Get ready to spice up your Thanksgiving festivities with a dash of culinary creativity! The Charcuterie & Mimosas Workshop at The Design Hive in El Dorado Hills, California, is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. This event, featured in our Thanksgiving Guide 2024, promises to be a delightful blend of food, fun, and festive cheer.
When and Where?
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM PST. The workshop will take place at The Design Hive, located at 1216 Suncast Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. It’s the perfect excuse to leave the house and learn a new skill before the holiday madness begins!
What’s on the Menu?
This isn’t your average cooking class. The Charcuterie & Mimosas Workshop is about creating beautiful, Instagram-worthy cheese and charcuterie boards with a fall and Thanksgiving theme. But don’t worry, you won’t just be staring at pretty food – you’ll get to eat it too!
The Art of Charcuterie
Ever wondered how to make those fancy cheese boards you see at parties? Well, now’s your chance to learn from the pros. The workshop host, Tina Williams, will guide you through the step-by-step process. You’ll learn how to arrange meats, cheeses, and accompaniments in a visually stunning and delicious way.
What’s Included?
For $75, you’ll get more than just a lesson. Here’s what your ticket includes:
- A 10×14″ Palm Leaf Tray: This eco-friendly tray will be the canvas for your culinary masterpiece.
- All the Ingredients: Everything you need will be provided, from artisanal cheeses to charcuterie meats and additional accompaniments.
- Expert Guidance: You’ll receive step-by-step instructions on creating the perfect cheese and charcuterie board.
- A Take-Home Box: Your creation will be packaged in a box with a window for easy transportation. Show off your work to friends and family!
- Pairing Suggestions: Learn which flavors best create a harmonious taste experience.
- Tips and Tricks: Get insider knowledge on how to elevate your next event with impressive charcuterie displays.
- Snacks: Because learning is always better with food, small bites will be provided during the workshop.
Why Attend?
- Learn a New Skill: Impress your friends and family with your newfound charcuterie skills at your next gathering.
- Get into the Holiday Spirit: The fall and Thanksgiving theme will help you get excited for the upcoming festivities.
- Meet New People: Bond with other food enthusiasts over cheese and meat – what could be better?
- Enjoy Some Mimosas: Everything is more fun with a bubbly drink!
- Take Home Your Creation: Your charcuterie board isn’t just for show—you can take it home and enjoy it later.
The Workshop Experience
When you arrive at The Design Hive, you’ll be greeted with a mimosa (or two) and introduced to your fellow charcuterie enthusiasts. Tina will start with a brief introduction, explaining the art of charcuterie and the elements that make up a great board.
Then, it’s time to get hands-on! You’ll be provided with your workstation with all the ingredients you need. Tina will guide you through the process, offering tips on arrangement, color coordination, and flavor pairing.
As you work, feel free to snack on the provided bites – after all, you can’t create great food on an empty stomach! This is also a great time to chat with neighbors and share ideas.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created a beautiful, Thanksgiving-themed charcuterie board that’s sure to impress. But the learning doesn’t stop there – Tina will share additional tips and tricks for future boards and pairing suggestions to take your charcuterie game to the next level.
A Word to the Wise
If you’re planning to attend, book your tickets early! This workshop will likely sell out fast, with only a few spots available. If you need to cancel, do so at least five days before the event for a full refund (minus Eventbrite’s non-refundable fee).
The Perfect Pre-Thanksgiving Activity
The Charcuterie & Mimosas Workshop is more than just a cooking class – a fun, social event that will prepare you for Thanksgiving. Whether you’re looking to up your hosting game, searching for a unique girls’ day out, or just want to learn something new, this workshop has something for everyone.
So grab your friends, book your tickets, and prepare for a morning of food, fun, and festivities at The Design Hive. Who knows? You might just become the go-to charcuterie expert in your friend group. And even if you don’t, you’ll have a delicious board to enjoy at home!
Sources: allevents.in, Beauty and the Feast Charcuterie Designs by Tina Facebook Event, eventbrite.com
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