Nothing says "wake up!" like the smell of something baking, and the wonderful thing about breakfast foods is they can be enjoyed any time -- early or late, at brunch, or even for dinner! Each week we will explore a variety of breakfast bakes, both savory and sweet, using a specific technique or ingredient including eggs, oats, biscuits/scones and more. Pour a cup of coffee and join me in the kitchen to share recipes and tips for making mornings delicious.

Special occasions call for special celebration foods, and there's no bigger season for holidays than the last few months of the year -- from Halloween to Thanksgiving, through Christmas and Hanukkah, into New Year's. If you're a baker this is your time to shine and share with family and friends. Join me for an exploration of seasonal flavors, including ginger, cranberries, pumpkin, maple and more. We'll also do some decorating together, talk about gifting, and, finally, share our favorite holiday recipes in our last meeting. Note: The first Baker's Dozen: Cookies class is not a prerequisite, but is helpful if you are not an experienced baker.

If you enjoy holiday cards then this is the course for you! We will make cards using various techniques. Students will get hands on experience and take a finished card home from each session with the skills and knowledge to make more on their own. Types of cars are birthday, Halloween, Thanksgiving place cards and for the December holiday season.  Come join me and let's have some fun!

The game of Canasta was originated in Uruguay in 1939 and spread to the rest of South America in the following years. Finally, it came to the United States in 1949 becoming a favorite card game. Through the years, this Canasta has developed in many versions, but the rules of the Classic, remains the same. Canasta can be played individually or in partnership. Come and have fun with us! Bring playing cards and a shuffler.

Introduction to the digital SLR (DSLR) camera for the beginning photographer.  This course will review the primary functions of the DSLR camera to allow the user to take advantage for the features other than just Auto mode.  Course will review the basics of photography: technical topics such as ISO, aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, focal length, various lenses; and subject matter topics such as choosing subjects, composition framing of the image, artistic use of depth of field, and use of natural lighting.  We may experiment with camera-mounted flash, time allowing.  Each session will allow the student to actually take pictures with their camera to see the effects of the various principles discussed.  Students will also be encouraged to take photos outside of class and bring in for review.  

Easy as Pie? This is a class for home bakers who aren't comfortable making pie -- yet. You'll learn three essential crust types with a variety of fillings ranging from sweet to savory. We'll start with the basics and create a different pie each class. You'll receive a recipe handout PDF in advance so you can follow along.