Willy Street Co-op—East

Burgers, brats, and steaks are classic charcoal fare, of course, but there’s more to explore in the Co-op Rain Garden where we will roast eggplant over hot coals for babaganoush, perfectly grilled marinated chicken and pieces of lamb sausage, pita bread brushed with olive oil and toasted on the grates, and grilled romaine and veggies, all served with tangy yogurt sauce and ice cold mint tea. Recipes contain: sesame

Paige Kleber is a young singer-songwriter whose original songs reflect pop and country influences and talent beyond her years. Paige first got a taste for what’s possible with a song idea and a guitar through her experience with Girls Rock Camp, Madison. Her first EP of original songs (Blinded) was released in 2024 at age 11. She has since been named the youngest ever to win Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Rising Star and Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) Best New Artist Awards

Well, Mr. T doesn’t know how to turn cocoa beans into chocolate, but he definitely knows how to make marshmallows and graham crackers from scratch. Come and help him out and take some homemade marshmallows with you for the next time you’re sitting at a campfire. Recipes contain: wheat, dairy. Class Notes: This is a hands-on cooking class for kids only. <

Chef Paul’s own experience cutting himself in the kitchen prompted him to share his knowledge to help others prevent such accidents. Join Chef Paul as he guides participants through hands-on knife skills, including the major cuts, slices, and dices. Chef Paul will discuss kitchen knife essentials, including how to sharpen and maintain a knife. Participants should bring their favorite kitchen knife from home to practice with.

Lucca is a town in Tuscany, whose culinary arts were made popular by Stanley Tucci. The widespread use of farro, borlotti beans (cranberry beans), and lacinato (dinosaur kale) is said to have started in Lucca. We will make the Luccan fruit bread, Buccellato, which originated in the 1400s. While that rises, we will prepare and enjoy farro soup that includes borlotti beans and lacinato. Vegetarian.