belly Foodies) and Lori (Forage) for a non-traditional, harvest-themed meal prep class! We will be roasting chickens and fall vegetables, showing different meals you can make with just a few prepped items! In class we’ll be preparing chicken, sweet potato and black bean quesadillas and cilantro lime rice bowls with chicken, sweet potatoes, and black beans*. You will also get some delicious food to take home!

*These recipes are gluten-free and can easily be prepared as vegetarian entrees. Please let us know of any dietary requests when purchasing your ticket so we can plan accordingly!

Tickets are $60 each available here!

Mark your calendar! This will be a multiple course French-themed dinner presented by Kitchen Technique. Chef John Bender will be featuring traditional French cuisine. This dinner is a must attend event!

First Course—Asparagus- braised pork belly, hollandaise, quinoa and spent grain crumb

Second Course—Rabbit Terrine- walnut, carrot mustard, spinach/ramp, horseradish, rye 

Third Course—Quenelles de Brochet- Pike, crawfish, trinity vegetables, preserve lemon

Fourth Course—Steak Au Poivré- Striploin steak, Cognac, au gratin potato

Fifth Course—Spiced Honey Madeleine, Valrhona chocolate, vanilla 

Tickets are $120 each for this dinner, limited tickets are available. Order your tickets here!

Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner begins at 6:00. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

We will be taking a deep dive into the wonderful world of masa, tacos, and some salsa/pepper varieties. You’ll be learning how to make your own tacos with a variety of types of masa, even grinding your own heirloom corn from Mexico. Then you’ll be enjoying your own creations! Kitchen Technique is an educational forum; focusing on the preparations, culinary technique, origin/history, and most importantly, acquainting each other with the theme of this class. And to have some fun!

Tickets are $75/each available here! Doors open at 5:30pm, class begins at 6:00. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Embrace the flavors of Oktoberfest without the gluten or dairy! Tammie Delveaux Rubenzer, along with her Happy Belly Foodies team, is hosting a special cooking class that brings the taste of Bavaria to your kitchen. Plus, we will be pairing each dish with refreshing & delicious gluten-free beers to complete the experience!

What’s on the Menu:

• Crispy Pork Schnitzel and GF Spaetzle Dumplings

• Juicy Bratwurst paired with Golden Potato Pancakes, served with Homemade Applesauce, Sauerkraut, and DF Sour Cream

Tickets are $60 each, available here.

Our monthly wine dinners are back this fall! We hope you’ll join us-our featured chef this month is Andrew Johnson, The Wandering Chef. Wines expertly paired by William Bernier. Click here for tickets!

Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner begins at 6:00. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Treat your tastebuds to some L.A. Fusion Street Food created by Chef Shawn McManus! Shawn is from Southern California and will feature favorites such as: Birria Tortas and Korean Galbi(Korean BBQ) Stuffed Bao Tacos. Vegetarian options available. Don’t miss out on this delicious pop-up event!

Dine in at Forage, take out, or have your food delivered to Owen Park!

A chef-driven dinner is more than just a meal – it's a culinary journey guided by the passion, creativity, and expertise of a talented local chef. This dinner will have seasonal and local ingredients, detailed menu creation where each dish will compliment the others showcasing a variety of flavors, textures, and techniques. It will be a flavor journey that will indulge your senses and elevate your dining experience with our exclusive Chef-Driven 5-Course Dinner, crafted by renowned Chef John Bender of Kitchen Technique. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey like no other, where each dish is a masterpiece of flavor, creativity, and passion. Tickets are $100 each, seating is limited for this exclusive dinner. Order your tickets here.

Doors open at 5:30 pm, dinner begins at 6:00. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Indulge in the Ultimate Summer Soirée: A Five-Course Culinary Extravaganza! Escape into a world of culinary bliss with our exclusive 100% Gluten Free & Dairy Free Summer Soirée Dinner—a gastronomic journey that promises to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your senses! Wines expertly paired by William Bernier.

Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner begins at 6:00. Wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

Tickets are $100 each, available here!

Join Katelynn Taylor as she shares a decade of beauty industry expertise while empowering women to style their hair confidently! Cost is $40 per person, limited spots available. Goodie bags for attendees!

Click here to register!

In this class we'll be discussing the elements of sourdough, we're talking yeast and bacteria. Then you will be creating your own sourdough starter from scratch from a choice of a variety of ingredients. And of course we'll be tasting some various styles of bread and discussing recipes. Kitchen Technique is an educational forum where we focus on the preparation, culinary technique, origin/history, and most importantly acquainting each other with the theme of this class. And having fun too!

Doors open at 5:30 pm, class begins at 6:00. Tickets are $65 each. Limited tickets are available, click here to order yours! Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.