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Mushroom Cooking Class

ChefMazi
2019 FungiFest - Chef Zachary Mazi
FungiFest-2019_056

Mushroom Cooking Class

with Chef Zachary Mazi

Celebrate mushrooms with Chef Zachary Mazi, professional mycophagist, as your guide. In this demonstration style cooking class, you’ll discover the different flavors and methods of cooking some of the pacific northwest’s choice edible mushrooms. You’ll also explore ways to use dried mushrooms giving you the ability to enjoy these rich flavor profiles year round. Chef Mazi will share plenty of tips and tricks to help you feel more confident in preparing mushrooms and ready to embrace Oregon’s mushroom season in your own kitchen.

Class Details

– Class will take place at Kindred Creative Kitchen in Bend (2525 NE Twin Knolls Dr. Suite 2).
– Capacity is limited for this class. Masks are required for the duration of the class and may be removed only when eating and drinking.
– Proof of full vaccination is required to participate.
– Registration: $85/person

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About Chef Mazi

Chef Zachary Mazi is the owner-chef-imaginator of The Food Bender, a cookbook author, and mycophagy researcher. Classically trained in the art of French cuisine with ventures into the wide array of New American and Pacific Northwest cuisine, Chef Mazi presents an organic, foraged, local, and imaginative experience in both global cuisine and dining.

Chef Mazi recently returned from Thailand where he spent the last 18 months living and foraging. Currently, Chef Mazi is working on a book project taking a deep look at the art and science of cooking and eating mushrooms. He also leads culinary, mycophagy, and cultural word tours throughout the year.

Learn More: The Food Bender