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.

Girl Scout Cookie Booth
Saturday, March 22 1:00 to 3:00

Love Girl Scout cookies? Scouts from Troop 8618 will be in our shop on Saturday to help you stock up.

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!

First Friday in April
April 4, 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. In honor of Earth Day, on April 4 the donation will go to the Foundation for Dane County Parks to support their vision of a thriving and financially sustainable Dane County Parks system that is treasured and enjoyed by the entire community..

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!

The Wisconsin Whey Book Signing
Saturday, April 12 1:00 to 3:00

This new book celebrates the Driftless Region of Wisconsin, home to some of the nation’s finest cheese artisans, whose creations have earned hundreds of state, national, and international awards. Three of these talented cheesemakers were even featured on Top Chef: Wisconsin. Co-author Kristin Mitchell will be in our shop to sign copies and talk about Wisconsin's amazing tradition of cheesemakers. There will be taste samples!

44th Annual Egg Art Contest Deadline
Saturday, April 12 5:30

Our Egg Art Contest is back! Every adult or child submitting an egg will receive a gift card. Saturday, April 12 at 5:30 is the deadline - call 608-255-8211, or to stop in at Orange Tree Imports, for complete contest rules.

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.)