Patisserie: Fancy French Desserts Parts 1 and 2 Combined On-Going
Class experience
This class is a combination of my two Patisserie classes: Part 1 and Part Deux, in an ongoing format. Prior to each week, learners will be provided with a .pdf document with all of the necessary ingredients and required equipment and supplies. Learners will work together in an energetic, fast-paced, yet fun environment to complete each recipe in the 90-minute time frame. Learners will have the opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot, and enjoy working together in a group to create...
Learners will have the opportunity to create 14 French Desserts by following the recipe along with the instructor while asking questions, troubleshooting, and continuing to practice the techniques of folding, tempering, kneading, rolling, using a double boiler and working together as a class.
As a young child, I was always interested in France and French culture. I took many years of French in high school and I learned to make most of my French dishes in my early teens by watching French cooking shows, exploring recipes and by testing everything in the kitchen. Growing up, I was responsible for planning and cooking meals for my family two to three times per week. When I lived in Vancouver, BC I was fortunate to have a Parisian who lived in the apartment next door. I would ask questions about French cooking and he would come up to help me perfect my already delicious crepe recipe. The biggest lessons I've learned being an amateur pastry chef is to not be afraid to try, to substitute when necessary, and to remember that even if everything doesn't come out perfect, it will come out delicious!
Homework Offered
Learners will need to prepare their ingredients prior to class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learners will assess their work via questions, visual observation, and through their finished product via taste and aesthetic appearances.Grades Offered
Learners will need to have a hand mixer or a stand mixer, a food processor, cookie sheets and baking pans, a tarte pan or pie pan, small pastry cutters for petit fours, a madeleine pan, pastry bags and tips (that will be specified before each class), parchment paper, 4- 8 ounce ramekins and will need to purchase each recipe's ingredient list prior to class. A complete recipe list will be provided prior to each class.
Parents, please note that we will be using the stove, oven, blender or food processor, mixer and will be using basic kitchen utensils. Learners need to feel confident in their basic kitchen skills and safety protocols. In addition, if there are tree nut allergies or other allergies, there are substitutions. Please let me know and I can help direct you to allergy and dietary friendly substitutions.
I have always been a teacher and explorer and received my bachelor's degree in music education in 2000. Teaching in the public school system as an accomplished band director for nearly a decade was rewarding; however, I wanted more for myself and...
Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
90 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
6-12 learners per class