Spring Salad Class with Snap Pea at Downtown Cary Park
Knife skills, fresh flavors, and a dinner you actually get to eat.
Shannon
April 01, 2026
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Sharpen your skills (literally) with Chef Jacob Boehm of Snap Pea Creative Dining during this hands-on spring salad workshop. On April 7, you’ll learn how to pick peak-season produce, master a few slick knife moves, and whip up a vinaigrette without measuring like a rebel. Then sit down and enjoy your creation—because learning is better when it comes with dinner.
Curious what your future farmers market hauls could look like? This is where it starts. Go ahead and grab your spot before your salad era begins.
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