Workshops

100% of proceeds from this workshop will go directly to the Pasadena Humane Society's Eaton fire emergency relief efforts.

Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025

Time: 9:00AM to 10:30AM PST

Location: Zoom (link provided upon completion of sign-up) recipes, and instructions will be provided after sign-up so you can do some prepping in advance.

On the menu: Homemade dumplings (meat and vegetarian options available), Shrimp Dumpling Soup. All recipes are from my latest cookbook, Wafu Cooking.

Workshop Date: Saturday, January 18th, 2025

Time: 10:00AM to 02:00PM PST

Location: IN-PERSON @ Sonoko’s Kitchen Studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (address provided upon completion of sign-up)

On the menu: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Japanese breakfast offers a wonderful variety of dishes that include both Japanese and western dishes. We’ll be cooking delicious breakfast and brunch recipes from my latest cookbook Wafu Cooking, including: Maple Tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), Mochi Waffle with Miso Honey Butter (hands-on demo only), Buckwheat Okonomiyaki savory pancake, a seasonal miso soup and fruit salad.

Workshop Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025

Time: 10:00AM to 02:00PM PST

Location: IN-PERSON @ Sonoko’s Kitchen Studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (address provided upon completion of sign-up)

On the menu: Homemade dumplings two ways (gyoza and shumai with meat and vegetarian options available), Shrimp Dumpling Soup, and Kuragoma (black sesame) dango for dessert. Dessert will be a demo and hands-on instruction. All recipes are from my latest cookbook, Wafu Cooking.

Workshop Date: Sunday, December 29th, 2024

Time: 10:00AM to 01:30PM PST

Location: IN-PERSON @ Sonoko’s Kitchen Studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (address provided upon completion of sign-up)

Workshop Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00PM PST

Location: IN-PERSON @ Sonoko’s Kitchen Studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (address provided upon completion of sign-up)

On the Menu: We’ll share a late lunch together. Wafu Lunch of persimmon and chicory salad with yuzu dressing, and grilled onigiri (cheese and miso). A homemade fruit dessert will also be served. Recipes will be from my new cookbook Wafu Cooking that releases nationwide November 12, 2024. Each person takes home persimmons to hang at home. Please bring a paring knife, vegetable peeler, and a flat box to carry home your persimmons.

Fee: $175 per guest

Workshop Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Location: IN-PERSON @ Sonoko’s Kitchen Studio in Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA 90042 (address provided upon completion of sign-up)

On the Menu: Fried Pork Katsu cutlet and Fried Eggplant for vegetarians, served with my homemade curry recipe. A homemade miso honey butter with bread and a Wafu dessert will be served with the tasting meal. All recipes are from my new cookbook, Wafu Cooking, which will be available nationwide on November 12, 2024.

Fee: $175 per person