September 29, 2025
Mooncake Marvels: A Hands-on Journey from Tradition to Modern Maine
Messalonskee High School
131 Messalonskee High Drive Oakland, ME 04963
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Discover the delicious art and rich traditions of Chinese Mooncakes in this immersive, hands-on cooking class! Perfect for celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival or exploring unique culinary creations. You'll learn to make these iconic pastries entirely from scratch, mastering both classic styles and exciting modern interpretations with a local twist. We'll create dough from scratch for two distinct types: the traditional Cantonese-style wheat dough for baking and the modern, chewy snowskin dough made from glutinous rice flour. You'll also craft two contrasting fillings from scratch: classic traditional sweetened red bean paste and a unique modern fusion filling inspired by Maine's Needham candy (coconut-chocolate!). As we mix, shape, and mold our creations using traditional presses, we'll also explore the fascinating history of the Mooncake and share the legendary story of the Moon Goddess, Chang’e. You'll leave with a batch of beautiful traditionally baked and delicate snowskin mooncakes that you have made, plus the tested recipes, skills, and cultural knowledge to make them at home. Tasting included! All ingredients and specialized equipment provided. Allergen Info: Contains gluten. Storm Makeup will be Wednesday, Oct. 1 please mark your calendar just in case we need it.
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