Pickwick & Cherry

Home Cheesemaking Class
2023-10-01 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Pickwick & Cherry Kitchen, 607 S Pickwick, Rear Door, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
How is liquid milk turned into hard cheese? It is a simple question with a complex but accessible answer that goes back thousands of years. It is also a fun and easy project for your own kitchen!
If you have ever wondered how cheese is made, or just have a healthy interest in a new cooking project, this class is for you. There is nothing quite like the simple steps that lead to the complex alchemy that is cheese making. And the fresh cheeses you will learn to make never taste better than when they are freshly made by your own hands. In this class we will learn to make three of the simplest but most ancient and delicious cheeses possible. We will learn to make fresh Ricotta, the simplest of cheeses with the fewest ingredients and a magic moment of transformation. We will learn to make our own yogurt, and then transform it into labneh, a rich and creamy spreadable cheese whose delicious flavor is matched only by its ease and wonder of creation. Lastly, we will learn the 30 minute Mozzarella technique. It’s the most involved of the three, but also the most fun, most versatile, and will certainly earn you the most bragging rights. And time permitting, we might even make our own burrata!
Together we will learn every step of each process hands on and discuss where to get the very limited amount of equipment and ingredients to launch your own unlimited home cheesemaking adventures.

About the Instructor
Ryan Mihalik is a professional cheesemaker with nearly a decade of professional experience working at dairies across the US, Europe and Australia. Born and raised in right here in Rountree neighborhood, he got his first experience in milking and cheesemaking at a local dairy, and made cheese at home for several years before deciding to pursue it as a full-time career. He most recently spent five years as the head cheesemaker at a sheep dairy in California, producing high-quality hard and soft cheeses, yogurt, and other fermented dairy products for high-end farmers markets across the Bay Area. His passion for his craft has taken him around the world, apprenticing with expert cheesemakers in France, Italy, Austria, and beyond, and his wealth of experience gives him unique insight into translating professional methods and safety precautions to the home cheese making scale.

TICKET TERMS, POLICIES, & USEFUL INFORMATION:
By purchasing this ticket, we agree that we understand that we are joining the Pickwick & Cherry Cooking Club, a private, fraternal organization, and that all food will be prepared by members of the club. We understand that cooking is an activity that involves some inherent danger, including but not limited to cuts, burns, slips and falls, and other risks, and we waive all liability and hold Pickwick & Cherry harmless in the unlikely event we are injured.
We understand and agree to the Cancellation Policy, which states that “Class reservations are like theatre tickets – the show must go on! Therefore, if you find that you cannot make it, we strongly encourage you to send someone else in your place. If need to cancel more than 30 days before your class, you may without penalty. If you need to cancel within 30 days, but more than 14 days, you may switch your reservation to any other of our classes with space available (and pay the difference if necessary). If you must cancel within 14 days, you may exchange your reservation only if we can fill your space in the class. We will certainly work with you to find someone to take your space if we can help, but we encourage you to find someone on your own. If we cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances or lack of interest, we will refund you in full.”
We understand and agree to the Appropriate Attire Policy, which states, “Please wear appropriate clothes for a hands-on cooking experience. We discourage long flow-y sleeves, lots of fringe, anything with glitter, things that stain easily, and anything else impractical for standing and moving on floors that contain drains, grates, uneven surfaces, and potential slippery areas. FLAT SHOES FOR WOMEN ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.”
We understand and agree that COVID-19 transmission and exposure is a potential risk in any setting where people from multiple households are present, and we accept this risk. We also agree to abide by any stated COVID-19 precautions, including but not limited to mask wearing, hand washing, or other precautions that management may deem appropriate.

Home Cheesemaking Class
2023-10-22 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
How is liquid milk turned into hard cheese? It is a simple question with a complex but accessible answer that goes back thousands of years. It is also a fun and easy project for your own kitchen!
If you have ever wondered how cheese is made, or just have a healthy interest in a new cooking project, this class is for you. There is nothing quite like the simple steps that lead to the complex alchemy that is cheese making. And the fresh cheeses you will learn to make never taste better than when they are freshly made by your own hands. In this class we will learn to make three of the simplest but most ancient and delicious cheeses possible. We will learn to make fresh Ricotta, the simplest of cheeses with the fewest ingredients and a magic moment of transformation. We will learn Fromage Blanc, a rich and creamy spreadable cheese whose delicious flavor is matched only by its ease and wonder of creation. Lastly, we will learn the 30 minute Mozzarella technique. It’s the most involved of the three, but also the most fun, most versatile, and will certainly earn you the most bragging rights. And time permitting, we might even make our own burrata!
Together we will learn every step of each process hands on and discuss where to get the very limited amount of equipment and ingredients to launch your own unlimited home cheesemaking adventures.

About the Instructor
Ryan Mihalik is a professional cheesemaker with nearly a decade of professional experience working at dairies across the US, Europe and Australia. Born and raised in right here in Rountree neighborhood, he got his first experience in milking and cheesemaking at a local dairy, and made cheese at home for several years before deciding to pursue it as a full-time career. He most recently spent five years as the head cheesemaker at a sheep dairy in California, producing high-quality hard and soft cheeses, yogurt, and other fermented dairy products for high-end farmers markets across the Bay Area. His passion for his craft has taken him around the world, apprenticing with expert cheesemakers in France, Italy, Austria, and beyond, and his wealth of experience gives him unique insight into translating professional methods and safety precautions to the home cheese making scale.

TICKET TERMS, POLICIES, & USEFUL INFORMATION:
By purchasing this ticket, we agree that we understand that we are joining the Pickwick & Cherry Cooking Club, a private, fraternal organization, and that all food will be prepared by members of the club. We understand that cooking is an activity that involves some inherent danger, including but not limited to cuts, burns, slips and falls, and other risks, and we waive all liability and hold Pickwick & Cherry harmless in the unlikely event we are injured.
We understand and agree to the Cancellation Policy, which states that “Class reservations are like theatre tickets – the show must go on! Therefore, if you find that you cannot make it, we strongly encourage you to send someone else in your place. If need to cancel more than 30 days before your class, you may without penalty. If you need to cancel within 30 days, but more than 14 days, you may switch your reservation to any other of our classes with space available (and pay the difference if necessary). If you must cancel within 14 days, you may exchange your reservation only if we can fill your space in the class. We will certainly work with you to find someone to take your space if we can help, but we encourage you to find someone on your own. If we cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances or lack of interest, we will refund you in full.”
We understand and agree to the Appropriate Attire Policy, which states, “Please wear appropriate clothes for a hands-on cooking experience. We discourage long flow-y sleeves, lots of fringe, anything with glitter, things that stain easily, and anything else impractical for standing and moving on floors that contain drains, grates, uneven surfaces, and potential slippery areas. FLAT SHOES FOR WOMEN ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.”
We understand and agree that COVID-19 transmission and exposure is a potential risk in any setting where people from multiple households are present, and we accept this risk. We also agree to abide by any stated COVID-19 precautions, including but not limited to mask wearing, hand washing, or other precautions that management may deem appropriate.

Baja Taco Tuesday Cooking Experience
2025-04-22 18:30 - 20:15, 2025-07-22 18:30 - 20:15 UTC
We’re taking our famously fun hands-on cooking dinners and tackling Taco Tuesday! This fabulous Baja California-inspired menu will see us creating a refreshing Ahi Tuna Ceviche starter, Pescado tacos, Heirloom Bean & Black Garlic Tacos, and Orange Cheesecake Flan for dessert. We’ll be making our own tortillas and pico de gallo, and we’ll create a seasonal signature virgin Margarita (BYOB, if you want to). And, since we know it’s a weeknight, our goal is to get you out the door by 8:15 or so.
Each ticket admits ONE person, ages 10+.
TICKET TERMS, POLICIES, & USEFUL INFORMATION:
By purchasing this ticket, we agree that we understand that we are joining the Pickwick & Cherry Cooking Club, a private, fraternal organization, and that all food will be prepared by members of the club. We understand that cooking is an activity that involves some inherent danger, including but not limited to cuts, burns, slips and falls, and other risks, and we waive all liability and hold Pickwick & Cherry harmless in the unlikely event we are injured.
We understand and agree to the Cancellation Policy, which states that “Class reservations are like theatre tickets – the show must go on! Therefore, if you find that you cannot make it, we strongly encourage you to send someone else in your place. If need to cancel more than 30 days before your class, you may without penalty. If you need to cancel within 30 days, but more than 14 days, you may switch your reservation to any other of our classes with space available (and pay the difference if necessary). If you must cancel within 14 days, you may exchange your reservation only if we can fill your space in the class. We will certainly work with you to find someone to take your space if we can help, but we encourage you to find someone on your own. If we cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances or lack of interest, we will refund you in full.”
We understand and agree to the Appropriate Attire Policy, which states, “Please wear appropriate clothes for a hands-on cooking experience. We discourage long flow-y sleeves, lots of fringe, anything with glitter, things that stain easily, and anything else impractical for standing and moving on floors that contain drains, grates, uneven surfaces, and potential slippery areas. FLAT SHOES FOR WOMEN ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.”
We understand and agree that COVID-19 transmission and exposure is a potential risk in any setting where people from multiple households are present, and we accept this risk. We also agree to abide by any stated COVID-19 precautions, including but not limited to mask wearing, hand washing, or other precautions that management may deem appropriate.
We understand that alcoholic beverages may be consumed by people of legal age on a BYOB basis, but that the hosts reserve the right to restrict the times at which alcohol may be consumed, or may cut off any guest’s alcohol consumption at any time in the interest of the safety and comfort of all present.

Baja Taco Tuesday Cooking Experience
2025-08-12 18:30 - 20:15, 2025-10-21 18:30 - 20:15 UTC
We’re taking our famously fun hands-on cooking dinners and tackling Taco Tuesday! This fabulous Baja California-inspired menu will see us creating a refreshing Ahi Tuna Ceviche starter, Pescado tacos, Heirloom Bean & Black Garlic Tacos, and Orange Cheesecake Flan for dessert. We’ll be making our own tortillas and pico de gallo, and we’ll create a seasonal signature virgin Margarita (BYOB, if you want to). And, since we know it’s a weeknight, our goal is to get you out the door by 8:15 or so.

BYOB

We’ll have the fixin’s for margaritas, you bring your spirit of choice. Or, if cervezas are more your thing, a good Mexican beer is always appropriate!

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! Ages 10+ please!

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!

California Fresh Lunch Cooking Experience
2025-09-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-20 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
Join us for a light, vibrant, and flavor-packed afternoon inspired by the fresh, seasonal cooking of California’s coast and kitchens. This hands-on lunch class is all about beautiful ingredients and breezy West Coast style.
You’ll prepare a crisp, colorful Cobb salad, elegant avocado sourdough toasts topped with warm crab and melted Brie, and perfectly seared rare ahi tuna served with lemon-herb quinoa. For dessert, we’ll make a fluffy strawberry chiffon cake that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Fresh, feel-good food, great company, and a relaxed vibe—this is California, the Pickwick & Cherry way.

BYOB

We suggest a crisp California Sauvignon Blanc, a citrusy Albariño, a dry Rosé, a light-bodied Pinot Noir, or a sparkling Brut Rosé to pair beautifully with the fresh coastal flavors.

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!
