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January 2026
LUNCH AND LEARN – JANUARY 23~ CLASS IS FULL~
A little adventure in authentic Italian cooking is in store at this lesson. You’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and a DEMONSTRATION. We hope you can join us for Pan seared Chicken Thighs with a Creamy Dijon Sauce, served with rustic Mushroom & Gruyere Tart. Dessert will be Jacques Pepin's Skillet Apple Charlotte (Apple Pie with English Crust).
SOURDOUGH SUCCESS~ CLASS IS FULL~
Learn the steps to successful Sourdough baking. This lesson will take you step-by-step through the process. We’ll begin with a discussion about making and using Sourdough starters. Each team will mix the bread, raise the dough, shape it, and bake it. Our lesson is Classic Sourdough Boule; Rustic Whole Wheat Sourdough; Kalamata Olive & Rosemary Sourdough; Cheddar Jalapeno Sourdough Loaf; Pull-Apart Everything Bagel Sourdough Loaf, and Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough.
THE ART OF BRUNCH
Brunch is a popular way to entertain, hosting a day-time party. Come learn to plan and create a delicious brunch menu. Our talented instructor will demonstrate presentations with impressive flair! This fun inspiring lesson includes: Elegant Bread Pocket Appetizer filled with Smoked Salmon, Cucumber Rolls, Chives & Sour Cream; Croque Madame Casserole; Caramelized Onion & Gruyere Tartlets; Ricotta Crepes with Homemade Maple Syrup; Molded Meatballs, Sauce & Cheese Nestled in Puff Pastry; Strawberries & Cream Twisted Toast, and Perfect Mini Sticky Buns.
TUSCAN IN WINTER~ CLASS IS FULL~
Explore wintertime cuisine from this enchanting region with a combination of ingredients and dishes connected to the region’s history, charm and traditional flavors. Vibrant winter Vegetables, Citrus and Legumes open the doors to rich, nourishing meals. Come enjoy a lesson of Tuscan foods and learn Potato, Onion & Mozzarella Flatbread Squares; Tuscan Roasted Red Pepper Soup; Tuscan Beef Stew with Chianti; Homemade Gnocchi in Sage and Butter Sauce; Tuscan Salad with Kale, Dates, Gorgonzola and Prosciutto in a Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing; Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and dessert of Chocolate Almond Olive Oil Cake.
February 2026
ART OF DESSERTS
Baking, as we know, is an art and a science that requires perfection of methods and techniques. This inspiring lesson will give you all the methods to create beautiful desserts. Come enjoy a great class and learn classic six layer Chocolate Opera Cake with Ganache filling; Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse Cake with Dark Chocolate Chards; Elegant Shortbread Wedges with Lemon & Lavender; Edible Glitter-dusted French Macarons; Vanilla Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cups; Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownies with Whipped Caramel Frosting, and Puff Pastry Apple Rose Tarts.
KIDS MAKE VALENTINE COOKIES
If your child (aged eight and above) likes to bake, here is a fun class and opportunity for them to learn to bake cookies and celebrate Valentine’s Day! In class each child will make Heart Shaped Vanilla & Red Velvet Sugar Cookies and homemade Conversation Hearts. They will decorate their Cookies and Hearts with colored Icings, Stencils and Decorative Sprinkles.
VALENTINE COOKIES~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~
We are gathering to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the sweetest, most delicious way - making Valentine Cookies! We will work in teams of two making, baking, and decorating Cookies that will become take home gifts! We will bake delicious soft Sugar Cookies, and use gel food coloring to make Royal Icing; pipe borders, write, make shapes, and flood each cookie with colors. Each person will design and decorate their own cookies! The class includes supplies of piping bags, tips, and a coupling to take home.
LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 13~ CLASS IS FULL~
Here is a lesson with a lovely menu and DEMONSTRATION lesson. Enjoy a great lunch and all the secrets of creating Apple & Sage Brown Butter Pork Chops served with crispy, Buttery Garlic Potatoes. Dessert will be Nutella & Vanilla "Tuxedo" Panna Cotta with Tuxedo Chocolate Dipped Strawberry. We will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Champagne Spritzer!
VALENTINE COOKIES~CALL 480-596-5628 TO REGISTER~
We are gathering to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the sweetest, most delicious way - making Valentine Cookies! We will work in teams of two making, baking, and decorating Cookies that will become take home gifts! We will bake delicious soft Sugar Cookies and use gel food colorings to make Royal Icing; pipe borders, write, make shapes, and flood each cookie with colors. Each person will design and decorate their own cookies!
SOURDOUGH SUCCESS~ CLASS IS FULL~
Learn the steps to successful Sourdough creation in this informative class. We will begin by making Sourdough starters, creating it for our recipes; then develop and bake the dough with a variety of flavors. Come learn the steps to successful Sourdough so you can do it for yourself. Our lesson is Honey Oat Sourdough Loaf; Cheddar Chile Sourdough Boule; Salted Sourdough Baguette; Piadini (Italian Flatbread Rounds); Caprese Sourdough with Pesto, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Mozzarella & Basil; Baklava Sourdough Focaccia, and Sourdough Ham and Cheese Bread Flowers.
KIDS AND PARENTS COOK SNACKS AND CHARCUTERIE
Hey Moms and Dads, here is a class to share with your child (aged eight or above) where you will learn an array of easy snack foods with presentations that use “boards” to create the theme. Plan a morning together and be part of this fun class. We will make The Circus Board: Pepperoni & Cheese Pin Wheels; Veggie "Train Cars" of Crudités with homemade Ranch Dressing, and homemade Animal Crackers. You may choose to prepare the Appetizer Board: Dilly Deviled Eggs; Salami and Potato Roses; Hot, Salty Crackers with Brie, and Mediterranean Spinach and Cheese Crisps. Priced for 2
COOKING WITH INA GARTEN~ CLASS IS FULL~
We are focusing on one of our favorite cookbook authors and her delicious, easy to make recipes. We’re using Ina’s book “Cooking for Jeffrey” and an array of recipes from it that we are going to love. Come for a fun and delicious Ina experience and Camembert & Prosciutto Tartines; Roasted Butternut Squash & Ricotta Bruschetta; 16 Bean Pasta e Fagioli Soup; Maple Roasted Carrot Salad; Italian Meatballs with Creamy Parmesan Polenta; Cider Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Plum Chutney, and Raspberry Rhubarb Crostata with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.
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