Check out what’s coming up next:Homestyle Indian Cooking Journey: Paneer Masala – June 19, 5 – 8 PM |
A hands-on cooking class and dinner with San Rudra of Banyan Tree Food TruckCook & Create: Durban Curry – June 20, 5 – 7:30 PM |
A South African Indian hands-on cooking class and art night combo with Concepta’s StudioMeet the Beekeepers: A Maine Honey Open House – June 22, 11 AM – 3 PM |
A FREE honey tasting and meet and greet with the Maine State Beekeepers AssociationPerfectly Paired: A Sip & Style Experience – June 22, 5:30 – 8 PM |
A charcuterie board “style and sip” evening guided by Jeni Nagy of Maple & Honey BoardsBeyond the Grape: A Survey of Maine Wines – June 25, 5:30 – 7 PM |
A survey tasting featuring wines from across Maine in a diversity of stylesMaine Seaweed in the Kitchen: Home Cooking with Coastal Flavors – June 26, 4:30 – 7 PM |
A hands-on cooking class all about delicious Maine seaweed, taught by Maine Coast Sea VegetablesQueso Presto: Cheesemaking Workshop – June 28, 11 AM – 2 PM |
A hands-on workshop introducing you to the science and art of cheesemakingFrom hands-on cooking classes to art nights to family-friendly events, we’ve got something for every type of foodie!
We hope you’ll sign up for a class (or two, or three) and come see us in June – we’ve missed you! Friday, June 20th5 – 7:30 PMCook & Create w/ Concepta’s Studio Have you tried South African Indian curry? This unique cuisine isn’t readily available in Maine, but Concepta Jones is here to introduce you to the flavors she grew up with – and teach you how to cook them at home! Make up a Durban-style beef curry with Concepta, enjoy a relaxing art project while the curry simmers, and partake in a communal feast when it’s done cooking! Register Now! Wednesday, June 25th5:30 – 7 PMWine Wednesdays with Lynda Gaines A favorite series, returning for 2025! Join WSET Level 3 certified wine educator Lynda Gaines to explore Maine’s amazing wine industry (with plenty of tasting, of course!). This is the first class in a 5-part series and will provide a broad survey of Maine wine styles and techniques. Register Now! Saturday, June 28th11 AM – 3 PMQueso Presto! Cheesemaking Workshop Learn the basics of making your own cheese from farm-fresh Maine milk with an easy recipe you’ll be able to replicate at home without any fancy equipment. We’ll provide all of the ingredients, supplies and recipes!Register Now! Concepta’s Studio Born Cape Town and raised in Durban, South Africa, Concepta Jones embodies a multicultural heritage shaped by her East Indian father and mixed South African mother. South Africa, with its diverse blend of indigenous African, Dutch, British, Indian, and Malay influences, has cultivated a rich culinary experience. Having grown up in a multicultural home, she carries the DNA of authentic fusion of South African Indian cuisine, Durban curry to be precise. Now residing in Maine, where there is an appetite for diverse culinary experiences, she feels a responsibility to share her roots, bringing forth the simplicity and authenticity of homemade spice blends that encapsulate the unique identity of South African Indian cuisine. She’s not just about spices; she’s about sharing stories, inspiring palates, and embracing cultural diversity. Learn more at conceptasstudio.com and take a class with her next week!Learn more The reality is we can’t survive without your support. 2025 has brought an uncertain and challenging funding landscape for nonprofits like ours, and we need our community to help us make it through. Membership starts at just $75/year – that’s less than $10 a month, or under 25 cents per day. Your membership directly supports our mission to strengthen Maine’s food ecosystem by connecting local producers with the public, fostering sustainability, and ensuring that small food businesses thrive. We can’t do this on Tasting Room sales alone. If you believe in our work, now is the time to act. Beyond helping us continue our work, members also receive: Early access to Learning Center events/classes (in 2024, around 40% of our classes were sold out – early access ensures you never miss out!)15% off Maine Tasting Center events/classes + automatic entry into quarterly raffles for ticket vouchersOccasional invitations to free “surprise classes”4 complimentary vouchers for a Flavors of Maine 101 program to use yourself or share with friends and family ($60 value)10% off kitchen and bar purchases in the Tasting RoomQuarterly bulletin with news, spotlight stories, travel ideas, and moreMember referral program with rewards! Join today and be a part of something that truly matters Join today |
