Prepare and share a meal together to celebrate the culmination of this local culinary experience. All participants and facilitators will choose a recipe to bring to the potluck that will be added to the group recipe collection. There will be a special mushroom feature to this potluck to facilitate community.

Led by Agathe Snow

Hear how two people with no previous farming experience were able to build a regenerative farm here on the North Fork. She will discuss the central role the animals play in enriching soil and how the farm manages this throughout the changing seasons.

Led by Carol Festa

Explore Sang Lee Farms to learn about spring and early summer crops growing right here in Cutchogue. All the senses will be engage in a tour of the fields, greenhouses, and market.

Led by Lucy Senesac

Introduce participants to the vibrant flavors of late spring and early summer using fresh, seasonal ingredients without the need for cooking. Focus on techniques such as assembling, prepping, mixing, and marinating to create nutritious and delicious meals.

Led by Chef Sarah Mastracco

Clove or cinnamon? Cassis or plum? Join Gabriella Macari for an interactive experience at Meadowlark North Fork. Learn to identify and appreciate flavors and aromas — a skill commonly used in wine tasting. Grow your palate, engage your brain, and elicit layers of joy through your senses. 

Led by Gabriella Macari, DipWSET

In this session with Jess, you’ll learn about meal prep with her favorite cooking hacks, pantry must-haves, and favorite ways to source food to inspire, spark, and stir up all the fun that should be had in the kitchen.

Led by Jessica Kelleher

The welcome event to this Culinary Medicine series led by Dr. Emily Anne McDonald, MD. Dive into the nuances of your relationship to food in fresh new ways that center your heart.