Mediterranean Holiday Table:
Turkey with a Jordanian Twist

Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 3-5PM

Location: The Nook at Niemann Harvest Market

Cost: $25 per guest | Limited to 24 participants

Instructor: Chef Marlen Wensel, Founder of Apricot Sun

Bring a Little Mediterranean Inspiration to Your Holiday Table!

This holiday season, discover a delicious new twist on traditional holiday favorites!

Join us at The Nook for a festive culinary experience featuring Chef Marlen Wensel, founder of our local partner Apricot Sun. Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Jordan, this chef-led cooking demonstration brings together treasured family recipes, aromatic Mediterranean spices, and fresh seasonal ingredients to create a holiday meal worth gathering around.

What’s on the Menu?

🦃 Mediterranean Roast Turkey

Discover Chef Marlen’s easy, low-mess roasting technique for a flavorful holiday turkey, with less cleanup and more time to celebrate!

🍚 Traditional Jordanian Rice & Beef Stuffing

Learn how rice, diced beef, roasted almonds, and pine nuts come together in a delicious, traditional stuffing prepared from scratch and nestled inside the turkey.

🌿 Bold Mediterranean Flavors

Explore Apricot Sun’s signature seasoning blends, including Baba’s Pepper, Spicy Za’atar, Savory Za’atar, and Sumac, while discovering new ways to incorporate these vibrant flavors into your holiday cooking.

🧀 Specialty Charcuterie Pairings

Enjoy two delicious pairings featuring Apricot Sun’s signature Charcuterie Board Sauces.

🥕 Seasonal Roasted Vegetables

Discover how simple seasonal ingredients and Mediterranean-inspired seasonings can transform your holiday side dishes.

🍰 A Sweet Finish

Complete your culinary experience with a delicious, made-from-scratch dessert prepared by Niemann Harvest Market’s talented bakery team.

Watch. Learn. Taste It All!

Throughout this two-hour demonstration, Chef Marlen will share cooking techniques, seasoning tips, and culinary traditions that you can bring home to your own holiday celebrations.

And the best part? Guests will have the opportunity to taste everything on the menu!

Whether you’re looking to refresh your Thanksgiving menu, explore new cuisines, or simply enjoy an afternoon of wonderful food and great company, this experience is the perfect way to celebrate the season.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
• Time: 3-5PM
• Location: The Nook at Niemann Harvest Market
• Cost: $25 per guest
• Capacity: 24 guests
• Registration: Advance registration required

This is a chef-led cooking demonstration with tastings, not a hands-on cooking class.

🍂 Come hungry, leave inspired, and bring a little Jordanian flavor to your holiday table!

Reserve your seat today!