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Learn the foundations of cake decorating and several piping techniques including: shells, stars, zig-zag and rosettes. The first ½ of this lesson will concentrate on mastering basic skills and proper technique. The second part of the class will focus on applying the skills you learned to create a professional looking textured buttercream cake. Filling,...

Ever wish you could make your own rich chocolate truffles?? Well, now you can! Let Roni-Sue show you how it’s done. She’ll show you the secret of ganache making and all the cool stuff you can do with it! Love chocolate covered strawberries?? Wait’ll you taste how great they are dipped in fresh chocolate ganache! [swoon]. Next up, you’ll hand...

Let us teach you how to make cupcakes the Butter Lane way! We provide the equipment, ingredients and know how—you provide yourself and your friends. Great for birthday parties and showers! Our classes are casual—from the baking enthusiast who wants to be a part of every step to the friend who’d rather assist (and taste) and meant to be fun and...

Join the macaron craze! Deceptively simple in appearance, the French macaron is a true art that requires specific techniques, which must be learned in order to perfect this French delicacy. During this class, students will learn how to prepare, bake, and make this delightful light pastry. Our Chef will guide you and teach you every step of the way...

An intro to fondant, you'll learn how to properly crumb coat a cake, and then cover it with fondant to get that smooth, professional looking finish. This class will also cover an overview of how to make different variations of bows to top your cake. At the end of the class, each student will have their very own bow cake to take home. Tools and Skills...

In this class students will learn how to make and fill perfect macarons. By the end of the class students will know all of the tips and tricks to make these tricky cookies come out perfect every time! Tools and Skills Covered: Baking skills covered in this class include: How to create a macaron cookie Making macaron filling Assembling macarons...

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In this class we will be building upon the skills that were covered in Cake Decorating 101. Students will learn more complex piping techniques, and how to create and arrange decorative floral elements. Tools and Skills Covered: Piping techniques that we will cover in this class include creating basket weave patterns and creating a variety of flowers...

During this session, students will learn the traditional French art of making these light and tasty all-time favorite desserts. Chef will guide you every step of the way so that you understand how these sophisticated desserts are prepared so that you can perfect the recipes at home. Each student will taste their own hand-made eclairs and cream puffs,...

The Croissant is a beloved classic and French favorite. Warm out of the oven, this pastry is best when flaky on the outside and soft and buttery on the inside, as it seems to melt in your mouth. Students will prepare: Traditional Croissants Pains au Chocolat (croissant with chocolate inside!) Savory Ham & Cheese Croissants Each student...

Come see why Julia Child devoted her whole life to this wonderful cuisine. Menu: Gougeres (warm Gruyere cheese puffs) Pan-Roasted Chicken with Thyme Jus Roasted Ratatouille Apple Tarte Tatin with Crème Fraîche Important notes: Please reach out to CourseHorse for any dietary restrictions. Make sure to ring the outside buzzer, even...

Learn to prepare everyone's all-time favorite French desserts! During this session, students will learn how to prepare these classics as the Chef guides you every step of the way to ensure fabulous Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Mousse & Madeleines! Each student will taste their own Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Mousse & Madeleines, and will...

In this four hour class, students will learn all the technical aspects of cake decorating techniques such as correct use of pastry bags, different ways to create star borders, shell borders, rosette borders, zigzag borders, inverse borders, and braided borders. Students will also learn different spatula techniques to apply icing to their cakes. ...

The preparation of the mille-feuille includes the special folding technique, making a light custard cream, and of course, baking. Students will also learn to make madeleines, the traditional French accompaniment to your tea or coffee.   Please Note: All classes/events are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of participants...

Bean to Bar: A Pre-Valentine’s Day Chocolate Tasting with Alexandra Leaf Is chocolate an aphrodisiac or modern-day superfood? Perhaps a bit of both! On this run-up to Valentine’s day, join chocolate expert and Salon du Chocolat judge Alexandra Leaf for an exploration of one of our favorite foods: chocolate. You’ll learn about the culture of...