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Seasonal Pies with Toni Chiapetta
Saturday Nov 23, 2019
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pastry Chef Toni Chiapetta
Founder and owner of Sweetie Pies Bakery in downtown Napa, pastry chef Toni Chiapetta formally trained at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, Albert Kumin and Peter Kumps' schools in New York. Toni’s first baking for money job was at Icarus in Boston, then Sfuzzi in Philadelphia, and then Bistro Don Giovanni in the Napa Valley. From Sweetie Pies' humble beginnings in a very small apartment kitchen with a bread box sized oven to its now firm stronghold in the hearts of all Napa Valley cake, pie, and cookie lovers, Toni has been a part of special celebrations and holidays for all of Napa Valley for many years.
Just in time for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most beloved bakers in the Napa Valley, founder and owner of Sweetie Pies in Napa, Pastry Chef Toni Chiapetta, as she guides you through her time tested secrets of making the perfect pie crust and shows you how to make your very own pecan pie and sweet potato meringue pies that will be the scrumptious "pies" de resistance of your upcoming winter holiday celebrations. Pre-registration required by November 15.
Hands On - Cost: $95 - #75399 - (Register Online) Friends and Family Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop
Saturday Dec 07, 2019
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Chef Derek Corsino
Pastry Chef Derek Corsino has been involved in the culinary arts for over 20 years as an educator, competitive baker, and professional pastry chef. After his formal training at the CIA in Hyde Park, Chef Derek opened a specialty cake company while also competing in televised cake competitions on the Food Network. Chef Derek has taught at Stratford University in Virginia, CIA at Copia, and Santa Rosa Junior College. He currently leads the noted culinary arts program at Healdsburg High School.
Want a fun way to celebrate the season with your friends, family, and work associates? How about a little cooperative gingerbread house decorating? Working together and in teams, students in this festive afternoon workshop will learn the secrets to assembling and decorating exquisite and unique gingerbread houses from our pastry chef extraordinaire Derek Corsino whose world-class pastry skills will ensure that the end product - not to mention the whole process - of today's workshop will put you and yours in great holiday spirits. Pre-registration is requested (but not required) by December 2.
Hands On - Cost: $75 - #75401 - (Register Online) Cookie Exchange Ideas with Toni Chiapetta
Saturday Dec 07, 2019
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pastry Chef Toni Chiapetta
Founder and owner of Sweetie Pies Bakery in downtown Napa, pastry chef Toni Chiapetta formally trained at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, Albert Kumin and Peter Kumps' schools in New York. Toni’s first baking for money job was at Icarus in Boston, then Sfuzzi in Philadelphia, and then Bistro Don Giovanni in the Napa Valley. From Sweetie Pies' humble beginnings in a very small apartment kitchen with a bread box sized oven to its now firm stronghold in the hearts of all Napa Valley cake, pie, and cookie lovers, Toni has been a part of special celebrations and holidays for all of Napa Valley for many years.
Who doesn't love holiday cookies? From tradition-bound standards to innovative stand-outs, cookies exchanged during the holidays make the perfect heartfelt (and delicious!) gift. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping to grab a pal or family member and spend the morning together with Pastry Chef Toni Chiapetta, founder and owner of Sweetie Pies in Napa, enjoying one of the greatest simple pleasures of the season, making holiday cookies to share. We will prepare Russian Tea cookies, basic chocolate chunk, pinwheel cookies (chocolate & pecan) & shortbread. Pre-registration required by December 2.
Hands On - Cost: $95 - #75400 - (Register Online) Feast of the Seven Fishes - "Festa dei sette pesci"
Saturday Dec 14, 2019
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Greg Miraglia
Greg Miraglia is a longtime educator and food/restaurant blogger who brings his many years of culinary expertise and passion to the Napa Valley Cooking School gained from his time as a cook for the Napa Valley Wine Train and in the NV Cooking School Professional Chef Program. In addition his work in the culinary arts, Greg is also a radio program host and producer on Outbeat Radio, a weekly LGBT program on KRCB Radio.
Come learn a multi-cultural version of this traditional Italian Christmas Eve feast that you can prepare for your family and friends at home. Celebrate a wonderful Italian culinary tradition with Greg Miraglia's favorite uses of seafood based on traditions from around the globe including Oysters Rockefeller, Fish Tacos, Tuna Poke', Thai Prawns, crab cakes, shell fish pasta, olive oil poached salmon, and, of course, a tasty dessert. Pre-registration required by December 9.
Hands On - Cost: $125 - #75402 - (Register Online)
