Discover the versatility and timeless appeal of cast iron cooking in this fun, flavorful class! This partly hands-on and partly demonstration-style experience will teach you how to create hearty, delicious meals using cast iron skillets and dutch ovens.
In class, you’ll learn how to:
- Roast chicken and seasonal vegetables in a cast iron skillet
- Make a classic Chicago-style deep dish pizza in a skillet
- Bake artisan bread in a dutch oven
- Prepare savory camping potatoes
- Finish the meal with a delicious dessert
Along the way, you will also learn the essentials of seasoning, caring for, and maintaining your cast iron cookware, as well as the many cooking possibilities these versatile skillets and dutch ovens offer both at home and around the campfire.
Perfect for beginners and experienced cooks alike, this class will give you the confidence to cook, bake, and entertain with cast iron for years to come.
About the Chef...
Tom Apedaile (aka The Bearded Baker) discovered his love for baking as a child in his mother’s kitchen, where he first learned the magic of mixing, measuring, and creating from scratch. Though life eventually pulled him away from the kitchen, it was The Great British Bake-Off that reignited his passion and brought him back to the art of baking.
Today, Tom is a versatile culinary enthusiast whose skills range from delicate French macarons to hearty grilled meats, rich soups, beautiful pies, and fresh homemade pasta. With a background in mathematics and physics, Tom brings a rare precision and detail to his baking techniques, turning every recipe into a finely tuned formula for flavor and texture.
Known for his signature beard and approachable style, The Bearded Baker believes that “Food that we share is an expression of ourselves and forms lasting bonds and memories.”
Date: June 13 @ 6:00pm
Time: 2 hours
Price: $55 per person
