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Wed, Dec 2, 6-8:30
Breakfast or Brunch Headliners
Nancy Hebb
Break eggs and tradition with Nancy’s suggested breakfast and brunch dishes.  She’ll bake, broil and butter morning selections for a fanciful and easy to prepare menu.  It’s a sunrise surprise with Baked Oatmeal topped with Vanilla Ice Cream, Sausages with Honey Mustard Glaze, Boursin Scrambled Eggs, Seasonal Winter Compote and Mimosas.}

French pressed coffee demonstrated. Complementary wine pairing.  $40

Thurs, Dec 3, 9-11 am or 1-3 pm
Pat’s Kitchen - Gourmet Gifts in Good Taste
Pat Leslie

Hostess and instructor extraordinaire Pat Leslie will show you how to make homemade goodness wrapped in holiday ribbons. A Danish Ring and Holiday Chutney will be featured when Pat opens the BSC kitchen in both the morning and afternoon (repeat of morning class). This FREE culinary program includes demonstrations, tastings and sage advice about cooking techniques, nutrition, recipes, ingredients, food storage and safety.  This fun and social exchange takes place on the second floor mezzanine. No registration required. Free

Sat, Dec 5, 11-4 pm
Taste the Holiday Spirit – A Free Christmas Show

Spice up your holidays with “party pantry” recipes requiring little time and effort to entertain with nutcracker sweets, cheese “boughs” or holiday dips. The store with BSC assistants and Bayview staff offers plenty of ideas to eat, drink and be merry this holiday season.

·       Mini Culinary Workshops in BSC Kitchen

·       Gourmet party ideas for fast and fabulous appetizers and desserts

·       Sample specialty epicurean products

·       Discover the latest in cooking utensils and wine accessories

·       Sip holiday brews from seasonal coffees to yuletide hot chocolates

·       Gift ideas for cooks and want-to-be cooks

Tues, Dec 8, 6-8:30 pm
Italian Christmas Cookies
Christine Ciancetta

Christine introduces more traditional favorites from her family’s recipe box.  Students make and bake these seasonal additions for their holiday cookie platters:  Mozette (soft chocolate biscotti with chocolate chips, nuts and dried fruits), Zallettini (lemon cornmeal drop cookies) and Anisette Holiday Cookies, “coffee dunkers” iced with confectioner’s sugar. Hands-on Adult Class. $45

Wed, Dec 9, 6-8:30 pm
Gifts from the Kitchen
Leanne Willard
An evening of sweet inspiration for gift giving from the heart.  Leanne stirs up sugar and spice into luxurious candies and baked goodies and offers creative packaging with trimmings to deliver the ultimate present.  Wish happy holidays with Rocky Road Fudge, Homemade Marshmallows, Pistachio Cranberry Biscotti, Espresso, White Chocolate and Macadamia Nut Bark and Butterscotch-Glazed Coffee Shortbread. Complementary wine pairing. $40

Thurs, Dec 10, 6-8:30 pm
All American Favorites – Fast & Fabulous
Chef John Edwards

Chef John gives a cozy winter supper that’s quick, rib-sticking and hearty to brave the chill and the frost.  These all American dishes are palate pleasers for friends and family alike when Chef John warms the spirit and the kitchen with Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese, Meatloaf, Wilted Spinach and finishes the night with a Chocolate Cookie Wafer and Whipped Cream Log. Complementary wine pairing. $40

Free Mini Cooking Classes – Week of December 14
Refreshments and Gift Card Giveaways. Limited enrollment – call early for reservations.

Mon, Dec 14, 2 -3:15pm - Best Ever Gingersnap Cookies

Tues, Dec 15, 10 -11:15am - Holiday Cheese Pleasers

Wed, Dec 16, 2-3:15pm - Sugar & Spice Nuts

Thurs, Dec 17, 10-11:15am - Cooking with Egg Nog

Fri, Dec 18, 2-3:15pm - Edible Centerpieces/Garnishes

Call the Cooking School at (360) 754-1448