Baking for friends and family should be comforting for the baker and recipient alike. It is also an essential side of Mimi Beaven’s English heritage - which fortunately for us she is willing to share. Afternoon tea was a daily occurrence for Mimi growing up, but even if you aren’t an imbiber of afternoon tea […]
It’s hard to imagine a sweet treat more delicate, beautiful, or delicious than French macarons. In this demonstration class led by Tess Kelly, you’ll learn the secrets of making these iconic confections. The flavor spectrum of French macrons can be endless, but we’ll focus on three classics - vanilla, pistachio, and raspberry rose. Tess will […]
If you want to pull crusty sourdough loaves out of your own oven, this class is for you. This is a hands-on class that will teach the key points of sourdough: making/caring for a sourdough culture, mixing dough, proofing, shaping, baking and using your senses to make a really good loaf of bread. Each participant […]
Brunch is an ideal way to entertain guests any time of year, but in winter it can be a particularly comforting. Chef David Wurth, famous for his yummy and always seasonal breakfasts and lunches at CrossRoads Food Shop, has concocted a brunch menu that includes his delectable make-ahead French Toast. This is the perfect dish […]
The vast and complex cuisines of India vary by region, so in effect there is no such thing as a single Indian cuisine. This makes the many flavors of India wonderfully exciting to explore for the home cook. In this informative demonstration class Tess Kelly will share a menu you’ll want to make at home, […]
Join Chef David Wurth for the perfect winter cooking class as he shares techniques from braising to baking. As always, in David’s class, the ingredients will be seasonal and the proceedings will be information-packed and fun. And of course we’ll eat a yummy lunch afterwards. Here’s what we’ll learn to make... Menu to include: Braised […]
Morocco is known for its uniquely delicious and complex cuisine. In the class Chef Sylvia shares some of the flavors the country is famous for by demonstrating Chicken Pastilla; a sweet and savory chicken filled pie with almonds and phyllo. This dish excites all the senses with its crunchy texture and savory filling with subtly […]
Cold months call for slow cooked braises and stews that fill the house with a rich and mouthwatering aroma. Serge Madikians serves an assortment of warming, savory stews at his restaurant Serevan and in this demonstration class he’ll share his secrets. Attendees will discover the key that makes delicious Middle Eastern stews so alluring. Serge […]