family-friendly weeknight meals with chef laura weinman 1.23.25

Family-Friendly Weeknight Meals with Laura Weinman, Jan 23, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., $100 per person. BYO beverages.

Join Chef —and mother of four— Laura Weinman for some family-friendly favorites this January!
These are simple yet tasty dinner ideas for busy families crafted with flavor and health in mind. We will focus on complete dinners that can be easily shopped and prepped, and along the way, we will work on some knife skills, learn to stock and cook from our pantries, and add in fresh seasonal ingredients. Naturally, we will sit down to enjoy a meal together!

Recipes will include:

-Oven-roasted shrimp with orzo
- Spatchcocked chicken with herbs de Provence and roasted potatoes
- Skirt steak or tofu with soy, garlic and broccoli
- Winter salad
- Apple crumble

new! Cooking Around the Globe Feb Vacation Week Cooking Camp Gr. K-2

Cooking Around the World with Fiddleheads Cooking Studio - Grades K-2
Mon. February 17- Thurs.-February 20, 12:30-3:00pm, $420 pp
Minimum participants: 7. Max participants: 12

In this four-day camp, designed for younger chefs, we will engage in hands-on cooking of dishes of different cuisines. Each day, will be dedicated to a different country: Italy, France, Mexico and Japan.

After we wash our hands, we will gather for a quick discussion of where our ingredients come from and the reason that the day’s cuisine uses those ingredients. Working independently or in a group, participants learn how to use different kitchen tools safely and take turns measuring and mixing. While the dish is getting ready, we will often have a quick discussion about how food grows, who grows it, and how it got to our kitchen. At the end of each class, we will enjoy eating what we prepared together and share our impressions based upon what we learned.

new! kids’ chinese new Year cooking class 1.31.25

Chinese New Year - Year of the Snake Cooking Class - January 31, 2025

4:15-6pm - max 12 kids-$55 pp

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Flavors of Prosperity and Good Fortune in this hands-on  kids’ cooking class that highlights a few favorite dishes.

Recipes will include Fried  Dumplings, a savory and satisfying favorite. 

We will demonstrate proper folding techniques, like crescent and pleated. We will also be preparing a flavorful filling of ground chicken or pork mixed with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil.

Continuing the hand-rolling fun, we will also make Spring Rolls, filling thin wrappers with shredded carrots, cucumber, cooked chicken or tofu. The kids willl assemble their own rolls, then enjoy them with dipping sauces, like soy or sweet chili sauce.

We will end with Mini Pineapple Tarts filled with pineapple jam and homemade whipped cream. 

Class will wrap up around our communal table enjoying our creations together and discussing individual interpretations and experiences.



new valentine's class: cake decorating with Leventhal Bakery 2.10.25


Valentine’s Day adult cookie cake decorating class with Jessica Leventhal of Leventhal Bakery, 02.10.25 at 7 p.m. $85 pp. Join us in Tim’s Kitchen for a unique dessert experience and a fun way to spend time with friends and meet new people. Led by Jess Leventhal, you will learn all the tips and tricks to create a stunning cookie cake that’s almost too beautiful to eat!

During the decorating workshop, you'll decorate a cookie cake from start to finish. You'll learn how to mix frosting colors, and how to select and use the appropriate piping tips to achieve different designs and textures.

Jess will provide step-by-step instruction and everything you need, including professional tools, frosting, edible decorations, and more! 

By the end of the workshop, you'll have a delicious and beautifully adorned 2-layer mini cookie cake in the design pictured.

You'll be surrounded by friends, enjoying drinks, light bites, and plenty of laughter. It's the perfect recipe for a memorable and fun-filled evening!

Cookie cake feeds 6-8 people. Feel free to BYO wines or preferred beverages. Light fare provided. No refunds once purchased; however, you may transfer your ticket to another guest.

new! Winter Sowing with advanced master gardener alice ely 1.27.25

Winter Sowing 1.27.25 @7 pm

Back by popular demand! Get a jump on spring – and attract pollinators to your garden this summer. Sign up for our Winter Sowing Workshop.

It's that time of year again. Learn to make your own “mini-greenhouse” in a bottle to start seedlings. Leave it outside till spring, when you’ll reap a dozen or more native plants that pollinators love” to start in your garden. “If you grow it, they will come!”

Led by advanced master gardener Alice Ely

To register select HERE

school’s out! MLK Day Farm Camp 1.20.25

Vacation Day Camp from 9:00am-1:00pm for 6-11-year-olds.
School’s out, so we’ve got you covered! Join us for Wakeman Town Farm’s popular annual MLK Day camp. Break away from phones, laptops and electronics, and spend the day immersed in hands-on activities on the Farm! The camp is packed with meaningful adventure and sells out quickly. We will spend time outdoors visiting the animals, as well as cooking up (and eating) delicious homemade stuffed shells and mini cranberry loafs in Tim’s Kitchen. In between, our instructors make the day meaningful with a maker activity about spreading Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's message of the power of love— and the day flies by! Please pack a water bottle, a snack and dress warmly, as we will be both outdoors and indoors.

new! Cozy winter dinner with chef alison milwe grace 1.9.25

Intimate Winter Dinner with Chef Alison Milwe Grace, 1.9.24 @ 6 p.m. , $145 pp

A four-course winter dinner in Tim’s Kitchen at Wakeman Town Farm. BYO wines or adult beverages.

Refund policy: Due to opportunity costs, tickets are not refundable; if you cannot make it, you may gift or sell your ticket(s).

FIRST COURSE

White bean and spinach “Cassoulet “

Crusty baguettes with local butter

SALAD COURSE

Arugula with winter citrus, honey, local chevre, dried cherries, flaked almonds and blood orange vinaigrette

ENTRÉE

Sweet and spiced winter lamb chops, braised dates, Moroccan-spiced carrot puree

OR

Parsnip risotto with Mascarpone and sage

DESSERT

Apple-caramel bread pudding

New!: Kids' Winter Warm-Up Comfort Food Cooking Class - Gr 2-6 starts 1.8.25

Winter Warm Up Comfort Food Cooking Class

Wednesdays 5 -week sessions, $275 each (included materials and ingredients)

Session 1 -  1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29. 2/5

Session 2- 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 (No class 2/19 due to Winter Break)

Time: 4:15-5:30

Ages: Grades 2-6

Instructor: Robyn Herman

Students: Max 12

In our kids’ winter cooking classes we will bring the warmth of the kitchen alive, filling it with holiday spirit and delicious, comforting aromas perfect for the winter months. These recipes are ideal for embracing cozy seasonal flavors. 

Themes include Soups & Stews, using butternut squash and root veggies, Comfort Foods,  like mac and cheese and pot pie, Casserole Classics,  like baked ziti as well as sweet pies filled with apple and pumpkin.  Skills will include chopping, sautéing, simmering, baking, roux preparation and seasoning to taste.

Chef Robyn is a passionate culinary expert with over 20 years of experience in the kitchen.  She brings a warm, engaging teaching style and a knack for making cooking fun. Chef Robyn is dedicated to fostering a love for cooking in every child who steps into Tim’s Kitchen. 

New! Kids’ Cozy Winter Cooking with the Minis, Grades K-2 - starts 1.6.25

New Kids’ Cooking Class! Cozy Winter Cooking with the Minis, Grades K-2

Mondays, 4:15-5:30 - 5-week sessions - $275 per session

Session 1 -  1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27. 2/3

Session 2- 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/124 (no class 3/17-winter break)

As the weather gets colder and the sun goes down earlier, drop the kids off for our Monday Minis Cozy Cooking Class. This after-school class for our young chefs is all about comfort foods that warm us up on cold days! The menu is based on seasonal winter items that the kids will cook and  enjoy. In each Monday class we will create both a sweet and a savory dish.

On the Menu
Soups and biscuits, chili and cornbread, Mediterranean bowls, baked pastas, gingerbread delights, bread pudding, and mini pound cakes with cinnamon and sugar topping.
We will wrap up the session with a winter wonderland party on the last day of class, creating fun finger foods and sweets that show off our culinary repertoire.

SOLD OUT! Kids' Inclusive Cooking Club starting 1.4.25

Designed for chefs of all abilities, this program offers a hands-on sensory-rich experience that encourages fine motor and gross motor skills, bilateral coordination, multi-sensory instruction, in a relaxed setting. Our kitchen provides a safe and welcoming environment where kids can be a part of a small group setting that will look to instill confidence in the kitchen at the child’s own pace.

Our staff will be trained to support neurodiverse learners, ensuring that each child’s individual needs are met. Activities are tailored to accommodate various sensory, social, and communication styles, fostering a sense of belonging and self-confidence.

This program promotes social interaction, emotional regulation, and physical activity, all while building confidence in the kitchen and around food.

This is NOT a drop off class, your chef will need one adult (18+) accompanying them to this class.

NEW! CULINARY WORKSHOPS FOR SCOUTING GROUPS

COOKING FOR GIRL SCOUTS - CULINARY WORKSHOPS 

Girl Scouts’ cooking workshops at Wakeman Town Farm are a fun and engaging way for young women to learn new culinary skills, gain confidence in the kitchen, and work towards specific badges. Our workshops offer cooking-related activities that can help teen girls work towards badges like "Simple Meals," "Snacks" and "New Cuisines." 

Workshops are offered in Tim’s Kitchen, our gleaming Farm culinary facility, and can be scheduled during regular Scout meetings, where the activities are designed to be hands-on, so each Scout participates in measuring, mixing, chopping, sauteing and baking.

These workshops can range from basic snack-making for younger Scouts to more complex cooking techniques for older Scouts working on advanced badges. Of course, we enjoy eating what we create, and if we are lucky and the season and timing allows, we will get to visit our gardens for a true farm-to-table experience! 

Classes are taught by the Farm’s in-house culinary instructors and assistants. Price per scout: $50, includes materials and ingredients and a 1.5-hour session.

PS: We are happy to customize similar small-group culinary experiences for all types of groups. Interested? Reach out below and we will chat!

sold out! kids' thanksgiving eats + treats - one-off cooking class for ages 6-12. 11.22.24

Thanksgiving Eats + Treats! 11/22/24 - 4:15 pm-5:45 pm-Ages 6 to 12. 12 students max. Includes dinner!

In our Thanksgiving Cooking Class for Kids we will prepare a mini feast with a Turkey Day theme.

This hands-on class will feature simple, fun Thanksgiving dishes while focusing on basic kitchen tools and techniques.  Kids will get a chance to mix, measure, assemble, and decorate. Kids will learn how to create classic holiday dishes with a modern twist, and then enjoy eating their creations!

Menu will include: Mini Turkey pot pies, Cranberry Apple Oatmeal Cookies, blending tart cranberries, sweet apples, and hearty oats as well as a warm Caramel Apple Cider beverage with spices and fruit.  

sold out! Fall Flavors - Autumn-Inspired adult Cooking Class with Laura Weinman 11.19.24

Fall Flavors with Laura Weinman 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., $110 per person. BYO beverages.
This autumn-inspired class, with Chef Laura Weinman, will introduce new salads, sides, sauces and main dishes into your fall repertoire! Join us as we have a little lesson about knife skills, stock-making, and braising, while we make a cozy supper together featuring the beautiful fall bounty from local farms. Naturally, we will sit down to enjoy the fruits of our labors.

Fall Dinner Menu

-Roasted Squash, Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Galette

-Warm Bitter Greens and Herb Salad with Prosciutto, Pine Nuts and Roasted Pears

-Cider-Braised Pork Tenderloin with Garlic, Apples and Sage

-Pumpkin Streusel Cake with Pecans and Maple Cream

sold out! Appetizers and Book Signing with Alison Milwe Grace, author of "Savor" 12.3.24

Appetizers and Book Signing at Wakeman Town Farm with Chef Alison Milwe Grace, December 3, 7-8:30 p.m., $75, includes cookbook

Join Chef Alison Milwe Grace, owner of AMG Catering and events in Wilton and recipient of Connecticut's "Best of the Gold Coast" Caterer and Cooking School awards, at the Farm for an evening of delicious holiday appetizers, wine and festive entertaining tips from her new book, Savor.

Guests will not only sample some of Chef Grace's epic appetizers, they will also receive a signed copy of her new book, Savor, and have the opportunity to buy additional beautifully wrapped copies as holiday gifts for family and friends.

Chef Grace began her culinary journey by winning a James Beard Full Scholarship to New York's Renowned Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in pastry and baking arts. She started her professional cooking career at famed 3-star chef Geoffrey Zakarian's Patroon Restaurant in NYC. She then returned to her hometown of Westport working at some of Connecticut's finest restaurants and eventually opening AMG Catering and Events, where she dazzles with bespoke menus and amazing food for weddings, parties and family dinners. This book highlights her love of celebrations large and small.

sold out! Kids' after-school Cooking, Grades 2-6, Warm + Toasty Treats

Join us in the kitchen for a fun fall culinary adventure. There are two sessions. Register for one — or both! Each runs 5 weeks. $265 (includes all ingredients and instruction)

Autumn Bites & Delights - Grades 2-6

Wednesdays, 4:15-5:30

Session 2 - 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13

NEW: Session 3 Warm + Toasty Treats -  11/20, 12/4, 12/11,12/18

Time: 4:15-5:30

Ages: Grades 2-6

Instructor: Robyn Herman

Students: Max 12

Instructor: Robyn Herman

Students: Max 12

Warm and Toasty treats-session 3 


Wednesdays

Session 3 -  11/20, 12/4, 12/11,12/18


Time: 4:15-5:30

Ages: Grades 2-6

Instructor: Robyn Herman

Students: Max 12



Join us for a fun and festive fall cooking class designed just for kids!

 Our Warm and Toasty treats class will immerse young chefs in the cozy and colorful flavors of Autumn. From sweet treats to savory delights, each session will be filled with hands-on cooking activities that highlight the best of the season.

Themes include: Pumpkin-Themed Delights, like Pumpkin Muffins, incorporating fall spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Harvest Soups, using seasonal ingredients, like sweet potato and carrot, Mini Pot Pies, learning to create individual chicken or vegetable pot pies, Apple Pie Nachos, using WTF apples, are just a few examples!

Chef Robyn is a passionate culinary expert with over 20 years of experience in the kitchen. She brings a deep love for teaching and sharing the joys of cooking with the next generation. Chef Robyn believes that cooking is not only an essential life skill but also a wonderful way to inspire creativity and confidence in young minds. Her classes focus on teaching kids how to make healthy, delicious meals while emphasizing kitchen safety and basic culinary techniques.

With a warm, engaging teaching style and a knack for making cooking fun, Chef Robyn is dedicated to fostering a love for cooking in every child who steps into Tim’s kitchen.Chef Robyn is a passionate culinary expert with more than 20 years of experience in the kitchen. She brings a deep love for teaching and sharing the joys of cooking with the next generation. Chef Robyn believes that cooking is not only an essential life skill but also a wonderful way to inspire creativity and confidence in young minds. Her classes focus on teaching kids how to make healthy, delicious meals while emphasizing kitchen safety and basic culinary techniques.

sold out! Kids' fall cooking with the minis, grades k-2. Session 3 now open!

Join us in the kitchen on Mondays for a fun fall culinary adventure. There are three sessions. Register for one, two, or all three; the recipes change each session! Each runs 5 weeks. $265 (includes all ingredients and instruction)

Fall Cooking with the Minis, Grades K-2

Mondays, 4:15-5:30

Session: 5 Weeks

Session 1: September 9,16,23,30, and Oct. 7

Session 2: October 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11

OPEN: Session 3: November 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16

We created tis after-school Monday cooking series especially for our younger chefs, grades K-2. In our Fall Minis sessions, Chef Kathleen, of Culinary Kids, is creating seasonal menus based on what bounty is available on the Farm and what is seasonally appealing. Each class generally incorporates both a Sweet and Savory item for kids to make and enjoy. This culinary experience offers so much more than just cooking and baking. We practice and discover the concepts of measuring, food science, using fine motor skills, learning about spices and new flavors, and most of all…where our food comes from.

As the seasons change and the air gets a bit cooler, we will be cooking up Comfort Foods.

September/October classes will be filled with garden bounty from the Farm..think apples, honey, and squashes, with themes like Back to School Super Snacks, Food For Fuel, Power Lunches, and nutritious and satisfying Fall Meals that are easy to prepare and enjoy. October will end with Spooky and Spectacular Halloween Fun.

November and December classes will have Heartwarming and Hearty Comfort Foods. On the menu: Pot Pies, Shepherds Pie, Soups, Hashes, Culinary Kids' famous Butternut Squash Mac-n-Cheese, Fall Quick Breads, and All Things Pumpkin—pies and breads, and cobblers, oh my!

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