Sourdough 101 Nothing beats the flavor and chewy texture of warm sourdough bread, and nothing parallels the aroma of a fresh baked loaf right from your oven. In this class, you’ll learn how to make rustic sourdough bread using a homemade sourdough starter from Chef Baylor Pascall, previously Sous Chef Bakery Nouveau, and currently a culinary instructor at Seattle Culinary Academy. In this workshop, you can look forward to a fun, hands-on session going over everything necessary to make your own starter and how to mix, portion, shape and bake the perfect sourdough. After enjoying your own wonderfully crisp and flavorful loaves, you’ll have newfound confidence to bake your own sourdough bread at home. You’ll also get to take home a starter to feed, a loaf of bread baked ready to share, and a dough you made shaped ready to bake the next day! You’ll make a croque-monsieur sandwich to enjoy for lunch with a cold beer or glass of wine, along with a few other sourdough surprises.
Soufflés – Sweet & Savory Take the fear out of making soufflés. In this hands on class, Chef Jen Tarantino Reyes will lead you through how to make three different soufflés: one savory soufflé that is ideal as a side dish and two sweet soufflés, both different techniques, but both perfect for dessert. Chef Jen will guide you through the process of building the soufflés and share her tricks and tips to make the perfect soufflé every time at home. Classic Gruyère – Savory Chocolate with Orange Liqueur – Sweet Raspberry Egg White Only – Sweet
Kids in the Kitchen – Batters, Doughs & Macarons This 3-day camp is designed for kids ages 8 to 12. Wednesday, June 22nd to Friday, June 24th From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Everyday Get the basics for baking a variety of favorites ingrained early! Pastry Chef Thanh Tang will teach your kids baking techniques that get foolproof results: measuring for consistency, mixing processes, best ingredients to use, piping, rolling, baking and cooling. Hand selected, kid-tested favorites will be taught in a way that makes learning fun and builds lasting pride. Each day the campers will sample their creations and take some home to share. Wednesday – Breakfast Baked Goods Cheddar Scones, Blueberry Muffins and Buttermilk Pancakes Thursday – Doughs Pizzas & Pretzels Friday – Macarons Chocolate Macaron Shell with Chocolate Ganache and Vanilla Buttercream All classes are taught by a culinary professional with 2 adult assistants No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed-toed shoes Students will be working with flour, butter and eggs, so we cannot accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs.
Kids in the Kitchen – Passport to Sweetness – 3 Days This session is designed just for kids, ages 8 to 12! WEDNESDAY, July 6th to FRIDAY, July 8th From 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM, Everyday Join this engaging Kids cooking session and travel around the world experiencing the best pastries from various countries. We will learn about three international regions known for their love of delicious sweets and why these chosen flavors make each region unique. In this hands-on session, Chef Thanh Tang will teach your kids baking techniques; measuring for consistency, mixing processes, best ingredients to use, piping, rolling, baking and cooling techniques to get foolproof results. Along with hints and tips for how to take a basic recipe and adjust it to give endless variations. Each day they will learn a bit of geography, history and culture as they discuss the country while making a few recipes that highlight it. This is going to be the best trip that you’ll take your taste buds on! Monday: Taiwan Almond Cookies and Pineapple TartsTuesday: France The Bee’s Knees Madeleines and Paris-BrestWednesday: USA New York Cheesecake with Passion Fruit Glaze All classes are taught by a culinary professional with 2 adult assistants. No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn. For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed-toed shoes. We will follow current King County Covid Guidelines. Students will be working with milk, flour, butter and eggs so we cannot accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs.
Kids in the Kitchen – Paris Sweets – Pastries, Confections & Crepes This 5 day camp is designed for kids 8-12 years. MONDAY, July 18th – FRIDAY, July 22nd FROM 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Everyday Learning the art of French pastry making will set you up for a lifetime of successful baking! In this week-long session, Chef Lee Baker will provide you with all the techniques needed to turn out a boisseau of pastries. Each day you will sample your pastries, confections and crepes and bring the rest home to share. If you are interested in baking or simply love to eat delicious French pastries, this session is for you! Monday – Choux Pastry Bubble Eclairs with Vanilla Pastry Cream and Whipped Cream Tuesday – Little French Cakes Brown Butter Financiers, Chocolate Friands Wednesday – Puff Pastry Palmiers, Blackberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels Thursday – Confections Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows, Fruit Jellies Friday – Crepes Sweet Dessert Crepes, Butter Lemon and Sugar, Whipped Cream and Strawberries, Nutella and Bananas All classes are taught by a Culinary Professional, with 2 assistants. No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn. For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed-toed shoes. We will follow the most recent King County Covid regulations. Students will be working with flour, butter and eggs and so we cannot accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs.
Teens at Whisk – Patisserie a la Francaise This series is designed for teens ages 13 and up. MONDAY, July 18th to FRIDAY, July 22th From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Everyday Mastering the art of French Pastries will set you up for a lifetime of successful baking! In this week-long session, Pastry Chef Thanh Tang will provide you with all the techniques need to turn out a boisseau of pastries. Mastery of Choux, lamination, pastry cream, ganache, piping, shortbreads are just a few of the techniques taught in this hands-on class. Each day you will sample your pastries and bring some home to share. If you love to bake, are interested in baking or simply love to eat delicious french pastries, this session is for you! We will make: Monday – Chocolate Dressed Choux and Éclairs Pâte à Choux (Choux and Eclair – Master Recipe) Crème Pâtissèrie (Rich Pastry Cream) Crème Chântilly (Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream) Tuesday – Croissants (part 1) Pâte à Croissant (Croissant Dough – Master Recipe) Croissant au Beurre (All Butter Croissants) Wednesday – Croissants (part 2) & Sablée Cookies Pain au Chocolat (Chocolate Croissants) Croissants au Jambon (Ham and Cheese Croissants) Sablée aux Noisette (Hazelnut Sablé Cookies) Sablée aux Chocolat (Chocolate Sablé Cookies) Thursday – Macarons au Chocolat Chocolate Macaron Shells Chocolate Ganaché Crème au Beurre (Vanilla Bean-Kissed Buttercream) Friday – Frangipané and Finaciers Summer Stone Fruit Tart Pâte Sucrée (Sweet Tart Dough Frangipané (Almond Cream Filling) Finaciers au Citron (Citrus Almond Cakes) All classes are taught by a culinary professional with 2 adult assistants. Classes are designed for students 13 and up No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn. For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed-toed shoes. Students will be working with milk, flour, butter and eggs so we cannot accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs.
Kids in the Kitchen – Main Street Bakeshop – Cookie Jar This 5-day camp is designed for kids, ages 8 to 12 MONDAY, August 1st to FRIDAY, August 5th FROM 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Everyday Get the basics of baking early! Chef Lee Baker will teach your kids baking techniques to get foolproof results: measuring for consistency, mixing processes, best ingredients to use, cut-in, creaming, baking and cooling. Learning from our professional culinary team will inspire your kids and give them skills that will last a lifetime. At Whisk, we talk baking in a way that makes learning fun and builds lasting pride. Kids will sample their creations and take the rest home to share!Monday – Drop Cookies Monster Cookies, Snickerdoodles, Chewy Molasses CookiesTuesday – Rolled Cookies Sugar Cookies decorated with Royal Icing, Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream SandwichesWednesday – Bar Cookies Lemon Bars, Candy Bar Blondies, Seven layer Magic BarsThursday – Slice and Bake / Shape and Bake Zebra Striped Shortbread, Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprints, Chocolate Mint CrinklesFriday – Fancy Cookies Vanilla Meringue Cookies, Oatmeal Lace Cookies with White Chocolate Filling, Coconut Macaroons dipped in Chocolate All classes are taught by a culinary professional with 2 adult assistants. No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn. For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed-toed shoes. Students will be working with flour, butter and eggs, and so we cannot accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs. We will follow current king country covid guidelines
Teens at Whisk – Classic American Treats and Confections This 5 day course is designed for teens ages 13 and up. MONDAY, August 1st to FRIDAY, August 5th From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, EverydayHave you ever wanted to spend the week exploring the world of Classic American treats and confections? If so, join Chef Jennifer Berry as she teaches you how to make all time favorites including; vanilla wafers, whoopie pies, peanut butter cups, apple turnovers, chocolate crunch bars, ice cream and so much more! Whether you spend time baking at home or are just getting started, Chef Jennifer will teach you not only the fundamentals of baking but also many tips and tricks to up your kitchen skills. You will head home everyday with new goodies to share with family and friends.MONDAY – Cookies Homemade Vanilla Wafers, Chocolate Wafers with Vanilla Filling, Fudge Striped CookiesTUESDAY – Snack Cakes “Twinkie” with Whipped Cream Filling, Chocolate “Hostess” Style Cupcakes, Red Velvet Whoopie PieWEDNESDAY – Candies and Candy Bars Homemade Peanut Butter Cups, Rice Krispies nTreats with Homemade Marshmallow Creme, Milk Chocolate Crunch BarsTHURSDAY – Muffins and Turnovers Muffin Mix, Blueberry Muffins, Apple TurnoversFRIDAY – Ice Cream Double Vanilla Ice Cream Base, Ice Cream Soda with Mexican Vanilla Syrup,Sundae with Malted Butterscotch Sauce, Maraschino Cherries and Whipped Cream All classes are taught by a Culinary Professional, with 2 assistants. No prior cooking experience is required, just an interest to learn. For safety reasons, please tie long hair back and wear closed-toed shoes. Students will be working with flour, butter and eggs, and so we cannot accommodate students with allergies to working with gluten, dairy or eggs. We will follow current king country covid guidelines.
Teens at Whisk – Cake it Like You Mean It! This 5-day camp is designed for teens ages 13 and up. Monday August 15th – Friday August 19th FROM 2:00PM – 4:00PM Raise your hand if you have drooled over IG and Pinterest cake photos! Pastry Chef Thanh Tang is ready to share his secrets to professional baking and decorating of cakes that look as good as they taste. These five days are designed for teens who love spending their free time elbow-deep in flour, sugar and with a piping bag. From the beginner to the advanced, you’ll leave this session with professional tips, loads of new skills and cakes sure to break records for “likes.” You’ll be so proud to bring your cakes home, ready to share – so plan your parties now!Monday – Baking Essentials Red Velvet Cupcakes topped with Cream Cheese FrostingTuesday – Cake Secret #1 Revealed Tres Leches – Bake & SoakWednesday – Frosting and Piping Tres Leches – Finish & Decorate with Caramel ButtercreamThursday – Cake Secret #2 Revealed Devil’s Food Cake, Raspberry Mousse, Chocolate GanacheFriday – Mirror Glazing and Decorating Devil’s Food Cake – Finish & Decorate with Mirror Glaze All classes are taught by a Culinary Professional, with 2 adult assistants. No prior experience required, just an interest to learn. Please tie long hair back, wear closed toed shoes and a mask. We are following current King County Covid protocols.
The French Macaron French Macarons are elegant almond meringue cookie, sandwiched together with a light buttercream. They are the perfect small bite to serve with coffee or after dinner and they freeze well. In this hands-on class, learn the tricks to mastering these naturally gluten-free cookies and a go-to-recipe for a creamy Swiss buttercream you will want to use for frosting all your cakes. Previously the pastry chef at Poppy, Chef Thanh Tang will share the techniques for making the perfect macaron batter, how to pipe, fill and flavor the evenly-sized cookie. You will make: Classic Almond Shells with Decadent Chocolate Ganache and Nostalgic Orange Creamsicle Sample in class then take the rest home to impress family and friends.