Chris Toy is the author of 6 popular cookbooks, a private chef, and has taught Asian-fusion cooking for several Maine community education programs. Cooking students will 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. The Homeport Inn and Tavern has 9 private suites tastefully updated with comfortable furnishings. There’s live music each evening in the tavern. Specially discounted rates including breakfasts, are available by contacting the Inn.

Unlock the secrets of authentic baklava in our hands-on class! Join us for an evening of delicious fun, where you’ll learn to layer flaky phyllo dough, create mouth-watering fillings, and master the art of syrup. Perfect for all skill levels, this class will leave you with the skills to impress your friends and family. Enroll today and indulge in the sweet tradition of baklava. Opa!

Join University of Maine Extension Maple Industry Educator Jason Lilley to learn everything you need to know about making your own maple syrup. We’ll discuss identifying and tapping trees, collecting and boiling sap, filtering, grading, and canning syrup. Jason will focus on homestead-scale systems that require a limited initial investment in equipment. This workshop is designed for beginners.

You know it will be a fun time with cookbook author Chris Toy in the kitchen!
Sharing recipes from his many cookbooks Chris will be bringing us recipes for delicious and easy appetizers which you can quickly incorporate into your upcoming holiday menus!  Everything's included - but you should definintely bring some containers for leftovers!

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