Whisk and Rosemary
Cooking Classes
About Whisk and Rosemary
Whisk and Rosemary is a cooking school that focuses on teaching cooking skills through informative, hands-on cooking classes. Laurel Durban has been teaching cooking for nine years and warmly welcomes students into her cozy Asheville kitchen for hands-on cooking and baking classes.
Designed to be enjoyable and inspiring—whether you’re just starting out or refining your skills—her workshops focus on timeless techniques, cooking from scratch, and building confidence. You’ll leave with delicious food you’ve made yourself and the skills to recreate it at home.
There’s nothing quite like the taste and texture of fresh, homemade pasta—and once you’ve made it yourself, you'll never look at boxed pasta the same way again.
In this hands-on class, we’ll start with simple pantry staples and transform them into tender, delicious pasta from scratch—no fancy equipment required. You’ll learn how to make and roll pasta dough using everyday tools and techniques that you can easily recreate at home.
We’ll finish by preparing a rich and flavorful dish with browned butter, toasted pine nuts, and fresh parsley. Then we’ll sit down together to enjoy our meal, served with a crisp lemon balsamic salad and warm, fragrant focaccia.
To top it off, you’ll take home your own portion of fresh handmade pasta—ready to cook and enjoy later.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced home cook, this class offers a cozy, satisfying experience that will leave you inspired to bring fresh pasta into your own kitchen.
Seats available: 6, priced per person
Duration: ~3 hours
What you’ll take home: Fresh pasta you made in class
Few things compare to the smell of freshly baked bread—and focaccia is one of the most satisfying to make at home. In this class, you’ll learn to create rosemary focaccia with a golden, lightly crisp crust and a soft, airy interior that’s flavorful without being heavy or greasy.
While our dough rises, we’ll keep our hands busy (and our taste buds happy) by making homemade butter and a roasted red pepper & walnut hummus—two perfect accompaniments for warm bread fresh from the oven.
By the end of class, you’ll not only have focaccia to share and enjoy, but also the know-how to recreate these simple, impressive recipes in your own kitchen.
Seats available: 6, priced per person
Duration: ~3 hours
What you’ll take home: A loaf of fresh focaccia you made in class, and starter for two more loaves.
There’s nothing quite like the taste and texture of fresh, homemade pasta—and once you’ve made it yourself, you'll never look at boxed pasta the same way again.
In this hands-on class, we’ll start with simple pantry staples and transform them into tender, delicious pasta from scratch—no fancy equipment required. You’ll learn how to make and roll pasta dough using everyday tools and techniques that you can easily recreate at home.
We’ll finish by preparing a rich and flavorful dish with browned butter, toasted pine nuts, and fresh parsley. Then we’ll sit down together to enjoy our meal, served with a crisp lemon balsamic salad and warm, fragrant focaccia.
To top it off, you’ll take home your own portion of fresh handmade pasta—ready to cook and enjoy later.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced home cook, this class offers a cozy, satisfying experience that will leave you inspired to bring fresh pasta into your own kitchen.
Seats available: 6, priced per person
Duration: ~3 hours
What you’ll take home: Fresh pasta you made in class
Learn how to craft a charcuterie board that’s equal parts beautiful and delicious. We’ll explore pairing tips, styling techniques, and ways to balance sweet, savory, and crunchy elements. Each guest will assemble their own take-home mini board — perfect for sharing or enjoying yourself.
Seats available: 6, price is per person
Duration: ~2-1/2 hours
What you’ll take home: A custom mini charcuterie board you styled yourself
Few things compare to the smell of freshly baked bread—and focaccia is one of the most satisfying to make at home. In this class, you’ll learn to create rosemary focaccia with a golden, lightly crisp crust and a soft, airy interior that’s flavorful without being heavy or greasy.
While our dough rises, we’ll keep our hands busy (and our taste buds happy) by making homemade butter and a roasted red pepper & walnut hummus—two perfect accompaniments for warm bread fresh from the oven.
By the end of class, you’ll not only have focaccia to share and enjoy, but also the know-how to recreate these simple, impressive recipes in your own kitchen.
Seats available: 6, priced per person
Duration: ~3 hours
What you’ll take home: A loaf of fresh focaccia you made in class, and starter for two more loaves.
There’s nothing quite like a homemade pie fresh from the oven! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the secrets to making a tender, flaky pie crust completely from scratch. You’ll roll it out, fill it with a spiced apple pie filling you make yourself, and we’ll discuss different ways to decorate your pie crust to make it extra special. Each student will take home a pie ready to bake right away—or freeze and enjoy later. We’ll finish the class by sharing a slice of warm apple pie with fresh whipped cream together. By the end, you’ll head home with both a pie and the confidence to recreate it anytime.
Seats available: 6, priced per person
Duration: ~3 hours
What you’ll take home: Your apple pie creation to bake or freeze
Learn how to craft a charcuterie board that’s equal parts beautiful and delicious. We’ll explore pairing tips, styling techniques, and ways to balance sweet, savory, and crunchy elements. Each guest will assemble their own take-home mini board — perfect for sharing or enjoying yourself.
Seats available: 6
Duration: ~2-1/2 hours
What you’ll take home: A custom mini charcuterie board you styled yourself
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