- Friday Night Happy Hour
Great food, wine tasting and a glass of wine for $20 per person! Sample 5 different wines each week. Additional glasses of wine at $6 per glass. Starts at 5pm. Come early for a good seat! (read more) - Cake Decorating
You asked for it! Learn the basics of the art of cake decorating. At the end of this class you will be able to decorate a cake with stunning roses, leaves, floral sprays, grapes, shells, clowns, stars, borders and more. (read more) - Wine & Food Pairing: Exploring the Old World
Part of our Wine & Food Pairing series, this course explores the basic concepts of pairing your favorite foods with great wine with a focus on the classic regional pairings of Western Europe. (read more)
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Learn the secrets for professional quality baking at home! These classes are designed for beginners who want to make the real deal.
Classic French Desserts
Tuesday, April 8, 6pm; Maurice Brazier
Recipes: Classic crème brûlée; Madeleines; Mousse au chocolat; Soufflé Grand Marnier. Price: $90 per person, per class.
Bread Basics
Sunday, April 20, 10am-3pm; Karen Oliphint
Recipes: Crusty French baguettes; Cornmeal crusted English muffins; Rosemary focaccia. Price: $95 per person, per class. Please note this is a 5-hour class!
French Dessert Classics
Tuesday, May 6, 6pm; Maurice Brazier
Recipes: Crème patissiere (pastry cream); Tarte fine aux pommes (fine apple tart); Mille-feuilles a la crème (layered puff pastry with pastry cream); Sacristains (almond puff pastry twists). Puff pastry used in this class is NOT made in class. Price: $90 per person, per class.
Dessert Sauces & Presentation
Tuesday, May 20, 6pm, Maurice Brazier
Recipes: Crème Anglaise; Fresh berry coulis; Suzette (caramel-orange sauce); Champagne sabayon; Pre-made cheesecake & fresh berries to create plate presentations. Price: $85 per person, per class.
Fancy Desserts for Everyday
Sunday, May 25, 10am; Karen Oliphint
Recipes: Chocolate orange mousse; Lemon meringue tartlets; Profiteroles with vanilla ice cream & chocolate ganache. Price: $95 per person, per class.
Three Star French Desserts
Tuesday, June 17, 6pm; Maurice Brazier
Recipes: Clafouti aux cerises (cherry custard cake); Crepes Suzette au Grand Marnier; Beignets aux pommes (apple fritters); Tarte Bourdaloue aux poires (almond pear tart). Price: $90 per person, per class.