In-Person Class: Milk Street’s Essential Homemade Pantry

About Milk Street Cooking SchoolWelcome to Milk Street Cooking School. In spring 2020, our cooking school moved online - but we're thrilled to now be able to offer a limited number of in-person events at our space in downtown Boston. At our in-person events, you can expect:Hands-on cooking experiences in pairs at fully-equipped cooking stationsTastings, culinary experiments and supported creative challengesEngaging learning with expert teachers and peersTransformative flavor combinations, techniques and ingredient combinationsPractical, relevant skillsEncouragement to take risks and make mistakes (It’s the only way we learn!)Plenty of fun!To learn more regularly with Milk Street, we encourage you to check outour virtual school.In-person events take place in our downtown Boston kitchen at 177 Milk Street. Our classes are designed for students 18 and older, but responsible teenagers (age 13+) are welcome with an adult.About Christopher Kimball's Milk StreetChristopher Kimball’s Milk Street in downtown Boston is home to our editorial offices, development kitchen and cooking school. It also is where we record Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street television and radio shows. Milk Street is changing how we cook by learning bold, simple recipes and techniques from cooks all over the world. These lessons are the backbone of what we call the new home cooking. For more information, go towww.177milkstreet.com.

Milk Street's In-Person Cooking School

Give us one evening and you’ll get a year’s worth of dinners, thanks to the six high-impact pantry staples we’ll make together.

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Come cook with us! In 2026, we are offering 1-2 in-person events per month taught by Milk Street staff and some of our favorite guest teachers. New in-person classes will be announced throughout the year.

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What’s on the Menu:<ul><li>Preserved Lemons</li><li>Miso-Enhanced Frozen Bouillon</li><li>Pickled Onions, two ways</li><li>Piri-Piri Oil</li><li>Salsa Macha Costeña</li></ul> A well-stocked pantry is transformative. The right vinegars, salsas, pickles and other condiments not only deliver big flavor and texture, they also save us mountains of time: A great meal is only ever as far away as the twist of a jar. Unfortunately, they can be hard to find and inconsistent in quality. So take a page from Milk Street’s book and learn to make your own. In this hands-on, in-person class in our Boston kitchen, you’ll learn six essential Milk Street pantry staples: frozen bouillon concentrate, preserved lemons, quick pickles two-ways, piri-piri oil and salsa macha. First up: frozen bouillon—or sofrito—is one of our most essential pantry helpers. There are many varieties, and we’ll make our versatile miso-enriched recipe, a reduction of salted minced vegetables and aromatics that we freeze in cubes. One cube melted into canned tomatoes or stirred into water offers instant complexity to your next pasta sauce, soup or braise. Next, we’ll make preserved lemons. Their umami-enhanced citrus flavor are a must in Moroccan tagines, but we also use them to improve our vinaigrettes, roasted chicken and even shortbread cookies. You’ll make a jar to experiment with at home. Quicker to make and even more indispensable are pickled onions, the solution to many meals that beg for a final burst of crunch and acidity. You’ll learn two approaches in this class, a vinegar pickling method and a salt-curing process. Our refrigerators are never without one or the other. Fifth is piri piri oil; its signature woodsy herb-and-chili flavor profile works miracles on simple scrambled eggs, a platter of roasted vegetables or fried chicken. We’ll make this elegant, infused oil in class and try it a few different ways. Last, salsa macha is a reliable companion to pickled onions our refrigerators. This fried nut-spice-and-chili condiment instantly improves every simple taco, grilled fish platter or bowl of beans it meets. We’ll end class with a feast enhanced by the condiments we made in class, and you’ll go home with your own new homemade pantry staples, recipes that use them and the knowledge of how to make them your own. <h2>FAQs</h2>Is this an in-person event?Yes. This event will take place in person at our location at 177 Milk Street in Boston. Expect plenty of hands-on cooking - not just a demonstration! If you are looking for a livestream cooking class, you can find our upcoming virtual class calendar <a href="https://www.177milkstreet.com/school/classes/online-classes" title="https://www.177milkstreet.com/school/classes/online-classes" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?Parking garages:<ul><li>Boston Harbor Garage (known as the Aquarium Garage)</li><li>75 State Street</li></ul>Trains:<ul><li>Aquarium stop on the Blue Line</li><li>State Street on Blue and Orange Line</li><li>Government Center on the Blue and Green Lines</li><li>Haymarket on the Orange and Green Lines, and multiple bus lines</li></ul>Bus Lines:<ul><li>4, 92, 93, 352, 354</li></ul>The entrance to our school is directly across from 49 India Street. Our entrance doors have two bowties on them.Is my registration ticket refundable?No. We do not offer refunds for in-person registrations. However, your ticket is fully transferable to another person for this event on these dates. You are responsible for finding someone to use your ticket, arranging reimbursement, and for sending us the new attendee's full name, contact information, and any special dietary requests.Is a meal included?Yes. In addition to snacks throughout class, you will sit down to a full meal at the end of each class.I have an allergy or dietary restriction. Can I still come?We work hard to accommodate as many allergies and dietary needs as possible. You are welcome to write us at cookingschool@177milkstreet.com to get more detailed information on whether this event is a good fit for you.Are children allowed?Children 11-17 are allowed to participate if they attend and cook with an adult parent or guardian. The minor and the adult must each have a ticket to the class.How many people does one ticket cover?One ticket covers one attendee.How early do I need to arrive?You are welcome and encouraged to arrive up to 15 minutes before the event begins.I'm an Insider. Do I get a discount to the in-person classes?Yes! Insiders get 15% off their ticket. To access your discount, please send a message to cookingschool@177milkstreet.com.This date doesn't work for me. Will this class be offered again soon?We offer in-person events on a very limited basis. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that this class will be offered again soon.Where can I contact the organizer with further questions?Write to us with any other questions at cookingschool@177milkstreet.com.

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