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A World of Teas

Learn to brew a perfect cup of tea while sampling at least seven distinctive varieties from China, India, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), and other producers of fine teas. Partake of sweet and savory snacks and fresh-brewed teas while discussing the history and influences of the world’s most popular beverage. Indeed, tea has played a major role in artisanry, trade, technology, culture, and society. Please note: Bring one or two of your favorite cups or mugs. Tuition includes all food fees.

American Artisanal Cheeses

European countries may have had a bit of a head start on cheesemaking (okay, they’ve been making cheese for a few millenia… so what?), but artisans across the US are catching up, keeping pace, and combining distinctly American touches with centuries-old traditions to create innovative and delicious new products. We’ll be showcasing some of our favorite US cheeses, from fresh chevres to farmhouse cheddars, and pairing each one harmoniously with accompaniments. Join us for a tasty and educational deep dive into all things born in the USA! Tuition includes all food fees.

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Cake Decorating: Next-Level Techniques

Up your game when it comes to cake decorating. Build upon techniques previously learned. We will level, fill, and frost a two-layer cake. You will be taught additional borders such as rope, reverse shell, ruffle, and zigzag. We will tackle creating ribbon and petal roses, along with writing on your cake. The instructor will supply pre-made icing, filling, a cake circle, and all tools needed. Along with your finished creations, you will take home piping tips, couplers, and detailed instructions. Please note: Bring two (6, 7 or 8-inch) unfrosted cake layers and a cake carrier or box to carry home and, if you like, an apron. Tuition includes all other supplies.

Cheese 101

Experience the nuances of some of the world’s finest cheeses in this interactive tasting, whether you’re a novice cheese lover or a connoisseur. Learn all about the cheesemaking process and discover the variety of cheeses made from the milk of different animals—cow, sheep, goat, and buffalo. You’ll also learn how to shop for cheese and how to pair it with unique accompaniments that will bring you enjoyment at home and take your cocktail parties to a whole new level. Tuition includes all food fees.

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Christmas Sugar Cookie Decorating

Celebrate the season with this beginner-level Christmas cookie decorating class. You will learn the technique of flooding sugar cookies with royal icing to achieve a perfectly smooth finish. Make sparkly stockings, terrific trees, smiling snowmen, and more. The instructor will provide all supplies needed, including baked sugar cookies, royal icing, and boxes. Note: Tuition includes all food fees and take-home cookie boxes. Bring an apron, if you like.

Coffee Tasting & Roasting

Coffee is love! Learn where specialty coffee comes from, how it is processed, graded, and roasted, then taste a few different types. After the group has decided which coffee they like the best, we will fire up the roaster and develop a batch of freshly roasted beans. After they have cooled, we will bag them, and everyone will leave with a 12 oz. bag of their own freshly roasted coffee. Tuition includes all food fees.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Culinary Explorations of the Sephardic Diaspora

Cook up some classic dishes from the Sephardic diaspora. When the Jews of Spain and Portugal were expelled from the Iberian Peninsula, they ended up in areas reaching from the Maghreb (Northern Africa) to the Levant (Western Asia). Their resulting cuisine tends to be healthy, aromatic, and interesting to the palate. We will learn how to make a classic hummus from scratch, chraime (spicy fish stew) from Tunisia, a Yemenite hot sauce called schoug, and a yogurt flatbread to scoop it all up with. Tuition includes all food fees. Please bring several containers to take home finished dishes, and if you like, an apron.

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Dolce: Italian Desserts

Italians love having dessert as the perfect ending to a satisfying meal. Discover the secrets behind crafting some of Italy’s most beloved sweet treats. Prepare a delectable ricotta pie; Chef Diane’s favorite tiramisu, a recipe that she learned in Tuscany; a luscious Sicilian orange and olive oil chiffon cake; and a delightful rustic Italian fruit crostata. Taste these exquisite desserts in class, and take home your creations in the provided bakery boxes. Tuition includes all food fees. Please bring a container to take home finished dishes and, if you like, an apron.

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Easy Entertaining: The Perfect Holiday Party

Throwing a fabulous party at home doesn’t have to be difficult! Join two experienced hostesses for a fun, food-filled evening to kickstart your holiday party planning. Learn how to make scrumptious crowd-pleasers using readily available ingredients and minimal effort. We’ll make delicious baked brie, the always-favorite hot artichoke dip, a gorgeous charcuterie board, and several other mouth-watering treats. Get tried-and-true tips to take the stress out of hosting so you can spend more time with your guests. You’ll even go home with a couple of appetizers to stock your freezer. Add some festive drinks, and you’ll have the makings of a holly, jolly party! Tuition includes all food fees. Please bring several containers to take home finished dishes, and if you like, an apron.

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Gluten-Free Baking

Please note: Date was incorrect in the print catalog. Class will be held Oct. 30. Demystify the art of gluten-free baking. Whether you are embracing a gluten-free lifestyle because you have celiac disease and are entirely allergic to gluten, or you just feel a little bit better when you don’t eat it, get some general guidelines as well as specific recipes to help you jumpstart your gluten-free baking journey. We’ll bake both delectable sweets, like chocolate cake, and savory delights, such as biscuits, during this fun and informative cooking class. Tuition includes all food fees. Please bring several containers to take home finished dishes, and if you like, an apron.

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Hand-Pulled Noodles

Please note the class date has changed since the printed catalog. It is now December 14. It was listed incorrHand-pulled noodles are so much fun to make and much easier than you would think. In this online interactive class, we will make two types of hand-pulled noodles: Biang Biang and Lamian noodles. We’ll turn Biang Biang noodles into a noodle salad with chili sauce and Lamian noodles into miso noodle soup.

Holiday Cheese Board

Kick off the holiday season with an evening of cheese tasting and grazing board arranging. Sample four delicious American artisanal cheeses paired with seasonal mocktails. Then, using the cheeses and a variety of complementary accompaniments, you will arrange your own 9-inch grazing board to take home. This is a fun way to kick off the holiday season while learning how to create stunning cheese and charcuterie arrangements for your seasonal festivities. It’s multi-tasking made fun! Tuition includes all food fees. Please bring a container to take home your grazing board, and, if you like, an apron.

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How-to Basics of Indian Cooking

Explore behind-the-scenes techniques to make fresh, preservative-free yogurt, protein-rich sprouted beans, ghee (clarified butter), and fermented batters for a gut-healthy diet. Learn how to make these ingredients through demonstration, and then we will incorporate them into a meal by cooking together as a class. We will make sprouted bean salad and vegetable uttapams (savory pancakes); curried potatoes smeared with yogurt, crushed peanuts, and spice; and a dessert called gol-papdi that is made with whole wheat flour sautéed in ghee and Indian jaggery (brown sugar).Tuition includes all food fees. Please bring several containers to take home finished dishes, and if you like, an apron.

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Instant Pot Indian Cooking

Learn the tips, techniques, proper ingredients, and perfect spice mixes to make authentic, flavorful, and time-saving Indian dishes using the Instant Pot. We will make a delicious weeknight dal and basmati rice meal; indulge in a delectable lentil soup with carrots, spinach, and coconut milk; and savor a mouthwatering basmati rice pullav with veggies and nuts. Discover the versatility of the Instant Pot and gain the confidence to recreate these authentic, time-saving Indian recipes in your own kitchen.Tuition includes all food fees. Please bring your Instant Pot if you have one. Please bring several containers to take home finished dishes, and if you like, an apron.

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Mediterranean Cooking: From Sea to Table

Master the art of cooking fresh seafood with a Mediterranean flair. Learn to prepare garlic harissa mussels with aromatic za’atar crisps; samkeh harra, a spicy white fish recipe from Lebanon, served with herb couscous and tahini sauce; and a vibrant Turkish shepherd’s salad. Further develop your culinary skills and indulge in the rich, coastal flavors of these exquisite dishes. Tuition includes all food fees. Please bring several containers to take home finished dishes, and if you like, an apron.

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Mediterranean Cooking: Vegetarian Feast

Elevate your vegetarian cooking skills and savor the delicious, wholesome flavors of the Mediterranean in this delightful culinary class. Learn to create makloubeh, an upside-down vegetable bake with rice pilaf; a refreshing beet tzatziki; and a vibrant fall fattoush salad. Tuition includes all food fees. Please bring several containers to take home finished dishes, and if you like, an apron.

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Spanish Sweets

Go beyond flan as we explore the world of traditional Spanish desserts, steeped in regional traditions from the Iberian Peninsula. We will prepare tarta de queso de la Vina (burnt Basque cheesecake), tarta de Santiago (Spanish almond cake), gateau Basque (cream and cherry-filled tart—a grownup Pop-Tart!), and the traditional pantxineta (Basque puff pastry with cream). Tuition includes all food fees. Please bring several containers to take home finished dishes, and if you like, an apron.

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Taste Chocolate Like a Pro

Did you know that chocolate has a sound, and professional chocolate judges use it to help determine a bar’s quality and sophistication? Learn how to taste the “food of the gods” just like the experts do at this dynamic and engaging tasting that will forever change the way you eat chocolate. Learn how to truly experience the different flavors and nuances through demonstration and discussion as you are led through the process of sampling small-batch, craft specialty chocolate. Then participate in a blind taste test and guess which samples are high-end specialty chocolates vs. low-end commercial chocolates. Tuition includes all food fees.

Thai Street Food

Thai cuisine is full of aromatic ingredients, varied cooking styles, and elaborate garnishes. Learn essential cooking techniques to recreate these beloved delicacies from the comfort of your own kitchen. We will make three popular and delicious Thai dishes from scratch: tantalizing vermicelli salad, comforting coconut soup, and a classic pad Thai with chicken.

Thanksgiving Cupcake Design

You admire them in bakery windows—now you can make your own beautifully decorated holiday cupcakes with colorful buttercream frosting. You’ll learn several techniques to add a variety of eye-catching Thanksgiving designs to cupcakes that you bring to class. Learn to create adorable turkeys, perfect pumpkins, and spectacular sunflowers that your family and friends will want to gobble up! Bring 9 unfrosted cupcakes and a box to carry them home, and, if you like, an apron. Icing and all necessary tools will be supplied by the instructor. You will take home decorating tools, including tips and bags, plus your cupcake masterpieces.Tuition includes all other supplies.

Thanksgiving Pies

Make your own delectable from-scratch apple and blueberry pies that embody the warmth and flavors of the holiday season. Start by learning how to make superb, flaky pie dough. Then prepare the fillings, balancing the flavors to your own individual taste. Bake the pies in your oven that night or the next day to serve on Thanksgiving, or freeze them to use at a later date. The pies on your holiday table will be as impressive as they are irresistible! Ages 16+

Traditional Indian Cooking

In a traditional Indian kitchen, some never-fail recipes are handed down from generation to generation. Incorporating all of the basic spices and old-world techniques, they are actually quite simple to prepare. We will learn to make classic recipes representative of each region of India: rava sheera (sweetened semolina dessert with cardamom and nuts), a popular offering to a very popular god Krishna; aloo-gobhi (a staple curry from North India of cauliflower and potatoes cooked with ginger, chilies, and spices); tadka dal from the North (two types of lentils cooked with tomatoes, chilies, and spices), served with steamed rice; and corn pakora (finger-licking fritters served with date chutney). This class is a combination of demonstration and hands-on cooking. Tuition includes all food fees. Please bring several containers to take home finished dishes, and if you like, an apron.

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Vietnamese Cooking

Vietnamese food is known for its bright, clean flavors. In this class, we will use ingredients that deliver and enhance those distinctive tastes. We will begin by making fresh spring rolls (goi cuon) along with an addictive dipping sauce. We’ll also learn about lemongrass, another common Vietnamese ingredient, as we make lemongrass chicken to serve with steamed jasmine rice. Almond cookies are popular throughout Asia, including Vietnam. Ours will be soft and chewy, the perfect end to our delicious meal.Tuition includes all food fees. Please bring several containers to take home finished dishes, and if you like, an apron.

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Whisky 101: An Introduction to Scotch, Bourbon & Rye

Whisky is delicious, but it can be confusing. What is a “single malt”? Is it spelled “whisky” or "whiskey,” and why? What is the difference between bourbon and rye? How is Scotch different from Irish whiskey? Join us for an unpretentious evening of tasting your way through the major types of whisk(e)y, and get all of your questions answered. We’ll try and compare excellent examples from Scotland, Ireland, the US, and more to find your favorites. If you’re new to whisky, you’ll learn what you like, and if you are an experienced whisky fan, you’ll appreciate the chance to compare the distinctiveness of each style in a side-by-side tasting.Tuition includes all whisky fees.