ONLINE classes
Sharing Slovak and European culinary tradition via my baking & cooking classes | Join me on a baking journey to the best traditional desserts, cakes and savory delicacies through my winter online classes – from my kitchen to yours | See the class schedule below and sign up today
PUMPKIN BUNS WITH SAVORY and SWEET FILLING
SATURDAY, 11/16 AT 10 AM MT $39/PERSON
About the recipe
Enjoy this beautiful and delicious recipe on fluffy pumpkin buns that can be made sweet or savory.
Flavorful yeasted pumpkin dough can be used interchangeably during the pumpkin season to make breakfast buns with filling of your choice.
We’ll learn how to create a perfect mini-pumpkin design so that our pastries not only taste but also look amazing. In the class we’ll be making pumpkin buns filled with various fillings like savory herbed goat cheese with fig, pumpkin & goat cheese, and plum and apple butter
Class duration - approx. 2 hours
Interested in a private in-person or online class on this recipe? Reach out to find out more
photo credit: The Farmer’s Daughter
CIORBA DE PERISOARE WITH SLOVAK-STYLE BACON BISCUITS
saturday, 11/23 AT 10 AM MT $49/PERSOn
About the recipe
Ciorba de perisoare îs a hearty, sour Romanian soup with meatballs made typically during the winter months.
Meatballs are traditonally made of minced pork, sautéed onions and garlic, rice and spices boiled in ciorba - a strong soup based on root vegetables and served tangy mixed with sour cream, vinegar and dill.
As a side to soup, we will be preparing a traditional Slovak-style yeasted bacon biscuits called pagace (vegetarian, cheese-version of the pastry recipe is also available)
Class duration - approx. 2 hours
Interested in a private in-person or online class on this recipe? Reach out to find out more
photo credit: Vikendove peceni
Photo credit: La Petit
CHRISTMAS HONEY CAKE WITH SPICED PRUNE COMPOTE
SATURDAY, 12/07 AT 10 AM MT $49/PERSON
About the recipe
Honey cake is a traditional Eastern European festive dessert, often enjoyed during Christmas and the holiday season.
It features sweet, buttery honey sponges that are cooked before baking, complemented by a rich vanilla buttercream. At the center, a sharp, wine-poached spiced prune compote balances the cake's sweetness.
The crowning layer, known as the “grilaz,” consists of crispy honey caramel-coated pecans and walnuts. This stunning dessert is perfect for sharing around the holiday table.
Class duration - class starts at 10 AM and will be divided into 2-3 baking blocks
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CHRISTMAS COOKIES // THREE FAMILY FAVORITES
saturday, 12/14 AT 10 AM MT $79/PERSON
About the recipe
This year we learn how to make three new types of cookies that over the years became my family’s favorites. All the cookies that we make in the class can be stored until Christmas and enjoyed on a holiday table.
On the menu this year:
Dark chocolate & walnut (or chestnut) filled cookies
Coffee cookies with white chocolate and salted caramel filling
Twice-baked nut crisps
Class duration - approx. 3 hours (including break)
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photo credit: Vikendove peceni, Kuchyna Lidla
About ONLINE classes
All online classes are hosted via Zoom
Within 48 hours after booking the class, you’ll receive confirmation email with all class details & payment instructions. Seven days before the class starts you’ll receive a full ingredients & baking tools list and answers to your questions
Minimal capacity to host the class are three guests, maximum capacity are eight guests
You’ll receive a full step-by-step recipe list after the class
If you’re interested in scheduling a private online class, please reach out here
Date or time doesn’t fit your schedule? Reach out for other possible dates