Baking has always been one of my favorite things to teach, and after years of working on the pastry side of the kitchen, I’ve learned which foundational techniques truly make a difference. In this hands-on session from the Mastering Skills Series, I’m bringing together the essential methods every baker should know to feel confident and […]
Crack open the true potential of the humble egg in this technique-driven masterclass. This session will completely transform how you cook, bake, and eat eggs. Over two hours, you’ll explore the egg’s remarkable versatility through foundational skills every cook should know. We’ll demonstrate how to: How to boil and poach eggs Create silky homemade aioli […]
Science and baking go hand-in-hand, so we’ve invited Chef Alyssa Janco to The Book Kitchen to explore the “why” behind every step and ingredient in a cake recipe through a combination of lecture and demonstration. Afterward, you’ll get to put your knowledge to the test by making your own cake from start to finish. Following […]
Join Pastry Chef Alissa Wallers for a hands-on cupcake decorating class! Learn the skill of piping buttercream flowers to create stunning cupcake centerpieces. In this class, you’ll master the use of a piping bag with various tips to craft an array of succulents, including cacti and flowers—all made with colored buttercream. Each participant will take […]
Turn up the flavor this summer in our hands-on condiment class! In this skill-building class, you’ll go beyond store-bought basics and learn the techniques that make sauces and condiments truly shine. We’ll cover essential culinary foundations like flavor balance, emulsification, tempering, blooming aromatics, and safe food handling — giving you the confidence to experiment in […]
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the step-by-step process for making rustic fruit galettes, French-style pies from start to finish. We’ll cover a unique technique for mixing dough by hand, using a recipe from the cookbook, Tartine. We’ll cover how to prepare the seasonal fruit filling, and demonstrate proper rolling, filling, and shaping a free-form […]
