Join us for a unique evening of flavor and connection at our Guided Tea Tasting, featuring the exquisite blends of Dona Tea. The event begins with a one-hour interactive, Tea Tasting , where you’ll deepen your knowledge of unique tea flavors and origins. Then unwind during a one-hour cocktail reception, where you can sip thoughtfully crafted tea-inspired cocktails and enjoy light bites in a relaxed, social setting overlooking the Hudson River. It's the perfect way to toast a Friday night! This tea tasting is led by Navdeep Kaur, the Head of R&D and Education at DONA. DONA, a woman owned tea company based in Brooklyn, focussed on thoughtful sourcing for sustainability and equity in spice and tea trade. It involves a sensory and educational experience introducing tea and tea blends sourced through direct trade from small scale farmers, that makes the quality super high and leaves a positive impact on the food system. We will be tasting teas and botanicals separately and comparatively to understand the balance of blends and the delicate taste of teas and spices. Navdeep Kaur is the Head of R&D and Education at Dona. Born and raised in New Delhi, India, she brings her academic background in sociology, social anthropology, and food studies to her work. At the intersection of theory and practice, her approach to tea explores how human experience is shaped by the forces of capitalism, culinary globalization, and historical context. At Dona, she leads product development, quality control, ingredient sourcing, tea education, and tasting events.
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.
Provence is a gastronomic paradise where French techniques meet Mediterranean elements like garlic, basil, olives, lavender and honey. Throughout this enchanting evening, you will learn essential techniques to make simple and aromatic dishes that burst with flavor. On your menu will be: brandade de morue; chicken with potatoes, rosemary, olives and lemon; bouillabaisse with rouille and vegetable tian.
This series covers all you need to know to create spectacular piped and hand-molded cake decorations. After completing the class, students will be able to design and create gorgeous cakes for friends and family. Courses in this series must be taken in sequence. Cake Decorating 1: Pastry bag and other decorating tool techniques; development of visual awareness and creativity in design; border design; decorative writing; pressure and control piping; chocolate molding; and making marzipan fruit.
Learn how to make the dumplings from throughout Asia - all hands-on. We'll also create perfect dipping sauces. In this make and take class, you'll prepare: steamed shrimp shao mai with orange dipping sauce; deep fried chicken wontons; pork and chive pot-stickers with black vinegar dipping sauce and vegetable gyoza with spicy dipping sauce.
Join an ICE Pastry Chef to learn the secrets behind perfect pâte à choux-based desserts. This versatile dough can take all sorts of shapes and sizes, for end-results that look complicated and impressive but are in reality easy to make. Your recipe list includes eclairs with chocolate glaze and chocolate pastry cream and cream puffs with vanilla pastry cream.
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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