Events

Our Cooking School has been teaching home cooks everything from pizza making to the creation of elegant holiday buffets for 40 years. We have a reputation for intimate, informal classes on a wide range of topics taught by local chefs and other esteemed experts. It’s easy to register online.

Registration for our winter Cooking School session, which starts in January, is now open!

Want a gift certificate for a Cooking School experience? They're available by clicking here . The fee for most classes is either $50 or $60.

Space is limited, and registrations are not held until payment is processed. If you have a Cooking School gift certificate, please enter the gift code after you add the class to your cart. If you are using an Orange Tree Imports gift card (plastic swipe card), please call us at 608-255-8211 to process your reservation. We regret that our kitchen is on the second floor and is not wheelchair accessible. Students must be 18 years or older.

Annual “Lemon Sale” Clearance Event
February 21 - March 2

Our big mid-winter sale is coming up in February! Bargain hunters know this is an event not to be missed, as we make room for new merchandise for 2025.

First Friday in March
March 7, 5:00-7:00

We select a non-profit each month for First Friday on Monroe Street, and donate 20% of our sales to them. Please check back to see who we've selected for March.

We'll also be offering our popular Sip & Spin activity - every purchase of $10 or more entitles you to take a chance on winning a prize!

Ukrainian Egg Decorating Demonstration
Saturday, March 29 1:00 to 3:00

Join Pat Hall for a free demonstration of the art of making Ukrainian pysanky! This drop-in demo will be held upstairs in our Cooking School. We carry all the supplies you'll need to try to traditional Easter craft at home - except the eggs!

Kitchen Knife Sharpening

We invite you to bring in your kitchen knives, any brand - no serrated blades, please - for Keith to sharpen. Just $5.00 each. (You can drop your knives off any time, and they will be ready in just a few days.)