Instructors
Scott Graden
Two Harbors, MN
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.
Current Courses Offered by Scott Graden
All Things Cardamom
Instructors:
Scott Graden
A cherished spice used in cuisines across the world, cardamom reigns supreme in Sweden…
Mon, Dec 1st, 2025 – Tue, Dec 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Laminates - Advanced
Instructors:
Scott Graden
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
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Laminates - Basic
Instructors:
Scott Graden
Join chef Scott Graden, owner of New Scenic Café, for an introductory course on the flaky and…
Sat, Jan 17th, 2026 – Sun, Jan 18th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Make Your Own Fika Box
Instructors:
Scott Graden
Fika is a tradition in Sweden where you sit with your family, friends, or colleagues for a coffee…
Sat, Nov 15th, 2025 – Sun, Nov 16th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Plums
Instructors:
Scott Graden
Feeling like you've explored every apple application? Baked every banana bread? Crafted every…
Sat, Sep 6th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Smørrebrød & Snitters
Instructors:
Scott Graden
There’s something invigorating about enjoying fresh Scandinavian delights in the springtime.…
Sat, Apr 4th, 2026 – Sun, Apr 5th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Scott Graden
Valborg
Instructors:
Scott Graden
Valborg is a cherished Swedish tradition that marks the arrival of spring and bids farewell to…
Sat, May 2nd, 2026 – Sun, May 3rd, 2026
9am-5pm each day
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
Luscious Laminates
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
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