Culinary Demonstration Class
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Saturday, June 20, 2026, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Program location: Farm at the Arb - Kitchen Classroom (Myers Education Center)
Class Overview:
Summer weekends call for a slower pace, sunny mornings and vibrant meals shared with friends. In this demonstration class, Chef Beth Fisher will bring the backyard garden straight to your brunch table. Discover how to incorporate the season's abundant, freshly snipped herbs to elevate classic morning staples. These easy-to-grow treasures can be your secret to making every dish sing on a summer day.
With the Farm at the Arb foodscape as our backdrop, we will explore how to use the summer garden as your ultimate pantry. Learn how fresh herbs can transform classic dishes, from infusing sweet baked goods with rosemary to balancing the richness of homemade sausage. You’ll master the gentle heat required for luxurious scrambled eggs and build a foolproof prep-ahead plan so you can actually enjoy the sunshine with your guests.
In this class, you will learn:
- The prep-ahead plan: how to organize your morning so the food is hot and you can enjoy the summer gathering
- Egg techniques: the temperature control and timing tricks needed to make silky, soft-scrambled eggs
- Flavor building: how to properly season and bind homemade sausage patties using fresh ingredients
- Harvest pairing: understanding which garden herbs play well together to elevate your cooking
Menu:
- Rosemary Streusel Coffee Cake
- Basil Soft Scrambled Eggs
- Lemon Thyme Roasted Potatoes
- Chive and Fennel Breakfast Sausage
- Charred Asparagus With Three-Citrus Parsley Gremolata
- Signature Bubbles Sample (Choice of Alcoholic or N/A)
A family-style brunch of these garden favorites will be served.
Pleae note:
- We are unable to accommodate individualized changes to the menu.
- Per University of Minnesota Policy, sampling alcoholic beverages is for educational tasting/pairing purposes and will be limited to small pours.
Instructor:
Chef Beth Fisher is thrilled to bring her experience to a new role as Culinary Lead at The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Known for her years of teaching at various cooking schools and creative culinary work at several popular Twin Cities restaurants, Beth is now focused on enhancing the Arboretum's fast growing culinary offerings and kitchen classroom educational experiences. Join Beth and discover the joy of learning and cooking in the kitchen!
We recommend that you enter the Arboretum via the back gate on 82nd St, not the main entrance on Hwy 5. This is the most direct route to access the Farm at the Arb, and avoids potential delays when driving through the Arboretum.
Address: Farm at the Arb Entrance Gate
If you do wish to enter through the main Arboretum gate on Hwy 5, you can take 3-Mile Drive through the Arboretum and turn right on Peter Moe Drive to get to the Myers Education Center (this route may take an additional 15-20 minutes, so please plan accordingly).
Main Entry instructions:
You will receive a bar-code ticket for entry to the Arboretum in your email purchase confirmation. Your ticket is valid for entry on the day of your class. Present your ticket to the gate attendant as you enter the Arboretum. You may stay at the Arboretum after class as long as you want during our operating hours.