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Join Sally and learn the art of baking and decorating delicious cookies in this 1-night class. You'll start by mixing and baking "slice and bake" sugar cookies, making delicious icing, and then decorating your treats to bring home and share with friends and family. Each student will bring home a selection of decorated cookies. Students aged 13 and over welcome; younger students should be accompanied by an adult. This is a participatory baking class. A small group of 3-4 students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipes. This class will meet inside CVU.

Grittibänz, are charming little bread-men that are a popular holiday treat in Switzerland. Roughly translated – “Gritti” refers to a figure with legs apart, and “bänz” is the short form for the name Benedikt. The bread is made from a lightly sweet yeast dough, similar to brioche or challah. They’re widely made in homes and bakeries across the German speaking part of the country and are a beloved tradition throughout the holiday season. This class is designed for a child and caregiver to attend together with the understanding that each pair will work together to make a batch of Grittibanz!

Prepare ahead and reduce your holiday stress level! Make 3 different Italian cookies: biscotti, amaretti, and Florentines. All are delicious, and Florentines are even gluten free! Complete the process for each recipe, and take home cookies to share with friends and family. Learn the when and how of preparing ahead, including the freezing of uncooked dough before completely cooking each delicious treat. Freshly baked cookies, ready in minutes, for the holiday season! This is a participatory baking class. A small group of 3-4 students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipes on the night's menu. This class will meet inside CVU.

If you've ever traveled to the Pacific Northwest, found yourself in need of quick food and searched your phone, chances are you came across many teriyaki restaurants, most of them specializing in ‘Seattle Style’ Chicken Teriyaki. This Japanese dish, altered with American influences, is a popular take out classic and for good reason. It's quick, delicious, and no matter what mood you’re in it seems to hit the spot. Savory teriyaki marinated chicken, bright cabbage slaw, creamy pasta salad and cozy sesame rice coalesce on a single plate in an epic East meets West cuisine. Thankfully, you don't have to travel 3000 miles to partake in this west coast delight. This class will show you how to make all the fixings yourself so you can enjoy it anytime you please. You'll also learn about other applications of teriyaki sauce, how to make sesame ginger dressing, and the Japanese concept of ‘gaman’. Enjoy a taste of the Emerald City for dinner anytime you want at home, just don't count on there being any leftovers. This is a participatory cooking class. A small group of 3-4 students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipes on the night's menu.