Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm Class Activities: Sept-Oct 2026

September begins the field, fruit, and veg wind down at the Farm. Still plenty to do!

• We are planting cover crops to renew soil

• Harvesting the end of summer crops -- for classes, to donate, and to enjoy

• Planning spring crops, such as expanding and renewing strawberry beds

• And launching our next round of cooking classes

• Click here to see the calendar by month

  • If the class you want is full, sign up for the waiting list! That helps us decide which classes to add next, plus if someone drops out, you will be notified.

  • We will add November/December classes by mid-October

Classes to Satisfy Those Sweet Tooth Cravings

• Snap & Shine - Make Your Own Chocolate Bark (9/27):  https://occ.sn/kh2CNx6S

• Rolled Chocolate Truffles (10/10):  https://occ.sn/KHZS24z6

• Fall-Themed: Learn Cookie Decorating with Chef Missy (10/4):  https://occ.sn/jnbsHQMN

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  Example cookies for decorating class

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  Participants make their chocolate bark

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  A student's rolled truffle creations

Cultural Inspirations

One of our cooking classes goals is to help customers get new ideas and feel comfortable preparing what we grow.

• Dumplings Round the World (10/23):  https://occ.sn/p45PbxmH 

• Inspired by Thai Flavors (10/16):  https://occ.sn/bts5SdbZ

• Inspired by Creole Flavors (Sun, 9/13):  https://occ.sn/GZgWg5r6

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  View of cooking class space

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  Bamboo steamer for dumplings

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  Fresh ingredients await the chefs

Classes Featuring Various Types of Dough

Making dough brings a certain type of joy. We share a variety of options with you that you can eat with or without our farm-fresh harvests.

• Making Pizza from Scratch (9/26, 10/11):  https://occ.sn/8q5Kk5BX

• Soft Pretzels and Pairings (9/12, 9/18):  https://occ.sn/85dpjhCD

• NEW in 2026: Focaccias of Italy (10/3): https://occ.sn/VT87t4p3

• Making Pasta from Scratch (10/10):  https://occ.sn/DWx77RfC

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  People making pizza dough

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  People making fresh spaghetti noodles

Groups Have Already Booked Several Private Classes, too!

• Same as our public classes, but for their own group: Making Pizza from Scratch; Making Pasta from Scratch; Brunch Breads; Coloring and Filling Chocolate Truffles; Making Rolled Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate Shop

We don't have any planned shop hours for September and October right now.

• You can get our latest collection following classes, by special appointment through the website contacts, or head over to the Trolley House Market in Middletown. Check here for our most current collection.

• We will be open for Shop Local Saturday (November) and dates in December.

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  Chocolate shop counter with chocolates

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  Artisan filled truffles in 12 styles

No More On-Farm Markets Expected Until May 2027

The fields are sleeping and renewing until then. We will miss talking to all of you. Thanks for your support.

All activities are located at 7957 Hollow Road, Middletown, MD 21769