This is your opportunity to learn more about those guilty pleasures that help us cope, relax and enjoy life. Amanda Atwell of Aristocat Cafe will tell us all about tea, its health benefits, traditions and history. You will learn how to brew the perfect cup and be introduced to the various types and blends. During week 2, enjoy Matt Sibley, as he shares his story of being inspired by Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory to learning how to toast cacao nibs, temper chocolate, form into bars or transfer into a warm, comforting drink. The Owners of Drifters Cafe will share the origins of coffee and the varieties and ways of brewing. Lastly Steve Eiserman will educate you on the types of whiskeys.



Amanda Atwell, the owner of Aristocat Cafe, has been a chef for 12 years with a focus on teas and French food.

Matt Sibley is the owner of Apalache Chocolate. While studying Spanish at JMU, where he learned the history of chocolate in Latin America. This sparked his interest in the Mexican drink of Cacao. He learned to make his own chocolate and toast cacao nibs - a hobby he turned into a business - Alapache Chocolate (Harrisonburg Farmers Market)

Owners of Drifters Café, Lexy and Lukas, began with converting a trailer into a mobile café and they haven’t looked back.

Steve Eiserman is a retired transplant from Northern Virginia whose hobby is exploring the world of fine spirits, especially whiskeys.


Amanda Atwell owner of Aristocat Cafe chef for 12 years with focus on Teas and French food.

Matt Sibley Owner of Apalache Chocolate While studying Spanish at JMU where he learned history of chocolate in Latin America. This sparked his interest especially the Mexican drink of Cacao. He learned to make his own chocolate, toast cacao nibs- a hobby turned into a business Alapache Chocolate (Harrisonburg Farmers Market)

Owners of Drifters Café, Lexy and Lukas, began with converting a trailer into a mobile café and they haven’t looked back.

Steve Eiserman retired transplant from Northern Virginia whose hobby is exploring the world of fine spirits especially, whiskeys.