Cheese Making Class
Discover the delicious world of artisan cheese with Chef Laura, whose approachable, “why-focused” teaching style brings depth and clarity to this timeless craft. Trained at a farmstead dairy in Vermont and with experience launching an artisan creamery in Australia, Chef Laura offers both expertise and warmth to first-time cheesemakers and curious cooks alike.
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of home cheesemaking using a variety of milks. Together, we’ll make whole milk ricotta, tangy marinated feta, and a selection of goat cheeses—with plenty of tips and professional techniques to ensure success from the start.
After the cheesemaking, we’ll sit down together to enjoy a seasonal lunch featuring your creations: fresh Farmer’s Market salad, rustic bread, and pasta cooked in flavorful whey. You’ll head home with recipes, techniques, written materials, and your own jar of marinated feta.
Details:
• All ingredients, equipment, and lunch included
• Each student takes home their own marinated feta
• Please wear an apron if desired
• Class includes dairy and gluten—please share any allergies at sign-up
• Class size limited to 12 ensure an intimate, hands-on experience. Min 4 enrolled
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The Art and Science of Food and Wine Pairing
Ever opened a bottle of wine, taken a bite of dinner — and recoiled at the clash of flavors? You’re not alone. In this guided tasting and demonstration with Chef Laura, you’ll learn how to avoid pairing pitfalls and start making confident, intuitive choices every time you sit down to eat and sip.
This class includes:
A lively tasting of 4 local wines paired with 4 chef-crafted small plates
A cooking demonstration with recipes to try at home
A detailed handout explaining the how’s and why’s of perfect pairings
Tools to help you match food and wine with ease and enjoyment
By the end of the evening, you’ll understand the building blocks of flavor, know how food changes the way wine tastes (and vice versa), and leave with the knowledge to impress at your next dinner party. Bring your curiosity and your palate — we’ll handle the rest.
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Cheese Making 101
Discover the delicious world of artisan cheese with Chef Laura, whose approachable, “why-focused” teaching style brings depth and clarity to this timeless craft. Trained at a farmstead dairy in Vermont and with experience launching an artisan creamery in Australia, Chef Laura offers both expertise and warmth to first-time cheesemakers and curious cooks alike.
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of home cheesemaking using a variety of milks. Together, we’ll make whole milk ricotta, tangy marinated feta, and a selection of goat cheeses—with plenty of tips and professional techniques to ensure success from the start.
After the cheesemaking, we’ll sit down together to enjoy a seasonal lunch featuring your creations: fresh Farmer’s Market salad, rustic bread, and pasta cooked in flavorful whey. You’ll head home with recipes, techniques, written materials, and your own jar of marinated feta.
Details:
• All ingredients, equipment, and lunch included
• Each student takes home their own marinated feta
• Please wear an apron if desired
• Class includes dairy and gluten—please share any allergies at sign-up
• Class size limited to 12 ensure an intimate, hands-on experience. Min 4 enrolled
Click here to sign up:
Marchelle Wines Spring Release Winemaker Dinner
You're invited to join our winemakers Greg La Follette and Evan Damiano at our Spring Release Winemaker Dinner at Dalya Estate on Saturday, April 13th at 4:00 pm.
Join us for an intimate welcome reception overlooking Russian River vineyards and the elegant wine country gardens of Dalya Estate as you sip on our newly released wines, savor hors d'oeuvres, and listen to live music. Following the reception and under a stunning West Sonoma sunset, you will feast on an exquisite meal curated Chefs Laura and Eric Lee of ChefL Culinary Experiences. This is sure to be a spectacular night you do not want to miss!
About Dalya Estate
A breathtaking property featured on the Emmy-award winning travel show, “Staycation,” as one of the finest wine country properties. This boutique vineyard estate is surrounded by glorious gardens bursting with color, fragrance and fruit year-round.
Marchelle Club Members will receive $100 off per ticket
Follow the link below to purchase tickets to this must experience event.
McEvoy Ranch Social Club Test Kitchen
You won’t want to miss this Members-only event hosted in our private Upper Ranch. Experience a chef-led demo by catering team Chef L Custom Culinary Experiences featured on Food Network. They will share fresh ways to use our olive oils while sharing tricks and tips in the kitchen. The experience will conclude with enjoying culinary bites and a glass of wine.
Click the link below to become a member and register for this event.