"You
have to ask children and birds how cherries and strawberries
taste."
-Goethe
"There is no love sincerer than the love of food."
-George Bernard Shaw
"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating."
-Luciano Pavarotti
"After eating chocolate you feel godlike, as though you can conquer enemies, lead armies, entice lovers."
-Emily Luchetti
"All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast."
-John Gunther
:: Breads, Pies & Desserts Classes ::
A=Adult Class :: C=Children's Class :: B=Both
All classes are offered in-home or on a monthly basis. See the "Monthly:.." selections in our dropdown menu for class schedules and locations.
Bread Baking 101 (In-home/Private Class)
What is better than the smell of freshly baked bread? In this three hour class Chef Alekka will finally share the recipe that got her career in baking started. From there students will explore other bread techniques that will have your neighbors drooling at your door. Students take home a variety of baked goods.
Reserve your class today ($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
Decorate It! - Ages 10-18 (In-home/Private Class)
Let your child's inner chef come out and play this fun hands-on class. We provide pre-made cupcakes, cookies, icings and toppings, they provide the creativity. Each child will bring home a box of the masterpieces they made in class.
Sample Menu:
Vanilla, Chocolate and Red Velvet Cupcakes :: Sugar Cookies :: Double Chocolate Cookies
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Customer Testimonial :
"My daughter and I recently attended a cooking class taught by Alekka. It was fantastic! Alekka is engaging and fun. She connected with the kids immediately. Everything was well organized, but also set up for total hand on participation. Alekka encouraged the kids to get involved in every step of the process from start to finish. At the end of class, my daughter was really proud of what SHE had created. Alekka did a great job of nurturing my daughter's blossoming love of cooking!"
-Roberta Ward, Palatine
Ice Cream Anyone? (In-home/Private Class)
Make any celebration better with Ice Cream! Learn how to make a basic ice cream base and create awesome gourmet flavors. We provide the toppings and fixings, you bring your sweet tooth.
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It's All About the Crust! (In-home/Private Class)
This may be a personal question, but, how's your pie crust? If you're like most of us the perfect pie crust remains a mystery. Learn how to make mouth-watering pie crusts that will have them begging for a second slice. You'll find out what's involved in making a perfect base for pies and tarts. Put this knowledge to immediate use when you make
Sample Menu:
All-American Apple Pie with a Lattice crust :: Strawberry-Rhubarb with Nut Streusel Topping :: Lemon Meringue Pie.
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Customer Testimonial :
"This class was a fun team building activity! Chef Alekka was very encouraging and fun! Thanks for a great time."
Bread Baking 101 (In-home/Private Class) 
