Love Your Legumes - Adult Cooking Class

Join us during the month of May in the Powisset Kitchen, where we’ll Plant-it-Forward all month long, with recipes that put what’s growing seasonally and here at the farm front and center! In this hands-on class with our own Chef Thi, we’ll focus on legendary legumes, a family of foods including beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas, peanuts, and soybeans. You’ll work these versatile ingredients, along with items from our farm, into a variety of dishes, including French Lentil Salad with Spring Greens and Brown Butter Yogurt, Braised Gigante Beans and Cabbage with Crispy Tofu, and a Spring Herb Chickpea Salad Sandwich on Artisan Bread. Included in this class:<ul><li>Cooking demonstration and hands-on learning experience.</li><li>Instruction from an experienced, top-notch instructor.</li><li>Recipes to take home.</li><li>At the end of each class, the opportunity to enjoy the food you created.</li></ul>If you would like to bring an adult beverage to class, please feel free. Pre-registration is required. Registration closes 24 hours prior to class. Minimum of 6 people required for class to take place. Please Note: Powisset is NOT a nut-free or gluten-free kitchen. Questions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact <a href="mailto:powissetfarm@thetrustees.org">powissetfarm@thetrustees.org</a> Cancellation Policy:&nbsp; In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation, please contact Powisset Farm 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.

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Plant-iful Patties - Adult Cooking Class

Join us during the month of May in the Powisset Kitchen, where we’ll Plant-it-Forward all month long, with recipes that put what’s growing seasonally and here at the farm front and center! In this hands-on class with our own Chef Thi, we will make plant-focused patties you’ll definitely want to include alongside your other burgers. Between the buns will be Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burger with Chipolte Mayo, and Spiced Indian Vegetable and Potato Burger with Mint Chutney and Yogurt. We’ll also take what’s on the farm and make terrific toppings, including Quick Pickled Onion and Cucumbers, and Farm Greens. Included in this class:<ul><li>Cooking demonstration and hands-on learning experience.</li><li>Instruction from an experienced, top-notch instructor.</li><li>Recipes to take home.</li><li>At the end of each class, the opportunity to enjoy the food you created.</li></ul>If you would like to bring an adult beverage to class, please feel free. Pre-registration is required. Registration closes 24 hours prior to class. Minimum of 6 people required for class to take place. Please Note: Powisset is NOT a nut-free or gluten-free kitchen. Questions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact <a href="mailto:powissetfarm@thetrustees.org">powissetfarm@thetrustees.org</a> Cancellation Policy:&nbsp; In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation, please contact Powisset Farm 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.

Baking from the Garden - Adult Cooking Class

Join us during the month of May in the Powisset Kitchen, where we’ll Plant-it-Forward all month long, with recipes that put what’s growing seasonally and here at the farm front and center! In this hands-on class with our own Chef Thi, you’ll learn to take seasonal, fresh vegetables, from the local farm or your own garden, and bake with them in recipes both sweet and savory. Fresh-baked goodies will include Roasted Vegetable Quick Bread Loaf, Sweet Potato and Chive Scone, and Beet Brownies. Included in this class:<ul><li>Cooking demonstration and hands-on learning experience.</li><li>Instruction from an experienced, top-notch instructor.</li><li>Recipes to take home.</li><li>At the end of each class, the opportunity to enjoy the food you created.</li></ul>If you would like to bring an adult beverage to class, please feel free. Pre-registration is required. Registration closes 24 hours prior to class. Minimum of 6 people required for class to take place. Please Note: Powisset is NOT a nut-free or gluten-free kitchen. Questions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact <a href="mailto:powissetfarm@thetrustees.org">powissetfarm@thetrustees.org</a> Cancellation Policy:&nbsp; In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation, please contact Powisset Farm 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.

Comfort on the Farm: Farm Dinner with Comfort Kitchen

Join us as we partner with James Beard Award-nominated Comfort Kitchen for an extraordinary January farm dinner event. Boston’s critically acclaimed Comfort Kitchen team will share the Powisset Kitchen for one night only to bring diverse communities together and celebrate the power of storytelling through food. Featuring a menu that showcases Powisset-grown and locally sourced ingredients, this special event will offer an unforgettable farm-to-table dining experience. Comfort Kitchen’s congenial cuisine will nourish both body and soul, accompanied by a curated selection of craft cocktails and wines. Guests will gather at communal tables in Powisset Farm’s historic gray barn for a cozy, delicious evening during the long winter months. We are excited to share a some of the accolades received by Comfort Kitchen: 2024 James Beard Foundation Awards, Best New Restaurant Nominee and Finalist 2024 New York Times, The 25 Best Restaurants in Boston Right Now 2024 Boston Magazine, Best of 2024 2023 New York Times Restaurant List, The 50 Restaurants We’re Most Excited About Right Now 2023 Boston Globe Restaurant of the Year 2023 Boston Magazine Top 50 Restaurants (#5) 2023 Boston Magazine Best of 2023 In just two years, Comfort Kitchen has taken Boston’s culinary scene by storm, bringing the spirits of collaboration, cross-cultural understanding, and community building to every aspect of their black-owned, immigrant-owned, and woman-owned restaurant. Their celebrated menu infuses their core beliefs and values into food focused on the flavors of the African diaspora, connected from Asia to the Americas, transforming them into innovative and spectacular global comfort food.   Seating is limited for this highly anticipated event. A ticket includes parking, signature cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, three-course dinner and wine pairings. Please note, this event is 21+. Watch the website for a menu posting in the coming weeks.

Family Walk and Learn: Nature's Winter Designs

Join us to find artistic inspiration in winter’s wonderland! Winter’s landscape looks barren and plain – but is it? Can we find art supplies in winter’s stark landscape? December’s Walk and Learn will take us into the fields and gardens to look for patterns and designs in the natural world, as well as natural objects we can turn into beautiful, creative art projects to take home. Our hike will take us around the farm and gardens to collect natural materials, then we will head inside. let our imaginations run free, and make nature-inspired art. Please note, although we love our four-legged friends, dogs are not allowed at Powisset Farm. Questions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact <a href="mailto:powissetfarm@thetrustees.org">powissetfarm@thetrustees.org</a> Cancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation, please contact Powisset Farm 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellation placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.

Sensory-Friendly Walk and Learn: Nature's Winter Designs

Join us to find artistic inspiration in winter’s wonderland! Winter’s landscape looks barren and plain – but is it? Can we find art supplies in winter’s stark landscape? December’s Walk and Learn will take us into the fields and gardens to look for patterns and designs in the natural world, as well as natural objects we can turn into beautiful, creative art projects to take home. Our hike will take us around the farm and gardens to collect natural materials, then we will head inside. let our imaginations run free, and make nature-inspired art. This program offers a reduced number of guests and a quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Stacie at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:skorroch@thetrustees.org">skorroch@thetrustees.org</a>. Resources available for your visit include a limited number of special sensory kits. We strongly encourage participants to bring anything they expect to need. Please note, although we love our four-legged friends, dogs are not allowed at this program. Questions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact rbarossi@thetrustees.org Cancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation, please contact us 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.

Get Twisted with Pretzel Making - Adult Cooking Class

Learn to make the perfect game-day food – soft pretzels! Getting the gang together to watch the game or hosting a game night party? Soft pretzels are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. And what’s a soft pretzel without a fantastic dip? In this hands-on class with Chef Thi, you’ll make Homemade Soft Pretzels and three dips: Sweet Hot Mustard, Pesto Corn Dip, and Beer Cheese. Game on! Included in this class:<ul><li>Cooking demonstration and hands-on learning experience.</li><li>Instruction from an experienced, top-notch instructor</li><li>Delicious samples to enjoy on-site or to take home with you.</li></ul>Pre-registration is required. Please Note: Powisset is NOT a nut-free or gluten-free kitchen. Questions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:powissetfarm@thetrustees.org">powissetfarm@thetrustees.org</a> Cancellation Policy:&nbsp;In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation, please contact Powisset Farm 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program. *Food availability and prices have necessitated minor increases in the cost of cooking classes effective January 1, 2023

Crepe Creations for Young Chefs - Youth Cooking Class

Bring your young chefs to the Powisset Kitchen for a fun and immersive cooking class! Chef Clarisse, who teaches our popular adult classes focused on French cuisine, leads this hands-on class all about making the classic crepe. Whether sweet or savory, crepes are an iconic and beloved French dish, a lot of fun to make while allowing many variations and tons of creativity! In these popular classes, young chefs learn to make delicious and fresh recipes in our beautiful teaching kitchen. Recipes will focus on nutritious and tasty foods, using ingredients sourced from our farm whenever possible. These hands-on classes will ensure kids have fun creating their own tasty masterpieces! Please select your time slot based on the age of your young chef: 11AM – 1PM: Ages 7 – 10 2-4PM: Ages 11 – 14 Note: This is a drop-off program, not intended for adults to stay during class. Pre-Registration is required. Questions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free or discounted programs? Contact powissetfarm@thetrustees.org for more information. Cancellation Policy:&nbsp;In the event that a program is canceled due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify you as soon as possible by email and issue you a full refund or transfer into another program within 14 days of the cancellation. If you cannot attend a program as planned, contact Powisset Farm 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds will not be granted for registration cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program. We offer transfers to other classes or events with 48 hours cancellation of the class.

Holiday Desserts - Adult Cooking Class at Powisset Farm

Join us for a festive celebration of the desserts of the season! Across every culture and country when holidays are celebrated, you can be sure it will include good company, great food, and desserts! This hands-on class with Chef Thi will provide you with time-saving delicious dessert ideas to share with family and friends. You’ll make three gorgeous desserts using prepared puff pastry as the base. On the menu: Apple/Pear Palmiers, Classic Napoleans with Pastry Cream and Chocolate, and Pasteis de Nata (Portuguese Carmelized Custard Tarts). Included in this class:<ul><li>Cooking demonstration and hands-on learning experience.</li><li>Instruction from an experienced, top-notch instructor</li><li>Delicious samples to enjoy on-site or to take home with you.</li></ul>Pre-registration is required. Please Note: Powisset is NOT a nut-free or gluten-free kitchen. Questions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact <a href="mailto:powissetfarm@thetrustees.org">powissetfarm@thetrustees.org</a> Cancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation, please contact Powisset Farm 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program. *Food availability and prices have necessitated minor increases in the cost of cooking classes effective January 1, 2023

Join us for a festive celebration of the desserts of the season! Across every culture and country when holidays are celebrated, you can be sure it will include good company, great food, and desserts! This hands-on class with Chef Thi will provide you with time-saving delicious dessert ideas to share with family and friends. You’ll make three gorgeous desserts using prepared puff pastry as the base. On the menu: Apple/Pear Palmiers, Classic Napoleans with Pastry Cream and Chocolate, and Pasteis de Nata (Portuguese Carmelized Custard Tarts). Included in this class:<ul><li>Cooking demonstration and hands-on learning experience.</li><li>Instruction from an experienced, top-notch instructor</li><li>Delicious samples to enjoy on-site or to take home with you.</li></ul>Pre-registration is required. Please Note: Powisset is NOT a nut-free or gluten-free kitchen. Questions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact <a href="mailto:powissetfarm@thetrustees.org">powissetfarm@thetrustees.org</a> Cancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation, please contact Powisset Farm 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program. *Food availability and prices have necessitated minor increases in the cost of cooking classes effective January 1, 2023

Holiday Happenings at Powisset Farm Store

Holiday shopping days are coming back to the Powisset Farm Store this December! Shop the Powisset Farm Store and enjoy our lineup of special events happening this holiday season, from December 5 through December 22, on Thursdays through Sundays, including sampling events and special sales! Store hours: Thursdays – 10am to 6pm Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays – 10am to 4pm Holiday Special Days! 10% off/ 20% off for Trustees Members Thursdays – Ugly Holiday Sweater Discounts and Late-Day Shopping! Wear your ugly holiday sweater while shopping to get the special discount. Plus, we’ll be open until 6:00pm, perfect for stopping by after work for all your holiday shopping. Fridays – Senior Discount Fridays, celebrating shoppers 65+ Saturdays &amp; Sundays – Sip, Sample, and Savor! – Sample some of our favorite items while you shop, from 12:00 – 3:00pm each Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the store’s selection of lovely specialty foods, home goods, children’s toys and other beautiful merchandise, indulge in natural soaps, scrubs and bath salts, artisan olive oils, beverages, soups and delight in jewelry, home accessories, and more. The Powisset Farm Store collection is carefully curated to be local, regional, sustainable or crafted by women or minority makers. This holiday season, shop with intention! Questions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact <a href="mailto:powissetfarm@thetrustees.org">powissetfarm@thetrustees.org</a>.

Powisset Holiday Pig Wagon  Lighting

Powisset Farm’s popular annual Holiday Lighting will return for the sixth year, with a new twist. This season, the event evolves from a haybale tree lighting to the delightful first-ever lighting of the Powisset Holiday Pig Wagon, reflecting the long history of the beloved local farm. The public is invited to the free, family-friendly community event on Saturday, December 7, from 4-5:30PM. The unique, exciting new look is not to be missed! Historic 300-year-old Powisset Farm will be decorated for the holidays, fire pits will be lit to keep families warm and for roasting s’mores. All-women acapella group Mass Appeal will sing holiday carols during the event. Limited picnic table seating is available; guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs, blankets or lap robes. There will be a winter-themed craft for the kids and farm-made delicious hot soups, hot cocoa, hot toddies, beer, wine and s’mores kits will be available for purchase. As tradition dictates, when the sun sets, as the crowd delivers a countdown, two local children will be invited to flip the switch to turn on the lights. During the event, the Powisset Farm Store will be open for curated holiday shopping, featuring farm produce, local specialty foods, holiday décor, gifts, ornaments, books and farm-made soups and baked goods. The Trustees Powisset Farm was once owned by artist, entrepreneur, equestrian and philanthropist Amelia Peabody, who raised prized Yorkshire pigs, Hereford cows and horses at the farm. Miss Peabody welcomed the public to see her animals and visit the farm, a tradition embraced by The Trustees. The Holiday Pig Wagon Lighting reflects the farm’s history and commitment to community. Although this event is free to attend, and includes free parking, pre-registration is required as space is limited. Please note, though we love dogs, they are not allowed at Powisset Farm. Questions? Want to become a Trustees member and enjoy free and/or discounted programs? Contact <a href="mailto:powissetfarm@thetrustees.org">powissetfarm@thetrustees.org</a>. Cancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation, please contact Powisset Farm 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program.

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