Global Waffles & Pancakes, a Trip Around the World with Olivia Krywucki

There are all sorts of foods that qualify as pancakes and waffles, most of which Americans don’t readily think of when hearing those words. Of course, we all know (and love) traditional American pancakes and waffles, but Olivia will take this topic beyond the familiar to explore a world that’s both savory and sweet. Pancakes come in all sorts and we’ll make ‘em all – Crêpes, Dutch baby (German) pancakes, Swedish pancakes, latkes (potato pancakes), and Asian scallion pancakes. Then we’ll dive into the world of waffles. Included in this demonstration class will be Norwegian potato waffles and savory waffles.

Guests will learn the versatility of pancakes and waffles and their cultural history – East to West, Savory to Sweet, Breakfast to Dinner! Join us in this Hudson Valley-Berkshires cooking class for a unique exploration Waffles & Pancakes from around the world. Afterwards you’ll enjoy the delicious results and we will discuss your favorites as we eat.

This is not your mother’s Pancake & Waffle class!

Menu to include:

– Crepes: savory and sweet

– Dutch Baby

– Swedish Pancakes

– Latkes

– Scallion Pancakes

– Norwegian Potato Waffles

This demonstration class is limited to 12 people.

About Olivia Krywucki:

Olivia’s 13 years as a professional chef have been split between elite personal cheffing and baking. Loving food all her life, there is so much to learn. She never wanted to be pigeon-holed as either a chef or baker, so instead, she is both. Blessed with a proverbial Italian grandmother, Olivia spent much of her childhood in her grandmother’s kitchen learning by watching. It was her first apprenticeship, really; laying the groundwork for cooking fundamentals and the importance of growing one’s own food. Nobody grew better tomatoes!

Olivia studied at The French Culinary Institute, now the International Culinary Center, in Manhattan. A strong believer in growing one’s own food and knowing where your food is from, Olivia followed her education with an apprenticeship at Dan Barber’s world-renowned Blue Hill at Stone Barns and went on to work as a pastry chef in other fine restaurants and also as a personal chef for notable clients. Olivia loves the intimacy of personal cheffing and recently started her own pastry business made in her Berkshires kitchen. Her hand pies, the Roly Poly, and other baked goods will be available this summer at the Hillsdale – Copake Farmer’s market.

Cancellation policy: We do not offer refunds on purchased tickets. Persons who notify us at least seven (7) days in advance that they cannot attend will receive credit and may register for another class of equal value held within the subsequent two months.

Notes: Cooking class attendees receive 10% discount on kitchenware purchases on class day. Classes are geared to adults unless otherwise noted. However, children over 7 are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult.