In this evening, Suzanne and Luis, Happy Girl chef and Kitchen Manager will be sharing ideas and recipes for a variety of nourishing, fresh sandwiches that will keep you inspired for the season.

 This evening, we will be exploring making amazing sandwiches and spreads that will complete any meal.

While we work together in the kitchen, we will share various cooking and prepping techniques that will be handy for you to use at home.

As always, we will be using the freshest. local, seasonal ingredients available to create a simple, nourishing and delicious meal made from scratch. We will share in a feast at the end of the workshop and enjoy the products of our workshop. All participants will receive a packet of recipes from the evening. Please indicate any dietary restrictions when you sign up and we will accommodate when possible.

This is going to be a really fun workshop, so register early as they tend to fill up fast!  The workshop will be held at Happy Girl Kitchen Flagship location from 5-8 pm at 173 Central ave, Pacific Grove 93950.   

Here at Happy Girl, we offer a daily bowl on our menu. The idea of the bowl is based on local and seasonal produce (always organic!) and is our hearty and filling menu option. Join Chef Suzanne and Kitchen Manager Luis as we explore some ideas and create a meal based on the Bowl.

 This evening, we will talk about the ingredients essential to the idea of a “bowl” as a meal and together we will a polenta casserole with heirloom beans and vegetables. We will also prepare a salad and a dessert to complete a seasonally inspired meal.

 While we work together in the kitchen, we will share various cooking and prepping techniques that will be handy for you to use at home.

 As always, we will be using the freshest, local, seasonal ingredients available to create a simple, nourishing and delicious meal made from scratch that we will share at the end of the workshop. All participants will receive a packet of recipes from the evening. Please indicate any dietary restrictions when you sign up and we will accommodate when possible.

This is going to be a really fun workshop, so register early as they tend to fill up fast!  The workshop will be held at Happy Girl Kitchen Flagship location from 5-8 pm at 173 Central ave, Pacific Grove 93950.

Pickles is a fun word to say and they are a real fun thing to make.  In this workshop you will learn how to make pickles in 3 different ways.  You will learn how to make fresh refrigerator pickles, fermented pickles and shelf stable vinegar brined pickles that will be hot water bath canned.  

Pickling is one of our favorite things to do at Happy Girl Kitchen. This workshop will begin with an introductory talk and tasting and we begin to divulge all of our secrets on how to get the right texture and flavor in your pickles. All of our recipes are simple and delicious and we will teach you how to keep it safe and yummy. We will cover topics of PH and botulism and flavor combinations. Then we head into the kitchen to begin creating the magic. 

This workshop includes a delicious organic light lunch.

This is going to be a really fun workshop, so register early as they tend to fill up fast!  The workshop will be held at Happy Girl Kitchen Flagship location at 173 Central ave, Pacific Grove 93950.

We are on the brink of citrus season, and California has such an amazing variety of it. Now is the time to learn how to play with citrus in sweet & savory ways! In this workshop, join Jordan Champagne, Happy Girl Kitchen Co. co-founder, to explore the wonderful world of citrus. She will cover fabulous recipes for these robust fruits, including safe water-bath canning and basic food safety. Learn how to make Moroccan pickled lemons, candied citrus peels, honeyed oranges and citrus spritzer for cocktails and take home one jar of each recipe. You will leave with a wealth of knowledge of how to preserve citrus and how to add it to meals to make them over-the-top delicious.

You will go home with 3 jars of goodies and a lot of knowledge.  We will share organic snacks and goodies throughout the workshop too! 

This is going to be a really fun workshop, so register early as they tend to fill up fast!  The workshop will be held at Happy Girl Kitchen Flagship location from 2-5pm at 173 Central ave, Pacific Grove 93950.

Soup is a daily staple and popular item of the Happy Girl menu. Our customers return frequently to see what soup is on the menu. As we enter fall and winter, this workshop provides a nice way to add ideas to your repertoire and create nourishing, delicious soups at home.

Suzanne and Luis will share tips on how to streamline the soup making process and together we will make three different customer favorites. 

 While we work together in the kitchen, we will share various cooking and prepping techniques that will be handy for you to use at home.

As always, we will be using the freshest, local, seasonal ingredients available to create a simple, nourishing and delicious meal made from scratch that we will share at the end of the workshop. All participants will receive a packet of recipes from the evening. Please indicate any dietary restrictions when you sign up and we will accommodate when possible.

We anticipate that this workshop will fill up! So, sign up early and get your spot saved. The workshop will be held at Happy Girl Kitchen location from 5-8 pm at 173 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove 93950.

The Warm Exotic Flavors of India 

Tuesday, February 26                                    

Wednesday, February 27                              

6:00 – 8:30 pm                                                

$90

We love the fragrant, intense flavors of India and more and more of our customers do too. In this class, we will learn to create amazing and delicious dishes that will add color and exotic flavor to your everyday cooking.  Class includes recipes, tips and tricks, menu tasting and a glass of wine or beer. 

• Yellow Daal with Spinach

• Spiced Graham Masala Chickpeas and XXL Elonga Rice

• Spicy Lamb Tikka

• Naan (learn to create this and you will never buy it again!)

The Warm Exotic Flavors of India 

Tuesday, February 26                                    

Wednesday, February 27                              

6:00 – 8:30 pm                                                

$90

We love the fragrant, intense flavors of India and more and more of our customers do too. In this class, we will learn to create amazing and delicious dishes that will add color and exotic flavor to your everyday cooking.  Class includes recipes, tips and tricks, menu tasting and a glass of wine or beer. 

• Yellow Daal with Spinach

• Spiced Graham Masala Chickpeas and XXL Elonga Rice

• Spicy Lamb Tikka

• Naan (learn to create this and you will never buy it again!)

Fish Techniques – Thai Style   

Tuesday, February 19                                    

Wednesday, February 20                              

6:00 – 8:30 pm                                                

$85

Delicious and bright seafood dishes are some of the best and doable make at home meals. Gorgeous roasted shrimp, rich seafood broth, clams and Ling Cod are lean proteins we will accent with the lush flavors of Thailand to create go to dishes for family and friends. These formulas are complex in flavor focusing on the unique techniques of Thai cooking traditions. Come hungry and expecting HEAT and FLAVOR!  Class includes instruction, menu tasting and a glass of wine.

• Fresh Spring Rolls with Large Roasted Shrimp and Herbed Saffron Aioli 

• Sour Curry Fish Broth with Clams and Shrimp

• Coconut Curried Ling Cod grilled in Banana Leaves

Fish Techniques – Thai Style   

Tuesday, February 19                                    

Wednesday, February 20                              

6:00 – 8:30 pm                                                

$85

Delicious and bright seafood dishes are some of the best and doable make at home meals. Gorgeous roasted shrimp, rich seafood broth, clams and Ling Cod are lean proteins we will accent with the lush flavors of Thailand to create go to dishes for family and friends. These formulas are complex in flavor focusing on the unique techniques of Thai cooking traditions. Come hungry and expecting HEAT and FLAVOR!  Class includes instruction, menu tasting and a glass of wine.

• Fresh Spring Rolls with Large Roasted Shrimp and Herbed Saffron Aioli 

• Sour Curry Fish Broth with Clams and Shrimp

• Coconut Curried Ling Cod grilled in Banana Leaves

Afternoon Tea for Two – Crazy About Lemons!                              

Saturday, February 16                                  

2:00 – 3:30 pm                                                

$75

Join us in our kitchen for a proper English tea party. This is not a cooking class but rather a peaceful and delicious and respite in the middle of the afternoon.  Each tea service is designed to be shared, so registration of 2 people, per booking, is required.  Fee is per person.  Not suitable for children under 12.  It’s going to be outrageous and will make a great Valentine’s gift!

We will start with a glass of bubbly and then dive into:

• Fancy Lemon Tea Cakes, Lemon Tarts and Lemon Shortbreads

• Housemade Scones with Clotted Cream and Luscious Lemon Curd 

• A trio of Tea Sandwiches 

  • Coronation Chicken

  • Savory Ham & English Mustard and Apple, Brie and Chutney

  • Petite Pork Pie with Quail’s Egg

• Top it off with a rich bite of Steamed Pudding bathed in Warm Fluffy Lemon Sauce

• English Tea served with Milk or Lemon

In this workshop we will cover all you need to know how to make delicious marmalades and to preserve food safely. We will begin with an introductory talk covering the topics of hot water bath canning and the PH scale and food safety. We will experience how to make velvety marmalades that have a perfect balance of sweet and tart and sour.  You will learn from Happy Girl Kitchen's founder all of her secrets to make delicious marmalades and experiment with recipes in combining different citrus and spices to create your own marmalades.  It is sure to be fun and informative!

We will make marmalades with lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruits and cover different flavor combining options. We will make 3 different recipes and you will go home with 1 jar from each recipe! YUM!

This workshop is held from 2-5pm and includes a delicious organic snacks.

join us at the Happy Girl 

at 173 Central Ave

Pacific Grove

Kick off the New Year right by getting more fermented foods into your diet!  Learn the skills that you need to make all sorts of fermented products in your home.  Fermented foods can help aid digestion, boost the immune system and are a big energy booster.  They are a great way to bring in the New Year!

Fermenting is one of our favorite things to do at Happy Girl Kitchen. This workshop will begin with an introductory talk and tasting and we begin to divulge all of our secrets on how to get the right texture and flavor in your pickles. All of our recipes are simple and delicious and we will teach you how to keep it safe and yummy. We will cover topics of PH and botulism and flavor combinations. Then we head into the kitchen to begin creating the magic. 

You will walk away from this workshop with a ferment fever and you will start fermenting all sorts of things.  You will learn how to make great sauerkraut and kimchi and how to design your own recipes.  You will learn how to make fermented beverages like Kombucha and Kvass.  You are going to love it!!!

You will go home with 3 jars of goodies and a lot of knowledge.  We will share a light dinner in the middle of the workshop too! 

This is going to be a really fun workshop, so register early as they tend to fill up fast!  The workshop will be held at Happy Girl Kitchen Flagship location from 5-8 pm at 173 Central ave, Pacific Grove 93950.

Mexican food has a big influence on the Californian scene, particularly for vegetarians. For a fun an instructive evening, join Happy Girl chef, Suzanne, and Kitchen Manager and Oaxacan native, Luis, an evening inspired by the flavors of Mexico. We will create and enjoy a Mexican inspired dinner together and enjoy a fun-filled evening at the same time! For this fiesta filled evening we will be making all of the ingredients for an enchilada casserole – handmade corn tortillas, creamy refried beans, roasted vegetables and housemade enchilada sauce. We will also be making a fresh salsa, salad.

While we work together in the kitchen, we will share various cooking and prepping techniques that will be handy for you to use at home.

As always, we will be using the freshest, local, seasonal ingredients available to create a simple, nourishing and delicious meal made from scratch that we will share at the end of the workshop. All participants will receive a packet of recipes from the evening. Please indicate any dietary restrictions when you sign up and we will accommodate when possible.

Please book early; this event is going to be fun and lively! We anticipate that this long awaited workshop will fill quickly. The workshop will be held at Happy Girl Kitchen location from 5-8 pm at 173 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove 93950.

The Art of the Hot Pot 

Thursday, January 17                                                

6:00 – 8:00 pm                                                

$80

Literally a gift – these hot pots warm the soul while fighting off winter colds and flu! Chuck full of savory flavor we will focus on ancient techniques that build rich and nutritious broths and then pair them up with bright herbs, chilies and citrus to bring it all together. This class includes recipes, tips and tricks for making delicious hot pots and a glass of wine.  NOTE: This class is not suitable for vegetarians.

• Spicy Korean Pork Hot Pot 

• Rich Chinese Duck Hot Pot

Savory Hand Held Pies

Wednesday, January 16                                

6:00 – 8:00 pm                                                

$75

Learn to create three delicious little works of art. We will work with phyllo dough, puff pastry and savory short crust pie dough. Hand held pies are perfect for everything from casual picnic lunches to fancy dinner party starters! 

• Minted Lemon and Artichoke Cigars – Phyllo Dough

• Cheesy Leek and Mushroom Pies – Puff Pastry Dough

• Roasted Tomato and Caramelized Onion Pie – Savory Short Crust Pie Dough

Tuesday, January 15                                      

6:00 – 8:30 pm                                                

$90

We’re heading back to the North African Kasbah where the sights and smells are rich and exotic. Join us for this trip to the land of spice markets and savory Tagines. In this class we will discover authentic ingredients while learning the simple techniques that build layers of exotic flavors.       Class includes recipes, instruction, menu tasting and a glass of wine.

• Citrus Cured Olives, Warm Flatbread, Spicy Harissa and Stuffed Dates

• Winter Salad of Blood Orange, Sheep Cheese & Pomegranate bathed in Orange Flower Vinaigrette

• Lamb Tagine with Fragrant Lemon and Prune

Thursday, January 10                                                

6:00 – 8:00 pm                                                

$75

Two amazing dishes that will become instant family favorites.  In the winter we sell twice the pasta as any other time of the year. Comfort is what we’re looking for and a hearty pasta or polenta dish really rings the bell.  Here are two of our best. Class includes instruction, menu tasting and a glass of wine. Note: not suitable for non-garlic lovers! 

• Creamy Wild Mushroom Penne Tartufata

• A Pillow of Creamy Polenta bathed in Zesty Roasted Tomato Sauce, Italian Sausage and Pecorino