This private cooking demonstration is the perfect introduction to gourmet Maryland cuisine! Watch and learn from a’fun and delightful local host how to make’local classics such as Johnny cakes with garlicky shrimp and Maryland clams with linguine. If cooking is not for you, indulge in a hands-on baking class instead and learn to make thin-crust pizza, bread and cinnamon rolls from scratch. Karen is open to customizing your baking preferences!

• Pick up cooking or baking tips and techniques from a food expert
• Learn to prepare a delicious 3-course gourmet lunch or dinner using local ingredients’
• Vegetarian and vegan options available on request
• Private tour: Private food experience: tailor the menu to your preferencesthe menu to your preferences

What To Expect

Enjoy a private cooking lesson and meal with an expert cook! If you choose the Cooking tour option, begin with an "aperitif of the day" and some nibbles before joining Karen in the kitchen for your cooking demonstration. You'll discuss techniques used to prepare your meal, and learn about Maryland seafood, poultry and produce. Help Karen make a starter and main course before sitting down to enjoy the East Coast meal you cooked together. This is a cooking demonstration and not a hands-on cooking class. Since Karen is a registered dietitian (and member of Les Dames d'Escoffier), feel free to ask her questions about nutrition or food. Your meal includes a paired beverage (wine, beer or other) and concludes with a dessert accompanied by limoncello, herbal tea or coffee. Enjoy your meal with Karen and Doug at their dining table. Sample menu is below.

If you choose the Baking tour option, join Karen in her open kitchen for a hands-on baking class with a light lunch or supper. During the class you'll work with both rich and lean doughs. Bake a thin-crust Margherita pizza, bread to make stuffed sandwiches, and scrumptious, sweet cinnamon rolls. Tea, coffee or sparkling water is provided.