Pickwick & Cherry

A Taste of Tuscany Date Night Cooking Experience
2025-09-25 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-26 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-27 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Pickwick & Cherry Kitchen, 607 S Pickwick, Rear Door, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Transport yourselves to the golden hills of Tuscany for an evening of hands-on cooking, bold flavors, and Italian hospitality. In this cozy, couples-friendly class, we’ll explore rustic yet refined Tuscan dishes made to be shared—and savored.
Together we’ll prepare an abundant menu, starting with a trio of classic antipasti: crostini toscani with savory chicken liver pâté, bruschetta with ripe tomatoes and basil, and crostini con fichi e ricotta—a sweet-salty bite of fig and creamy cheese. We’ll toss a crisp arugula salad with shaved pecorino, then dive into pasta-making as we hand-roll fresh spaghetti to pair with a garlicky tomato sauce. For the main event, you’ll learn to sear and roast an herb-crusted pork loin to juicy perfection.
We’ll finish with something sweet and distinctly Tuscan: Torta della Nonna, a lemon custard and pine nut tarts, delicate, creamy, and just the right amount of indulgent.
Whether it’s your first class or your fifth, this date night promises warmth, flavor, and a delicious memory made by hand.

BYOB

We suggest a Chianti or Rosso di Montalcino if you prefer reds, a Vermentino or Vernaccia di San Gimignano or similar Tuscan white if you prefer whites, and a dry or semi-dry Lambrusco if you want something sparkling.

ADMIT TWO

Each ticket admits two people! You don’t have to bring a romantic partner; friends, gal pals, adult kids, parents, anybody you want to share the cooking and eating with is great!

Rules & Policies

Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!

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Pasta Perfecta Hands-On Culinary Workshop
2025-10-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-05 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
A Hands-On Pasta Class
We celebrate the timeless art of fresh pasta-making in our Pasta Perfecta Culinary Workshop, a fully hands-on experience where flour, water, and creativity come together to form something extraordinary. Together, we’ll explore the many doughs, shapes, and fillings that make handmade pasta endlessly exciting.
We’ll begin the pasta class by mixing a variety of doughs, from sturdy semolina to silky Neapolitan flour, experimenting with different colors and flavors that transform simple ingredients into vibrant expressions of Italian tradition. With our doughs ready, we’ll practice rolling and shaping pasta by hand, learning how to form ribbons, twists, and sheets that can be cut, layered, or stuffed.
Using both classic rollers and modern cutters, we’ll create pasta in multiple styles—from delicate strands to hearty shapes—each designed to showcase the beauty of fresh dough. We’ll also explore filled pastas, preparing everything from light, creamy ricotta-stuffed ravioli to decadent braised short rib agnolotti, each one a small package of comfort and flavor.
Along the way, we’ll discuss technique, tradition, and tips for success, from kneading methods to how different flours change texture and bite. We’ll also cover the fundamentals of pairing shapes with sauces so our pasta not only looks beautiful but tastes balanced and authentic.
By the end of class, we’ll leave with a spread of handmade pastas, a deeper understanding of this essential culinary craft, and the skills to recreate the magic in our own kitchens. Pasta is more than food—it’s a shared joy, and this workshop is all about celebrating it together.

ADMIT ONE

Each ticket admits one person, but don’t let that stop you. This is a great experience to share with friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, frenemies, and anybody you want to share the cooking and eating with!

Rules & Policies

Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!

Have More Questions?

Check our FAQ, and then send us a message if you still have questions!

Italian Countryside Date Night Cooking Experience
2025-11-12 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-13 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-08 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-09 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-10 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-19 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-20 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-21 18:30 - 21:00 UTC
About This Italian Cooking Class
Step into the sun-drenched rhythm of rural Italy for an evening inspired by the warmth, generosity, and richness of life in the countryside. Imagine the rolling vineyards, olive groves, and bustling village kitchens where meals are crafted slowly, with love, laughter, and more than a little wine. In this hands-on class, you, your partner, and your new friends will prepare a rustic yet elegant menu that celebrates Italian tradition while offering flavors bold enough to make Nonna proud.
We’ll begin with a vibrant antipasta salad brimming with fresh vegetables, cured meats, and cheeses—a lively, colorful start that sets the tone. Then, we’ll dive into the classic comfort of stuffed artichokes, tender leaves filled with savory goodness. From there, the menu continues with a warming white bean gratin, hearty yet refined, and handmade agnolotti filled with black garlic and braised short rib, a dish that balances depth, earthiness, and indulgence in every bite.
Finally, the evening ends on a sweet note: you’ll learn the art of making crisp, creamy cannoli, shaping the shells and filling them with luscious ricotta cream, just as they’ve been enjoyed across generations.
This is more than a cooking class—it’s a celebration of Italian life, designed for couples, friends, or anyone who believes food tastes better when shared. It’s a memorable evening filled with good food, better company, and the timeless joy of cooking from the heart. Mangia!

BYOB

We suggest a bold Barbera, a smooth Chianti Classico, a dry Italian Rosato, a sparkling Lambrusco, or a rich, slightly sweet Vin Santo.

ADMIT TWO

Each ticket admits two people! You don’t have to bring a romantic partner; friends, gal pals, adult kids, parents, anybody you want to share the cooking and eating with is great!

Rules & Policies

Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!

Have More Questions?

Check our FAQ, and then send us a message if you still have questions!

Pasta Perfecta Hands-On Culinary Workshop
2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-31 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
We celebrate the timeless art of fresh pasta-making in Pasta Perfecta, a fully hands-on workshop where flour, water, and creativity come together to form something extraordinary. Together, we’ll explore the many doughs, shapes, and colors that make handmade pasta endlessly exciting.
We’ll begin by mixing a variety of doughs — from sturdy semolina to silky Neapolitan-style flour — and experimenting with natural colorants like spinach, beet powder, carrot, tomato, black garlic, and occasionally saffron. You’ll see how simple ingredients transform into vibrant, flavorful doughs that reflect both Italian tradition and personal imagination.
From there, we’ll roll and shape pasta by hand, learning how to form ribbons, twists, and sheets that can be cut, layered, or stuffed. Using both classic rollers and modern cutters, we’ll create pastas in multiple styles — from delicate tagliatelle and pappardelle to filled varieties like ricotta ravioli or short rib agnolotti.
Along the way, we’ll talk technique, texture, and tradition — from kneading and resting to how different flours and hydration levels change the final bite. This isn’t a meal, but an immersive, tactile experience where you’ll leave with your own eclectic collection of fresh pastas to cook or dry at home.
Whether you’re brand new to pasta or deep into your culinary journey, Pasta Perfecta is a joyful afternoon of flour, laughter, and edible art.

ADMIT ONE

Each ticket admits one person, but don’t let that stop you. This is a great experience to share with friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, frenemies, and anybody you want to share the cooking and eating with!

Rules & Policies

Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!

Have More Questions?

Check our FAQ, and then send us a message if you still have questions!

Italian Countryside Date Night Cooking Experience
2026-04-09 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-10 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-11 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-12 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-13 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
About This Italian Cooking Class
Step into the sun-drenched rhythm of rural Italy for an evening inspired by the warmth, generosity, and richness of life in the countryside. Imagine the rolling vineyards, olive groves, and bustling village kitchens where meals are crafted slowly, with love, laughter, and more than a little wine. In this hands-on class, you, your partner, and your new friends will prepare a rustic yet elegant menu that celebrates Italian tradition while offering flavors bold enough to make Nonna proud.
We’ll begin with a vibrant antipasta salad brimming with fresh vegetables, cured meats, and cheeses—a lively, colorful start that sets the tone. Then, we’ll dive into the classic comfort of stuffed artichokes, tender leaves filled with savory goodness. From there, the menu continues with a warming white bean gratin, hearty yet refined, and handmade agnolotti filled with black garlic and braised short rib, a dish that balances depth, earthiness, and indulgence in every bite.
Finally, the evening ends on a sweet note: you’ll learn the art of making crisp, creamy cannoli, shaping the shells and filling them with luscious ricotta cream, just as they’ve been enjoyed across generations.
This is more than a cooking class—it’s a celebration of Italian life, designed for couples, friends, or anyone who believes food tastes better when shared. It’s a memorable evening filled with good food, better company, and the timeless joy of cooking from the heart. Mangia!

BYOB

We suggest a bold Barbera, a smooth Chianti Classico, a dry Italian Rosato, a sparkling Lambrusco, or a rich, slightly sweet Vin Santo.

Rules & Policies

Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!

Have More Questions?

Check our FAQ, and then send us a message if you still have questions!

A Taste of Tuscany Date Night Cooking Experience
2026-05-28 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-29 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-30 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Transport yourselves to the golden hills of Tuscany for an evening of hands-on cooking, bold flavors, and Italian hospitality. In this cozy, couples-friendly class, we’ll explore rustic yet refined Tuscan dishes made to be shared—and savored.
Together we’ll prepare an abundant menu, starting with a trio of classic antipasti: crostini toscani with savory chicken liver pâté, bruschetta with ripe tomatoes and basil, and crostini con fichi e ricotta—a sweet-salty bite of fig and creamy cheese. We’ll toss a crisp arugula salad with shaved pecorino, then dive into pasta-making as we hand-roll fresh spaghetti to pair with a garlicky tomato sauce. For the main event, you’ll learn to sear and roast an herb-crusted pork loin to juicy perfection.
We’ll finish with something sweet and distinctly Tuscan: Torta della Nonna, a lemon custard and pine nut tarts, delicate, creamy, and just the right amount of indulgent.
Whether it’s your first class or your fifth, this date night promises warmth, flavor, and a delicious memory made by hand.

BYOB

We suggest a Chianti or Rosso di Montalcino if you prefer reds, a Vermentino or Vernaccia di San Gimignano or similar Tuscan white if you prefer whites, and a dry or semi-dry Lambrusco if you want something sparkling.

Rules & Policies

Complete Event & Ticket Policies can be found here. Please read them!

Have More Questions?

Check our FAQ, and then send us a message if you still have questions!

Young Bakers' Week-Long Intensive - Session 1
2026-06-08 09:00 - 14:45, 2026-06-09 09:00 - 14:45, 2026-06-10 09:00 - 14:45, 2026-06-11 09:00 - 14:45, 2026-06-12 09:00 - 14:45 (America/Chicago)
IMPORTANT INFO
Session Dates:June 8–12 (Mon–Fri)June 22-26 (Mon-Fri)August 3-7 (Mon-Fri)
Time:9:00 AM – 2:45 PM
Ages:10–16 (students should be comfortable in a focused, hands-on kitchen environment)
Tuition:$525 (applications received by March 31)$575 (after March 31)
Includes:All ingredients & materialsDaily lunch (prepared by students)Take-home baked goods

Young Bakers’ Week-Long Intensive – Session 1

This summer, Pickwick & Cherry will host a limited-enrollment, week-long baking intensive designed for young bakers who are ready to move beyond cupcakes and boxed mixes.
Students will work in a professional teaching kitchen, learning foundational pastry techniques used in real bakeries. Over the course of the week, campers will mix, laminate, pipe, fill, glaze, and decorate — building both skill and confidence along the way.
Throughout the week, students may explore:

Croissants, danishes & puff pastry (laminated doughs)
Bread baking — challah, brioche, focaccia and other enriched loaves
Pie & fruit tarts — classic short crust pastry
Éclairs & cream puffs (pâte à choux)
Many kinds of cookies — chocolate chip, checkerboard, and royal icing decorated sugar cookies
Chocolate work — transfer sheets, cocoa butter painting, dipped marshmallows & confections
Frozen desserts — ice cream and ice cream sandwiches
Phyllo Dough — baklava, spanokopita, and more
Handmade pastas & tortillas
and other delicious baked goods

Camp is hands-on and technique-driven. Students should be comfortable standing, following multi-step instructions, and working cooperatively in a focused kitchen environment. We will prepare and each lunch together daily, and each baker will take home a considerable amount of baked goods each day.
Because of the size and nature of our space (10 students maximum), placement is determined through application. Our goal is to assemble small groups of curious, capable young bakers who are genuinely excited to learn.
Ideal campers are students who:

Enjoy baking at home
Take pride in precision
Are willing to try again when something doesn’t work
Can stay engaged through longer projects
Are excited to develop real skills

Not every applicant will be the right fit at this time.
Applications will be reviewed and families notified of placement prior to registration.
Apply Now!
