Being half Italian and half Polish, I grew up in a house where dough was always on the table—literally. Pierogies were more than just food; they were a tradition and a full-family affair. My mom orchestrated the whole operation turning the kitchen into a bustling assembly line of rollers and stuffers. At The Book Kitchen, […]
Hey, kid cooks and scientists! Have you ever wondered why salt makes our food taste different? It's about the molecules! And we all know oil and water don't mix, but did you know you can use magical secret ingredients (okay, maybe it's just science again) to make oil and water blend together? Using experiments from […]
Inspired by the book Love is a Pink Cake by Claire Ptak, we are excited to share this plated dessert class - making Poached Pear Pavlovas! We’ll have a great time whipping meringues with that perfect mix of crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle. This dessert is all about fun textures and […]
Need a no-fail pie for your holiday table? Join us for a hands-on slab pie workshop—just in time for Thanksgiving! These rectangular beauties are functional, flavorful, easy to transport, and a breeze to portion out for a crowd. Join Krista Loomans and Maddy Chapman, who swear by Cathy Barrow’s Pie Squared for every occasion. You’ll […]
We love baking holiday cookies, so we’ve added this class to our calendar. We thought we’d introduce you to some new flavors and hope that these become part of your holiday traditions. We’ll walk you through the steps on how to make these cookies through a demonstration. Then you’ll head to your own station and […]
We are not only keeping with tradition, but we’re covering a variety of skills in this hands-on yule log cake class. You’ll begin creating a tender white sponge cake inspired by cookbook Tartine, by Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson. While the sponge is baking, you’ll make a rich cream cheese filling and cook cranberries with […]
