DIY! Workshops

In partnership with Gastro Non Grata and Fabulous Catering, the Minnesota History Center presents DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Workshops.

Explore timeless techniques that save dollars and stretch the family budget, or learn new ways to preserve your family memories.

• Time: 3:00 - 5 p.m.
• Location: Fabulous Catering 2900 13th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55407
• Tickets:
  • MHS Members - $15
  • Non MHS Members - $20

February 6, 2010

DIY!: Minnesota Beer

For our Brew Review, you'll join brewmeisters from Northern Brewer to learn the ins and outs of homebrewing, and learn more about beer tasting and varieties with Rush River Brewing Company.

Doug Hoverson, author of "Land of Amber Waters," offers an overview of brewing in Minnesota over beer/cheese fondue that you help to make!

 

 

 

March 13, 2010

DIY!: Cheese

Cheese in Minnesota is about more than just deep fried curds! James Norton, author of "The Master Cheesemakers of Wisconsin" and editor of "The Heavy Table," discusses Midwestern cheese varieties, and some of the best makers out there.

Jeff Jirik of Faribault Dairy leads a hands-on demo and offers samples of some of their best work.

 

 

 

April 3, 2010

DIY!: Meat

As long as there's ice on Minnesota's great lakes, there will be ice fishing.

Learn more about this wintry tradition with Greg Breining, author of "A Hard Water World: Ice Fishing and Why We Do It," and enjoy a demo on prepping a whole fish to eat with chef Dawn Drouillard.

Fish not your favorite? Mike Phillips of Craftsman shows us how to make sausage!