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A Box Full of Joy: Japanese Bento

Sunday, May 24|
11:00 AM|
    A Box Full of Joy: Japanese Bento
    A Box Full of Joy: Japanese Bento
    A Box Full of Joy: Japanese Bento
    A Box Full of Joy: Japanese Bento

A Box Full of Joy: Japanese Bento

Sunday, May 24|
11:00 AM|
$250.00

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A beautifully prepared bento is a feast for the senses: a colorful, balanced box where flavor, texture, and artistry come together in every bite. In this hands-on class, instructor Tracy Matsue Loeffelholz will introduce you to the principles of washoku, the traditional philosophy that shapes Japanese cuisine, as you create your own seasonal shokado bento.

 

Inspired by spring in the Pacific Northwest and the region’s Japanese American culinary traditions, this class explores a vibrant array of classic bento dishes. You will learn the secrets to authentic teriyaki, delicate tempura, and a skillfully rolled omelette known as tiger tamagoyaki, while also practicing decorative knife cuts for radish lanterns and flower-shaped vegetables. Along the way, you will shape onigiri, prepare inari sushi, and discover how beauty and balance are built into every element of the meal.

 

Finally, you will arrange your own bento box, guided by color, harmony, and taste, before gathering around the table to enjoy it together. Itadakimasu!

 

At each Class on the Farm you will get the chance to enjoy Bellsong Creamery cheeses, sip a glass of something special, and gather around a beautifully prepared meal.

Date

Sunday, May 24

Time

11:00 AM

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The Instructor

Tracy Matsue Loeffelholz

Classes

Rooted in the Japanese food traditions of Hawai‘i, Tracy Matsue Loeffelholz brings generations of washoku wisdom to her teaching. A lifelong student of Japanese home cooking, she has studied deeply through chef Elizabeth Andoh’s Tsudoi Project and continues her education through regular travel to Japan. Tracy teaches throughout the region, including on Bainbridge Island and in Seattle, and is known for making traditional techniques approachable, joyful, and deeply nourishing. A recipe developer, food stylist, and culinary educator, her work bridges culture, health, and craft—inviting students to cook with intention, curiosity, and plenty of fun.

Refund Policy

We understand that plans change! While payments for workshops and events at Bella Luna Farms are non-refundable, you’re always welcome to transfer your spot to a friend if you can’t make it.

We’re also happy to offer credit toward a future event—provided we’re able to fill your spot. Giving us as much advance notice as possible helps increase the chances of finding someone, so please reach out as soon as you know you can’t attend. We’ll contact our waitlist and keep you posted.

In the rare event that we need to cancel a class due to weather or instructor illness, your enrollment can be transferred to a future class or refunded.

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