Cheese Classes in Washington, DC

Mild and milky, smooth and silky: any way you stretch it, I love fresh mozzarella! In this live online crash course I'll teach you how to make it at home, from home! First I'll set you straight on coagulation as I tell you how milk turns from fluid to firm curds.  Then I'll demonstrate how the mozzarella is made. You'll have a chance to roll...

Bring a taste of NYC to your kitchen: learn to make bagels! Make, shape, then boil and bake this tasty brunch treat along with our chef instructor. We’ll even make a roasted garlic-chive cream cheese to schmear on a bagel at the end of this two-hour class. You Will Learn To: Make bagel dough Roll bagels into their bagel-y shapes...

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...

The marriage of wine and cheese is one of our most exciting taste sensations, ranging from easy appetizers to an elegant cheese board, even Mac ‘n Cheese. Join Advanced Sommelier Mary Ross and learn the secrets of successful wine and cheese pairing in this tasting of 3 prominent cheese styles mixed-&-matched with...

You could sample a new Spanish wine every night of the year and still not experience all the variety that this country produces. Each region has their own specialty. Rioja creates smoky, earthy, subtle reds with the Tempranillo grape, while the Priorat region makes rich, dense, powerful reds from the Garnacha variety. The Ribera del Duero also employs...

In this live online crash course you will learn how to make fresh pizza from scratch from the comfort of your own home! You Will: Make and roll pizza dough Add the toppings of your choice Bake pizza to perfection Eat delicious, home made pizza No experience is required!  Materials Needed to Participate Fully: 3 cups Bread Flour (for crisp...

French wines ooze intimidation; the language, no grape listed anywhere in sight, countless vineyards and producers, and all this at often exorbitant prices. Yet even in the face of these apparent obstacles, France is worthy of our attention. Why? Simply because they still continue to create so many of the world’s most intriguing, exotic, and individualistic...

It's the end of the week, so let's celebrate that we made it through by throwing a pizza party! Homemade dough, sauce, and the sky's the limit on topping choices. You'll make: Quick Pizza Dough Classic Tomato Sauce Sheet Pan Pizzas How these virtual classes work: After registering, you will be sent a link to log into the class at the appointed...

In this hands-on virtual class, you’ll learn to make, bake, and fill the best cream puffs, eclairs,  and savory cheese gougeres – epic pastries that show off your amazing cooking skills. We will start with one pastry recipe and change it up to make delicious Instagram worthy creations. I’ll demo the process, then you will make two batches...

This course is available for "remote" learning and to anyone with access to an Internet device with a camera and microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets).  Classes will take place with Mukti Banerjee, renowned chef and cooking teacher as the "Live" instructor.  Upon registration, you will get a Zoom ID. You can ask...

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make delicious crêpes via Zoom. Menu: Chicken Cordon Bleu (Chicken, Ham and Gruyere Cheese) Crêpes Crêpes Suzette (Orange and Butter Glazed) Skills covered in class: Preparing...

Join us for a virtual cooking class as you either cook along with our Chopping Block Chef in real time, or watch as a demonstration as our chef teaches you how to make winning football food via Zoom. Menu: Honey-Sriracha Glazed Wings Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms Philly Cheesesteak Sliders with Peppers and...

By far, my favorite class of the year. We’ll pour eight wines. Some from islands. Some from volcanoes. Some from volcanoes on islands. We’ll talk about why these wines are unique, what sets them apart, and how to track them down. Islands are a special habitat for growing grapes. When the vineyards hug the coast, the grapes soak up the sun...

If you haven't made hand-rolled gnocchi yet, here is your big chance. The stuff you buy shrink-wrapped in the supermarket is a dense, pale substitute for light and fluffy ricotta gnocchi you can produce with your own hands. Using fresh ricotta cheese (instead of the more time-consuming boiled potato option), the dish is a snap to make and a great...

We are so excited to bring you our brand new online cooking classes! Warm and fresh homemade Cinnamon Rolls? Yes, please! Join us as we learn how to make, roll, and bake the perfect Cinnamon Roll complete with a delicious vanilla cream cheese icing. Bring your own ingredients and beverage of choice. Let’s have fun in the Kitchen and learn something...