Shop with a Chef: Mirepoix Mastery with Chef Jack

Join Chef Jack Page—culinary veteran with over 40 years of experience—for a unique Shop with a Chef adventure at the Muskegon Farmers Market! Together, you’ll explore the market stalls, selecting the freshest carrots, onions, and celery—the essential trio behind the classic French mirepoix. Chef Jack will share insights into choosing quality produce and how this humble mix becomes the flavor foundation for soups, sauces, and countless savory dishes. After shopping, gather for a live cooking demo where Chef Jack transforms these simple ingredients into something extraordinary. You’ll walk away with cooking tips, a sample tasting, and a deeper appreciation for the magic of fresh, local ingredients. Shop. Learn. Taste. Connect. Don’t miss this flavorful journey with a chef who’s opened 19 restaurants and now trains the next generation at the Muskegon Career Tech Center!

Cost $35Limited to 12 people per sessionDate: Saturday, September 20, 2025Time: 9:00 a.m. – meet at Kitchen 242

Host or Publisher City of Muskegon Farmers Market