Dallas Arboretum’s A Tasteful Place Features Free Demonstrations along with Paid Classes Focused on Food, Floral and Fun 

Visitors are also invited to see Dallas Blooms: Birds in Paradise from Feb. 19 to Apr. 10

DALLAS, Texas, Spring 2022 – Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden announces its springtime programming in A Tasteful Place (ATP) with plenty of cooking and floral demonstrations, gardening talks, events and classes. There are also paid workshops and cooking classes of all kinds for child and parent/caregiver, couples and individuals. In A Tasteful Place, a 3.5-acre potager garden inspired by the movement toward growing, preparing and eating fresh, sustainable, locally-grown food, there are talks and demonstrations nearly every day. These events listed with an * are free with paid garden admission. See calendar below(+) for a complete schedule.

• Daily*: Samples of the season produce
• Mondays*: Dallas College Cooks Demonstrations at 11 a.m.
• Tuesdays*: Tasteful Tuesdays Floral Demonstrations at 11 a.m. and Chef Isabel daily tastings demonstrations at 1 p.m.
• Wednesdays and Thursdays*: Cheftastic Cooking Demonstrations at 11 a.m. (check the website)
• Wednesdays*: Wind Down Wednesdays from 3-5 p.m.
• Thursdays*: What’s in Bloom Walks with the horticulture team at 1 p.m.
• Fridays*: Learn to Grow Fridays with Master Gardeners, the Dallas Arboretum Horticultural Staff and local experts at 11 a.m.

For the latest, visit https://www.dallasarboretum.org/visitor-information/gardens-and-pavilions/a-tasteful-place/ Dallas Blooms:Spring will come to life at the Dallas Arboretum’s Dallas Blooms: Birds in Paradise from February 19 to April 10, 2022. Named by Southern Living as one of “The Best Places to See Stunning Spring Blooms Across the South,” Dallas Blooms is the largest annual floral festival in the Southwest. Presented by Veritex Community Bank, Dallas Blooms will feature larger-than-life peacock topiaries along with more than 500,000 spring blooming bulbs to create the largest and most colorful floral display in the Southwest. An explosion of spring flowers comes from 100 varieties of spring bulbs, thousands of azaleas and hundreds of Japanese cherry trees. Tickets/Information:Timed tickets are required and can be purchased online at www.dallasarboretum.org or by calling 214-515-6615. No walk-ups are available for purchase. For the latest information, visit www.dallasarboretum.org/blooms. Special Day Discounts:Discounts include BOGO (Buy One, Get One Free) on Wednesdays (except for March 16) and CC Young Senior Living Thursdays (those who are 65 years and older receive discounted admission and 20% off in the Gift Store). Sponsors:Presenting Sponsor: Veritex Community BankTopiary Sponsors: JHP/Urban Designs, Texas Telcom Credit Union About the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden:The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is located on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake at 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218. The garden is also home of the nationally acclaimed Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden. It is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. From Feb. 19 to Apr. 10, daytime festival admission is $20 for adults, $16 for seniors 65 and older, $12 for children 2-12, and free for Arboretum members and children under two. Parking is $11 purchased online. The Dallas Morning News is the principal partner of the Dallas Arboretum. The Arboretum is supported, in part, by funds from the Dallas Park and Recreation Department. WFAA, Channel 8 is an official media sponsor for the Dallas Arboretum. For more information, visit www.dallasarboretum.org.

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For the latest, visit https://www.dallasarboretum.org/visitor-information/gardens-and-pavilions/a-tasteful-place/

Demonstration Cooking & Expert Talks in A Tasteful PlaceDallas College Cooks – FREE with paid garden admission
Every Monday at A Tasteful Place • 11 a.m.
Dallas College Chefs create healthy and delicious seasonal dishes your family will love!

• February: Baked Chicken Meatballs with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Roasted Chickpeas with Herbed Yogurt
• March: Soba Noodle Stir Fry with Chicken and Veggies
• April: Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms with Tomato and Herb Salad

Tasteful Tuesdays Floral Demonstrations – FREE with paid garden admission

Every Tuesday at A Tasteful Place • 11 a.m.

• February 22 Avant Garden, named one of the 25 Best Local Florists in the Country, builds an over-the-top bird-themed mixed arrangement that will add drama to your next dinner party.
• March 1 Branching Out Events, seen in numerous editions of D Weddings, creates a spring centerpiece with faux birds as the focal point.
• March 8 Founders Garden Club of Dallas member and National Garden Club judge, Tricia Stammberger, demonstrates a creative interpretation of nests to make a perfect foundation for a seasonal floral design.
• March 15 Casa de Avella Floral Design demonstrates how to make the perfect colorful centerpiece for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration using a cascading floral installation on a vintage birdcage.
• March 22 Lil Red Flower Truck displays an arrangement that incorporates faux birds to make the most beautiful bouquet using grocery store finds.
• March 29 Grove Hill Farms returns to talk about tulips and to build a sweet, spring bouquet.
• April 5 En Fleur, Best of The Knot winner, shows you how to create a sweet and dainty floral arrangement that uses a bird’s nest as a centerpiece nestled amongst floral and greenery from your yard with a few spring flowers and stems from the local grocery store.

Daily Tastings Demonstrations with Chef Isabel – FREE with paid garden admission

Every Tuesday at A Tasteful Place • 1 p.m.
Resident Chef Isabel Snetsinger shows how she creates the samples you enjoy each week at the Ruthie Pack Tasting Plaza.

Chef-Tastic Cooking Demonstrations – FREE with paid garden admission

Most Wednesdays and Thursdays at A Tasteful Place • 11 a.m. February 23 
Ruthie’s Rolling Café prepares warm and hearty winter soups and sandwiches

• February 24 Chef Hailee Moore celebrates National Chili Day with three new recipes for tasting
• March 2 Casa Linda Bakery demonstrates how to decorate their signature cookies and petit fours
• March 9 Chef Jenny Brightman from Brightman Foods demonstrates a cold soup, pasta and a side salad
• March 10 • 2 p.m.: Celebrate National Popcorn Day with Uptown Popcorn
• March 16 Cindy Kleckner showcases clever and delicious ways to add more vegetables to every meal and snack with Sweet Pea Crostini and Zucchini, Asparagus and Sugar Snap Pea Sauté
• March 23 Chef Chris Conklin warms us up with a lesson on making gnocchi with brown butter
• March 30 White Rock Alehouse owner Dave Kirk and brewer Blake Morrison demonstrate how to pair food with craft beer
• March 31 Chef Jamaal Johnson of Twist 3D Cuisines goes global with Caribbean Mango Salsa, Thai Noodle Salad, Hummus from Heaven and Cajun Chicken Pasta
• April 6 Ruthie’s Rolling Café is back with ideas for National Make Lunch Count Day
• April 13 Cindy Kleckner shows how to savor the rainbow by cooking simple and tasty, fresh, seasonal vegetables: Shaved Summer Squash with Parmesan and Pine Nuts and Moroccan Carrot Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar and Maple Syrup Vinaigrette
• April 20 Chef Amanda Bradford from Bradford Bakery and Flower Child Restaurant demonstrates summer cooking with Pickled Deviled Eggs, Seared Salmon with Lemon Garlic Sauce and Blackberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake
• April 21 Chef Cid from El Vecino whips up some Mexican specialties in anticipation of Cinco de Mayo.
• April 27 Casa Linda Bakery returns with a cake decorating demonstration
• May 4 Flour Power Studios’ Angie Foster cooks up Mother’s Day Brunch ideas: mini scones, mini frittatas and crostini
• May 5 Twist 3D Cuisines’ Chef Jamaal Johnson celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Horchata, Mexican Lasagna and Birria Beef Tacos with Consommé
• May 11 Annie Greenslade, owner of The Sweet Life Chef, showcases her favorite recipe for healthy and delicious cupcakes
• May 18 Hailee Moore celebrates National Quiche Lorraine Day by demonstrating three unique quiche dishes
• May 19: Slow Bone BBQ shares its Memorial Day cookout favorites
• May 25 Chef’s Table’s Debra Lewis showcases staples for your cooking portfolio: five go-to sauces and making your own stock
• June 1 Angie Foster of Flour Power Studios demonstrates side dishes to go with summer cookouts: Macaroni Salad, Drop Biscuits and Watermelon Salad
• June 15 Slow Bone BBQ returns with Father’s Day cookout favorites.

Learn to Grow Fridays – FREE with paid garden admission
Every Friday at A Tasteful Place • 11 a.m.
Presented by the North Texas Master Gardeners, the Dallas Arboretum Horticultural Staff and local experts. Enjoy special tips and presentations on spring plants and gardening topics.

• February 25 Growing Herbs in North Texas for you – and the birds
• March 4 Dallas Gourd Patch showcases birdhouses made from gourds and demonstrates how to create them
• March 11 Best trees for birds in North Texas
• March 18 DFW Wildlife shares their common calls for help with backyard birds. Bring your questions.
• March 25 Edible Plants in Your Landscape: learn what you should be planting now for year-round plants that are both edible and ornamental
• April 1 Dallas County Master Gardener and North Texas Master Naturalist Nancy Wilson presents Inviting Birds into your Garden
• April 8 Learn how to make a bird bath and drip to attract feathered friends to your outdoor spaces
• April 15 Landscaping for Birds
• April 22 Gardening with Native Plants: learn how to make an attractive garden that also utilizes low water and heat tolerant plants
• May 13 Beneficial Insects in Your Garden and which birds can attract and deter them
• May 27 Shade Gardening for North Texas

Weekend Beer & Wine Tastings – FREE with paid garden admission

• February 19 • 1-3 p.m. Vector Brewing Company Join Co-owner and Creative Director, Craig Bradley, as he passes out samples of heartier, “winter” beers
• March 6 • 2-4 p.m. Hidden Hangar Vineyard and Winery wine tasting
• March 27 • 2-4 p.m. Oak Highlands Brewery tasting with Ryan Childers
• April 16 • 2-4 p.m. Jess the Wine Lady from WineWithMe presents “Mother’s Day Mimosa Bar & Preview of Limited-Edition Mother’s Day Wines”
• April 24 • 1-3 p.m. Vector Brewing Company Springtime light spring beers featuring “A Taste of Yeast Dallas”
• May 14 • 2-4 p.m. Oak Highlands Brewery tasting with Ryan Childers

Wind Down Wednesdays – FREE with paid garden admission
Three Sisters OverlookA Tasteful Place • 3-5 p.m. • 21+
Join local breweries and wineries on select dates to sample and learn about their local selections

• February 23 Hidden Hangar Vineyard “lands” at the Arboretum for a seasonal wine tasting
• March 2 TUPPS Brewery Seasonal craft beer selections
• March 16 Oak Highlands Brewery’s Ryan Childers serves craft beer tastings
• March 23 Jess, the Wine Lady, with WineWithMe samples “Spring Sippers & Easter Pairing Suggestions”
• March 30: Bar & Garden wine tasting
• April 6: Wine tasting by Carmela Winery in Celina
• April 13 White Rock Alehouse & Brewery craft beer tasting
• April 20 St. Arnold Brewing Company craft beer tasting
• April 27: Bar & Garden wine tasting
• May 4 & June 1 TUPPS Brewery craft beer tasting

Weekend Chef-Tastics & Vendor Sale – FREE with paid garden admission
A Tasteful Place

• Feb 19-20 • 11 a.m. Kevin the Pie Dude makes cherry cobbler plus vendor sale.
• March 5 • 2-4 p.m. Uptown Popcorn celebrates the upcoming National Popcorn Day with tastings and vendor sale
• April 17 • 12-5 p.m. A sommelier from Chocolate Secrets sells chocolate sweets, while supplies last
• April 23 • 1-3 p.m.: Wetzel Pretzel tasting and sale to celebrate the upcoming National Pretzel Day
• May 8 • 9 a.m.: Kevin the Pie Dude sells 10” and mini pies while supplies last – get here early!

Paid Classes in A Tasteful Place
Paid Classes with CozyMeal in A Tasteful Place
Adult member $95/Adult guest $105
Cozymeal offers one-of-a-kind cooking experiences with highly trained chefs, and we’re proud to offer a full series from our kitchen in A Tasteful Place. Join us for a hands-on experience that gives you a great meal, plus all the tricks and tips to recreate it at home for your family and friends. Guests are welcome to bring a beverage of their choice to enjoy during class. The following are part of the CozyMeal classes:

Cajun & Creole Celebration with Chef Lula
February 26 • 12:30-3 p.m.
Menu: Cajun Panzanella Salad, Cajun Creole Duck, Cajun Butter Broccolini, Creole Rice Pilaf and Vanilla Rum Sauce Bread Pudding

Fresh Market Classics with Chef Sharon
February 27 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Menu: Radicchio Salad, Duck and Shitake Risotto and Rosemary Panna Cotta 

Local Farmers’ Market Fare with Chef Chris
March 3 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Menu: Butternut Squash Soup, Heirloom Tomato and Mint Salad, Chicken and Herbed Fingerling Potatoes and Bread Pudding with Caramel Gelato

Romantic Italian Date Night with Chef Sara
March 12 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Menu: Classic Bruschetta, Chicken Piccata with Fresh Made Pasta and Tiramisu 

Kids’ Easter Baking with Chef Sara
April 2 • 12:30-3 p.m.
Adult member or child $55/Adult guest or child $60
Menu: Egg-shaped Fruity Pebbles Rice Treats, Decorative Cake Balls and Easter Bark

French Favorites with Chef Sharon
April 7 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Menu: Buratta and Heirloom Tomatoes, Coq Au Vin and Tarte Tatin 

Mexican Fiesta with Chef Lula
April 9 • 12:30-3 p.m.
Menu: Chile Lime Coleslaw, Honey Lime Margarita Chicken, Sweet Street Corn, Mexican Roasted Vegetables and Mango Daiquiri Cobbler 

Timeless Gourmet Feast with Chef Chris
April 10 • 12:30-3 p.m.
Menu: Fig & Arugula salad; Cornish Game Hen with Quick Stuffing and Relish; Peach & Nectarine Shortcake 

Kids’ Mother’s Day Bakes With Chef Sara 
May 1 • 12:30-3 p.m.
Adult member or child $55/Adult guest or child $60
Menu: Build Mom a Mug Cake, Strawberry Blondies and Rolo Turtle Bites 

Mexican Fiesta With a Twist With Chef Sara
May 7 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Menu: Elotes, Fresh Salsa, Guacamole, Chips, Shredded Chicken Chile Rellenos and Mexican Hot Chocolate Trifle 

Cook with Heart with Cindy Kleckner
February 20 • 12-3 p.m.
Adult member $63/Adult guest $66
February is dedicated to heart month. Want to learn how to make heart smart choices without feeling deprived? Get all the secrets of heart healthy eating that follow the American Heart Association guidelines. Cindy Kleckner, author of the DASH Diet for Dummies, demonstrates what foods, flavors and cooking methods are powerful allies in the defense against heart disease including seafood. The menu includes Grilled Macadamia Nut-Citrus Crusted Salmon Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Capers with Sherry Vinaigrette, Ancient Grain Salad with Dried Cherries, Mint and Feta and Mixed Berry Walnut Crisp. You will be convinced that healthy cooking and taste can co-exist. 

Kid-powered Breakfast with Flour Power Studios
March 13 • 1-2:30 p.m.
Adult member and child $20/Adult guest and child $25
Angie Foster from Flour Power Studios leads a cooking class for KIDS: Buttermilk pancakes with homemade whipped cream and cloud eggs. Recommended for ages 6-12. 

St. Patrick’s Day Feast with Flour Power Studios
March 17 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Adult member $46/Adult guest $52
Flour Power Studios’ Angie Foster leads an adults-only cooking class celebrating St. Patrick’s Day: Reuben Sandwich Sliders, Irish Potato Bites and Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies. 

Stir the Pot Before Tying the Knot! with Cindy Kleckner
March 19 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Member couple $95/Guest couple $105
Are you a bride- or groom-to-be or a young couple getting ready to tie the knot? Are you a real foodie who wants to have more kitchen confidence? Consider this innovative culinary party that will help you unravel the mysteries of the kitchen. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Cindy Kleckner, uses your input and helps you choose a cuisine and recipes that speak to your culinary personality and have your guests interacting, laughing and sipping on some bubbly! A hands-on small group learning and eating experience is the perfect activity to transform you from kitchen coward to a real gourmand! You could bring your maid of honor or best man instead of your partner if you prefer, too! 

Eggs Four Ways with Chef’s Table
March 20 • 12-3pm
Adult member $32/Adult guest $35
Chef Debra Lewis shows you new ways to feature eggs at breakfast or brunch: Breakfast Egg Muffin Cups, Hashbrown Breakfast Cups, Egg White Cups & Sweet Potato Egg Cups. 

Herb-a-licious Spring Meals with Cindy Kleckner
March 26 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Adult member $35/Adult guest $40
Muddle up to a refreshing mocktail; mix some tender greens into a salad, dress up your meat, smother your veggies in a pungent pesto. Fresh herbs are more than a garnish! They’re the star of everything fresh and can transform a dish from ho-hum to yum. Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist, Cindy Kleckner, shows you how to get the most out of every bunch including how to wash ‘em, store ‘em, cut ‘em and how to grow these culinary treasures. 

Delish and Nutrish Easter Brunch for Kids with Cindy Kleckner
April 3 • 12-3 p.m.
Adult member and child $30/Adult guest and child $35
A cooking experience designed for the young budding chef with recipes that are parent-tested and kid-approved! How about a banana split, apple “cookies” and “eggstraordinary” scrambled eggs for brunch? Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Cindy Kleckner, leads this class with emphasis on teamwork and sharing, following directions, math and science skills and kitchen safety with important bite-sized tidbits that kids will remember. 

Sip & Savor with Eataly
April 14 • 5-6 p.m.
Adult member $65/Adult guest $70
Join Eataly at the garden as you discover four different wines while enjoying traditional Italian Aperitivo small bites. After this class, you’ll be ready to host your next evening with friends at home. Admission includes one ticket to the Cool Thursdays Concert that same evening. 

Weeknight Dinner All-stars with Flour Power Studios
April 28 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Adult member $50/Adult guest $60
Angie Foster of Flour Power Studios presents a menu to flavor up your weeknight meals, featuring Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta, Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. 

Cooking with Veggies with Chef’s Table
May 12 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Adult member $33/Adult guest $40
Join us for a new cooking basics series with Chef Debra Lewis from Chef’s Table to learn how to prepare five great vegetable recipes featuring fresh vegetables in season now. 

National Pizza Party Day with Flour Power Studios
May 15 • 12-3 p.m.
Adult member and child $25/Adult guest and child $30
Angie Foster of Flour Power Studios hosts a cooking class FOR FAMILIES to celebrate National Pizza Party Day (May 20th). You can craft the perfect meal for a family night in, or extend the invitation to others. The easy to make menu includes homemade pizza, chocolate lava cakes and homemade ice cream. 

A Taste of Tuscany with Flower Child’s Amanda Bradford
May 21 • 12-2 p.m.
Adult member $72/Adult guest $76
Join Amanda Bradford of Bradford Bakery & Flower Child Restaurant for A Taste of Tuscany: Tuscan Garden Salad, Chicken Gorgonzola with Walnuts and Mushrooms, and Strawberry Shortbread Tart with Maple Whipped Cream. 

Garden Picnic Day with Chef Hailee Moore
May 26 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Adult member $85/Adult guest $90
Chef Hailee Moore shares new variations on fried chicken – perfect for a picnic in the garden. Plus, she shares innovative side dishes/appetizers/desserts to pair with fried chicken. 

Hands-on Pasta with Eataly
May 29 • 12-2 p.m.
Adult member $95/Adult guest $105
Eataly presents a hands-on pasta-making class. Cook your own pasta dish with the guidance of their La Scuola chef; enjoy a pasta dish, and a dessert; sip a glass of Italian wine while cooking, followed with a second paired perfectly to the pasta, take home with you the recipe card and tasting notes, and you are ready to impress your friends and family!