Miss your Kitchen Essentials crew? We're getting the band back together for one epic fall feast! Put those foundational skills to the test as we tackle an elevated seasonal brunch menu featuring autumn's best produce and technique-driven recipes. End the class gathered around our farm table for great food and even better conversation. Let's cook!

Please note: this class is for graduates of our Kitchen Essentials Series. If you have NOT previously taken Kitchen Essentials and would like to register for this class, please send an email to meredith@portlandcookshop.com

What to expect:

• The format is based on building a three-course meal to be enjoyed at the end of class, with recipes strategically designed to cover essential techniques.

• While some food allergies and intolerances can be accommodated, please note that we may be cooking with eggs, dairy, nuts, poultry, beef, pork and fish. Please inquire before registering if you are unsure if this class will be a good match for your dietary needs. Exact menu tbd.

• Class will end with a meal, shared at the table, with discussion encouraged.

About our Instructor

A San Francisco native who has lived in Oregon since 2010, Luca Ponti has been helping in the kitchen since he could talk. He started cooking professionally at Veritable Quandary, a quintessential Portland restaurant, where he developed his skills ranging from osso buco to pastry. He later became Lead Baker and Kitchen Manager at Sweedeedee in North Portland. where he became known for his exuberant energy, creativity, and the best pie in the state of Oregon, according to People Magazine. He is now the owner & creator of SquirrelmealsPDX: an at-home private chef experience!