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Previous Cooking Classes
Here's a sampling of classes we've offered in the past
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Essential Knife Skills
Tuesday, November 18th, 6:15pm-8:45pm
In this hands-on class you'll learn practical knife information and skills that enhance your day-to-day cooking. Learn which knives to choose for which tasks, and gain experience with essential knife techniques like chopping and mincing. You'll leave this class with a new level of confidence about using your most important kitchen tool -- your knife! Learn more...
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Let's Do Brunch!
Sunday, November 16th, 11:15am-1:45pm
Win rave reviews from your friends and family when you offer them this brunch menu. The German Apple Pancake alone is enough to impress, and that's just the beginning! During this class we'll learn a range of techniques that can be applied to many other dishes. Learn more...
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Fabulous Fall Soups
Wednesday, November 12th, 6:15pm-8:45pm
Learn soup basics with a seasonal slant. We'll practice making a strong base, the foundation of any soup! We'll learn about complementary flavor elements and how to create the right texture for a variety of soups. Our soup variety includes vegetarian and seafood soups, cream soups and a chunky tomato base soup. Learn more...
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Demystifying the Art of French Pastries
Saturday, November 8th, 11:15am-1:45pm
Learn tips and techniques that will demystify the secrets of French chefs. We'll learn how to make pâte à choux, a pastry that's the basis of many tasty French pastries. We'll make pastry cream, crème anglaise, ice cream and ganache to fill and ice our creations. When we're done we'll have a raft of exquisite and classic pastries worthy of a window display case in a Paris pâtisserie. Learn more...
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Chocolate Temptations: Tempering & Truffles
Saturday, October 25th, 11:15am-1:45pm
Get a head start on Halloween and learn all about how to make chocolates! Have you ever wondered how chocolate bars and candies get their sheen, and 'crack' when you break them? It's through a process called tempering, and Pastry Chef Instructor Mark Hodgson will teach us how to do it at home. We'll also learn how to make ganache, truffles, tasty chocolate decorations, and much more. And, of course, you'll have some tasty treats to take home. Learn more...
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Cake Making Basics: Cakes and Frostings
Thursday, October 16th, 6:15pm-8:45pm
Love cakes? Learn what makes them the centerpiece of every celebration. In this comprehensive cake making basics class you will learn all about the components of the perfect cake as well as how to successfully assemble your cakes. Learn more...
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Essential Knife Skills
Tuesday, October 14th, 6:15pm-8:45pm
In this hands-on class you'll learn practical knife information and skills that enhance your day-to-day cooking. Learn which knives to choose for which tasks, and gain experience with essential knife techniques like chopping and mincing. You'll leave this class with a new level of confidence about using your most important kitchen tool -- your knife! Learn more...
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Fresh Pasta
Saturday, October 11th, 11:15am-1:45pm
Fresh pasta is simple with a delicate flavor and texture that is unlike dried pastas. Learn how to make it at home with a simple hand-powered pasta machine. We will make a variety of types, including a spinach dough, an herb dough and a red dough. These can all be made into a variety of pastas, including spaghetti, ravioli, fettuccine and vermicelli. You'll also learn how to cook perfect pasta, and how to sauce it properly. Buon Appetito! Learn more...
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Pleasures of Piedmont: A Northern Italian Meal
Tuesday, October 7th, 6:15pm-8:45pm
Join Chef Anne Cornell for a night of cooking and eating from her favorite Northern Italian food region of Piedmont. We will highlight white truffles, using truffle oil and Barolo, the full-bodied red wine found in Piedmont, as well as polenta, which is much used in Northern Italian cooking. Numerous techniques will be used in this class, with a special focus on braising and knife skills. This class is appropriate for a variety of cooking levels. Learn more...
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Cake and Cupcake Decorating
Thursday, September 25th, 6:15pm-8:45pm
If you've ever wanted to start decorating your own cakes and cupcakes, but didn't
know where to get started, this class is for you!
In this hands-on class you'll learn the basics of decorating. You'll make some tasty frostings,
and learn how to use decorating tools like pastry bags and tips. You'll even take home cupcakes
that you decorated. Yes, you. Learn more...
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Essential Knife Skills
Tuesday, September 23th, 6:15pm-8:45pm
In this hands-on class you'll learn practical knife information and skills
that enhance your day-to-day cooking. Learn which knives to choose for which
tasks, and gain experience with essential knife techniques like chopping and
mincing. You'll leave this class with a new level of confidence about using your
most important kitchen tool -- your knife! Learn more...
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Ice Creams and Sorbets
Thursday, August 28th, 6:15pm-8:45pm
In this class we'll learn how to create those summer-time classics, ice cream and sorbet.
We'll start with a simple vanilla ice cream, and follow with countless variations. Along the way we'll
learn to master a variety of cooking techniques including scalding cream, tempering eggs into scalded cream,
and creating simple syrups. Chef Amy will also use her extensive knowledge of vegan desserts to show us
unique flavors and styles of sorbets; these include herb and spice sorbets, fresh and cooked
fruit sorbets, and even a 10-minute sorbet.
The Cheese Course
Monday, August 25th, 6:15pm-8:45pm
The unique and complex flavors of cheeses can be accentuated and elevated in a variety of ways.
Learn about the different kinds of cheeses, and how to best enjoy them. In this course we will cover plating,
pairings with foods and wine, and how to make some cheesy accompaniments. We'll make Baked Brie
and Puff Pastry, Goat Cheese and Fig Crostinis, and sample local and international cheese platters.
Advanced Knife Skills: Whole Chicken
Thursday, August 7th, 6:15pm-8:45pm
Cutting up a whole chicken at home allows you to minimize waste and save at the market. Join Chef Jeremy Moran as he shows us how to separate the bones, halve the chicken, and more -- all while using a knife you probably already own: your chefs knife. He'll even show us his favorite chicken marinade and a simple, yet flavor packed chicken recipe. Learn more... or Register Now
Demystifying French Pastries
Saturday, August 2nd, 10:15am
Learn tips and techniques that will demystify the secrets of French chefs. We'll learn how to make pâte à choux,
a pastry that's the basis of many tasty French pastries. We'll make pastry cream, crème anglaise, ice cream and ganache
to fill and ice our creations. When we're done well have a raft of exquisite and classic pastries worthy of a window display
case in a Paris pâtisserie. See more...
Essential Knife Skills
Tuesday, June 24th, 6:15pm-8:45pm
In this hands-on class you'll learn practical knife information and skills
that enhance your day-to-day cooking. Learn which knives to choose for which
tasks, and gain experience with essential knife techniques like chopping and
mincing. You'll leave this class with a new level of confidence about using your
most important kitchen tool -- your knife! See more...
Advanced Cake and Cupcake Decorating
Tuesday, June 17th, 6:15pm-8:45pm
Are you comfortable with a pastry bag, but looking to expand your repertoire? Have you been
intrigued by the wide variety of pastry tips available? In this hands-on class you'll learn some
advanced piping techniques that'll let you create a whole garden on your next cake or cupcakes.
You'll start off learning how to use basketweave and grass tips. Next you'll practice leaves, and
then finally, roses. Of course, you'll leave class with cupcakes that you decorated, so you can
show off your new skills.
Cake, Cookie, and Cupcake Decorating Class
Monday, May 12th, 6:15pm-8:45pm
If you've ever wanted to start decorating your own cakes, cookies, and cupcakes, but didn't
know where to get started, this class is for you!
In this hands-on class you'll learn the basics of decorating. You'll make some tasty frostings,
and learn how to use decorating tools like pastry bags and tips. You'll even take home cupcakes
that you decorated. Yes, you. See more...
Essential Knife Skills
Tuesday, March 18th, 7:15pm-9:15pm
In this hands-on class you'll learn practical knife information and skills
that enhance your day-to-day cooking. Learn which knives to choose for which
tasks, and gain experience with essential knife techniques like chopping and
mincing. You'll leave this class with a new level of confidence about using your
most important kitchen tool -- your knife! See more...
Essential Knife Skills
Tuesday, Feburary 26th, 7:15pm-9:15pm
In this hands-on class you'll learn practical knife information and skills
that enhance your day-to-day cooking. Learn which knives to choose for which
tasks, and gain experience with essential knife techniques like chopping and
mincing. You'll leave this class with a new level of confidence about using your
most important kitchen tool -- your knife! See more...
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