October-December 2025 Farm Classes, Socials, and Chocolate

At Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm we are gearing up to change over from summer to fall and winter. In the field, that means we are seeding winter cover crops to nurture the soil and planting crops that need to overwinter to produce in the spring (like strawberries). In the kitchen, it means that we've been thinking about new classes and sweet treats to bring your way!

Chocolate soldiers in red and green

Chocolate gelt

Chocolate whimsey trees

Oct-Dec Pre-ordering Windows and Chocolate Shop Browse Hours

Chocolate Shop Browsing and Order Pickup Hours (and by appointment and after classes)	Pre-Order Window
October 18 (Sat): 1:30-4:30pm	October 12 - 16
November 29 (Sat): 3:00-8:00pm	November 16 - 27
December 6 (Sat): 1:30-3:30pm	November 16 - December 4
December 11 (Thurs): 5:30-7:30pm	November 16 - December 4
December 13 (Sat): 10:00am-Noon	November 16 - December 11
December 14 (Sun): 6:00-8:00pm	November 16 - December 11
December 19 (Fri): 4:30-7:30pm	November 16 - December 18

Oct-Dec Learning Kitchen Classes and Socials

Every season we offer some "old favorite" classes that have been popular among The Learning Kitchen participants and some new classes (we've got to keep our returning customers happy with variety -- as of today 9/1/2025, we have 144 people who have been to more than one class; our top customer has been to 15 different classes!). We also try out new formats. This time we have added a "social" and also cookie decorating with Chef Missy. All other classes continue to be with Chef Mark, co-owner at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm.

• We know not everyone is off on the weekends (we're not!) so we offer classes on various evenings in the hope that everyone will find at least a few that work.

• Some October classes were already sold out at the time of this posting so I have only included here classes with seats available.

Man and woman make pasta with machine

Man looks at chocolate designs

Chef instructs woman

Active Cooking Classes for Adults or Teens/Tweens with Supportive Adults

All classes at Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm are designed for beginners but some of them have advanced techniques that our chef-instructors guide you through. Currently, they are all active, hands-on activities where you participate in making or decorating the featured ingredients. Click on links to learn more and register.

Beet Greens

Savory Cooking Classes

• Mushrooms: Selecting, Storing, and Cooking (Oct 3)

• NEW: Making Hand Pies: Sweet and Savory (Oct 24)

• NEW: Dumplings Round the World (11/4)

• NEW: Fall Veggie Fixins (11/9)

• Making Pasta from Scratch (11/16)

• NEW: Making Winter Soups (12/2)

• NEW: Gnocchi Plus Two Sauces (12/12)

Woman smiling and showing trifle dessert

Dessert-Making Classes

• NEW: Making Delicious Gluten-Free, Vegan Desserts (10/12)

• Making Rolled Chocolate Truffles (10/21)

• NEW: Yule Log Dessert (Buche de Noel) (12/14)

NEW: Cookie Decorating with Chef Missy

These classes are for the serious cookie artist who wants to learn or perfect royal icing artistry techniques.

• November 1: Day of Dead Themed Cookies

• November 15: Fall Themed Cookies (coming soon)

• December 6: Winter Holiday Themed Cookies (coming soon)

Hand-painted gingerbread cookie boys, girls, and snowflakes

NEW: Gingerbread Cookie Socials (sign up for any of the 7 sessions here)

This is a new format. Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm provides the space, materials, and some inspiration so that friends and family can gather and paint cookies together. Children 6+ are welcome with supportive adults. Pricing varies by adult, child, and number of people. You can request different sets of cookies (Christmas shapes, Hanukkah shapes, Gingerbread Men, and Winter shapes): 12/9, 12/13, 12/18, 12/19

Private Cooking, Baking and Chocolate-Making Classes

Yes, there is still an opportunity to book private classes families, adult friend groups, and teambuilding for 2025. Minimum class prices vary by length and type, but usually 6 people make the minimum price. You can have fewer people as long as you meet the minimum price.

• Most public classes can be done as private classes

• Class length varies from 1.5-2.5 hours

• Most private classes can be larger than public classes

• Contact us to let us know what you are interested in (sweet or savory) and what month(s), day(s) of the week, time(s) of the day you are most interested in. Tell us about how many people you'd like to have (maximums vary from 6-16 people).

12 unique chocolate pieces

12 unique chocolate pieces in fall colors

6 unique chocolate pieces in spring colors

4 unique chocolate pieces in winter colors

12 unique chocolate pieces in Easter colors

Bulk Chocolate Orders

Are you having a special event where you would like some special chocolates?

• Contact us as soon as you start thinking about it (recommended at least 3 months ahead).

• We are happy to discuss flavor, shape, and packaging options.

• We can offer fewer options with less time to plan and may not be available.