In-Person Class: Solve the Spring Cooking Puzzle with Laura Jarvis

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What’s on the Menu:
Slovakian Potato Flatbreads
Feta and Pistachio Dip
Charred Roasted Cabbage with Skordalia
Turkish White Bean Salad
Description:
Spring might just be the most challenging season for great cooking. Warmer days make us all want fresh vegetables, tons of greens and refreshing flavors, but nature—at least here in the Northeast—isn’t actually ready to give us spinach or asparagus just yet, and summer stalwarts like tomatoes and zucchini are months away. So how do we cook well in mud season? By being smart about it. Join Milk Street instructor Laura Jarvis for a class where you’ll learn how we solve the culinary problems of this time of year. We put ingredients that are reliable in spring, like potatoes, into unexpected places, using them for texture and pliability in our favorite flatbread of the year. We make sure there’s plenty of green on the table—even if we have to get creative about where that green comes from—in the form of our herb- and pistachio-spiked whipped feta dip. We take cues from the Greeks to prepare cabbage, perhaps the most versatile over-wintered veggie of them all, in a way that’s as impressive as a great steak. And we turn to canned and jarred ingredients, such as sun-dried tomatoes and pickled jalapeños, that give us access to the flavors we crave at any time of year. You’ll come away from this class with four fantastic mezze-style dishes in your repertoire and with many more tips and tricks for shoulder season cooking.
At this hands-on class, you’ll work in pairs at fully equipped cooking stations with the guidance of your lead instructor. In addition to hands-on cooking, the class will include demonstrations, tasting and discussion. We conclude with a family-style meal with complimentary beverages—including our favorite wines, of course—and dessert. Come with take-home containers: there are usually leftovers! Attendees receive copies of all the recipes you make and a copy of the most recent issue of Milk Street Magazine. Plus, in-person class attendees will receive a 20% discount on their next purchase at the Milk Street Store.
About Laura: Laura is one of the culinary instructors at Milk Street. She is the chef and owner of Rose and Fig Culinary, where she creates thoughtful, home-cooked meals for Boston-area families. After honing her skills at several of Boston’s respected restaurants and institutions, she found her true calling in personal cheffing. For the past eight years, she has brought restaurant-quality food into homes, focusing on seasonal ingredients, comfort, and connection around the table.
Our hands-on cooking classes are capped at 14 attendees. Students work in pairs of two at fully equipped stations. Each attendee requires their own ticket.
This class is vegetarian and can easily be adapted for gluten-free and nut-free diets. However, please note that Milk Street is not an allergen-free space; if your allergy is severe, please get in touch before registering to understand if this event is a good fit for you.
Thank you to the 2026 Annual Sponsors of the Cooking School who make our events possible:

• and . Together, Wulf’s and Savenor’s provide premium seafood and gourmet meat to chefs and home cooks across the country. Use code MILKSTREET for 20% off orders from Wulf’s (t.ly/REVSO) and Savenor’s (t.ly/CRwjA).
  

FAQs

Is this an in-person event?

Yes. This event will take place in person at our location at 177 Milk Street in Boston. Expect plenty of hands-on cooking - not just a demonstration! If you are looking for a livestream cooking class, you can find our upcoming virtual class calendar here.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Parking garages:

• Boston Harbor Garage (known as the Aquarium Garage)
• 75 State Street

Trains:

• Aquarium stop on the Blue Line
• State Street on Blue and Orange Line
• Government Center on the Blue and Green Lines
• Haymarket on the Orange and Green Lines, and multiple bus lines

Bus Lines:

• 4, 92, 93, 352, 354

The entrance to our school is directly across from 49 India Street. Our entrance doors have two bowties on them.

Is my registration ticket refundable?

No. We do not offer refunds for in-person registrations. However, your ticket is fully transferable to another person for this event on these dates. You are responsible for finding someone to use your ticket, arranging reimbursement, and for sending us the new attendee's full name, contact information, and any special dietary requests.

Is a meal included?

Yes. In addition to a snack midway through class, you will sit down to a full dinner, served family-style, at about 6:15 pm.

I have an allergy or dietary restriction. Can I still come?

We work hard to accommodate as many allergies and dietary needs as possible. You are welcome to write us at [email protected] to get more detailed information on whether this event is a good fit for you.

Are children allowed?

Children 11-17 are allowed to participate if they attend and cook with an adult parent or guardian. The minor and the adult must each have a ticket to the class.

How many people does one ticket cover?

One ticket covers one attendee.

How early do I need to arrive?

You are welcome and encouraged to arrive up to 15 minutes before the event begins.

I'm an Insider. Do I get a discount to the in-person classes?

Yes! Insiders get 15% off their ticket. To access your discount, please send a message to [email protected].

This date doesn't work for me. Will this class be offered again soon?

We offer in-person events on a limited basis. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that this class will be offered again soon.

Where can I contact the organizer with further questions?

Write to us with any other questions at [email protected].

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