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Creative Seasonal Cooking with Erin Shallat
Seasonal cooking classes featuring fresh garden produce. Learn approachable techniques and flavorful recipes for simple, creative home cooking.
program overview
Discover the joy of cooking with beautiful, locally grown produce in a relaxed, inspiring kitchen environment. These intimate classes are designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and make everyday meal prep feel simple, sustainable, and deeply satisfying.
Classes are offered two times per week on Monday and Wednesdays from 10:00–11:30 AM throughout August, followed by a casual lunch and Q&A where guests can connect, ask questions, and continue the conversation around food, wellness, and seasonal living.
Rather than a formal step-by-step cooking course, each session is primarily demonstration-based with occasional hands-on participation. Every class highlights a seasonal fruit or vegetable and explores several delicious ways to prepare and enjoy it using fresh, vibrant ingredients.
The first class focuses on creating a well-equipped kitchen for effortless meal prep, including:
- Smart pantry, refrigerator, and freezer stocking
- Essential cooking tools and equipment
- Organizing for ease and efficiency
- Setting up a kitchen that supports healthy, creative cooking
With produce harvested from Erin’s own gardens, participants will experience an abundance of fresh seasonal ingredients while learning approachable techniques and flavorful recipes that can easily be recreated at home.
Classes are welcoming, personal experience with plenty of opportunity for questions, conversation, and inspiration.
Simple. Fresh. Creative. Nourishing cooking without the fuss.
instructor Overview
Erin Shallat
As the founder of ES Consulting and Erin Shallat Catering in San Francisco, Erin brings over two decades of experience in transforming nutrition into an art form. Erin’s unique approach intertwines her advanced nutritional studies with a deep passion for culinary arts. Her skill in creating health-conscious, yet tantalizing menus has positioned her as a favorite among those who seek both flavor and wellness.
Membership Has It’s Benefits
All Silver Memberships and above receive 10% off the registration cost for any class purchase over $40.
Materials fees are not discounted.
Membership helps support our programs, events, and financial aid programs.
Become a member today and find community, connection, and creativity.
Class FAQ
We ask that you notify us at least 10 days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 days’ notice, we will not be able to provide refunds, due to our contractual obligations and material purchases for each class.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee (minus the payment processing and services fee), or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
All credits must be used within 1 year.
You can view our full class policies and guidelines here.
The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at [email protected] so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at [email protected] to request a late addition.
We are always looking for new instructors. You can fill out the form directly here.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Experience Level
BeginningAge(s)
18-overRegistration Cost Per Class:
$10
Materials Fee:
Included
Total Registration Cost Per Class:
$10
