Thursday, July 16, 2026

11:00am – Taste Bread like an Expert  

Sue Chagas, Zingerman’s Bakehouse

Learn to taste bread the Zingerman’s way. Using a flavor wheel as a guide, we’ll taste 2 different breads and identify the flavor notes that make them distinct.

Visit us at the Bakehouse on the Southside of Ann Arbor to sample bread, pastries, cakes, and more!

About Sue:

Sue is the Principal and head instructor at BAKE!, Zingerman’s Bakehouse’s hands-on baking school, where she applies her 35 years of baking experience and expertise to classes like Fabulous French Baguettes, Ooh La La Croissants, and Naturally Leavened Breads. What she loves most about her job is mixing her two favorite things—baking and sharing knowledge!

2:00pm – Bringing The Food To Life

Jason Ujvari, Zingerman’s Creative Services

5:00pm – The Sweet Story of Dried Irwin Mango

Kevin Bowker, Zingerman's Delicatessen

Get a taste of one of our favorite dried fruits–dried Irwin mango from Taiwan. These mangos are grown by independent Taiwanese farmers. The fruit is plump and soft and there are no added sugars or preservatives.

Get a taste of one of our favorite dried fruits–dried Irwin mango from Taiwan. These mangos are grown by independent Taiwanese farmers. The fruit is plump and soft and there are no added sugars or preservatives. And it’s on sale in the Zingerman's Delicatessen Summer Sale through the end of July!

About Kevin:

Kevin has been a cheese, meat and fish monger at Zingerman’s Deli for 15 years. He currently is the lead fish buyer and works with a range of companies, from Durham’s Tracklements here in Kerrytown to Miss Can in Portugal. One of Kevin’s favorite parts of working at the Deli is tasting with guests. Kevin says “the best way to try new things is with someone who has had them before.”

Friday, July 17, 2026

11:00am – A Tour of Europe's Signature Olive Oils

Brad Hedeman, Marketing & Product Selection at Zingerman's Mail Order

What do olive oils taste like? They run the gamut of flavors, but in short they "taste like where they are from." In the wine world they call that terroir. Today we'll taste the terroir of three different oils from three different countries: Italy, Spain, and France.

Join Zingerman's food finder and scribe, Brad Hedeman, and discover the differences of the dirt and find out why at Zingerman's we say "you really can taste the difference."

Take your own tour de oil at Zingerman's Deli. Or shop Zingermans.com and share our wares with friends across the country.

About Brad:

Brad began his Zingerman's adventure in 1994 in the Breadbox. Now he gets to travel the country and the world finding new foods and bringing them back to sell. He writes about the products for the catalog and website and basically has the best job ever. If you like food and travel, that is.

2:00pm – Kimchi (TBD)

Miss Kim TBD

About Ji Hye:

5:00pm – Mocktail Lesson – How To Make The Patio Sunrise

Dayna Longquist, Zingerman's Roadhouse

Get a taste of one of our favorite dried fruits–dried Irwin mango from Taiwan. These mangos are grown by independent Taiwanese farmers. The fruit is plump and soft and there are no added sugars or preservatives.

Visit us in the Zingerman's booth to get a recipe card, then stop by Zingerman's Roadhouse to try more of our delicious craft drinks!

About Dayna:

Dayna is an Ann Arbor native with a twist of a Maryland soul. She has been working at the Zingerman's Roadhouse for 2.5 years, and has a deep love for the arts in all forms.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

9:00am – Kids Can Be Expert Food Tasters Too!

Jenny Santi, Marketing & Communications Manager at Zingerman's Delicatessen

Learn the 5-step recipe to taste like a Zingerman's Expert! Tasting like an expert means that you: learn how it’s supposed to taste, use your professional palate and not your personal taste, identify good or not so good versions, and most importantly you aren’t rude to your food.

Find out more about field trip opportunities and tasting classes at Zingerman’s Deli!

About Jenny:

Jenny is the Marketing and Communications Manager at Zingerman’s Deli. She develops and executes strategies that educate about the Deli offerings, engage the community, and drive sales through creative projects, content creation, and promotional campaigns. By far, the best part of her job is working with school and camp groups and teaching the under 12 crowd how to be expert food tasters (or how to not be rude to your food!)

2:00pm – A Tour of Europe's Signature Olive Oils

Brad Hedeman, Marketing & Product Selection at Zingerman's Mail Order

What do olive oils taste like? They run the gamut of flavors, but in short they "taste like where they are from." In the wine world they call that terroir. Today we'll taste the terroir of three different oils from three different countries: Italy, Spain, and France.

Join Zingerman's food finder and scribe, Brad Hedeman, and discover the differences of the dirt and find out why at Zingerman's we say "you really can taste the difference."

Take your own tour de oil at Zingerman's Deli. Or shop Zingermans.com and share our wares with friends across the country.

About Brad:

Brad began his Zingerman's adventure in 1994 in the Breadbox. Now he gets to travel the country and the world finding new foods and bringing them back to sell. He writes about the products for the catalog and website and basically has the best job ever. If you like food and travel, that is.

5:00pm – How To Taste The Difference In Handmade Marshmallows

Jamie LeBoeuf, Zingerman’s Candy

Learn what goes into making marshmallows by hand, and how to taste the difference!

Visit our Zingerman's Candy Retail Store for unforgettable and unique gifts for holidays, or special occasions.

Find us inside the Zingerman's Coffee Company building, located in the Zingerman's Southside shopping district.

About Jamie:

Jamie LeBoeuf is the Production Manager at Zingerman's Candy.

A lifelong chocolate connoisseur of fine chocolates, Jamie spent years developing her skills and artistry in the world of chocolate.

She has lived and traveled around the world. She studied under and apprenticed with several renowned chocolatiers in the United States before relocating to Beirut, Lebanon, in 2011 to open her own chocolate shop. A move to Kuwait expanded her knowledge and expertise in large-scale chocolate production.

In 2015, Jamie returned to her native Michigan, and has been making candy and confections by hand with Zingerman's Candy since 2018. Jamie is passionate about combining timeless chocolate techniques with flavors, aromatics, and spices from around the globe.