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Scott Graden

Two Harbors, MN
North House Folk School photo of instructor, Scott Graden

The regionally-renowned creative force behind the sustainable, local, and distinctly northern cuisine at the New Scenic Café, Chef Scott Graden does not hesitate to share his cooking artistry with others. Chef Graden has taught at the Blue Heron, the Kitchen Window, and the Minnesota State Fair, among other places. His passion for culinary arts, industriousness, and wry humor are revealed in his tutelage. He teaches systems and philosophies, shifting the focus away from memory-based methods.

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Current Courses Offered by Scott Graden

Cardamom

A cherished spice used in cuisines across the world, cardamom reigns supreme in Sweden and infuses…

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Mon, Nov 30th, 2026  –  Tue, Dec 1st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Scott Graden

Laminates - Advanced

Dive into more advanced techniques for laminates that will include layering, shaping and knotting.…
Sat, Mar 21st, 2026  –  Sun, Mar 22nd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Scott Graden

Scandinavian Smörgåsbord

Enjoy a Scandinavian culinary adventure and discover the elements of the…

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Sat, Sep 19th, 2026  –  Sun, Sep 20th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Scott Graden

Smørrebrød & Snitters

There’s something invigorating about enjoying fresh Scandinavian delights in the springtime.…

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Sat, Apr 4th, 2026  –  Sun, Apr 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Scott Graden

Valborg

Valborg is a cherished Swedish tradition that marks the arrival of spring and bids farewell to…

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Sat, May 2nd, 2026  –  Sun, May 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Scott Graden

Past Courses Offered by Scott Graden

Cardamom: A Global Approach

A Dozen Ways to Cook an Egg

A Toast to Mothers

Apples!

Autumn Apple Abundance: From Sweet to Savory

Behind the Scenes with New Scenic Cafe & Scott Graden

Bisques and Baguettes: Simple French Cuisine

Butchery Basics for the Home Cook

Chez Jude Cooking with the Seasons: Fall Harvest

Classic Nordic Cuisine

Cranberries: Thinking Outside the Can

Duck, Duck, Grey Duck!

From Crust to Crumb: Baking Bread in Cast Iron and Using it Up

Gjetost

Kitchen Table Series

Laminates - Basic

Luscious Laminates

Make Your Own Fika Box

Mother Sauces to Move Your Kitchen Forward

New Nordic Cuisine

New Scenic Café - The Second Cookbook - Seasonal Recipes

Not Your Mom's Casseroles

One Fish, Two Fish: Fish Cookery

Plums

Rye - Bread to Booze

Scandinavian Fika & Edible Gifts

Scandinavian Gifts from the Kitchen: Make, Eat and Take!

Scandinavian Summer Classics

Slow Food Sensations

Smörgåsbord: One Ingredient At a Time

Summer Smørrebrød

Swedish Christmas Table

Swedish Comfort Foods

Swedish Comfort Foods

Sweet and Savory Pies

Valencian Cuisine

Winter Squash Windfall

You Say Tomatoes...

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