Upcoming Markets & Events

2023 COOKING CLASSES

Thursday, Feb 9 | 6 PM | Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE), Cambridge MA – In Person Class
Indian Cooking for the Modern Life – Indians have long used the pressure cooker to quickly cook beans, lentils and infuse flavors that mimic slow cooking. We’ll make rustic Rajma a popular kidney bean recipe with our Garam Masala, a spicy Masala Pulao and a rustic dessert using our Shahi Gulshan spices. For tickets click here and book a spot for yourself or make the perfect gift for a curious cook.

Friday, Mar 24 | 6 PM | Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE), Cambridge MA – In Person Class
Gujarati Cuisine: Notes from the Western Front of India – The soul of Gujarati food lies in the art of layering elements of sweet, spicy and tangy together. Gujarati food is seasonal, and mostly vegetarian. We’ll make the seasonal Undhiyu with fenugreek dumplings, fluffy puris and a sublime shrikhand parfait that’ll beat any dessert. For tickets click here and book a spot for yourself or make the perfect gift for a curious cook.

2022-23 WINTER MARKETS

Somerville Winter Farmers’ Market – 2022-23
Alt. Saturdays, Nov 5, 19; Dec 3, 17; Jan 7, 21; Feb 4, Mar 25 | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM | @ 191 Highland Av, Somerville, MA

Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market – 2023 Season
Saturday – Jan 14 & 28; Feb 11
10:30 AM – 2 PM | @ Russell Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road, Wayland MA

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PAST MARKETS, EVENTS & ONLINE CLASSES

Suppers with Suman – Cooking with Spices this Winter
Thursday, Jan 19 | 5:30-6:45 PM | Hosted Live on Zoom
Using Spices and Blends for Flavor – We’ll use whole spices like mustard, cloves, and curry leaves in our blends like Sundays in Malabar, Masala-Tov and Grandma’s Gold for warmth and flavor in the winter. I’ll show you how to make a spicy coconut Malabari curry with spaghetti squash; we’ll transform a simple tomato stew into a flavor bomb hand pie with our celebratory blend Masala-Tov; and mellow out the evening with curative Grandma’s Gold inspired by Ayurveda and my Mum. Your virtual ticket for this class includes recipes, a sample of the three main spices we’ll use in class, and unlimited access to a recording of the class.

Friday, Jan 27 | 6 PM | Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE), Cambridge MA – In Person Class
Tikka, Korma & Naan at Home – Learn how to layer flavors using whole and ground spices, we’ll make a mother sauce, turn it into a vegan korma and more. We’ll use our Garam Masala, Sundays in Malabar and other spices to create the recipes.

Thursday, Feb 2 | 6 PM | Curio Spice Co., Cambridge MA – In Person Class
Curried Roots & Gourds: Join me as we dive into a sublime pumpkin curry with our Garam Masala and Panch Foran blends. You’ll also learn how to create a refreshing salad-style beet kootu based on Mummy’s bean version with a curry leaf tadka. And a carrot shikanji, inspired by Northern India’s black carrot spiced booch style drink using her Chaat Mela spices.

The CommonWealth Kitchen Food Show
Thursday, June 9 | 11 Noon – 3 PM Buyers & Wholesale| 4-7 PM Open to Public (tickets required) | @ 85 Northern Ave, (Seaport) Boston, MA
Two Can’t-Miss Events in One Day! We are so excited to be part of the @commonwealthkitchenboston Food Show on June 9th! We’ll be serving up culinary magic alongside 90+ of Boston’s most talented and creative food entrepreneurs. Whether you’re looking for the next culinary craze, hidden gem, or emerging food trend, the CommonWealth Kitchen Food Show is the place to be! We hope to see you there!

NE VegFest Annual Event
Sunday, May 22 | 12 Noon – 5 PM | Demo at 2 PM | @ Worcester State University, Worcester, MA
Food Demo: Flavorful Vegan Food is Not a Myth | Room – Wellness 204
Join Suman to learn how to build flavor into your vegan meals using spices to create the most delicate, complex, and robust morsels. Her recipes do double duty, taking you from one meal to the next, stretching the ingredients using seasonal produce, common pantry items, and spices that make all the difference. Enjoy the recipes via her meal kits and spice blends that take the guesswork out of cooking with complex ingredients and provide you with nourishing memories.

Boston Public Market Pop-Up
Saturday, Dec 18 | 10:00-6:00 PM | @ 100 Hanover Street At Haymarket, Boston, MA

Suppers with Suman with Special Guest Barry Shannon of Barry’s Hot Sauce
A Very Tart & Hot Winter
Thursday, Jan 20, 2022, 5-6 PM | Hosted Live on Zoom
Menu: Sour Ingredients in Indian Cooking with Spice Heat; Using Tamarind, Aamchoor, & Kokum

There are so many mouth-puckering flavors in an Indian kitchen. And as we all know, the final kiss of that lemon juice and a sprinkle of cayenne is what makes a recipe sing. Join me and my friend – hot sauce guru, Barry Shannon of Barry’s Hot Sauce for a tasty hour. We will explore the use of all things sour and hot that not only bring flavor into your winter kitchen but also help activate digestion and have many values rooted in Ayurveda.

I’ll use souring elements like kokum (garcinia) flowers, aamchoor, and tamarind most commonly used in an Indian kitchen in recipes like a spicy garlic rasam, Amritsari channa, and the quintessential tamarind chutney. I’ll build heat using Barry’s sauces, and you can find out how a side hustle between slinging cocktails at a Boston bar fast became the secret ‘sauce’ for Barry.

Your ticket for this class includes recipes, a sample of the three main spices we’ll use in class to try at home, and unlimited access to a recording of the class.

Tikka and Naan at Home
Wednesday, Feb 9, 2022 from 5pm-6:15pm | Hosted Live on Zoom by Curio Spice Co.
Menu: Master Sauce in Three Dishes; Homemade Paneer & Homemade Naan

Want to shake your fist at winter? Ready to wake up your palate with warming spices and invigorating flavors? If so, you must join us for another adventure in Indian cooking with my friends at Curio Spice Co.

During class, I’ll teach you how to make a classic ‘mother sauce’ which is ideal for batch cooking and freezes well. Then learn how to transform the sauce into three, distinct dishes — rich Paneer Tikka Masala, creamy vegan Cajù Korma, and a rustic version of Kadai — each a worthy centerpiece for a cozy meal. As a bonus, I will also share my recipes and techniques for making homemade naan and paneer!

Your ticket for this demonstration-style class includes recipes, a sample of our Garam Masala (Suman’s family recipe developed with Curio Spice Co.) to try at home, and unlimited access to a recording of the class.

Newburyport Farmers’ Market – 2021 Season (Extended)
Sundays, June 6 & 20, July 4, & 18, Sept 12 & 26, Oct 17 & 31, Nov 7 & 21 | 9:00 – 1:00 PM | @ The Tannery Marketplace Parking Lot
75 Water St, Newburyport, MA

Wakefield Farmers’ Market – 2021 Winter Market
Saturday, Nov 20 & Dec 11 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | @ 468 North Ave Wakefield, MA

Lexington FEASTival Market
Tuesday, Nov 23 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM | @ NEW LOCATION: Worthen Road Practice Field; Next to Lexington High School Field House, Lexington, MA

Appleton Farms Holiday Markets – 2021
Saturday, Nov 13 & Dec 11 | 11:00 – 4:00 PM | @ 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA

Suppers with Suman with Special Guest Jenny Hauf of Muddyriver Herbals
Spices & Herbs for Summer
Thursday, May 20, 2021, 5-6 PM | Hosted Live on Zoom
Join me for a spice and herb primer where we’ll explore the use of nature’s gifts to bring flavor and soothe the heat this summer. Spices and herbs play such a huge role in bringing balance to our body through the foods that are seasonal and local. I’ll teach you how to make a spice rub that’ll liven your summer cooking and bring the heat to your palette which supports your body through the hot months ahead. The blend is inspired by the arid regions of India in Rajasthan and Maharashtra that are popular for their chili peppers and are ingrained in the regional cuisine. I’ll also talk about herbs that we use in an Indian kitchen that help cool our systems using what’s in season and growing locally in the region.

Joining me this month is my good friend and botanical alchemist, Jenny Hauf of Muddy River Herbals. Jenny combines her deep knowledge of healing plants with the plants she grows and gathers on her farm to create beautiful salves, tinctures, and shrubs. In this class, she will teach us how to make a deliciously cooling cocktail (which can also be prepared without alcohol), and will also share tips on how we can use herbs to stay comfortable and hydrated throughout the summer months.

Attendees will receive the recipes after class and a free sample of the unique spices used in the blend for your experiments at home this summer. Zoom link and samples will be sent to the email and mailing address submitted during registration.

Mother’s Day Pop-Up
Saturday, May 8, 2021, 8 AM -6 PM
Boston Public Market, Boston MA
Haven’t found the perfect gift for Mom yet? I’ll have a whole lineup of meal kits, spices, a new chocolate bar collab and more at the beautiful indoor market. Grab something delicious alongside all your favorite BPM vendors this weekend to make your Mother’s Day shopping that much easier and yummier.

Discover Chaat Masala (magic)
Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 5-6 PM
Hosted Live on Zoom by Curio Spice Co. Cambridge MA
Ready to shake off winter and wake up your palate? Join me for another class with my friends and founder Claire Cheney of Curio Spice Co. This time I’ll introduce you to the wonders of Indian street food AT HOME and allow your tastebuds to travel in a lively and delightful way! Learn how you can make some simple dishes at home with the addictive and fresh flavors that are unique to the Indian palate! One of the key flavors we’ll dive into is the lip-smacking and crave-worthy chaat masala, a sour, salty, chile-spiked blend that is the magic dust of Indian street food vendors. It’s also used in Indian homes where it’s liberally sprinkled on treats from snow-cones and fresh fruit as well as fried snacks, salads, and vegetable sides.

I will introduce you to the blend’s signature ingredients, including kala namak or ‘black salt’ with its distinctly funky flavor. Learn how to make my mother’s lentil fritters with a date chutney— finished with chaat masala, of course! And, I will share my sister’s recipe for refreshing sweet-tart rhubarb sherbet, a beverage (not unlike a spiced pink lemonade) that’s served ice cold with a pinch of chaat-masala.

Because I love to incorporate Indian flavors when cooking American favorites, I will also share ideas for adding chaat masala to your everyday cooking and grilling repertoire. You are bound to come away with some new insights into your home cooking and some new tools to make your spring and summer cooking pop with flavor. After the class, you will receive the recipes, a quick guide to building your Indian spice pantry, a list of some Indian cookbooks that I recommend, and a link to a video of the class. You’ll also receive a sample of NOT YET RELEASED Fork on a Road Chaat Masala in collaboration with Curio Spice Co.!

Somerville Winter Market
Saturday’s Starting Dec 5 – Apr 10 | Dec 5th & 19th, Jan 9th & 23rd, Feb 6th & 20th, March 6th & 20th, April 3rd
Time – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
@ Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA
Place your order via the WhatsGood App by setting up an account, search for your favorite vendors, and place your orders each week that I am there by Thursday by 1 PM. Pick up your orders between 10-1 in the main Armory hall, and also find me for live shopping in the back parking lot on the dates listed above. For rules, how to order and more please check out the link.

Suppers with Suman – Virtual Cooking Class Series
Gajar Halva Hand-Pies
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021, 5-6 PM
Hosted Live on Zoom
Join me for another session where we’ll do a deep dive on an ingredient, this time it’s the humble carrot. I’ll show you how to make my mother’s gajar halva which is just perfect by itself, but we’ll take it further and create rustic hand pies fit for Easter, Passover, and Holi. If that’s not exciting enough, we’ll be joined by my friend and woman entrepreneur Insa Elliott, the founder of Market 2day, a business that delivers fresh, beautiful, local food to your doorstep. We’ll chat about our passion for local produce, the flavors we grew up with and new hopes for the spring. Attendees will receive a sample of the spices used in the halva after class, and a coupon for $15 off a Market 2day order (they serve Metro Boston, Metrowest, and the South Shore).

Suppers with Suman – Virtual Cooking Class Series
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Carnita Stuffed Poblanos
Thursday, January 28, 2021, 5-6 PM
Hosted Live on Zoom
In this class, I’ll share with you my recipe for making a vegan mole sauce from scratch using a blend I created especially for this class. The ‘meat’ will comprise of lion’s mane mushrooms and navy beans, stuffed into roasted poblanos served family-style. When you sign up for class, you can choose to just take the virtual class, or sign up for the class + dry kit ingredients + shipping and cook along with some pre-prep. Lion’s mane mushrooms have so many nutrient properties and when cooked in the mole base, they mimic the long strand texture reminiscent of meat. If you cannot find these unusual mushrooms, check out my friends at Mycoterra Mushrooms to snag some for class, or you can also use canned jackfruit for this recipe.

Homemade Indian Flatbreads
Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 5-6 PM – SOLD OUT
Hosted Live on Zoom by Curio Spice Co. Cambridge MA
In this class, I’ll introduce you to making Indian flatbreads at home. What better time than a quiet January to expand your bread-making repertoire? In India, flatbreads are considered essential to a satisfying meal — especially because they’re often used in place of cutlery and are the perfect complement to saucy curries and stews. In this class, I will show you how to make two types of unleavened flatbread: roti and stuffed parathas. Made with whole-grain flour these are simple and pure, you can taste the nuttiness of the grain used to make them. You’ll learn to make and roll the dough and what to watch for as you cook them to get good results. We will also share make Mummy’s tomato chutney using the Panch Phoran, a blend of whole spices that’s used to make it. After the class, Curio’s team will send you the recipes, a quick guide to building your Indian spice pantry, a list of some Indian cookbooks that I will recommend, and a link to a video of the class. You’ll also receive a sample of their house toasted and ground cumin.

Wakefield Winter Market
Saturday, Nov 21 & Dec 12
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
@ 468 North Ave Wakefield, MA
Vegan & vegetarian meal kits, spice blends, holiday chutneys and gift packs to make your cooking adventures come alive.
Use Pre-Order Code while shopping to pick up at the market – WAKE20 – Order cut off by Thursday 12/10 at 1 PM.

Copley Square Farmers Market
Fridays, May 22 – Nov 20 (2020 every week)
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
@ Copley Square, Boston
Vegan & vegetarian meal kits making use of local veggies, spice blends that’ll make any veggies sing a new tune.
Use Pre-Order Code while shopping to pick up at the market – COPLEY20 – Order cut off by Tuesdays at midnight.

Melrose Winter Market
Sunday, Nov 22
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
@ Bowden Park, Melrose, MA
Vegan & vegetarian meal kits, spice blends, holiday chutneys and gift packs to make your cooking adventures come alive.
Use Pre-Order Code while shopping to pick up at the market – MELROSE20 – Order cut off by Tuesday 11/17 at midnight.

Lexington Thanksgiving FEASTival Market
Tuesday, Nov 24
12:00 noon – 4:00 PM
@ Corner of Massachusetts Ave & Fletcher Ave, Lexington
Vegan & vegetarian meal kits, spice blends, holiday chutneys and gift packs to make your cooking adventures come alive.
Use Pre-Order Code while shopping to pick up at the market – LEX20 – Order cut off by Sunday 11/22 at midnight.

Mastering Indian Dal
Wednesday, October 21, 2020,
Hosted Live on Zoom by Curio Spice Co. Cambridge MA
Join me in collaboration with Claire of Curio Spice Co., to learn all about dal, the cozy and hearty lentil soup served at almost every Indian table, and one you’ll soon want on your table on regular rotation. If you’ve been eager to explore Indian flavors in your own kitchen but haven’t known where to start, this is the class for you. I will give you a regional overview of dal styles, share techniques for layering flavors, including how to temper spices in oils (also known as tarka or chhonk) as a method to build rich flavor in this humble dish. And also teach you my fool-proof technique for making perfect, toothsome, basmati rice. Every time. I will demonstrate making my mother and sister’s regional Gujarati dal served with delicately spiced rice and will also introduce you to two other dals (and the best tempering oils to use with them). Plus, you’ll get her recipe for the creamiest payasam ever, a classic spiced pudding that can be made from any left-over cooked rice. After the class, you will receive all the recipes, a quick guide to building your Indian spice pantry, and a list of Indian cookbooks that I’ll recommend. You’ll also get a sample of Curio’s fragrant and flavorful Comfort Curry blend.

Arts at the Armory 10th Anniversary Gala
Thursday, July 31, 2020, 7:00 pm Onwards
Hosted Live by Arts at the Armory, Somerville MA,
An evening to remember, a pre-recorded live casted evening celebrating diversity and the arts with performances to help raise funds for the arts and the community in Somerville. The program will include performances by Puerto Rican cuatro player Fabiola Mendez, Haitian contemporary dance company Jean Appolon Expressions, and Esh Circus Arts, a culinary immersion with Fork on a Road Founder Suman Shah, and a short film by Karen Aqua. The event will honor U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley MA-07 and State Representative Denise Provost.

SUMMER SAMOSA with SUMAN
Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 5:00–6:00 pm (1hrs)
Hosted Live on Zoom by Curio Spice Co. Cambridge MA,
Spice up your Summer with Samosas! If you’ve taken one of Curio’s classes before, you know you’re in for a treat. If you haven’t, I’m excited to be doing a virtual class with Founder, Claire as we talk spices and some cheat recipes for quick summer treats. The most immediate way to any memory is through food. Being a curious cook, after years in Boston it’s no surprise that I have incorporated many of my nostalgic flavors while using what new flavors and farm-fresh produce is available to me. I will demonstrate making two vegetarian dishes: summer-in-New-England samosas and curried corn chowder. I’ll share tips and tricks for working with Indian spices and for layering in flavors, along the way. After the class, you’ll receive the recipes and a sample of the Garam Masala that we created in collaboration!

Wakefield Farmers Market – 2020 Season
Saturdays, June 20 – Oct 31 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | @ 468 North Ave Wakefield, MA

Lexington Farmers Market – 2020 Season
Tuesdays, June 16, July 7 & 21, August 4 & 18, September 1 & 15, October 6 & 20 | 2:00 – 6:30 PM | @ Corner of Massachusetts Ave & Fletcher Ave, Lexington

Salem Farmers Market – 2020 Season
Thursdays, June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23, Aug 6 & 20, Sept 3 & 17, Oct 1 & 15 | 3:00 – 7:00 PM | @ 25 Memorial Drive. Bentley School Parking Lot (South Side), Salem MA

Melrose Farmers Market – 2020 Season
Thursdays, June 4 & 18, July 2, 16 & 30, Aug 13 & 27, Sept 10 & 24, Oct 8 & 22 | 12:00 – 5:00 PM | @ Bowden Park, Melrose, MA

Salem Winter Market 2019
Saturday, 14 Dec – 12 Noon – 4 PM | @ Old Hall in Salem, 32 Derby Sq, Salem, MA
Cannot wait for you to try some new holiday-themed meal kits making use of seasonal veggies, new spice blends that’ll make any root veggies sing a new tune, and chutneys in limited quantities.

Melrose Holiday Market 2019
Sunday, 24 Nov & December 15- 10 AM – 2 PM
@ YMCA, 497 Main St, Melrose, MA
New holiday-themed meal kits making use of seasonal veggies, new spice blends that’ll make any root veggies sing a new tune, and chutneys in limited quantities.

Thanksgiving FEASTival Market 2019
Tuesday, 26 Nov – 12 Noon – 4 PM
@ Seasons Four, 1265 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA
When it’s the holidays, there’s nothing like a greenhouse full of Christmas trees and local artisans. I’ll have new holiday-themed meal kits, new spice blends make great gifts and holiday chutneys in limited quantities.

Holiday Open House
Small Business Saturday, 30 Nov – 9 AM – 2 PM
@ Create Artisan Studio, 39 Albion St, Wakefield, MA
A beautiful collaboration in a beautiful space with Bri’s Dyes and unique art for many gift ideas for foodies and non-foodies.

Spice Inspirations – Tasting
Sunday, 1 Dec – 12 Noon – 2 PM
@ Buckalew’s General Store, 529 Main St, Melrose, MA
Come try samples and be inspired on how to use the various spices I’ve blended for your holiday entertaining.

Indian-Inspired: Flavors of the Subcontinent in an American Kitchen ~ SOLD OUT!!
Monday, October 28, 2019, 6:00–9:00 pm (3hrs)
Hosted at Curio Spice Co. Cambridge MA,
Love Indian flavors and wish you felt confident using them in your everyday meals? I will show you how to make the vibrant flavors of the Indian subcontinent your own. I’ll demonstrate the delicious results of using traditional spice combinations and time-tested techniques to make soups, main dishes, salads, and simple desserts. As you learn, you’ll enjoy a four-course, vegetarian tasting menu. You’ll go home inspired to cook, with new recipes, and a jar of garam masala, which is carefully crafted by Curio Spice based on my family’s recipe.

Lynnfield Art Guild’s: Holiday Art & Artisan Show & Sale
Saturday, November 2, 2019, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Hosted at – Meeting House, 617 Main Street, Lynnfield MA
A celebration of the start of the season with art, wine, silent auctions, and artisans showcasing local food. I will have my holiday recipes for the meal kits, seasonal chutneys, and this year new spice blends and local honey.

Copley Sq Market
Alternate Weeks • 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
May 10 & 17 • June 11 & 25
July 2 & 23 • Aug 13 & 27
Sept 10 & 24 • Oct 8 & 18, 22, 25
Also on the Delivery App by Market 2Day *Download App

Lexington Farmers Market
Once a Month • 2:00 – 6:30 PM (June 18, July 16, Aug 20, Sept 17, Oct 15)
Come down the bike path to see us at the Lexington market, I’ll be there once a month with all your meal planning done.

Arlington Farmers Market
Every Other Wednesday June-Oct • 2:00-6:00 PM
Find me embedded with my farmer friends at Dick’s Market Garden highlighting their harvest with my Meal Kits and spices.

Melrose Farmers Market
Every Thursday June 6 – October 31 • 2:00-7:00 PM
Local artisanal foods, crafts and other makers by the train station in the cute little park.

Wakefield Farmers Market
Every Saturday, June 15 – October 12 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Local artisanal foods, crafts and other makers by the lake right off Rt. 128.

The Vegan Market
September 8, 2019 • Hosted at Arts at the Armory, Somerville, MA
A speciality market focused on vegan wares, food, craft and home goods made with focus on plant-based foods, sustainable resources and more.

IDB The Farm Stand
Mondays, July 8, 15, 22 ~ Boston Innovation & Design Building,
Featured as add-on vendor with Dick’s Market Garden at the IDB Farm Stand Market.

Healthy Melrose Fair – Pop-Up Market
Saturday May 11, 2019
Hosted @ – Melrose High School, Athletic Complex, 360 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA
Featuring seasonal & locally sourced vegetarian meal kits & handcrafted spice blends.

Indian Cooking in the Age of Now
Monday April 29, 2019
Hosted by Curio Spice Co., 2265 Mass. Ave., Cambridge
Ready to build irresistible meals more quickly? Join me to learn how to build complex flavors into homemade meals without spending hours in the kitchen. You’ll get acquainted with short-cuts and techniques that Indian cooks use to streamline weekday cooking. We will feature my family’s garam masala* – the star and workhorse of Indian spice blends – in several of the recipes. While most Indian home cooks use pressure cookers, this tool is not as common in American kitchens. I will demonstrate how to make one of my favorite curries using the Instant Pot™ (a trendy new pressure/slow cooker), and you’ll be thrilled to discover how weeknight meals that burst with flavor come together more easily.
*New blend alert! I’m excited to say that Curio Spice Co. will introduce their newest blend, “Fork on a Road’s Garam Masala,” based on my family’s recipe that they were so kind to partner with in it’s introduction to fellow spice lovers.

Melrose Farmer’s Market – Winter Pop-Up
Sunday March 31, 2019
Hosted by – Melrose Farmer’s Market @ Melrose YMCA, 497 Main St, Melrose MA
Featuring seasonal & locally sourced vegetarian meal kits.

Grains Galore
Thursday February 21, 2019
Hosted at – Meeting House, 617 Main Street, Lynnfield MA
Whole grains will take center stage at this class, you’ll learn recipes that use wheat berries, quinoa, rice and more. Come with your appetite and leave with new recipes that you’ll make all year long. These recipes will easily adapt as lunch, dinner or a side for a family dinner.

Melrose Farmer’s Market – Winter Pop-Up
Sunday February 10, 2019 • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hosted by – Melrose Farmer’s Market @ Melrose YMCA, 497 Main St, Melrose MA
Featuring unique vegetarian meal kits, Valentine’s day gifts and tickets to the upcoming classes.

Going with the Grain ~ Curious About Cuisine Series
Wednesday February 13, 2019
Hosted by Lynnfield Library, Lynnfield MA
Join me for an afternoon of food, fun and flavour where we’ll talk about different whole grains, and how to incorporate them more into your daily diets for well balanced and nutritious meals.

Beyond Curries ~ SOLD OUT!!
Monday February 4, 2019
Hosted by Curio Spice Co., 2265 Mass. Ave., Cambridge
You love your curries and know that is just the gateway to a vibrant cuisine of India. Join me for the perfect class that goes further into the regional cuisines of India. This class will explore recipes beyond the classic curries, learn how to use ingredients like fenugreek, fennel and farina in a vibrant stuffed vegetable recipe called undhiyu, from the Gujarat region. Then travel to the Eastern regions for a smoky and mustardy eggplant chokka; India’s version of baba ghanouj and more.

Curious About Curry ~ SOLD OUT!!
Thursday January 17, 2019
Hosted at – Meeting House, 617 Main Street, Lynnfield MA
You’ve heard of curry but never had any? Love your favorite takeout place but would love to make it at home? Come join me for a perfect class that’ll expand into and explain different types of curries at this perfect winter class. I’ll show you how to make 2-3 curries, learn how to make a special spice blend and more.

Holiday Market
Sunday December 16, 2018
Hosted by – Melrose Farmer’s Market @ Memorial Hall, 590 Main St, Melrose MA
Featuring holiday chutneys, baked treats, unique meal kits that’ll make your hostess gifts stand out. I’ll also have tickets for my Winter 2019 classes at a special price!

Holiday Pop-Up Market
Saturday December 8, 2018
Hosted by – Buckalew’s General Store @ 504 Main St. Melrose, MA
Join me at this amazing shop right on Melrose’s picturesque Main St. that the owner Robin has created with her love of all things local. I’ll be there for a special holiday pop-up with chutneys, baked treats and unique meal kits that’ll make entertaining simpler or make your hostess gifts stand out. I’ll also have tickets for my Winter 2019 classes.

Homegrown for the Holidays Market
Saturday December 1, 2018
Hosted by – Lincoln Elementary School PTO @ 80 West Wyoming Avenue, Melrose MA
Featuring holiday chutneys, baked treats, unique meal kits that’ll make your hostess gifts stand out. I’ll also have tickets for my Winter 2019 classes at a special price!

Harvest Market
Sunday November 18, 2018
Hosted by – Melrose Farmer’s Market @ Memorial Hall, 590 Main St, Melrose MA
Featuring holiday chutneys, baked treats and unique meal kits that’ll make your hostess gifts stand out. Tickets for the Winter 2019 classes.

Holiday Pop-Up Market
Sunday November 25, 2018
Hosted by – Buckalew’s General Store @ 504 Main St. Melrose, MA
Join me at this amazing shop right on Melrose’s picturesque Main St. that the owner Robin has created with her love of all things local. I’ll be there for a special holiday pop-up with chutneys, baked treats and unique meal kits that’ll make entertaining simpler or make your hostess gifts stand out. I’ll also have tickets for my Winter 2019 classes.

Holiday Pop-Up Market
Monday November 19, 2018
Hosted by – Wildflower Pantry, Brighton MA
Join me at this charming shop that features all things local carefully curated by owner, Kerry for a special holiday pop-up in Brighton. I’ll have holiday chutneys, baked treats and unique meal kits that’ll make entertaining simpler or make your hostess gifts stand out. Including tickets for the Winter 2019 classes.

Comforting Curries – Welcoming the Warmth ~ SOLD OUT!
Tuesday November 6, 2018
Hosted by – Curio Spice Co., Cambridge MA
A vegetarian exploration of comforting curries using warming spices and seasonal produce. You will enjoy learning how to make a special Punjab bean curry as well as a Kashmiri Cashew curry along with unique appetizers, sides and a dessert. Let the spice blends wrap around you like a warm hug ushering in the change of seasons and share in some delicious stories with us in Cambridge.

Artisanal Holiday Market
Saturday November 3, 2018
Hosted by – Lynnfield Art Guild, Lynnfield MA
Join artists, craftsmen and makers of Lynnfield for a holiday market and get first dibs on several one of a kind crafted pieces and I’ll have holiday jellies, gift baskets, recipes, samples and tickets for my Winter 2019 classes.

Chef’s Demo – Boston Local Food Festival
Sunday September 16, 2018
Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston
A farm to table demo using farm fresh produce and local products for a vegetarian recipe sourced from Dick’s Market Garden, Farmer Dave’s, Kelly’s Farm Stand, West River Creamery, Smith’s Country Cheese, Single Barrel Cellar, and Flats Mentor Farms. “For one spectacular day each year, SBN transforms the Rose Kennedy Greenway and the City of Boston into the nation’s largest local & sustainable food hub! Boston Local Food Festival is a FREE outdoor festival that showcases farmers, local restaurants, food trucks, specialty food producers, fisher folks, and organizations focusing on healthy food and fitness from New England.” Find out more about the festival here.

Indian Street Food – A Festival of Flavors ~ SOLD OUT!
Monday, July 16, 2018
Hosted by – Curio Spice Co. Cambridge MA
Sometimes the best food is found in the most unlikely places — which in India might be at a tiny, roadside cart. Street food is quintessential to Indian cuisine, as a snack to tide you over until dinner or sometimes as a full meal in itself. In this demonstration class, I will lead us on an imaginary trek from Boston to Bombay and introduce us to some of my favorite street foods, as diverse as Indian cuisine itself. Street food recipes are an easy way to try Indian cooking at home and are more flavorful than any take-out! Join me for this tangy, crunchy, spicy, and delicious journey right here at Curio Spice in Cambridge.

Summer Vegetarian Class ~ ~ SOLD OUT!
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 Lynnfield MA
Make entertaining this summer simple and delicious with these new recipes that will make summer cooking a breeze, plus you’ll find ways to use all that fresh produce from the Farmer’s Markets too! Try out the green themed menu featuring a refreshing drink, creative appetizers and a healthy take on savory pancakes, also and learn how to make your favorite herbal tea and enjoy it hot or cold all through summer. Leave with four recipes and tricks that’ll make quick meals easier.

Indian Spices & Cooking ~ Vegetarian Delights ~ ~ SOLD OUT!
Monday, April 9th, 2018
Hosted by – Curio Spice Co. Cambridge MA
Join me for a demonstration class at Curio Spice Co. in Cambridge, and learn how to layer flavors, use spices, and balance flavors like an Indian home cook. You’ll enjoy a tasting menu including delightful drinks, appetizers, a main dish, and a dessert — and head home with recipes and tips for successfully making them at home.

Curious about Cuisine – Lynnfield Public Library Demo
Wednesday, April 11th, 2018
Spring fever has not yet arrived in New England, but that did not keep this group of hardy New Englanders’ from gathering and sharing recipes using spring produce; in this demo, I shared an easy and beautiful looking spring salad and a coconut and curry dressing.

Wakefield Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday From July-October, 2017, 2018
Easy and simple recipes that are healthy and delicious using a variety of produce and products found at the farmer’s markets, a great way to incorporate seasonal flavors into your lifestyle. Recipes from the 2017 season can be found under the Market Day section of Recipes.

Melrose Farmer’s Market
Thursdays from June-October 2017, 2018
Improvised and instinctual cooking based on what is available at the market and what’s in season. I kept recipes simple, and let what nature provided shine in each dish through the fall harvest. Recipes from the 2017 season can be found under the Market Day section of Recipes.