Upcoming events.
Jr. Chef Camp: Afternoons of July 15 - July 19
This is a hands-on camp where kids ages 7-14 will learn the basics of kitchen safety, knife usage, recipe following, and trusting your taste buds!
Click for of daily menus for the week!
Jr. Chef Camp: Mornings of July 15 - July 19
This is a hands-on camp where kids ages 7-14 will learn the basics of kitchen safety, knife usage, recipe following, and trusting your taste buds!
Click for the detailed daily menus!
Jr. Chef Camp: Afternoons of June 19 - June 23
This is a hands-on camp where kids ages 7-14 will learn the basics of kitchen safety, knife usage, recipe following, and trusting your taste buds!
Click for the daily menu for the week!
Jr. Chef Camp: Mornings of June 19-June 23
This is a hands-on camp where kids ages 7-14 will learn the basics of kitchen safety, knife usage, recipe following, and trusting your taste buds!
Click for details on the daily menu for the week.
Pusharata Baking Class - for TWO!
If you’ve lived on the MS Gulf Coast for any amount of time, then you know this time of year is the time for the Pusharatas!
Pusharatas are traditional a Yugoslavian pastry that is similar to a small fried donut that's filled with fruit and covered with a powdered-sugar glaze.
Homemade Pakistani Cooking with Nosheen
You are in for a treat with Nosheen Babar in the kitchen doing a demonstration of some of her most popular recipes. During this class, you will learn to make chicken pulao, raita and kachumber salad. Appetizers (aloo pakora with tamarind chutney) will be provided throughout the class. You will leave with all the recipes AND a spice packet to take home to your own kitchen! As a final added bonus, the first two signups will have the chance to be Nosheen’s sous chef (hands-on assistant).
Counting Your Macros with Meal Prep
Our Mission is in Motion once again, and we are so excited to be back at Prep by KUG in Ocean Springs!
This time, Kristin Grizzard is teaching all about managing your macronutrients for your daily meal preparation to ensure that you are feeding your body the most ideal nutrition for efficient and healthy function.
Kristen will walk you through this totally customizable way of eating while also helping you prepare TWO meals to eat and/or take home. Come ready with your questions and a notebook… and come HUNGRY!!
MENU
Chicken burrito bowl with lime rice
Creamy roasted veggie pasta (vegetarian or added protein)
Wine!
Kristin Uribe Grizzard (aka K.U.G.) is a local business owner, wife and mother of 3 children. Originally from New Orleans, she grew up in Ocean Springs, MS. Kristin has a fiery passion for food and hopes to inspire our community to learn more about eating clean and cooking healthy meals at home.
FACE members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Enter discount code at checkout.
Kids Holiday Mini Camp - Santa’s Workshop of Sweet Treats
The kids are out of school, and we KNOW you parents need time to finish prepping for Christmas - we get it! Bring your littles to us for a fun-filled morning of playing Santa’s Workshop and making all the festive sweet treats! There will be plenty sweets to bring home and share with family and friends, as well as cookies for Santa and reindeer chow for spreading out on Christmas Eve. This mini camp is for students aged 4-8.
MENU:
Candy Cane and Chocolate Rudolph Treats
Cookies for Santa
Reindeer Chow
Instructor: Chef Stephanie Paoletti
Note: Campers are encouraged to bring a snack and water.
THIS CAMP IS SOLD OUT!!
All supplies and materials are provided.
FACE members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Enter discount code at checkout.
No pro-rates or refunds for missed classes.
Oktoberfest: Holiday Edition
We’ve waited long enough - it is time for us to bring back our Oktoberfest Fundraiser! Join us to taste beers from over 20 different local breweries - and all for a good cause! You will be supporting our Mission to provide dynamic arts and cultural experiences across the Gulf Coast.
Oktoberfest: Holiday Edition is a family friendly event. In addition to tasting all of these beers, check out the S C H E D U L E of E V E N T S for the day:
Marley’s Music Picks
11am - 3pm
Marley himself will be on the turntables spinning an eclectic mix of all of his favorite including class rock, hip hop, holiday tunes and perhaps if we are lucky - some German Oompah music!
Royal Horses Band
3pm - 6pm
South Mississippi based Roots-Rock Jam group Royal Horses were formed in 2018 by founding members Shelby Kemp (guitar/vocals), Kenny Paul Mann (double bass), and Daniel Firth (drum set). You can expect a high energy atmosphere with the band’s catalogue of original music spanning from roots rock to funky tonk, and from psychedelia to Americana.
Bratwurst and Potato Salad Plate
all-day
Enjoy delicious brats and potato salad by Food Booze Hiccups for sale all day. Use the link below to pre-purchase your plate in advance to avoid lines.
Kids Cookie Decorating
12pm - 1pm AND 3pm-4pm
Each Youth Ticket holder will be able to decorate a traditional German ginger cookie popular around Chistmastime called a Lebkuchen (German pronunciation: [ˈleːpˌku:xn])
Beard and Mustache Contest by Broussard Barber Shop
4:30 pm
All you need to do to enter is be there with some facial hair! Owner Lauren Broussard will be awarding prizes and free services to her top picks.
German Pretzels and Mulled Wine by Greenhouse Biloxi
all-day
Enjoy a fresh baked German pretzel and delicious mulled wine for sale all day at Greenhouse Biloxi.
SEC Football Championship Game: Alabama vs. Georgia
2:30pm
We can’t miss out on this game!
*This is a NO-CASH event. Only card payments will be accepted at the event for entry and and food.
**We encourage you to bring a lawn chair for your comfort.
Halloween Charcuterie
Meat and cheese boards have become a staple on many restaurant menus and are the perfect entertaining plate. Join Michael Paoletti of Food, Booze & Hiccups as he describes the types of meats, cheeses, pickles, fruits, jams, and more that can be added to your charcuterie board. He will teach you how to pair each meat with accoutrements that balance, all while creating a beautiful Halloween display for all to enjoy. Please bring with you board or platter (not to exceed to 10 inches) that you would like to build your charcuterie board on to bring home.
**Wine included
THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT!!
FACE members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Enter discount code at checkout.
Fall Frolic with FACE
It is FALL, and we want to PLAY!! Our entire creative team is coming together to bring the community this family-friendly event that includes everything that we do best: art, food, drinks, and nature!
The C R E A T I V E T E A M
and M E N U of E V E N T S
Carmen Lugo: Gel Leaf Printing art project
Chef Michael Paoletti: Grilled Moroccan Pumpkin Dish with specialty fall cocktail
Chef Stephanie Paoletti: Make Your Own Candy Apples
Mandy Sartain: Eavesdropping on Bat Chatter using a special ultrasonic listening machine to hear bat echolocation/bio sonar. Come prepared with all of your bat questions for our bat biologist friend!!
*Tickets are $20 per family. All activities included!
Cake Decorating: Ombre Candy Corn Cake
Ombré cakes have been on trend for numerous years now. From ocean themed cakes, to princess pink cakes, the layers of colors are always stunning. Ombré, meaning 'shaded' in French, is the gradual blending of one color into another. Usually, the shading moves from light (top) to dark (bottom). In this hands-on cake decorating class, we will make an ombré candy corn cake, shading from white, to orange to yellow. Each guest will receive a 3 layer, 6" buttercream yellow cake to decorate and bring home. *This class includes wine.
TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED!
FACE members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Enter discount code at checkout.
VIRTUAL Make your Own Key Lime Pie - For All Ages!
One of the most notable American desserts is the Key Lime Pie. This pie is said to have originated in Key West, Florida, in the late 19th century. With fresh milk being widely unavailable due to lack of refrigeration, the pie uses minimal ingredients, including sweetened condensed milk which comes in a can. In this virtual class we will make the graham crust, make the key lime custard, and bake the pie.
EACH KIT INCLUDES INGREDIENTS TO MAKE ONE 8” PIE
Sign up to receive a kit with ALL the ingredients needed to make this delicious pie in the comfort of your own kitchen under the virtual, live instruction via Facebook Live on September 30th at 4pm. The video instruction will be available after the livestream so that you may refer back at your own convenience. Kits will be available for curbside pick up at 12 Oaks in Ocean Springs on September 29th from 4-6pm. Arrangements for delivery are possible by emailing us at info@thefriendsoface.org prior to purchasing the class.
TICKETS SALES ARE CLOSED!!
FACE members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Enter discount code at checkout.
Jr. Chef Camp: Cooking & Baking Basics July 26th - July 30th
Note: This camp runs from Monday to Friday, from 9am to 12pm.
The end of summer is here, and school is about to begin. We want our littles to be ready to enter the new school year confident and with a new skill in hand to share with their friends and family. Chef Stephanie and Chef Michael Paoletti are inviting kids entering Kindergarten up to those who just finished Second Grade (5 years to 8 years old) for a full week of culinary camp. As Junior Chefs we will learn how to make some classic family favorites, as well as an accompanying sweet item! Kids will come home at the end of the week with recipes to keep, a homemade lunch to share with loved ones, and basic kitchen knowledge.
7/26: Spaghetti & Meatballs
Fudge Brownies
7/27: Taco Tuesday! Homemade Tacos
Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies
7/28: All American Breakfast! Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits, Sausage & Bacon
Fruit Parfaits
7/29: Pizza
Cupcakes
7/30: PARENT’S CHOICE! Pick a meal from our class Monday-Thursday for your kid to cook for you and bring home to share and show off their skills!
Note: Campers are encouraged to bring a snack and water. All campers MUST wear closed-toed shoes and have long hair pulled back for cooking safety.
All supplies and materials are provided.
FACE members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Enter discount code at checkout.
No pro-rates or refunds for missed classes.
Cake Decorating: Pineapple Brushstrokes Cake
We continue our cake decorating series with an adorable and inventive way to decorate a cake this summer season. Made with a brushstroke technique and candy melts, this simple technique can be used to make many other cake designs for any occasion.
* Wine Included
Tacos and Ceviche
Tacos are a classic crowd pleaser, but imagine if you made your own corn tortilla shells and other accoutrements for them. Not only will you learn to make your own tortillas and learn about unique ways to flavor the shells, but Chef Michael is also ready to teach how to make your own ceviche utilizing the most local and fresh seafood. After learning the basics of how a ceviche is made, you will choose your own toppings and flavor profiles to make your very own ceviche mix that you won't want to share!
* Wine Included
KIDS COOKING: Fudge Brownies
We took a vote and the kids have spoken! This month we are featuring a sweets class for kids ages 7-14, all about brownies. In this hands-on class, the kids will group up into teams and make two types of brownies- fudge brownies and blondies. Each child will be able to bring their brownies home to share with their loved ones, which pair especially well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! **There will be no nuts in the brownies.
Jr. Chef Camp: Sandwich Week June 28th - July 2nd
Note: This camp runs from Monday to Friday, from 1pm to 4pm.
Did you know Americans consume more than 300 million sandwiches a day?! Sandwiches are a staple in every household around the country because of its portability and ability to be different each and every time. Your Jr. Chefs ages 7-14 will learn about the history of the most popular American sandwiches, as well as creating the condiments for each sandwich such as homemade mustard, mayonnaise, and olive salad.
6/28: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
6/29: Muffuletta with Chips
6/30: Reuben with Onion Rings
7/1: Cuban with Black Beans
7/2: Parent Showcase! – Shrimp Roll with Potato Salad
Instructor: Michael Paoletti
Note: Campers are encouraged to bring a snack and water.
COVID Note: Campers will be required to wear masks and have daily temperature checks.
All supplies and materials are provided.
FACE members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Enter discount code at checkout.
No pro-rates or refunds for missed classes.
Jr. Chef Camp: Breakfast Pastries June 28th - July 2nd
Note: This camp runs from Monday to Friday, from 9am to 12pm.
Breakfast pastries date back to the early years of European baking and have made their cultural impact here in the United States. Your Jr. Chefs ages 7-14 will be learning about the history of many of the popular breakfast pastries found today, as well as different techniques such as deep frying, baking, and dough making.
6/28: Muffins & Banana Bread
6/29: Pop Tarts & Cream Cheese Danish
6/30: Turnovers & Sticky Buns
7/1: Scones & Biscuits
7/2: Family Showcase- Apple Fritter
Instructor: Stephanie Paoletti
Note: Campers are encouraged to bring a snack and water.
COVID Note: Campers will be required to wear masks and have daily temperature checks.
All supplies and materials are provided.
FACE members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Enter discount code at checkout.
No pro-rates or refunds for missed classes.
Cake Decorating: Fault Cakes
Fault Line Cakes are one of the newest trends in the cake world, and have gone viral on social media. These cakes can be a bit of a mess to put together, but the final results are jaw-dropping! From fillings such as sprinkles, fruit, flowers, chocolate, or anything in between, once you learn the basics of this cake design, the results are endless.
Everyone will receive a 3 layer yellow cake with Italian buttercream icing.
Jr. Chef Camp: Cookies & Confections June 14th - June 18th
Note: This camp runs from Monday to Friday, from 1pm to 4pm.
Throughout the duration of the week, the Jr. Chefs aged 7-14 will learn the basic methods of baking and confections including types of cookies, candies, and chocolate confections. The classics will be learned such as chocolate chip cookies and turtles. The Jr. Chefs will learn how to caramelize sugar and how to make a proper chocolate ganache.
6/14: Drop Cookies- Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal, Snickerdoodle
6/15: Rolled Cookies- Lemon Lavender, Pinwheel
6/16: Chocolate- Rolled Truffles, Fudge
6/17: Egg White Candies- Merengues, Nougat
6/18: Family Showcase! - Caramelized Sugar- Brittle, Turtles
Instructor: Stephanie Paoletti
Note: Campers are encouraged to bring a snack and water.
COVID Note: Campers will be required to wear masks and have daily temperature checks.
All supplies and materials are provided.
FACE members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Enter discount code at checkout.
No pro-rates or refunds for missed classes.
Jr. Chef Camp: Eggs & Breakfast June 14th - June 18th
Note: This camp runs from Monday to Friday, from 9am to 12pm.
Campers aged 7-14 will learn the history behind eggs and how they are in every food culture across the globe. The Jr. Chefs will learn basic knife skills, how to properly cook all kinds of eggs, as well as breakfast foods such as quiche, biscuits, and deviled eggs.
6/14-6/15: All Eggs- Scrambled, Poached, Sunny Side Up, Over Easy, Over Medium, Over Hard, Fried, deviled eggs, and Omelets
6/16: Eggs in a Basket, Quiche
6/17: Huevos Rancheros, Chilaquiles
6/18: Family Showcase!
Instructor: Michael Paoletti
Note: Campers are encouraged to bring a snack and water.
COVID Note: Campers will be required to wear masks and have daily temperature checks.
All supplies and materials are provided.
FACE members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Enter discount code at checkout.
No pro-rates or refunds for missed classes.
Cake Decorating: Hydrangea Cake - In Pascagoula!
One of the newest trends in cake decorating is the hydrangea cake. The cake is soft, feminine, and a perfect centerpiece for a southern tablescape. Join Chef Stephanie Paoletti of Sweet Enchantments as she teaches the techniques to ice a buttercream cake and decorate it with various piping tips and colorful icing to create a beautiful hydrangea cake. The cake will be 3 layers of yellow cake with a vanilla Italian buttercream.
KIDS COOKING: Spaghetti Night - In Pascagoula!
Nothing says nostalgia like a good bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. But, have you enjoyed a bowl of homemade spaghetti with homemade red sauce, AND homemade meatballs?! I doubt it! Join Chef Michael Paoletti of FBH for a fun night of making homemade spaghetti noodles, red sauce, and meatballs. The kids will get to enjoy their dinner with garlic bread and a cookie at the end of class and leave with recipes in hand to make this dish at home.
VIRTUAL Tapas & Toddies: Cinco de Mayo with Cazadores Tequila!
Tapas and Toddies nights are BACK with Chef Michael and Chef Stephanie Paoletti, but in a brand new way!! Now, you will be able to enjoy one of our best attended classes in the comfort of your own kitchen. And this month we are celebrating Cinco de Mayo in partnership with Bacardi Women In Leadership.
Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5. The date is observed to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862.
This is a virtual experience that you do NOT want to miss.
EACH KIT INCLUDES ENOUGH INGREDIENTS FOR TWO PEOPLE!!
MENU:
Raw white fish with salsa macha & tortilla
Baked banana with crema
El Diablo cocktail featuring Cazadores tequila
Sign up to receive a kit with ALL the ingredients needed to make this full menu FOR TWO in the comfort of your own kitchen under the virtual, live instruction via Facebook Live on May 4th at 6pm. The video instruction will be available after the livestream so that you may refer back at your own convenience. Kits will be available for curbside pick up at 12 Oaks in Ocean Springs on May 3rd from 4-6pm. Arrangements for delivery are possible by emailing us at info@thefriendsoface.org prior to purchasing the class.
TICKET SALES CLOSED!!
FACE members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Enter discount code at checkout.
Thai Cuisine 101 - In Pascagoula!
Thai cuisine is more than jarred curry paste and instant microwaveable lunches. Thai street food is the food that Thai people hold near and dear and is packed with flavor and depth beyond any other type of cuisine. Let Chef Michael Paoletti take you on a historical journey through the history of Thai people and their food, as you learn to prepare common food from Thailand.
Charcuterie 101- In Pascagoula! - SOLD OUT!
Our Mission is in Motion once again!! And this time we are thrilled to be in Downtown Pascagoula!
Meat and cheese boards have become a staple on many restaurant menus and are the perfect entertaining plate. Join Michael Paoletti of Food, Booze & Hiccups as he describes the types of meats, cheeses, pickles, fruits, jams, and more that can be added to your charcuterie board. He will teach you how to pair each meat with accoutrements that balance, all while creating a beautiful display for all to enjoy. Please bring with you board or platter (not to exceed to 10 inches) that you would like to build your charcuterie board on to bring home.
**Wine included
FACE members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Enter discount code at checkout.
Build Your Own Ahi Poke Bowl
Our Mission is in Motion once again!! This time we will be at Prep By KUG in Ocean Springs!
We are thrilled to have Prep By KUG owner, Kristin Grizzard, welcome us to her shop for a clean eating demonstration and introduction to paleo compliant meals (free from dairy, grains, and soy). This is a hands-on class where guests will make their own Poke (pronounced po-kay; Hawaiian word for slice or cut) bowl, one of the main dishes of traditional native Hawaiian cuisine. All the ingredients will be locally sourced, with ahi (pronounced ah-hee; Hawaiian word for yellowtail tuna) supplied by South Coast Seafood Company in Ocean Springs.
This event was SOLD OUT last year, so get your tickets soon for this class where you will enjoy good company and good, healthy food with wine included. Come hungry!!
Kristin Uribe Grizzard (aka K.U.G.) is a local business owner, wife and mother of 3 children. Originally from New Orleans, she grew up in Ocean Springs, MS. Kristin has a fiery passion for food and hopes to inspire our community to learn more about eating clean and cooking healthy meals at home.
TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED!
FACE members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Enter discount code at checkout.
Pasta from Scratch- In Pascagoula! - SOLD OUT!
Our Mission is in Motion once again!! And this time we are thrilled to be in Downtown Pascagoula!
Pasta is one of the most common staples in the American home. The history of pasta shapes and sizes is an interesting one though! Join Michael Paoletti of Food, Booze & Hiccups as he describes the different flours used in pasta making, the types of sauces best utilized for different kinds of pasta, and teaches how to make pasta in your own home kitchen. In this class, you will make a homemade noodle, a stuffed ravioli and a gnocchi dish with seasonal sauces and farm fresh vegetables. Come hungry!!
**Wine included
THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT!
FACE members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Enter discount code at checkout.
VIRTUAL Tapas & Toddies: Mardi Gras with Bacardi!!
Tapas and Toddies nights are BACK with Chef Michael and Chef Stephanie Paoletti, but in a brand new way!! Now, you will be able to enjoy one of our best attended classes in the comfort of your own kitchen. Featuring one signature cocktail provided by Bacardi rum, and two tapas style dishes, this is a virtual experience that you do NOT want to miss.
The Friends have recently been awarded a grant from Bacardi rum, and just in time to celebrate Mardi Gras!! With Mardi Gras, or Carnivale, being a major celebration in Brazil, it was only fitting to recreate the tradition Brazilian caipirinha cocktail, but with a purple flare to fit the theme…and maybe even some edible glitter!!
To go along with your fabulous cocktail, we have designed two signature Mardi Gras tapas just for this class. The savory tapas will be a fun take on boudin (traditional Cajun sausage), and the sweet small bites will incorporate the popular king cake…and neither will disappoint!
EACH KIT INCLUDES ENOUGH INGREDIENTS FOR TWO PEOPLE!!
MENU:
Lavender Caipirinha
Mardi Gras Boudin Roll
King Cake Crescent Bites
Sign up to receive a kit with ALL the ingredients needed to make this full menu FOR TWO in the comfort of your own kitchen under the virtual, live instruction via Facebook Live on February 9th at 6pm. The video instruction will be available after the livestream so that you may refer back at your own convenience. Kits will be available for curbside pick up at 12 Oaks in Ocean Springs on February 8th from 4-6pm. Arrangements for delivery are possible by emailing us at info@thefriendsoface.org prior to purchasing the class.
SIGN UP IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS CLASS. ALL ARE WELCOME TO WATCH ALONG AT 6PM ON OUR FACEBOOK LIVE!!
FACE members receive a 10% discount on all classes. Enter discount code at checkout.