For those who are looking to bake the perfect cake from scratch, this class is for you. In this comprehensive two-day class, on Day 1 you will focus first on making two basic cake bases (chocolate and vanilla), then learn how to flavor fillings and frostings to customize any cake. On Day 2, you'll learn how to level and torte cakes for even filling and frosting; and how to crumb-coat and decorate cakes. Working in teams of two, each student will finish and take home two of the following cakes: vanilla mocha latte with mocha ganache and espresso buttercream; triple chocolate cake with dark chocolate cake, white chocolate ganache, chocolate frosting; chocolate chip cookie dough with vanilla cake, cookie dough filling, vanilla buttercream and cough dough bites; and Ferrero Rocher with chocolate hazelnut cake, Frangelico, praline ganache, chocolate ganache and feuilletine garnish.
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.
Knowing how to use knives skillfully is the foundation of all cooking, and doesn't have to be scary or frustrating. Many home and even professional cooks don't always wield a knife correctly, however, which increases food preparation time and makes the process harder --- and less safe --- than it should be. Simply put, good knives are the foundation of a well-equipped kitchen. This class remedies all these basic issues: You will learn how to slice, dice, chop, and much more in the safest and most efficient manner. This class will even guide you through the practice of keeping your knives sharp and handling them correctly.
Nothing beats the rich flavor and perfectly al dente texture of handmade pasta. So let's practice making our own pastas by hand and concoct some rich fillings, learning how to stuff ravioli, tortellini and cannelloni. As we make these three heavenly pastas, we'll complete them with homemade sauces that are the perfect complement to each shape and filling. You'll handcraft: lemon ricotta ravioli with safe brown butter, roasted red pepper tortellini in fra diavolo sauce, and beef angolotti in brodo.
Let's eat like we're in Italy, from the apps all the way through to a rich dessert! These dishes put you back in that Mediterranean mindset...even if you've never been there. Make and sit down to this warm, comforting Italian banquet of: fried zucchini with Parmesan; veal saltimbocca alla romana; spaghetti carbonara; cavolfiore alla napoletana (cauliflower with raisins and pine nuts).
Unleash your creativity this holiday season in our Advanced Gingerbread House class! Perfect for bakers looking to elevate their holiday decor, this two day, hands-on workshop guides you through the entire process of designing and constructing an impressive gingerbread house. You’ll learn advanced techniques for from scratch baking, assembling, and decorating, including intricate royal icing piping, modeling chocolate embellishments, and other classic edible decorations. Our instructor will provide tips on achieving structural integrity while adding artistic flair, ensuring your house is both stunning and stable. By the end of the class, you’ll have crafted a show-stopping gingerbread house to display proudly throughout the holidays. Join us for a festive experience that blends baking with artistry, and leave with skills that will impress family and friends for years to come!
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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