Low & Slow: The Art of Braising, Roasting & Stewing

There's a particular kind of magic that happens when you stop rushing. This evening is about savoring the results of patience, tasting how time and gentle heat transform the toughest cuts of meat into something that falls apart at the touch of a fork and how a proper stew deepens into something that tastes like it holds the memory of every ingredient. You'll experience the fundamental techniques that separate rushed cooking from the kind that nourishes—the way a roast bronzes and crisps, the slow blip of a simmer, the aromas that build when ingredients surrender to low, steady heat.

We've worked with humble ingredients that reward slow attention: cuts of meat marbled that have been coaxed into tenderness, root vegetables that have broken down into silky richness or caramelized into sweet, burnished edges in a hot oven, aromatics that have bloomed and perfumed the kitchen for hours. You'll hear the stories behind each dish—when to cover and when to let heat work its browning magic, how a fond becomes liquid gold, why some things need dry heat while others demand to be submerged and simmered. This is comfort cooking at its most elemental, the kind that fills a home with warmth and makes people linger at the table. Come ready to slow down, to taste the difference that time makes, and to understand why the best meals can't be rushed.

To fully participate in the class:
1. Reserve your ticket through Eventbrite! Purchase one ticket for each member of your party. The ticket price includes admission for one as well as dinner fare, drinks, accompaniments for one.
2. Show up on the day of class! Class will begin at 6:30pm. This is a seated event in our retail learning setting. The duration of the class is about an hour and a half. After class, there will be time to shop our expansive product selection (at a 10% discount!).
3. This event is for 21+. Our staff ill check IDs at the door.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please reach out to classes@formaggiocambridge.com when you make your reservation if you or a member of your party has any food allergies or dietary restrictions or requires seating. Our classroom coordinator will help you to determine if the class can be modified to accomodate your needs. The health and safety of our guests is a priority for us.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you are unable to attend a class, please let us know at least 72 hours before the class is scheduled to take place and we will give you a full refund or a credit for a future class. If you don't let us know in advance of the class, you are not entitled to any refund or credit.

Premiere Class: Low and Slow: Braising, Roasting, and Stewing—$150