In this course, BoomerTECH Adventures guides (Chris, Jill, and Ed) share their love of cooking and enjoyment for lots of different types of foods. You will learn how to prepare several tasty stir fries using traditional Chinese flavorings, make fresh pasta, turn leftover sweet potato into gnocchi, stir up a great fried rice, and give ramen soup a delicious upgrade. In addition, discover an easy way to make your own pita pockets, flat breads, and tortillas. Plus, you will see a way to combine the benefits of cooking on cast iron with your love of grilling. We haven’t forgotten dessert! Who can resist a delectable chocolate, brownie torte or apple pie?

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Wondering how to preserve your garden vegetables?  Come learn the basics for canning and freezing, including preserving foods, the latest and safest recipes, equpment to ensure safety and how to check for proper seals.  You may bring your own pressure canner dial gauge to class for a free accuracy test.  Please bring a potholder!  Materials fee of $20 (cash please) payable to the instructor at class.

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NOTE:  THIS SESSION IS FULL!

Enjoy a weekend with your instructor, Chris Toy, the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian-fusion cooking for several Maine community education programs. Learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe, and the Americas incorporating traditional and local ingredients. Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques, and stories behind the dishes being created. 

Step back to a time when President Franklin Roosevelt, Eleanor, and their family escaped to their “beautiful little island” in the Canadian maritimes, Campobello Island. We will be exclusive guests of the international park, staying in historic Victorian cottages. Workshop participants will be immersed in the same coastal scenery enjoyed by the summer residents at the turn of the 20th century. Register for the retreat then call Sherry Mitchell at 506-752-2922 to make room reservations. Only Acadian Arts Retreats participants will be allowed to reserve overnight accommodations in the park.

Regrettably, this weekend event has been cancelled.

Enjoy a weekend with your instructor, Chris Toy, the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian-fusion cooking for several Maine community education programs. Learn how to prepare a variety of recipes from Asia, Europe, and the Americas incorporating traditional and local ingredients. Each meal will actively engage cooks with the tools, techniques, and stories behind the dishes being created. 

Retreat to The Willows, a beautiful Victorian home with architecture that echoes the rich tradition and elegance of the 1800s. For the painters, York Beach is just a short stroll to breathtaking views of the sand, surf, and rocks.There is a spacious dining room and gracious living room with comfortable seating for all participants to relax, socialize and make new friends. All meals are included in the workshop fee as well as specially planned optional evening activities designed to extend your learning from the day’s workshops. Day students are welcome. For special weekend accommodations call Chris at 207-653-3163 or email him at christoy.net@gmail.com.  This is an in-person retreat.

COVID note: For everyone’s comfort and safety we suggest doing a COVID test 24 hours prior to arrival. We will be following CDC guidelines according to location and dates.

These adorable cookies shaped like ghouls and goblins will be a big hit at your Halloween party or for your special trick-or-treating guests! Cookies, royal icing and embellishments will be provided. You bring the creativity and fun!

Please bring a materials fee of $20 payable in cash to the instructor at class.

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The Wok is the most versatile pan in the world. Join Chris Toy, author of the award winning The Complete Wok Cookbook and learn all about its 3000 year old history. We’ll roast, steam, boil, and stir-fry a complete meal. Signed cookbooks will be available. Those in the know don’t eat dinner first and bring take home containers!

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You’ll be so proud to add these brightly-colored sugar cookies, hand-decorated-by-you cookies to your Thanksgiving dessert buffet!

Ellen will be here sharing her gift of producing beautiful, sweetness-infused unique cookies – and you get to take the credit! Cookies, royal icing, embellishments and more will be provided. You provide the creativity and the fun!

Please bring a materials fee of $20 payable in cash to the instructor at class.

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Join Chris Toy, author of 6 popular cookbooks, for an evening of easy and tasty Asian appetizers. We’ll make and sample three appetizers and two desserts from his books. Those in the know bring containers for possible leftovers! Signed cookbooks will be available! (Food fee included in course fee.)

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