Which Eat Well ABQ Class Is Right for You?

Eat Well ABQ Class Guide

Which Class Is Right for You?

Every Eat Well ABQ class teaches something different. This guide helps you choose based on what you want to learn, make, and experience with Chef Evangalene.


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Start With What You Want Out of the Class

The best class is not always the one that sounds the fanciest. It is the one that matches your goal.


I want to finally understand sourdough. Start with the Sourdough Bread Class. This is where Chef Evangalene teaches starter care, Cora, fermentation, dough behavior, shaping, scoring, and the full loaf process. Explore sourdough classes
I want a fun food experience. Choose Handmade Pasta. It is hands-on, social, meal-centered, and great for date nights, friends, families, and groups. Explore pasta classes
I want to learn gluten-free baking. Choose a Gluten-Free Class if you want support with texture, structure, ingredient behavior, moisture, and troubleshooting dense or crumbly bread. Explore gluten-free classes
I already know what I want to bake. Choose Specialty Classes for cinnamon rolls, donuts, focaccia, burger buns, dinner rolls, pull-apart garlic bread, and seasonal workshops. Explore specialty classes
I am planning something for a group. Choose Private Events for birthdays, family gatherings, date nights, friend groups, team outings, and custom class experiences. Explore private events
I am still not sure. Start with Sourdough Bread if you want the strongest baking foundation, or contact us, and we will help point you toward the best fit. View all classes
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The Class Journey

You do not have to take classes in order, but this is the clearest path if you want to build real confidence over time.


1. Foundation

Start with sourdough bread to learn Cora, starter care, fermentation, dough behavior, shaping, scoring, and baking.

2. Experience

Move into pasta, gluten-free, or specialty classes based on what you want to make, eat, or practice next.

3. Personalize

Book a private class if you want Chef Evangalene to build the experience around your group, goals, or celebration.

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Explore the Class Paths

Here is what each Eat Well ABQ class path is best for, what students learn, and where to book.


Best Foundation

Sourdough Bread Class

The best place to start if you want to understand sourdough from the ground up.

You will learn

  • How sourdough starter works
  • How to care for Cora and understand active starter behavior
  • Fermentation, dough texture, shaping, scoring, and baking
  • How to troubleshoot common sourdough problems at home
Explore Sourdough Classes
Best Food Experience

Handmade Pasta Class

A hands-on cooking class with fresh pasta, food to enjoy during class, and a warm group experience.

You will learn

  • How to make fresh pasta dough from scratch
  • How to roll, shape, and work with pasta dough
  • How to enjoy a full hands-on food experience with Chef Evangalene
  • How to approach pasta even if you are not focused on sourdough starter
Explore Pasta Classes
Best for Texture Help

Gluten-Free Baking Class

A supportive class for students who want better gluten-free structure, texture, and confidence.

You will learn

  • How gluten-free dough behaves differently
  • How to improve structure, moisture, and texture
  • How to troubleshoot dense, dry, or crumbly results
  • How ingredient choices affect the final bake
Explore Gluten-Free Classes
Best for a Specific Bake

Specialty Classes

Focused workshops for students who already know what they want to make.

You might make

  • Cinnamon rolls, donuts, or focaccia
  • Hamburger buns, hot dog buns, or dinner rolls
  • Pull-apart garlic bread and seasonal workshop bakes
  • A focused recipe or technique with Chef Evangalene
Explore Specialty Classes
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Private Group Option

Want the Class Built Around Your Group?

Private events are best for birthdays, date nights, family gatherings, friend groups, team outings, and custom food experiences. Chef Evangalene can help shape the session around the group, schedule, and class style.

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Choose private if you want:

A dedicated class time, a more personal group experience, or a celebration built around sourdough, pasta, gluten-free baking, or a specialty bake.

Explore Private Events
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Chef Evangalene’s Beginner Recommendation

If you are brand new to sourdough and want the strongest foundation, Chef Evangalene recommends starting with the Sourdough Bread Class.


Start with bread

Best for understanding starter, Cora, fermentation, dough behavior, and the full sourdough process.

Choose pasta

Best for a fun, hands-on, meal-based class that does not require sourdough knowledge first.

Go gluten-free

Best for students who need better texture, structure, and ingredient support.

Pick specialty

Best when you know the exact bake you want to learn, like cinnamon rolls, focaccia, donuts, or buns.

Make it private

Best for groups, birthdays, teams, families, celebrations, and custom class goals.

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Ready to Choose Your Class?

Browse all upcoming Eat Well ABQ classes, choose a specific class path, or read more from the Eat Well journal if you want to keep learning before you book.


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