Let’s open a bakery! We’re baking up a storm as we perfect batters, fillings and fine tune our decorating skills in this week-long program. We will be baking with whole wheat flours milled in Pasadena by Grist & Toll and fresh fruits and vegetables from the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market. Please bring a large, open box to class to bring all the warm pastries and breads home safely.

MONDAY -  DROP & BAR COOKIES

BUTTERSCOTCH BLONDIES

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

TUESDAY - CUPCAKES!

(YOU'LL ALSO BE BAKING THE LAYER CAKES FOR DAY 3)

DEVIL'S FOOD CUPCAKES

CONFETTI CUPCAKES

AMERICAN BUTTERCREAM

WEDNESDAY -  CAKE DECORATING

CUTTING CAKE LAYERS

SWISS MERINGUE BUTTERCREAM

CRUMB COATING AND PIPING

THURSDAY - CLASSIC COOKIES

HOMEMADE OREOS WITH VANILLA BUTTERCREAM

MADELEINES

COCONUT MACAROONS

FRIDAY - PIES

ALL-BUTTER PIE DOUGH

CRIMPED AND LATTICE-TOPPED BLUEBERRY PIES

Calling all world travelers (and eaters!) This class is for you. We'll explore the cuisines of the globe in this 5 day course where you'll be learning some authentic cuisines from overseas. 

MONDAY - CUBAN

ARROZ CON POLLO

CUBAN RICE

AVOCADO WATERCRESS SALAD

SPICED TROPICAL FRUITS

TUESDAY - SOUTHEAST ASIA

BAHN MI SANDWICH WITH QUICK PICKLES

VEGGIE SPRING ROLLS

THAI GLASS NOODLE SALAD

WEDNESDAY - RUSSIAN AND EASTERN EUROPE

PEROGI WITH CARMELIZED ONIONS

BRAISED KEILBASA WITH SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE

COLD BEET BORSCH

THURSDAY - TAPAS

SPANISH TORTA WITH CHARRED ONIONS

LITTLE GEM SALAD WITH ORANGE AND MANCHEGO

TOASTS WITH TOMATO AND JAMON SERRANO

SPINACH CROQUETAS

FRIDAY - KOREAN

BIBIMBOP

WATER KIMCHI

Let's laminate! Learn to make classic croissants with us as you make your own book of croissant dough, fold in the butter and roll out, shape, proof and bake your way to professional-level laminated doughs. You'll learn the science behind enriched doughs, master a variety of shaping techniques and improve your skills with tips and tricks from a professional. Please bring a large roasting pan or box to carry your baker’s dozen croissants home on Day 2.

CROISSANTS

Pain Au Chocolat
Brioche
Laminating, Shaping and Proofing 

Class Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm PST

This class is for ages 16+. Participants aged 13 to 15 may attend classes if accompanied by a paying adult (aged 18 or older), with one adult required per minor within this age range. All classes are BYOB (Beer + Wine only) for guests over 21.

 Take your cooking to the next level with this 10-week, technique-based series that will teach you to begin cooking intuitively. Your chef instructor will provide comprehensive lecture and demonstration, and you will prepare all dishes in this hands-on cooking class to master techniques. Gain confidence in the kitchen and learn to develop into an intuitive cook while making healthy and delicious daily meals.

Each student will work at their own station to maximize their learning experience.

You are offered 1 complimentary "make up" class if you miss a class, which we offer as a credit for a class on our schedule for a similar lesson.

 THIS CLASS MEETS EVERY TUESDAY MORNING

For 10 Weeks from 9:30am to 1:00pm

 This is a 3.5 hour class

Week 1: KNIFE SKILLS

Seasonal Salads

Week 2: STOCKS/BROTHS/SOUPS

Tomato Bisque

Mushroom Velouté

Minestrone

Week 3: DAIRY/EGGS

Seasonal Frittata

Fresh Ricotta

Eggs Benedict with Fresh Hollandaise

Fried, Scrambled, and Boiled Eggs

Deviled Eggs

Week 4: SAUCES 

Lemon Walnut Pesto

Béchamel Sauce 

Chicken with Rosemary and Balsamic Pan Sauce 

Macaroni & Cheese

Steak Diane

Week 5: VEGETABLES

Roasted Cauliflower with Salsa Verde

Braised Peppers 

Beer Battered Onion Rings

Mushroom Toasts

Roasted Beet Salad

Week 6: PASTA/POLENTA/GNOCCHI

Basic Pasta Dough

Spaghetti All’amatriciani

Classic Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter & Sage

Polenta with Grilled Sausage and Braised Fennel

WEEK 7: Whole Grains/Legumes

Roasted Garlic Hummus/Seasonal Crudité

Curry Quinoa with Beluga Lentils

Sicilian Farro

Black Bean Turkey Chili

WEEK 8: Chicken

Za’atar Chicken Breast with Tomato Cucumber Salad

Crispy Fried Chicken Legs

Chicken Meatballs

WEEK 9: Meat

Braised Hoisin Short Ribs with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

Seared Filets with Reduction Sauce and Pommes Frites

Pork Milanese with Arugula Salad

WEEK 10: Fish 

Ginger Salmon with Cucumber Salad

Almond-Crusted White Fish 

Crab Cakes with Remoulade

Smokey Shrimp Tacos

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Class Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm PST

This class is for ages 16+. Participants aged 13 to 15 may attend classes if accompanied by a paying adult (aged 18 or older), with one adult required per minor within this age range. All classes are BYOB (Beer + Wine only) for guests over 21.

*This course is offered by a non-accredited institution. While the program does not confer a degree or professional certification, students who attend at least 7 of the 10 classes and complete the final project (if applicable) will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by the school, acknowledging their participation in the course.*

Join us as we take your cooking skills from a 1 to 10 in four comprehensive classes. You’ll learn how to cook from the hip, follow techniques over recipes and feel like a more accomplished shopper, chef and discerning diner.

WEEK 1: KNIFE SKILLS & SALADS

Intro to knife skills: you’ll learn how to select, hone and sharpen your knives, perfect dicing, mincing and chopping as you make three of our most-beloved salads and soups.

Mixed Greens with Radishes, Cucumbers and a Classic Dijon Vinaigrette

Asian Kale Salad

Tuscan Vegetable Soup

WEEK 2: POULTRY

Never, ever have a boring chicken dish again! These simple dishes take under and hour to make and might quickly become your go-tos for lunch or dinner.

Roasted Chicken Breasts with Breadcrumbs

Turkey Meatballs with Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

Moroccan Braised Chicken Thighs

WEEK 3: MEATS

We’ll cover marinades and pan sauces along with how to select and store your favorite red meats.

Grilled Hoisin Skirt Steak

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary and Fennel

Polenta and Caramelized Onions

WEEK 4: FISH

Nothing fishy here; just a couple of hours of learning how to cook fish with confidence!

Pecan-crusted Salmon with Apple Slaw

Grilled Albacore with Greek Orzo Salad

Fish Tacos with Cilantro Sauce

This 10-week series is designed for the intermediate or advanced baking enthusiast looking to learn a higher level of baking and pastry. These 4-hour classes are taught in a professional environment, and you will work independently with no more than 12 students. This class will move at a fast pace and to enroll you must have already taken Pro Pastry I or demonstrate an equal level of skill based on other classes you have taken.  

This class is designed to expand your knowledge of baking chemistry, teach you how to design and execute a prep and sourcing list, as well as teach you advanced pastry techniques that you can use both at home or as an entree to a professional kitchen. You will be asked to produce a final baking project that you will conceive of and work on during the last two classes, in conjunction with the instructor’s advice.  As with all our classes, everything you make will be made from scratch and we ask that you are prepared to bring food-safe containers to each class to bring home your delicious work. Certificates of completion will be awarded at the end of the series.

Week 1: MOUSSES, SOUFFLES AND CUSTARDS

Learn the fundamental French components of so many classic desserts:  Chocolate Souffle, Cheese Souffle, Chocolate Mousse, Pastry Cream and Creme Anglaise

Week 2: AIR LEAVENED CAKES AND MERINGUES

Vanilla and Chocolate Genoise Sponge Cake, Angel Food, Pavlova and Dacquoise are featured this week.

WEEK 3: CLASSIC DOUGHS AND TARTES

Learn the Classic doughs Pâte Sucrée & Pâte Brisée, While making Tart au Citron, Chocolate and the French Classic Tarte Tatin

WEEK 4: YEASTED DOUGHS & SAVORY BREAD 

Challah, Milk Bread, Focaccia and Pizza doughs explore the rich doughs that make breakfast and dinner so much better.

WEEK 5: DANISH AND BRIOCHE DOUGHS 

Learn to make a variety of pastries, such as Pain au Raisin, Cheese Danish, Brioche Buns and Italian Maritozzi   

WEEK 6: PÂTE À CHOUX

So many amazing desserts stem from making the correct Pâte à Choux dough.  We will learn to make Eclairs, Profiteroles, Swans, and the famous French dessert, the Paris-Brest.

WEEK 7:  MACARONS, TUILES, MADELEINES 

The classic Macaron - pastry shops are full of them, but how to make them perfect?  We will make several different varieties with varied fillings along with other classic french cookies.

WEEK 8: SPECIALTY CAKES, BUTTERCREAMS AND GLAZES 

In this week, we will explore cake making at a higher level.  Learn what it takes to make a truly spectacular and delicious wedding or celebration cake.

WEEK 9: FINAL PREP

With the knowledge you have gained in the previous 8 weeks, You will use this week to prepare the components for your final desserts for week 10. You will learn how to correctly make a prep-list, ingredient order/sourcing list and plan of attack for your final showstopper!

WEEK 10: FINAL WEEK! 

Your final week is here - Can’t wait to see what you create.  You will be required to make 1 dessert assigned by your instructor, and one final dessert of your choice.  Will it be a Croqembuche, a celebration cake, a glorious fruit tart? 

Class Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
*This is a four-hour class*

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*This course is offered by a non-accredited institution. While the program does not confer a degree or professional certification, students who attend at least 7 of the 10 classes and complete the final project (if applicable) will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by the school, acknowledging their participation in the course.*

Please note that we do not offer refunds but honor a 48-hour cancellation policy in order to reschedule your reservation. 

Individuals aged 16 and older can attend classes and series courses independently. Participants aged 13 to 15 may attend classes if accompanied by a paying adult (aged 18 or older), with one adult required per minor within this age range. This policy ensures a safe and supportive environment for all participants.

One week just wasn’t enough! There is so much British Baking fun to be had, so we decided to make this a 4 week series class. If you are obsessed with The Great British Baking Show and dream of making a “show stopper”, well, this is the class for you. We will be making a wide variety of classic and modernized British baked goods and will demystify the different ingredients and lingo from across the pond.  What is Demerara sugar and how do you use it?  What is self-rising flour? Can you make your own homemade clotted cream? What is a sponge and why would people eat it? Please join us on this adventure into the world of Classic British Baking.

WEEK ONE - Traditional Bakes

British Cream Scones

American Fruit Scones 

Cornish Pasty Dough 

Strawberry Jam 

Clotted Cream 

WEEK TWO - Savory Bakes

English Sausage Rolls 

Cornish Beef Pasties 

Spring Onion and Comte Cheese Chelsea Buns

WEEK THREE - Cakes and Tray Bakes

Earl Gray Tea Tray Bake with White Chocolate Drizzle

Everyday Pound Cake 

Parsnip, Orange and Ginger Loaf with Parsnip Crisps

Brown Sugar Custard 

WEEK FOUR - Showstoppers

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Victoria Sponge with Strawberry Jam, fresh Strawberries and Whipped Cream

English Trifle with Raspberries and Vanilla Cream

Class Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm PST

This class is for ages 16+. Participants aged 13 to 15 may attend classes if accompanied by a paying adult (aged 18 or older), with one adult required per minor within this age range. All classes are BYOB (Beer + Wine only) for guests over 21.

Professional Pastry Program Level 1

This 10-week series is designed for the novice culinary student or home baker looking to learn the basics of the art of baking and pastry. These four-hour classes are taught in a professional environment.  You will work independently and hands-on in a class with no more than 12 students. 

Our classes are crafted to teach the basic chemistry of baking as well as techniques you’ll use both at home and in a professional kitchen.  As with all our classes, everything you learn will be made from scratch, from the graham crust on your cheesecakes to the candied lemon zest on your lemon bars.  We encourage you to bring a food-safe container to class to bring home your delicious work.  Certificates of completion will be awarded at the end of the series.

 THIS CLASS MEETS EVERY SUNDAY

For 10 WEEKS FROM 10AM-2PM

Day 1: Introduction to Basic Techniques

Start the series off by learning about the chemistry of baking.  We will explore how flour, sugar, eggs and other ingredients work in your recipes.  The proper use of pastry bags, reading formulas and the importance of mise-en-place will be discussed.  

Day 2: Muffins, Quickbreads and Poundcakes

We will exploring three different techniques and learn about ratios to create rich baked goods for breakfast, lunch and dessert. 

Day 3: Cookies, Brownies and Bars

Make the perfect batch of cookies for consistently even baking and great results every time. 

Day 4: Egg-based Desserts

Learn to bake velvety smooth egg based desserts that range from creme brulee to classic chocolate puddings.

Day 5: Pâte à Choux

Pâte à Choux or Choux dough is a light pastry dough used to make an amazing variety of dishes. You’ll make this versatile dough two ways one sweet and one savory.

Day 6: Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Desserts

You’ll learn proper techniques for macerating, reducing and pureeing to make a quick Coulis and seasonal desserts.

Day 7: Cheesecakes

Whether you like them light and airy or dense and creamy cheesecakes are a year round favorite and often tough to master for new chefs. You'll learn all the tips and tricks to master this egg based dessert.

Day 8: Tarts

Love a cookie crunch filling with a custard or fruit filling? We'll learn the proper way to press crust into a pan and master baking crusts blind and with filling.

Day 9: Pies

We'll tackle making the perfect pie dough and then crimp, fold and lattice our dough into beautiful pies

Day 10: Cake Baking:

Learn the difference between High-Ratio and Sponge cakes. Cakes will be baked, cut, filled and frosted in class.

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Please arrive on time in comfortable attire and close-toed shoes.  No cell phones in class, please. 

*This course is offered by a non-accredited institution. While the program does not confer a degree or professional certification, students who attend at least 7 of the 10 classes and complete the final project (if applicable) will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by the school, acknowledging their participation in the course.*

Please note that we do not offer refunds but honor a 48-hour cancellation policy in order to reschedule your reservation. 

Individuals aged 16 and older can attend classes and series courses independently. Participants aged 13 to 15 may attend classes if accompanied by a paying adult (aged 18 or older), with one adult required per minor within this age range. This policy ensures a safe and supportive environment for all participants.

Learn to bake with our Basics course! Our 4-week series is designed to teach you the hows and whys and science of it all so you can decode recipes, learn to how and when to make substitutions and develop techniques for more professional-looking and tasting results every time you bake.

Week 1: BREAKFAST PASTRIES

Scones, Muffins, Coffee Cake

This week we’ll be covering the techniques used in most breakfast pastry recipes! We’ll be working on how to properly weigh ingredients, what to look for in dough consistencies and how to make substitutions. 

Week 2: THE COOKIE JAR!

Chocolate Chip Cookies, Brownies, Cut-Out cookies

It's snack week and we're going to cover creaming, butter temperatures, working with different percentages of chocolate and bakery techniques for do-ahead doughs. 

Week 3: INTRO TO BREADMAKING

Milk Bread, Focaccia, Cinnamon Rolls

Afraid of yeast? We're going to mix, knead, stretch and shape three types of bread, from lean to enriched and experiment with a variety of white and whole wheat flours. 

Week 4: CLASSIC DESSERTS

Single-Layer Cakes, Cobblers, Crisps

It's our most seasonal bakes! We will make our favorite olive oil cake and explore the simplest ways to highlight seasonal fruit from the farmers market with one-pan bakes.

THIS IS A 3.5 HOUR CLASS, FROM 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Join us as we take your cooking skills from a 1 to 10 in four comprehensive classes. You’ll learn how to cook from the hip, follow techniques over recipes and feel like a more accomplished shopper, chef and discerning diner.

WEEK 1: KNIFE SKILLS & SALADS

Intro to knife skills: you’ll learn how to select, hone and sharpen your knives, perfect dicing, mincing and chopping as you make three of our most-beloved salads and soups.

Mixed Greens with Radishes, Cucumbers and a Classic Dijon Vinaigrette

Asian Kale Salad

Tuscan Vegetable Soup

WEEK 2: POULTRY

Never, ever have a boring chicken dish again! These simple dishes take under and hour to make and might quickly become your go-tos for lunch or dinner.

Roasted Chicken Breasts with Breadcrumbs

Turkey Meatballs with Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

Moroccan Braised Chicken Thighs

WEEK 3: MEATS

We’ll cover marinades and pan sauces along with how to select and store your favorite red meats.

Grilled Hoisin Skirt Steak

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary and Fennel

Polenta and Caramelized Onions

WEEK 4: FISH

Nothing fishy here; just a couple of hours of learning how to cook fish with confidence!

Pecan-crusted Salmon with Apple Slaw

Grilled Albacore with Greek Orzo Salad

Fish Tacos with Cilantro Sauce