It takes more than a steady hand to decorate a cake. In this two-day class, you will master the pastry bag and all its accessories while you learn the tricks of the trade from experienced pastry chef Faith Drobbin. On Day 1, you will bake a cake and make Swiss meringue buttercream. You will practice piping borders, simple roses, leaves and writing. On Day 2, you will split, fill and frost your cake, then decorate it using the techniques you learned on the first day. A basic cake-decorating kit is included with this class.
You will work in teams to execute the class menu. At the end of class, participants gather to enjoy the food they have prepared. Wine is served with meals in most classes. All class menus are subject to change. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or dinner to all pastry classes.
You will work in teams to execute the class menu. At the end of class, participants gather to enjoy the food they have prepared. Wine is served with meals in most classes. All class menus are subject to change. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or dinner to all pastry classes.
Hearty hardly begins to describe the extravagant steak feast you'll be making in this class. Not only will you learn how to make the perfect filet mignon, skirt steak and more, but you'll also become versed in the art of rich sauces, like cognac cream, béarnaise and chimichurri. Your saucy menu includes: filet mignon au poivre with cognac cream sauce; onglet béarnaise (hanger steak with tarragon sauce) and skirt steak with Rojo chimichurri.
Get ready to bake up a storm in this 3-hour class! You'll master classic American sweets that are perfect for any bake sale or after school treat. Learn to make vintage whoopie pies, ultra-delicious brownies, and amazing chocolate chip cookies. You'll also bake exquisite lemon bars from scratch. Leave with a box full of delicious creations and the skills to sweeten any occasion!
Building a gingerbread house is a superb holiday bonding activity for both you and your child! You'll learn plenty as you create future Christmas memories and traditions. Each child will prepare their own 5-by-6-by-8-inch gingerbread house with their parent assisting, from making and baking the dough to applying the final decorative touches. After class, you’ll take your sugared, frosted, candy-studded masterpiece home. This class is appropriate for children ages 5 and older. Each pair of seats must have 1 child and 1 adult. You may use the same adult name for a maximum of 2 children.
Make rich, gorgeous candies and chocolate to satisfy the child in all of us! On Day 1, we'll cover sugar cooking and caramel cooking, chocolate tempering, gelatin and storage. On Day 2, we'll make a menu that includes: handcrafted gummy bears and sour bears; peanut butter and milk chocolate truffles; lollipops; chocolate fudge; buttercrunch; and sea-salt caramels.
Ranked as America’s Best Culinary School (USAToday 2019), our roster of Chef-Instructors have run top kitchens around the globe.
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