Dumplings are delicious and easy to make during this stay-at-home time. In this online class, you’ll learn techniques and tips for making your own dumplings at home.

We’ll start with making the wrappers from scratch. You are welcome to use the store-bought wrappers. But, we encourage you to make the dough along as it uses only flour and water. Ploy will show you how to make colorful dough using real food ingredients for colors. You’ll also learn how to make fillings, fold dumplings, and cook them with different techniques. You are welcome to make dumplings along in this online class or just watch and learn. The list of ingredients needed will be sent to the class along with the Zoom link 3 days before the class starts. The online class will not be recorded but a folding tutorial will be sent to all attendees after the class for your own practice.

South Africa is rich in culture and diversity in both culture and languages. Aside from gold, Johannesburg has a great variety of fun festivals with food, music, and arts. Join Natalie and Chad to learn about their precious way of life. We’ll start with learning about easy Afrikaans words and some interesting destinations in Johannesburg through fun quizzes. Then, you’ll learn how to whip up traditional South African peppermint crisp tart as this dessert is often served at a South African wedding, but it’s also great as a snack. We’ll finish this experience with a fun interactive magic show. Instructors: Natalie and Chad Burgers

Indonesia became one of the world’s top travel destinations. Join Ayu and Ngurah as they will welcome you to their home and will show you how local concepts, rituals, and nature influence Balinese culture and food. You’ll learn how to make Ayu’s delicious Gado Gado, vegan salad with peanut sauce using traditional tools and fresh ingredients. You’ll also learn about their family tradition as an important part of their daily practice. At the end of the session, Ngurah will take you on a quick tour to see their home and the beauty of Bali nature. Instructors: Ayu Martiasih and Ngurah Wijaya

In Zisolhouse farm, fresh ingredients are the key elements to make delicious and nutritious food and wine. Almonds were cultivated in Sicily before BC and have a reputation for its sweetness. Let’s have a quick tour of this farm and learn how to make almond milk from scratch. You’ll experience the huge difference between homemade almond milk and a store bought one. Fabio and Annarella will share their perspectives about sustainability of almond farming and their family recipes from the medieval time to cook with almond pulps. This is truly sustainable farming with zero waste. Instructors: Fabio Santuccio and Annarella Susini