Community Education Classes

Get into the festive spirit with this cozy and delicious winter baking class! In this 2.5–3 hour hands-on session, you’ll learn to make three irresistible types of cookies that are perfect for holiday gatherings, gift boxes, or simply treating yourself. Our chef-instructor will guide you through techniques like browning butter, bar cookie preparation, and mixing the perfect spiced dough—all while offering tips for baking success and beautiful presentation. Join us for a warm and joyful baking experience and leave with the skills (and cookies) to make this winter a little sweeter.

What you’ll bake:

• Brown Butter Sugar Cookies: Rich, nutty flavor meets classic chewy sugar cookie perfection.
• Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars: A festive, colorful treat with cool peppermint flavor and soft, buttery texture.
• Snickerdoodles: Soft and chewy cinnamon-sugar classics with that signature tang.

Skill Level: All skill levels welcome - perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike.

Duration: 2.5–3 hours.

What to Bring: All ingredients and tools will be provided. Please bring containers to take home your delicious holiday creations!

Elevate your culinary skills in this elegant and informative soufflé masterclass! In this hands-on 2.5–3 hour session, you’ll learn the techniques behind two timeless French soufflés—one sweet, one savory—each crafted with care and precision. Join us for this indulgent and educational experience and walk away with the confidence to create soufflés that rise beautifully every time.

What you’ll make:

• Chocolate Soufflé: Rich, airy, and deeply chocolatey, this classic dessert soufflé is baked to perfection and sure to impress.
• Cheese Soufflé: A savory version featuring a creamy, cheesy base with a golden crust and light, fluffy interior—ideal as a show-stopping appetizer or main dish.

You’ll learn how to:

• Properly prepare a béchamel or pastry cream base.
• Whip and fold egg whites to achieve the perfect rise.
• Bake soufflés to achieve maximum height without collapsing.
• Time your soufflé so it reaches the table at its most impressive moment.

Skill Level: Intermediate—great for those comfortable with basic cooking and ready to level up.

Duration: 2.5–3 hours.

What to Bring: All tools and ingredients are provided. Please bring a container if you'd like to take home any leftovers (though soufflés are best enjoyed fresh from the oven!)

Discover the joy and tradition of tamale-making in this hands-on class focused on two classic and flavorful varieties: Red Beef Tamales and Rajas con Queso (Chili & Cheese). In this 3–3.5 hour session, you'll learn time-honored techniques and bring home the skills to recreate these festive favorites any time of year. Join us for this fun and flavorful class and walk away with homemade tamales and the confidence to make them again and again.

What You’ll Make:

• Red Beef Tamales: Learn to prepare a rich, flavorful red chili beef filling, made with tender shredded beef simmered in a traditional guajillo-based sauce.
• Rajas con Queso Tamales: A vegetarian favorite featuring strips of roasted poblano peppers (rajas) and melty cheese wrapped in fluffy masa—savory, creamy, and satisfying.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to prepare and season masa for optimal texture.
• Techniques for assembling, filling, and wrapping tamales in corn husks.
• Tips for steaming tamales to perfection.
• Cultural background and traditions behind tamale-making.

Skill Level: All levels welcome—no experience required.

Duration: 3–3.5 hours.

What to Bring: All ingredients and tools are provided. Please bring a container to take home your freshly steamed tamales!