Cooking Classes Colonial American-Style
Your host, Virginia Sindelar, brings a love of all things Americana to her cooking.
As a cultural historical educational facility, Grace Note Farm offers a genuine historic New England environment in which to learn about colonial history. Transport yourself to an earlier time, with the physical surroundings, sounds and smells of a traditional New England kitchen of yore.
Following age-old recipes from great Americans like Thomas Jefferson, you’re in for a treat! How about homemade cornbread with honey? Or learning to cook in cast iron, the way the settlers did? Let her show you how, and enjoy the scrumptuous results.
Demonstrations and cooking participation is by reservation for 4 to 10 people per class. Day and overnight programs are offered. Learn historic cooking methods using cast ironware and recipes from the times of Thomas Jefferson. Choose entrees and side dishes from each catgory of the following recipes, then take home the recipes and recreate your experience any time!
Entrees:
- Salmon with Fresh Mint & Tomatoes
- Pork Medallions with Oatmeal Stout
- Chicken Madeira
- Mutton Chops
- Roast Duck with Onion Sauce
Side Dishes:
- Pan Seared Cucumbers with Butter Pecans
- Butternut Squash and Pear Pottage
- Herbed Cherry Tomatoes with Black Olives
- Braised Romaine with Brown Butter and Fennel Seeds
- Buttery Yorkshire Pudding
- Bourboned Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Wild Rice Stuffing with Toasted Pine Nuts
- Skillet Baked Corn Bread with Butter and Honey
- Peach, Raisin, or Cranberry and Pecan scones
- Blueberry Muffins
Desserts:
- Caramelized Sugar Pear Flan
- Apple Fig Crumble
- Walnut Crusted Apple Cranberry Pie
- Vanilla, Hazelnut or Chocolate Cheesecake
Beverages:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Cider
Guests need to pre-pay for classes. Call Virginia at (401) 567-0354 with your choices and to plan a date for the class.
Plan A
Day Classes: $35 pp. with choice of dessert, muffin or bread. Spend 2-3 hours cooking and then enjoy the results! Morning or afternoon classes available
Plan B
Day Classes: $65 pp. with choice of entree, two side dishes and dessert. Spend 4-6 hours preparing your mean and sit down family style to a delightful candlelight evening meal.
Plan C
Overnight Guests: $160 pp. featuring an afternoon cooking class followed by the evening meal prepared.






