The instructor was: Judge Zusman was very informative, as well as entertaining.
The atmosphere was: Upbeat attitude and obvious passion for baking.
Complexity of the recipes: Who knew bagels were so easy? And even the more unusual ingredients are not difficult to get.
The food was: Terrific! Now I need not be ashamed when my East Coast friends come to visit and complain about the bagels.
The skills you learned were: The information given could easily be expanded upon for many bread recipes, and certainly he encouraged us to experiment. Also, interesting local restaurant information, and good leads on baking cookbooks.
I enjoyed myself and had fun: And a good time was had by all! Not only was Michael's teaching style fun, but I met several nice people.