Culinary Bootcamp Series: Holiday Hampers from the Kitchen: Handcrafted Gourmet Gifts

Celebrate the season through the thoughtful craft of homemade gourmet gifts, where preservation, flavor, and presentation come together in elegant holiday-ready creations. In this hands-on holiday hamper workshop, participants will explore the preparation of artisanal kitchen gifts such as pâté, rillettes, terrines, cured fish, savory preserves, condiments, confits, crackers, lavosh, and specialty breads. The session will highlight essential techniques in seasoning, curing, slow cooking, preserving, baking, pairing, and assembling items into a refined and gift-worthy hamper. This workshop focuses on developing practical culinary craftsmanship, creativity, and an appreciation for handcrafted holiday gifting, allowing participants to create meaningful, flavorful, and beautifully presented gifts from the kitchen.