Gluten Free & Vegan Desserts

Knowing how to make a pie is a cornerstone skill.  We think it is something everyone should know how to make because it is the truest culinary example of love. You don't make a pie for someone you don't care for deeply. A pie takes time. It is a meditation on butter, flour, fruit, sugar, and temperature (the cold needed for a good crust, the...

Macarons are an epic, gorgeous treat – a delicate cookie that demonstrates your amazing baking skills. In this virtual hands-on workshop, you’ll make, flavor, pipe, and fill bake a gorgeous batch of French macarons. Whether you’ve tried to make them before and had some challenges or never tried to make them but just love to eat them, this is...

You've seen these gorgeous breads scrolling by on Instagram, and now you can unleash your own inner artist with BLVD's Bread Guru, Chef JJ Levenstein. Did we mention they are also delicious?This is a two part workshop. In the morning, we’ll make our dough and set it to rise. When we meet in the afternoon, it’ll be time to decorate our focaccia...

Equally perfect for health conscious adults and kids who love to cook, fresh and healthy frozen treats will teach you a variety of methods for turning fresh fruit into frozen summer treats everyone will enjoy. You will have dessert in a few simple steps without turning on the oven. Win Win.  All you need is a freezer, some fruit and a blender...

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...

As you arrive through the French Wink boutique or O cabanon restaurant, you ll be asked for our secret password : ’’Chocolate is the answer for 2021” before to get access to our secret mezzanine. You will be greeted by Virginia, our experienced French specialist who will serve you a traditional and authentic hot or iced cocoa ( with a twist.) ...

This class will be taught online via Zoom. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. In this baking class, master the techniques for flaky pie crust that can be customized into different shapes and sizes. You will prepare two different small pies—a sweet pie and a savory pie—as you cook along and interact with the...

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,...

“Travel to the city of Love for one night….”   Add a little sugar to your love life! Whether it’s your first date or 20th anniversary, you will love making French Pastries with your sweetheart. Together you will go through Chef Simon’s recipes. Every couple takes home a dozen sweets! In an intimate atmosphere exclusively for couples,...

It’s easy to get bored with the expected choices of desserts: cake, pie, cookies. Want to learn how to make chocolate bonbon? Learn from our French Chef how to make Chocolate Truffles, Mendiants and bonbons! This is a Hands-on class and you will bring home your own creation!

There's nothing quite like the aroma of fresh Brioche & French Toast! Our chef will walk you through the process from making a Brioche dough to proper kneading techniques and how to bake sweet French Toast. We'll cover essential steps such as proofing, shaping, and baking. Then we'll put these methodologies to the test as we break three types...

“Travel to the city of Love for one night….”   Add a little sugar to your love life! Whether it’s your first date or 20th anniversary, you will love making French Pastries with your sweetheart. Together you will go through Chef Simon’s recipes. Every couple takes home a dozen sweets! In an intimate atmosphere exclusively for couples,...

“Travel to the city of Love for one night….”   Add a little sugar to your love life! Whether it’s your first date or 20th anniversary, you will love making French Pastries with your sweetheart. Together you will go through Chef Simon’s recipes. Every couple takes home a dozen sweets! In an intimate atmosphere exclusively for couples,...

One of France's national treasures, 'Le Soufflé' can seem like an impossibility outside of a professional kitchen. But in this two and a half hour hands-on cooking class, you'll master the skills to create your very own light and airy soufflés and fresh apple tart at home!. Please Note: All classes/events are subject to cancellation if the...

Learn this traditional American pastry with Chef Simon recipe and twist! Warm out of the oven, this classic and revisited pastry — seems to melt in your mouth. Spend a few hours learning how to make, bake and finish your own cupcake creations. This is a hands-on class!

Be inspired to create your own decadent desserts. Chef Simon will guide you at your own station to make these melt-in-your-mouth chocolate cakes and ice cream. We teach all levels from, "I love to eat pastries but I'm afraid to set foot in a kitchen," to "I bake everyday!" Each student can enjoy their chocolate fondant and ice cream at the end of...

Be inspired to create your own decadent desserts. Chef Simon will guide you at your own station to make these melt-in-your-mouth chocolate cakes and ice cream. We teach all levels from, "I love to eat pastries but I'm afraid to set foot in a kitchen," to "I bake everyday!" Each student can enjoy their chocolate fondant and ice cream at the end of...

Join us for a lovely evening! Come and have fun with our homemade Pizza experience: Each Student will be making some delicious Savory Pizza and learn the art of Italian making! Itinerary of Events: Once everyone arrives, the host will welcome them with an introduction and a fun ice breaker before going over event schedule and offer...

The preparation of tarts, which is a delicious crust filled treat, includes dough technique, making light custard cream, and baking. You'll get a chance to learn the theory of Lemon/chocolate and/or Fruit tarts as you make your own to take home! We'll also teach you how to make madeleines which are a perfect accompaniment to your tea or coffee. Each...

The preparation of the mille-feuille, which is a delicious puff pastry, includes folding technique, making light custard cream, and baking. You'll get a chance to learn the theory of mille-feuille as you make your own to take home! We'll also teach you how to make madeleines which are a perfect accompaniment to your tea or coffee. Please Note: All...