Baking & Sweet Treats   

Gluten-free cookies don’t have to be dry, overly sweet, or have an odd aftertaste. Learn to make gluten-free cookies that were simply born to be gluten-free. No weird substitutes. Just quality all-natural ingredients that happen to be gluten-free and lend themselves to tender, melt-in-your-mouth, noteworthy cookies.

In this class, you will learn how to make almond paste from scratch and how to use a double boiler to melt smooth and shiny chocolate. We will define “creaming” and “tempering,” and you will learn to choose the right baking equipment. You’ll also understand how the temperature of ingredients impacts baking results and why chilling dough is critical. Get your gluten-free baking questions answered.

This class will be a demonstration, discussion, and some hands-on. Students will take home a sampling of the cookies we bake in class.

You will enjoy and learn to make:

• Almond Horns, aka Mandelhoernchen
• Triple Dark Chocolate Sea Salted Truffle Cookies
• Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprint Cookies

These are Chef Laura’s favorites, and we will also discuss countless other naturally gluten-free cookies you can bake on your own!

Take a look at some pictures from Laura Scheck's past classes here.

Join us in this demonstration, hands-on, and tasting baking class for a delightful journey into the world of rich, luxurious chocolate desserts. This immersive experience is perfect for aspiring bakers, chocolate lovers, and those looking for a healthy dairy-free alternative to satisfy a sweet tooth.

You'll learn to create three indulgent chocolate masterpieces: the smooth warmth of pot de crème, the airy finesse of chocolate mousse, and the creamy richness of custard. You'll master essential techniques, understand the differences between the three desserts, learn their cooking methods, and explore their primary ingredients. You'll practice tempering eggs and baking in a bain-marie. Learn how to check for doneness and explore dairy-free alternatives to create deliciously creamy desserts.

This class will help you to develop confidence in your dessert-making abilities. Prepare for a sweet adventure—your chocolate dreams await!

We will make:

• Spiced Dark Chocolate Pot de Creme with Sugared Berries
• Silken Chocolate Mousse (vegan)
• Basic Stovetop Chocolate Custard

Join Chef Tina in this hands-on class where participants will learn how to use the most popular decorating tips to make a variety of beautiful designs with Swiss meringue buttercream. Everyone will have the opportunity to practice and hone their decorating technique before they decorate their own 6" single layer chocolate cake.