10/01/2026
"A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.â
â Barbara Johnson
A Couple Spots Left for our new
Cookie Decorating Class!
⢠Cookie Decorating with Buttercream Class â˘
October 8 | 6:00 p.m.
Still thinking about joining us for Buttercream Frosting Class? đŞ
Thursday, October 8 at 6 PM!
We're skipping the royal icing and getting hands-on with delicious buttercream. You'll decorate 3 cookiesâpumpkin, leaf, and a round cookie to freestyle your own design!
$35 includes the class, cookies, recipe + guide, and your choice of a cookie cutter to take home.
Spots are limited, so grab yours before they're gone!
Click on the image above for tickets!đ
Sweet, tangy, and just a little bit savory, Cherchies Cranberry Mustard is a delicious way to add some seasonal flavor to your table.
Try it with a holiday cheese board, spread it on a turkey or ham sandwich, serve it alongside roasted meats, or use it as a glaze for your next gathering.
Itâs one of those little jars that can make a simple meal feel a whole lot more special.
đ§ Meet the Butterie.
This countertop flip-top butter dish keeps your butter right where you need it, with a matching spreader tucked in and ready to go. The navy finish adds a little color to the kitchen while the covered design keeps your butter neatly contained.
Perfect for toast, biscuits, cornbread, or that warm loaf of sourdough you just pulled from the oven.
A simple kitchen essential thatâs both useful and good-looking.
đż A little garden knowledge for your kitchen!
The New York Botanical Gardenâs Herb Identification Flashcards feature 100 common herbs of North America, with beautiful illustrations and helpful information for identifying the plants you encounter.
Perfect for gardeners, cooks, nature lovers, or anyone who enjoys learning a little more about the plants growing around them.
A lovely little set to keep on the kitchen counter, in the garden shed, or give to your favorite plant-loving friend.
đą Unbelievably Vegan
Plant-based cooking doesnât have to mean giving up the foods you love. This cookbook is packed with more than 100 creative, satisfying recipes designed to make vegan cooking approachable, flavorful, and genuinely enjoyable.
Whether youâre fully plant-based or simply looking for some fresh ideas for your kitchen, this is a cookbook worth spending some time with.
⢠Take and Bake: Pop Tarts â˘
October 7 | 6:00 p.m.
Pop Tarts are getting a sourdough makeover!
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to make your own all-natural sourdough Pop Tarts using wholesome, whole-food ingredients. Whether you have an active sourdough starter or a jar of discard waiting in your refrigerator, you'll learn how to turn it into something delicious, nostalgic, and completely homemade. For the grown-ups: This class is exclusively for ages 18+.
We'll start with a tasting of several varieties of homemade sourdough Pop Tarts, served alongside Purple Tea, then get to work in the classroom!
In the class, you'll:
⢠Taste & Sip â Sample a variety of homemade sourdough Pop Tarts while enjoying Purple Tea.
⢠Learn the Techniques â Get hands-on instruction in sourdough pastry, rolling, filling, sealing, and baking techniques.
⢠Make Your Own â Assemble your own Pop Tarts to take home and bake fresh in your kitchen.
⢠Decorate & Enjoy â Decorate pre-made Pop Tarts with fun toppings and take them home ready to eat.
⢠Learn the Sourdough Difference â Discover how incorporating sourdough fermentation into your baking can make grains easier for some people to digest and may improve mineral availability and the way carbohydrates are handled compared with conventional baked goods.
And there's more! Every participant will receive a take-home baking kit, including:
Dough roller
Bench scraper
Silicone pastry brush
Purple ruler
Pop tart cookie cutter
All recipes are included, so you'll have everything you need to recreate your Pop Tarts at home.
Come learn the sourdough superpowers, get your hands floury, and leave with Pop Tarts, recipes, new skills, and your own baking tools!
One ticket left! Tickets are $75 per person and can be found here: https://purplethistleshop.square.site/product/take-and-bake-class-pop-tarts/RY2C5NDW6ONBXFBL5OX3JE5C?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true
⢠Holiday Kitchen: Buttercream Frosting Decorating Class â˘
October 8 | 6:00 p.m.
Forget royal icing! Traditional cookie decorating classes often use royal icing, but we're taking a differentâand deliciousâapproach with buttercream frosting.
Buttercream tastes amazing, but it behaves differently than royal icing, so you'll learn a different set of decorating techniques. Pastry chef Lauren Menke will walk you through the basics of working with buttercream, piping techniques, and how to create beautiful designs while keeping things fun and approachable.
No previous decorating experience is necessary. Come ready to learn some new techniques, play with frosting, and have fun creating your own cookies!
Tickets can be found here: https://purplethistleshop.square.site/product/buttercream-frosting-class/6YZXLLAWRG2IGZDUDTXBTRVY?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true
⢠Keen Edge Mobile Sharpening: Knife Sharpening â˘
October 17 | Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Keen Edge Mobile Sharpening is coming back to Purple Thistle! Bring your kitchen knives, bread knives, scissors, shears, and other blades to be professionally sharpened right outside the store.
Keen Edge can sharpen a wide variety of household, professional, and yard blades. Pricing varies by blade and condition, with a firm price provided after inspection.
Check out the full list of blades they sharpen and general pricing at keenedgenc.com.
No appointment necessary â just bring your blades!
⢠Classic Candy Making Class â˘
October 24 | 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a sweet candy-making experience with Rhonda McDonnell! This demonstration-style class will feature Englis toffee, peanut brittle, pistachio-honey toffee, and caramelsâwith plenty of tasting along the way. Learn classic techniques for making delicious treats perfect for holiday gifting or enjoying at home.
October 24 ⢠4:00 p.m. ⢠$15 per person
Ticket link: https://purplethistleshop.square.site/product/holiday-kitchen-classic-candy-making-class/TVWE3EFYM45OK5MSWYCQE32Q?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true
⢠Halloween Cupcake Decorating Class â˘
October 28 | 6:00 p.m.
Get ready for a little Halloween fun at Purple Thistle Kitchen + Co.!
Join Lauren from C Cups Cupcakery for an adults-only cupcake decorating class on October 28 at 6pm.
Lauren will teach you how to pipe buttercream like a pro while you decorate three Halloween-themed cupcakes of your own. Youâll learn piping techniques and get plenty of hands-on practiceâwith a few spooky surprises along the way!
Each attendee will receive:
⢠3 cupcakes to decorate
⢠Hands-on instruction from Lauren
⢠All decorating supplies
⢠Tips and techniques for piping buttercream
Costumes are highly encouraged! Come dressed in your Halloween best, and everyone who comes in costume will receive an extra treat. đť
Weâll also have adult spirits available during the class, so this one is strictly 21+.
$35 per person. Ticket link: https://purplethistleshop.square.site/product/halloween-cupcake-decorating-class/I25J5GBFYJVG5VT6S5VXMVAW?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true
Come decorate, sip, dress up, and get into the Halloween spirit! đ
⢠Sourdough Round Table â˘
Every Wednesday | 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Have questions about sourdough? Need help troubleshooting your starter? Wondering why your loaf didn't rise the way you hoped?
JOIN LISA EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 3:00â5:00 PM FOR SOURDOUGH ROUND TABLE AT PURPLE THISTLE KITCHEN + CO.
This informal drop-in gathering is designed for bread bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're just getting started or have been baking for years, Lisa will be available to answer questions, share techniques, discuss recipes, troubleshoot problems, and talk all things sourdough.
Stop by anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 PMâstay for a few minutes or the entire session. Bring your questions, photos of your loaves, or simply your curiosity.
Topics may include:
Starter care and maintenance
Explanation of feeding ratios
Troubleshooting common issues
Mixing, shaping, and scoring techniques
Baking schedules
Equipment recommendations
Tried and true recipes available along with baking suggestions for discard.
Sourdough starter and other bread-baking supplies will also be available for purchase.
No registration required. Just drop in and join the conversation.
Beginning September 2026 at Purple Thistle Kitchen + Co.
Every Wednesday | 3:00â5:00 PM
Not all w**e clubs are created equal. At Purple Thistle Cork Club, your w**es are chosen specifically for you. Love bold reds? We'll focus on reds. Prefer crisp whites and refreshing rosĂŠs? That's what you'll receive. Feeling adventurous? We'll mix in new discoveries based on your preferences. Each month, our sommelier hand-selects two bottles tailored to your taste, and your feedback helps us refine future selections even further. It's a personalized w**e experience designed to help you discover w**es you'll actually love. Click on the image above to get started!
Store Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed
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