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April 2021
Get Ready for Spring 041621 (D) EW $85
There is still a bit of chill in the air, but blossoms are starting to bloom. Fresh vegetables, fresh pasta and crispy savory flavors are featured in this dinner. All served with wine and ending on a sweet, fruity and crunchy chocolate note. Fresh Cut Pasta with Charred Vegetable Ragu; Pork Tenderloin with Brown Sugar, Orange Confit and Fresh Thyme (recipe from Francis Mallmann); Potatoes Roasted in Duck Fat; Sautéed Haricot Verts with Caramelized Shallots; Blueberry Frangipane Tart with Dark Chocolate Crumble…
Find out more »French Macaron Master Class 041721 (P) PCM $90
In this fun and interactive class, you will learn the fine art to making these challenging mouthwatering morsels that are made easy enough to be done in your own kitchen! The classic 'Gerbert' or 'Paris Macaron' is a French meringue-based almond sandwich cookie. The celebrated original tea shop Ladurée on the Champs-Elysees in Paris is given credit for the creation of the classic French-style filled macaroon. Together with our classically trained Pastry Chef, we will demystify and dismiss some of…
Find out more »May 2021
Sfogliatelle and Struffoli 051421 (P) PCM $90
This class includes two of Italy’s finest desserts, a shell-shaped filled Italian pastry native to Campania. Sfogliatella means “small, thin leaf/layer”, as the pastry’s texture resembles stacked leaves; and “Honey Balls” is a Neapolitan dish made of deep-fried balls of sweet dough known as Struffoli. Sfogliatelle, Struffoli
Find out more »Knife Skills 051521 (P) PS $85
Preparation of any meal, gourmet or otherwise, begins here. You will learn the proper techniques for handling, sharpening, and caring for knives. This class includes an overview of the types of knives and their uses. Students learn basic cuts including brunoise, dice, julienne, and how to break down (debone) a whole chicken. Bringing your own knives is optional but encouraged. A delicious meal will be prepared from the ingredients used in class. Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Fresh Ginger…
Find out more »How to make an Opera Cake 052921 (P) PCM $85
The creation is a French cake that goes back to 1955 when great French pastry chef Cyriaque Gavillon worked at the legendary Dalloyau shop in Paris. ... His wife told him it reminded her of the Paris Opera House, Palais Garnier. It was a name that stuck, the Opera cake was born. It is made with layers of almond sponge cake soaked in coffee syrup, layered with ganache and coffee French buttercream, and covered in a chocolate glaze. Opera Cake
Find out more »June 2021
Creamy and Crunchy 060521 (P) EW $90
If you would like to discover some new kitchen skills, try some new recipes, eat well, and have fun while doing it, this is the class for you. All the recipes can be adapted for your particular tastes at home for you to enjoy. Creamy Corn and Lemongrass Soup; Chicken Piccata; Roasted Carrot and Crunchy Quinoa on the side; Macerated Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar over Homemade Chocolate Chip Graham Cracker Ice Cream
Find out more »“Decadent Chocolate Desserts” 061121 (P) PCM $95
This class will include a flourless triple chocolate mousse cake pavé along with chocolate pots de crème, made along with ganache. Triple Chocolate Mousse; Flourless Chocolate Cake; Pots de Crème; Ganache
Find out more »Knife Skills 061221 (P) PS $85
Preparation of any meal, gourmet or otherwise, begins here. You will learn the proper techniques for handling, sharpening, and caring for knives. This class includes an overview of the types of knives and their uses. Students learn basic cuts including brunoise, dice, julienne, and how to break down (debone) a whole chicken. Bringing your own knives is optional but encouraged. A delicious meal will be prepared from the ingredients used in class. Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Fresh Ginger and…
Find out more »Macaron Madness 061921 (P) PCM $90.00
In 1792, macarons began to gain fame when two Carmelite nuns, seeking asylum in Nancy during the French Revolution, baked and sold the macaron cookies in order to pay for their housing. These nuns became known as the "Macaron Sisters". In these early stages, macarons were served without special flavors or fillings. In this comprehensive workshop you will learn two types of Macaron methods, a French Meringue method and an Italian Meringue method. You will learn an authentic French Buttercream, a Meyer Lemon/Basil Curd, a Salted Caramel…
Find out more »July 2021
Knife Skills 072321 (P) PS $85
Preparation of any meal, gourmet or otherwise, begins here. You will learn the proper techniques for handling, sharpening, and caring for knives. This class includes an overview of the types of knives and their uses. Students learn basic cuts including brunoise, dice, julienne, and how to break down (debone) a whole chicken. Bringing your own knives is optional but encouraged. A delicious meal will be prepared from the ingredients used in class. Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Fresh Ginger and…
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