Seasonal Pastry Courses
Our Seasonal Pastry Courses are running throughout the year, let it be the all time favourite French Macarons or more seasonal pastry courses such as summer preserves, summer berries, ice cream, christmas baking or easter chocolate eggs – we got you covered with exciting and ever changing pastry courses in the year. For more details and informations please check our monthly calendar or simple call or email us.
- The Art of French Macarons – (monthly)
- German Cakes, Desserts & Pastries – (throughout the year)
- Chocolate Easter Egg Course – (early April)
- Baking with local Summer Berries – (July & August)
- Summer Preservatives, Jams, Marmelades & Jellies – (July & August)
- Autumn Baking & Preserving – (October / November)
- Real Authentic European Christmas Cookies – (November / December)
The Art of French Macarons
Price: 95$ (+tax) / 3.5 – 4 hour course
Course outline:
During our very popular French Macaron class, students will learn all the tricks of the trade to make these very special and tricky little morsels. We will work (depending on class size) on various different flavours, colors and filling. No prior pastry or baking experience is required but would defiantly come in handy. This is a great introductory course not only to the art of European pastry but also to our Pastry Training Centre.
Pastry Aspect:
This is a 4 hour pastry course and every student will leave with a selection (please bring a small empty box) of macarons prepared in class. Various pastry techniques will be covered, this course is a combination of hands-on experience and demonstrations. Bring a notebook or digital camera to capture all the action & information’s.
The Macaron Menu:
- Vanilla Macaron with Salted Caramel Filling
- Pistachio Macaron with Pistachio Butter Creme Filling
- Chocolate Macaron with Chocolate Ganache
- Strawberry Macaron with Strawberry Chocolate Ganache
- Coffee Macaron with Coffee Butter Creme Filling
- Lemon Macaron with Lemon Custard Filling
- Italian Amaretti Macaron
As in all off our classes, all tools, utensils & equipments are provided. Approns, recipes, light snacks and beverage are provided. Please dress appropriately for kitchen work with closed toed shoes.
German Cakes, Desserts & Pastries
Price: $185.00
German Cakes, Pastries & Desserts
Famous and not so famous German Cakes and Pastries brought back to life in this amazing 8 h (2 days 4 & 4 hours) course.
Black Forest Cake with cherry compote, chocolate mousse and Kirsch creme,
Bienenstich (beesting cake) & Butterkuchen (German Butter Cake), Quark Kaesekuchen (German style cheesecake), Zitronen Roulade (Lemon Roulade) and more.
Depending on the season items or course outline might change slightly. All classes are hands-on learning experiences.
* this is a back to back course, second part of this course will continue the next day at the same time!
Instructor is Pastry Chef & Owner Marco Ropke, who is a native of Hamburg in Germany
Course Dates
Friday, February.17.2012 - ( 5:30pm – 9:30pm )
»The Art of French Macarons SOLD OUT!!!
Parisian Style macarons, the secrets and the tips and tricks of the trade for the perfect macaron Parisian Macarons Coconut Macarons Italian Amaretti Saronno
Friday, March.2.2012 - ( 10:00am – 2:00pm )
»The Art of French Macarons
Parisian Style macarons, the secrets and the tips and tricks of the trade for the perfect macaron Parisian Macarons Coconut Macarons Italian Amaretti Saronno
Wednesday, March.7.2012 - ( 10:00am – 2:00pm )
»Classical French Tarts & Pastries (Day 1)
* New Class * Join us in exploring the beauty and traditions of some famous French Tarts and Pastries in this exciting new class. 185 (+tax) for this two day class learning and baking time-less French classics (no pre-requisits or prior baking experience is required). Bring some containers with you to take your goodies home at the end of the course. Menu: Tart au Citron (sweet paste) Tart a l’Orange (sable paste) Tart aux fruite rouge (foncer dough) Fresh Fruit Tart (breton sable dough) Quiche Normande (quiche dough) Savarin (savarin dough) Choux paste tart (tarts, custards & profiteroles with caramel) Linzer Tart (linzer dough) As with all our classes, this course is hands-on, so please dress accordingly for kitchen work with solid shoes and casual dresses. Approns will be provided
Thursday, March.8.2012 - ( 10:00am – 2:00pm )
»Classical French Tarts & Pastries (Day 2)
* New Class * Join us in exploring the beauty and traditions of some famous French Tarts and Pastries in this exciting new class. 185 (+tax) for this two day class learning and baking time-less French classics (no pre-requisits or prior baking experience is required). Bring some containers with you to take your goodies home at the end of the course. Menu: Tart au Citron (sweet paste) Tart a l’Orange (sable paste) Tart aux fruite rouge (foncer dough) Fresh Fruit Tart (breton sable dough) Quiche Normande (quiche dough) Savarin (savarin dough) Choux paste tart (tarts, custards & profiteroles with caramel) Linzer Tart (linzer dough) As with all our classes, this course is hands-on, so please dress accordingly for kitchen work with solid shoes and casual dresses. Approns will be provided
Friday, March.23.2012 - ( 5:30pm – 9:30pm )
»Serious Pastry Classes – The art of French macarons
Learn how to make the famous and amazing Parisian Style macarons, the secrets and the tips and tricks of the trade for the perfect macaron. We will explore different color and flavour possibilities and will also make some Italian macarons and Coconut macarons. 95$ (+tax) and please bring a small box to carry your macarons home at the end of the course. Refreshments & light snacks will be provided together with an appron and all the recipes. Please dress comfortable and suiteble for kitchen work.
Friday, April.13.2012 - ( 5:30pm – 9:30pm )
»Serious Pastry Classes – The art of French macarons
Learn how to make the famous and amazing Parisian Style macarons, the secrets and the tips and tricks of the trade for the perfect macaron. We will explore different color and flavour possibilities and will also make some Italian macarons and Coconut macarons. 95$ (+tax) and please bring a small box to carry your macarons home at the end of the course. Refreshments & light snacks will be provided together with an appron and all the recipes. Please dress comfortable and suiteble for kitchen work.
Monday, April.30.2012 - ( 10:00am – 2:00pm )
»A Classical Cake Tour of Europes Pastry Kitchens (day 1)
Take a tour of Europe’s pastry kitchens and learn some old and new techniques to create old world pastry classics such as Gateaux Saint-Honore, Cardinal Slices, Charlotte aux Poire and more. 185 (+tax) for this two day hands-on pastry class and of course you get to keep all the goodies & classical cakes created during class. For more informations or registrations please contact us directly.
Tuesday, May.1.2012 - ( 10:00am – 2:00pm )
»A Classical Cake Tour of Europes Pastry Kitchens (day 2)
day 2
Friday, May.11.2012 - ( 10:00am – 2:00pm )
»The Art of French Macarons
Learn how to make the famous and amazing Parisian Style macarons, the secrets and the tips and tricks of the trade for the perfect macaron. We will explore different color and flavour possibilities and will also make some Italian macarons and Coconut macarons. 95$ (+tax) and please bring a small box to carry your macarons home at the end of the course. Refreshments & light snacks will be provided together with an appron and all the recipes. Please dress comfortable and suiteble for kitchen work.
Wednesday, May.30.2012 - ( 5:30pm – 9:30pm )
»Authentic German Cakes, Desserts & Tortes (Day 1)
Join us for two days of exploring the world of German cakes, pastries & desserts. 185 (+tax) for two days (total 8h) and you can keep of course everything you created in class. The recipes & cakes may vary depending on the season but we will surely cover such classics as: Black Forest Cake (made with chocolate almond sponge, chocolate mousse, cherry compote and Kirsch creme) Bienenstich (Bee-sting) & Butterkuchen (German Buttercake) Kaesekuchen (German Cheesecake with Quark Cheese) Zitronen Roulade (Lemon Roulade) Griess Pudding (Semolina Pudding with Rhubarb and Buttermilk Ice Cream) and more…..
Thursday, May.31.2012 - ( 5:30pm – 9:30pm )
»Authentic German Cakes, Desserts & Tortes (Day 2)
day 2
Wednesday, June.6.2012 - ( 5:30pm – 9:30pm )
»The amazing world of Icecreams, Sorbets, Ice Bombs & Ice Cream Cakes (Day 1)
Special Pastry Class to master the craft of frozen desserts for 185 (+tax) for this two day class. Learn to cook and make French Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream, Pistachio Gelato and various sorbets & sherbets made with fruits and yes even vegetables! We will also create an amazing Ice Cream Bomb & Ice Cream Torte with various layers of ice parfait, ice cream and sorbets for you to take home. Bring a cooler on both days to transport your creations home safely. No experience required for this course but you will be exposed to amazing pastry techniques such as cooking a proper anglaise (ice cream base), understanding sugar density in sorbets and much more.
Thursday, June.7.2012 - ( 5:30pm – 9:30pm )
»The amazing world of Ice Creams, Sorbets, Ice Bombs & Ice Cream Cakes (day 2)
day 2
Friday, June.15.2012 - ( 5:30pm – 9:30pm )
»The Art of French Macarons
Learn how to make the famous and amazing Parisian Style macarons, the secrets and the tips and tricks of the trade for the perfect macaron. We will explore different color and flavour possibilities and will also make some Italian macarons and Coconut macarons. 95$ (+tax) and please bring a small box to carry your macarons home at the end of the course. Refreshments & light snacks will be provided together with an appron and all the recipes. Please dress comfortable and suiteble for kitchen work.
Wednesday, June.27.2012 - ( 5:30pm – 9:30pm )
»Famous Austrian Strudels & Cakes (Day 1)
185$ (+tax) for this amazing, two day course of baking & exploring the history and amazing cake culture of Austria. Menu: Apple Strudel with Cinnamon & Raisins with Vanilla Sauce Yeasted Poppyseed & Pear Strudel with Rum Sauce Sacher Cake (the most famous Austrian Chocolate Cake) Spiced Walnut Strudel Poppyseed Cake, Viennese Crepes filled with Quark Cheese and fruits, Gugelhopf Cakes & more…. As all of our classes, this class is hands-on and you will get to take all your baked goodies home to enjoy.
Thursday, June.28.2012 - ( 5:30pm – 9:30pm )
»Famous Austrian Strudels & Cakes (Day 1)
Menu: Apple Strudel with Cinnamon & Raisins with Vanilla Sauce Yeasted Poppyseed & Pear Strudel with Rum Sauce Sacher Cake (the most famous Austrian Chocolate Cake) Spiced Walnut Strudel Poppyseed Cake, Viennese Crepes filled with Quark Cheese and fruits, Gugelhopf Cakes & more…. As all of our classes, this class is hands-on and you will get to take all your baked goodies home to enjoy.
Friday, July.6.2012 - ( 5:30pm – 9:30pm )
»Baking with local Summer Berries – Course 4 / Strawberries
Summertime special course (+tax) for this one day (4h) crush course on baking with seasonal & local strawberries. Learning the professional approach with Pastry Chef Marco Ropke to transform our seasonal strawberries into amazing pastries at your home. * register for all 4 summer berries special courses during the month of July & August and receive a 5% discount* Menu: Strawberry Pavlova with Lemon Custard Baked Strawberry, Hazelnut & Orange Tart Strawberry Mousse Roulade (Swiss Roll) Marinated local BC Strawberries with White Pepper Ice Cream & Sesame Tuile No prior pre-requisite for attending this course is required. Please come dressed accordingly for kitchen work, casual dress and solid, closed toe shoes. Apron, recipes, light snacks and drinks will be provided. Please call 604.569.1680 to register (maximum attendance per class will be 10 people).
Friday, July.20.2012 - ( 5:30pm – 9:30pm )
»Baking with local Summer Berries – Course 2 / Raspberries
Summertime special course (+tax) for this one day (4h) crush course on baking with seasonal & local raspberries. Learning the professional approach with Pastry Chef Marco Ropke to transform our seasonal Raspberries into amazing pastries at your home. * register for all 4 summer berries special courses during the month of July & August and receive a 5% discount* Menu: Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Tart Raspberry & Lemongrass Jelly Terrine with Raspberry Yoghurt Ice Cream Hot Raspberry Souffle with Raspberry Compote Raspberry & Cream Cheese filled French Crepes No prior pre-requisite for attending this course is required. Please come dressed accordingly for kitchen work, casual dress and solid, closed toe shoes. Apron, recipes, light snacks and drinks will be provided. Please call 604.569.1680 to register (maximum attendance per class will be 10 people).
Wednesday, July.25.2012 - ( 10:00am – 2:00pm )
»Authentic German Cakes, Desserts & Tortes (Day 1)
Join us for two days of exploring the world of German cakes, pastries & desserts. 185 (+tax) for two days (total 8h) and you can keep of course everything you created in class. The recipes & cakes may vary depending on the season but we will surely cover such classics as: Black Forest Cake (made with chocolate almond sponge, chocolate mousse, cherry compote and Kirsch creme) Bienenstich (Bee-sting) & Butterkuchen (German Buttercake) Kaesekuchen (German Cheesecake with Quark Cheese) Zitronen Roulade (Lemon Roulade) Griess Pudding (Semolina Pudding with Rhubarb and Buttermilk Ice Cream) and more…..
Thursday, July.26.2012 - ( 10:00am – 2:00pm )
»Authentic German Cakes, Desserts & Tortes (Day 2)
day 2
Friday, July.27.2012 - ( 5:30pm – 9:30pm )
»The Art of French Macarons
Learn how to make the famous and amazing Parisian Style macarons, the secrets and the tips and tricks of the trade for the perfect macaron. We will explore different color and flavour possibilities and will also make some Italian macarons and Coconut macarons. 95$ (+tax) and please bring a small box to carry your macarons home at the end of the course. Refreshments & light snacks will be provided together with an appron and all the recipes. Please dress comfortable and suiteble for kitchen work.
Wednesday, August.1.2012 - ( 10:00am – 2:00pm )
»The amazing world of Icecreams, Sorbets, Ice Bombs & Ice Cream Cakes (Day 1)
Special Pastry Class to master the craft of frozen desserts for 185 (+tax) for this two day class. Learn to cook and make French Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream, Pistachio Gelato and various sorbets & sherbets made with fruits and yes even vegetables! We will also create an amazing Ice Cream Bomb & Ice Cream Torte with various layers of ice parfait, ice cream and sorbets for you to take home. Bring a cooler on both days to transport your creations home safely. No experience required for this course but you will be exposed to amazing pastry techniques such as cooking a proper anglaise (ice cream base), understanding sugar density in sorbets and much more.
Thursday, August.2.2012 - ( 10:00am – 2:00pm )
»The amazing world of Ice Creams, Sorbets, Ice Bombs & Ice Cream Cakes (day 2)
day 2
Friday, August.24.2012 - ( 10:00am – 2:00pm )
»The Art of French Macarons
Learn how to make the famous and amazing Parisian Style macarons, the secrets and the tips and tricks of the trade for the perfect macaron. We will explore different color and flavour possibilities and will also make some Italian macarons and Coconut macarons. 95$ (+tax) and please bring a small box to carry your macarons home at the end of the course. Refreshments & light snacks will be provided together with an appron and all the recipes. Please dress comfortable and suiteble for kitchen work.
Friday, August.24.2012 - ( 5:30pm – 9:30pm )
»Baking with local Summer Berries – Course 3 / Blackberries
Summertime special course (+tax) for this one day (4h) crush course on baking with seasonal & local blackberry. Learning the professional approach with Pastry Chef Marco Ropke to transform our seasonal Blackberries into amazing pastries at your home. * register for all 4 summer berries special courses during the month of July & August and receive a 5% discount* Menu: Creme Puffs with Blackberries & white chocolate mousse Fresh Blackberry Tart with Lime Breton Sable and Lime Curd Blackberry & Belgian Dark Chocolate Cheesecake & more No prior pre-requisite for attending this course is required. Please come dressed accordingly for kitchen work, casual dress and solid, closed toe shoes. Apron, recipes, light snacks and drinks will be provided. Please call 604.569.1680 to register (maximum attendance per class will be 10 people).
Friday, August.31.2012 - ( 10:00am – 2:00pm )
»The Art of French Macarons
Learn how to make the famous and amazing Parisian Style macarons, the secrets and the tips and tricks of the trade for the perfect macaron. We will explore different color and flavour possibilities and will also make some Italian macarons and Coconut macarons. 95$ (+tax) and please bring a small box to carry your macarons home at the end of the course. Refreshments & light snacks will be provided together with an appron and all the recipes. Please dress comfortable and suiteble for kitchen work.
Friday, August.31.2012 - ( 5:30pm – 9:30pm )
»Baking with local Summer Berries – Course 1 / Blueberries
Summertime special course (+tax) for this one day (4h) crush course on baking with seasonal & local blueberries. Learning the professional approach with Pastry Chef Marco Ropke to transform our seasonal blueberries into amazing pastries at your home. * register for all 4 summer berries special courses during the month of July & August and receive a 5% discount* Menu: Blueberry & Ginger Up-side Down Cake Blueberry & Coconut Frangipan Tart Blueberry & Lemon Verbena Clafoutie with Blueberry Sorbet and puff-pastry sticks Blueberry Brown Butter Financiers No prior pre-requisite for attending this course is required. Please come dressed accordingly for kitchen work, casual dress and solid, closed toe shoes. Apron, recipes, light snacks and drinks will be provided. Please call 604.569.1680 to register (maximum attendance per class will be 10 people).
