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Dumpling Artistry: Mastering Fancy Folding Techniques

with Jeff Mao

May
4

Next session: May 4th, 2026

Ready to elevate your dumpling skills from delicious to dazzling? Join this unique, hands-on cooking class focused specifically on creating stunning, fancy Chinese dumpling folds! Go beyond the basics and learn techniques that will transform your homemade dumplings into edible art. We'll master several intricate designs: learn the secrets to shaping delicate Har Gow (crystal shrimp dumplings) into charming goldfish and practice the elegant, flowery plum blossom fold. We'll also make vibrant pork dumplings using different colored doughs, incorporating natural ingredients like spinach or beet as the coloring agent for eye-catching hues. While focusing on folding artistry, we'll cover making the necessary doughs and a classic pork filling to bring our creations to life. Leave this class with impressive new folding skills, recipes, and a batch of your own edible art to wow friends and family. Perfect for those with some dumpling experience or adventurous beginners eager for a creative challenge! All ingredients and tools provided. Allergen Info: Contains soy and gluten.

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From Flour to Flavor: Crafting Authentic Potstickers

with Jeff Mao

Apr
13

Next session: April 13th, 2026

Learn the fundamentals of making Chinese Dumplings at home. In this class, you will learn how to make fresh scratch-made dough and roll your own wrappers, then how to fold and pleat them after stuffing with pork filling. We will then water-fry/steam them to create a restaurant favorite – pot sticker dumplings! Additionally, you will learn to make your own ginger-scallion oil and the instructor will talk about other common Chinese condiments used for dipping sauces. All ingredients & equipment provided. Plant-based ground meat can be substituted for pork upon request. Dumpling wrappers include gluten. Allergen Info: Contains soy and gluten.

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Make Your Own Potato Candy (FF)

with Maine Tasting Center

Jul
19

Next session: July 19th, 2026

*This is a Family-Friendly program, which means this workshop is open only to adults with minors. To participate in this program, adults need to register themselves and at least one child. An adult can register multiple children (up to 3).

In this special family session, children ages 6+ and their adults will pair up and get hands-on making Needhams, Maine’s iconic potato candy! Learn the story behind this sweet treat, make your own batch with Maine-grown potatoes, and explore creative flavor twists. Everyone leaves with recipes and handmade Needhams to share. All supplies provided. Presented by Liz Gross of Maine Tasting Center.

CALL US AT 729-7323 TO REGISTER!

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