Raaka Factory Tour & Tasting

If you've never smelled challah in the oven, you're in for a treat. We will be covering the basics of challah making, a staple of Jewish culture, starting with a short introduction of its historical beginnings and significance, and then moving to making the dough (no experience required for this course at all!). We will break for an hour to allow...

We're going to make the iconic pastry - the croissant. Our chef will guide you through the entire process from folding in the butter to rolling and "turning" the dough, to shaping. This class happens in two sessions over two days. Please see the calendar below for schedule details. Total in class instruction is 3.5 hours. [First Session] We'll...

Are you seduced by French pastries in bakery windows? Well, many of them are quite easy to master at home and require only a few pantry staples to make them. In this class, instructor Rebecca Ffrench will teach you to make a classic pâte à choux (a French pastry dough) and guide you through the creation of a mountain of cream puffs, filled with...

BLVD Bread Bakers: Why settle for making Chocolate Babka OR a rich egg Challah Bread, when you can bake both at once? Introducing JJ's cult favorite: Chocolate Ballah!  These loaves sold out instantly here at BLVD kitchen, and now you can make your own at home, with JJ's expert guidance.

During this session, students will learn how to prepare these classics as the Chef guides you every step of the way to ensure fabulous French Toast & Chocolate Mousse! - 2 and 1/2 hour Virtual class Please Note: All classes/events are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of participants is not reached. Refund/Reschedule Policy...

With the holiday season around the corner, what would impress your friends and loved ones more that an awesome and one-of-a-kind gift specially made by you?  The New York Sewing Center is delighted to present our holiday gifts workshop. Create holiday favorites while sipping hot chocolate or wine and listening to Christmas music! During the workshop...

This week, we'll be baking ooey gooey chocolate brownies! This class will be meeting on Zoom.  We'll send you an email with the class handout with the recipes, ingredients and equipment, as well as the Zoom meeting link, at least 48 hours ahead of time.   Difficulty level: Easy Ages: 5 and up, adult assistance strongly recommended...

Homemade gifts are all the rage, so let's up your gift-giving game this season with these sweet holiday favorites.   You'll make: Sweet + Salty Caramel Brittle  Chocolate Espresso Truffles ​Peppermint Bark HOW THESE VIRTUAL CLASSES WORK: 1) After registering, you will be sent a link to log into the class at the appointed...

Everyone loves donuts! Learn to make homemade Beignets, which is the French answer to the American donut! Students will learn to prepare these delicious fried puff pastries while understanding how to use yeast dough, baking and frying. For those with a real sweet tooth, add a variety of extra sweet fillings to the beignets such as home-made chocolate...

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 holiday treats via Zoom. Menu: Peppermint Snowballs Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Cranberries Milk Chocolate-Hazelnut Truffles...

Have fun this New Year's Eve as our chef prepares a scrumptious feast in this demonstration class! A bubbly toast is included in the price of the class. Menu: Arugula Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Pears, Hazelnuts and Balsamic Herbed Flatbread with Grapes, Gorgonzola and Pancetta Crispy Sautéed Duck Breast with Red Wine-Currant...

Our dining out options have certainly changed. So why not transform your dining room (or coffee table) into a fine dining restaurant that will make your date swoon, and create date night at home. Chef Laura from Teaching Table will break down the preparation of a 4-course date night menu, helping you and yours to prepare a scratch made pescatarian...

Bake your way into the holiday season with some of our favorite festive cookies!  You'll make: Peppermint Chocolate Brownie Cookies Chewy Fresh Ginger Cookies Jammy Lemon Thumbprints HOW THESE VIRTUAL CLASSES WORK: 1) After registering, you will be sent a link to log into the class at the appointed date/time.  2) One day before...

We are so excited to bring you our brand new online cooking classes!  Fresh, warm, donuts?! Yes, please! Join us as we whip up a batch of donuts completely from scratch for the ultimate sweet treat. From creating our yeast dough to our vanilla creamy pastry cream, and chocolate and vanilla glazes, we promise these donuts won't last long and you'll...

Join us in the comfort of your own home as our chef instructor virtually guides you through the ins and outs of making festive and delicious holiday cookies from scratch. Have fun spending the afternoon with us as  we cover essential cookie techniques in this intensely interactive 2-hour virtual workshop.  Menu: Holiday...

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 holiday treats via Zoom. Menu: Peppermint Snowballs Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Cranberries Milk Chocolate-Hazelnut Truffles...

Crepes are one of those dishes that everyone loves to eat, but not many people consider cooking at home. They couldn't be easier, and they are just right for every meal of the day, depending on which ingredients you put inside. We’ll make a classic crepe batter, and fill them with both savory and sweet fillings: vegetables with a cheesy...

Making pies and tarts isn't as hard as you might think. Join us in the comfort of your own home as our chef instructor virtually guides you through the ins and outs of making and rolling out tender, flaky dough. We’ll make a fruit-filled pie and a chocolate tart, both baked to golden brown perfection in this intensely interactive...

Making pies and tarts isn't as hard as you might think. Join us in the comfort of your own home as our chef instructor virtually guides you through the ins and outs of making and rolling out tender, flaky dough. We’ll make a fruit-filled pie and a chocolate tart, both baked to golden brown perfection in this intensely interactive 2-hour virtual...

Make and assemble festive hors d'oeuvres with HCNY to usher in 2021 at home! You'll make: Maple-Glazed Bacon-Apricot-Sage Wraps Crostini with Whipped Ricotta and Peperonata Smoked Salmon Tartare on Cucumber Rounds Espresso Truffles How these virtual classes work: 1) After registering, you will be sent a link to log into the class at the...