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In this donut baking class, you’ll learn how to make classic cake donuts from scratch. Chef Michele will guide you step by step as you mix, fry, glaze, and decorate your own batch.

Choose vanilla bean or chocolate glaze and use her simple coating techniques to finish them off. You’ll also receive recipes for fritters, yeast donuts, and baked donuts to try on your own.

As a bonus, you’ll get access to a pre-recorded video where Chef Michele shows you how to make yeast donuts from start to finish. You can watch anytime and follow along at your own pace.

Students will receive a class prep packet, recipes, and a video recording of the class.

Course price includes two people attending from one kitchen; only one person is required to register and pay for the course. Only the registered student will receive course link and associated video recordings.

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

This online class helps you plan your summer garden around fresh, no-cook meals—perfect for warm days and small spaces. Designed for raised beds and containers in the Seattle area, you’ll learn what to plant and harvest in early summer for food you can eat straight from the garden.

You’ll plan three themed beds: the No-Cook Garden with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, greens, basil, and mint; the Smoothie Garden with strawberries, carrots, kale, spinach, and beet greens; and the Snacking Garden with snap peas, baby carrots, radishes, and edible flowers.

We’ll cover what to grow now, what to harvest soon, and how to keep plants healthy through dry spells with tips on watering, placement, and pest prevention. You’ll also get simple, no-cook recipes for each garden theme so you can use what you grow without turning on the stove.

With planning worksheets, growing guides, and planting timelines provided, this class will have you hitting the ground running this summer. No experience needed, just an interest in food and a plan to grow it.

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

Ready to turn your cake dreams into reality? Join award-winning Sugar Artist and Food Network Competitor Michele Sweeney for a fun, hands-on cake decorating class that's perfect for beginners. Over six weeks, you'll dive into the world of cake making, from baking the perfect cake to whipping up two types of buttercream, mastering piping techniques, and transforming simple desserts into edible works of art. You'll get to practice piping flowers and borders, learning to fill your piping bags like a pro and color buttercream for eye-catching designs.

By the end, you'll have decorated cupcakes and an impressive eight-inch cake that's sure to wow at your next celebration! With one baking class via Zoom and the rest in-person, this class is all about collaboration, creativity, and cake, what more could you want? Just bring your apron, a sack lunch, and get ready to impress! 

A $100 cash supply fee is due to the instructor at the start of class. Please inform the instructor of any food allergies. Be sure to bring an apron and a sack lunch. Supplies are required for this course (link)

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

If you love to cook and want to grow your own ingredients, this course is a practical starting point. This beginner-friendly online class focuses on small-space gardening and shows you how to plan edible beds around flavor themes that match how you cook.

Chef Michele walks you through four themed planting plans: a Pizza Garden, a Salsa Garden, a Salad Garden, and an Herb Garden. You’ll get straightforward advice on which plants to grow, where to put them, and when to start. The class includes region-specific tips, container and raised bed layouts, and ideas for companion planting. You’ll also get simple recipes for each garden theme, so you’ll know what to cook with what you grow.

With planning worksheets, growing guides, and planting timelines provided, this class will have you hitting the ground running this spring. No experience needed, just an interest in food and a plan to grow it.

A prep packet will be sent five days prior to class. Students will also receive recipes and a video recording of the class.

Course price includes two people attending from one kitchen; only one person is required to register and pay for the course. Only the registered student will receive course link and associated video recordings.

A Zoom link will be sent to your email on file no less than 24 hours before the start of the course. Please check your spam & junk folders or call us at 206 934 5339 for assistance.

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

Ready to turn plain sugar cookies into edible works of art? Join award-winning Sugar Artist and Food Network Competitor, Michele Sweeney, for a fun-filled cookie decorating adventure! Whether you're a beginner or just looking to level up your skills, this class will guide you through the essentials of working with royal icing.

You'll learn how to master icing consistencies, outline and flood like a pro, and create stunning designs for any occasion. Plus, you'll learn how to make your own sprinkles and royal icing transfers to add that extra flair to your creations. Each quarter brings fresh themes, so there's always something new to decorate!

Bring an apron, wear your comfiest clothes, and don't forget a sack lunch - this is one deliciously creative day you won't want to miss!

A $45 cash supply fee is due to the instructor at the start of class. Please inform the instructor of any food allergies. Be sure to bring an apron and a sack lunch. Supplies are required for this course (link)

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

Ready to turn plain sugar cookies into edible works of art? Join award-winning Sugar Artist and Food Network Competitor, Michele Sweeney, for a fun-filled cookie decorating adventure! Whether you're a beginner or just looking to level up your skills, this class will guide you through the essentials of working with royal icing.

You'll learn how to master icing consistencies, outline and flood like a pro, and create stunning designs for any occasion. Plus, you'll learn how to make your own sprinkles and royal icing transfers to add that extra flair to your creations. Each quarter brings fresh themes, so there's always something new to decorate!

Bring an apron, wear your comfiest clothes, and don't forget a sack lunch - this is one deliciously creative day you won't want to miss!

A $45 cash supply fee is due to the instructor at the start of class. Please inform the instructor of any food allergies. Be sure to bring an apron and a sack lunch. Supplies are required for this course (link)

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.

Join us for Thai cooking and make a full meal together at home. You’ll start with fresh spring rolls using shrimp, herbs, vegetables, noodles, and rice paper. Then, you’ll learn how to balance sweet, salty, sour, and spicy as we make dipping sauces and a classic Pad Thai. This class is hands-on, beginner-friendly, and designed for families to cook and eat together.

A prep packet will be sent five days prior to class. Students will also receive recipes and a video recording of the class.

Course price includes two people attending from one kitchen; only one person is required to register and pay for the course. Only the registered student will receive course link and associated video recordings.

A Zoom link will be sent to your email on file no less than 24 hours before the start of the course. Please check your spam & junk folders or call us at 206 934 5339 for assistance.

This course is offered in partnership with North Seattle College Continuing Education.