Access At CVUHS

Join Evelyn Sun, culinary instructor, for an immersive evening of bold and vibrant Thai flavors. In this hands-on class, we’ll work in small groups to prepare a complete Thai menu, starting with som tum, a refreshing green papaya salad that balances sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes. We’ll then move on to chicken stir-fry with holy basil (pad kra pao), exploring the aromatic ingredients that make this beloved street food classic so irresistible. The evening concludes on a sweet note with mango sticky rice drizzled in rich coconut milk. Along the way, we’ll explore unique ingredients, techniques, and flavor pairings—then sit down to enjoy the meal together. For students aged 13 and older. This is a participatory cooking class. A small group of students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipe on the night's menu. "Evelyn is such an enthusiastic instructor, and draws on her life experiences to share her joy of Asian cooking. I love her classes."

Join Evelyn and spend an engaging evening exploring the art of Asian dumplings, beginning with the creation of a versatile base filling that serves as the foundation for a variety of dumpling styles. You’ll learn how this single filling can be shaped and adapted for boiling, steaming, and pan-frying, allowing you to create multiple styles of dumplings with confidence. The class will also cover preparing a flavorful broth for wonton soup and show you how to turn dumplings into a complete, satisfying meal. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced home cook, this class is designed to expand your skills while treating you to a delicious cultural experience. The menu for this class contains shellfish and gluten, and unfortunately these can not be avoided. Please contact Access at access@cvsdvt.org or 802-482-7194 with any questions. For students aged 13 and older. This is a participatory cooking class. A small group of students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipe on the night's menu. "Evelyn is an amazing instructor. She’s passionate about food... and excited to share her knowledge."

Continue the fun in Korean Street Food: Part Two with an evening devoted to crispy, savory, and refreshing favorites found at bustling street stalls. In this hands-on class, we’ll start with twigim, Korea’s beloved assortment of deep-fried treats, learning proper battering and frying techniques for light, crunchy results. Next, we’ll make so-tteok skewers—chewy rice cakes and savory sausage glazed and grilled to create the perfect sweet-savory bite. To balance the richness of the menu, we’ll end the evening with a refreshing strawberry cheong, a traditional fruit syrup drink. Depending on what’s in season in May, we’ll explore other fruits as well, creating a cooling beverage to refresh and reset after the indulgence. Students will work in small groups, explore ingredients and techniques, and enjoy the meal together in true Korean street-food style. This is a participatory cooking class. A small group of 3-4 students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipe on the night's menu. "Evelyn is such an enthusiastic instructor, and draws on her life experiences to share her joy of Asian cooking. I love her classes."