Demonstration + Tasting

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

Iowa sweet corn is the star of the show in this flavorful demonstration-style class with Chef Nela! Celebrate one of summer's favorite harvests as Nela shares two delicious recipes that showcase the incredible versatility of fresh corn.

You'll learn how to make Mexican Street Corn (Elote)—a bold and savory favorite bursting with creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors. Then, discover corn's sweeter side with a unique and delicious corn dessert made with sweetened condensed milk, proving that this summer staple is just as at home on the dessert table as it is on the dinner plate.

At Kitchen Collage, our classes focus on technique and community—building confidence in the kitchen while bringing people together through the joy of cooking and sharing great food.

Come celebrate Iowa's sweetest harvest and discover two new ways to enjoy fresh corn this summer!

Tasting + Book

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

Kitchen Collage Cookbook Club: June Edition 🍲📚

Join us for the August Cookbook Club — designed to bring our community together through good food, shared stories, and meaningful connections (both new and old).

Our August selection is To Die For by Rosie Grant — an inspiring collection of recipes preserved on gravestones, with fascinating interviews from the families, celebrating the beloved food legacies of their dearly departed.

How It Works

1. Sign up for the class. Your registration includes the cookbook.

2. Pick up your book at Kitchen Collage (or arrange to have it shipped; shipping not included).

3. Select your recipe from the list on the google doc form. Form will be emailed shortly after signing up.

4. Prepare your recipe and bring to class

5. Gather with us on August 30, 2026 at 12:30 PM to share your recipe, and your experience with the book.

By the end of the afternoon, you will have tasted new recipes , met new friends, and strengthened the connections that make Kitchen Collage so special.

Come hungry for food, conversation, and community.

Please call the store if you have any questions before signing up.

Demonstration + Tasting

Location: Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust Street | Des Moines, IA 50309

Celebrate the season's final harvest with Chef Nela in this demonstration-style class featuring two fresh, flavorful Spanish favorites. As gardens and farmers markets overflow with late-summer tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, there's no better time to enjoy recipes that let these ingredients shine.

Chef Nela will demonstrate how to make a refreshing Gazpacho, Spain's iconic chilled tomato soup, highlighting techniques for balancing flavors and creating a smooth, vibrant soup using peak-season produce. She'll also prepare Pan con Tomate, a classic Spanish tapa made with toasted rustic bread, ripe tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and flaky sea salt—a simple recipe that proves the best dishes start with the best ingredients.

Along the way, Nela will share tips for selecting and preserving late-season tomatoes, making the most of your farmers market finds, and bringing Mediterranean flavors into your own kitchen.

At Kitchen Collage, our classes focus on technique and community—learning new skills, celebrating the seasons, and gathering around the table to enjoy great food together.

Join us as we toast to the last delicious days of summer with recipes you'll want to make year after year