Fancy Chocolate Treats

You will learn how to bake classic layer cakes and how to fill and stack the layers to create beautiful, delicious cakes. You will also learn basic and modern piping and decorating techniques including Rosettes, Texturing, Chocolate Drip Designs; as well as ombre coloring techniques. In this class you will make a different 6” decorated layer...

We're going to make the iconic pastry - the croissant. Our chef will guide you through the entire process from folding in the butter to rolling and "turning" the dough, to shaping. This class happens in two sessions over two days. Please see the calendar below for schedule details. Total in class instruction is 3.5 hours. [First Session] We'll...

If you've never smelled challah in the oven, you're in for a treat. We will be covering the basics of challah making, a staple of Jewish culture, starting with a short introduction of its historical beginnings and significance, and then moving to making the dough (no experience required for this course at all!). We will break for an hour to allow...

If you’ve ever eaten a fresh, hot donut, you know that they are one of the most delicious pastries around. In this hands-on class, we’ll make yeast-raised and cornmeal cake donuts. Follow along with the chef from mixing the dough to cutting and frying your donuts. We’ll also glaze and sugar-coat them, literally, to enjoy at the end of the class....

We're going to make the iconic pastry - the croissant. Our chef will guide you through the entire process from folding in the butter to rolling and "turning" the dough, to shaping. This class happens in two sessions over two days. Please see the calendar below for schedule details. Total in class instruction is 3.5 hours. [First Session] We'll...

Tune in as chocolate queen Rhonda Kave teaches you everything you wanted to know about craft chocolate making! From the bean to bar process to how to make your own chocolate ganache truffles this class is the perfect way to treat yourself from the safety of your own home! The class is just under an hour with ample time for Q&A. Just pick which...

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! Next, you’ll hand roll and finish a dozen truffles to enjoy. All the while, Roni-Sue is sharing her tips and tricks for making your own custom...

Tonight, you'll find out if you are ready for the addictive caramel flavor of these Blondies! This class is taking place online, via Zoom. You'll receive an email with the link to join in, along with the recipe, ingredients and equipment list, 48 hours in advance. Difficulty Level: Easy Ages: 12 + Duration: 45 minutes Instructor: Sharon Graves Features:...

When most people think of lager, they typically think something light, fizzy, straw like color and refreshing. But did you know there is a massive spectrum of lagers to choose from? From the lightest of light to the roasted chocolate characters of stout-like flavors, we’ll explore the wild world of lagers with some basic brewing, history, and lager...

Have you reached the end of the Internet?  Have you binge watched the entire Netflix catalog?  Time to mix it up!   Join us as a Bedford Cheese Shop cheesemonger leads a tasting of four cheeses.  We will discuss the origins of each cheese, tasting and pairing notes, as well as anecdotes about the cheesemaking...

Croissants- buttery, flaky, crispy rolls of joy. Nothing says French pastry like the croissant. Whether plain, sweet or savory, filled with chocolate, softly scrambled eggs or whipped cream and fruit, croissants are truly a miracle of pastry goodness. Join us for this hands-on class and learn to make these wonderful, layered delicacies. You’ll learn...

Gather your family for a baking challenge! We are huge fans of GBBS (the Great British Baking Show), so we thought it would be fun to have families join together for a healthy dose of baking fun. Each session will focus on a new desserts, with multiple ways to personalize it, so everyone has a chance to exercise their creativity! Suitable for all...

Observing a specific diet, avoiding dairy or being allergic to gluten doesn't mean you have to deprive yourself of delicious dessert. Or perhaps you find yourself planning a dinner party where at least one guest has a dietary restriction that throws your dessert plan out the window. In this class, you will add to your repertoire of gluten free, dairy...

Light and airy, French macarons are a delicate, fancy dessert to share with family and friends. Bonus—they are gluten-free!  The basic almond meringue cookies, when sandwiched together with a variety of fillings, allow you to adapt this sweet treat to your tastes. During class, you will prepare a classic macaron cookie recipe and chocolate...

We are so excited to bring you our brand new online cooking classes!  Fresh, warm, donuts?! Yes, please! Join us as we whip up a batch of donuts completely from scratch for the ultimate sweet treat. From creating our yeast dough to our vanilla creamy pastry cream, and chocolate and vanilla glazes, we promise these donuts won't last long and you'll...

Does quarantine have you craving the kind of food you can only find at fairs or sporting events? Giant soft pretzels are fun for bakers of all ages to make and delicious for everyone in the family to enjoy. This all ages class geared towards families will get all hands on deck! And psst, even if you don’t have kids in your home, you can 100% join...

When most people think of lager, they typically think of something light, fizzy, straw-like in color, and refreshing. But did you know there is a massive spectrum of lagers to choose from? From the lightest of light to the roasted chocolate characters of stout-like flavors, we’ll explore the wild world of lagers with some basic brewing, history,...

Join us virtually for classes inspired by our most popular series in the history of TCB, The Building Blocks, featuring the skills and techniques all home cooks should know. Each class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen, cook delicious meals by opening your taste...

Have your cake and eat it, too! Join us in the comfort of your own home as our chef instructor virtually guides you through the ins and outs of making cupcakes, fillings and frostings from scratch. Have fun whipping up impressive treats as we cover essential baking and pastry techniques in this intensely interactive 2-hour virtual workshop. ...

Making pies and tarts isn't as hard as you might think. Join us in the comfort of your own home as our chef instructor virtually guides you through the ins and outs of making and rolling out tender, flaky dough. We’ll make a fruit-filled pie and a chocolate tart, both baked to golden brown perfection in this intensely interactive 2-hour virtual...