Pizza night at home will never be the same! Turn your kitchen into your very own pizzeria during this cook-along experience with Tess. Together, you will craft two completely different gourmet pizzas from start to finish—each with its own unique dough, sauce, style and flavor. First up: “Mama’s Focaccia Pan-Style Pizza” — a party-sized, soft-crusted favorite enjoyed by Greek families worldwide. Second, Tess’ Signature Pretzel Crust Pizza, featuring that iconic chewy, salty bite everyone loves. Along the way, you’ll master two types of pizza dough, two scratch-made sauces (one for each style of pizza) and insider tips that will elevate your homemade pizza game to rival any pizzeria. This one-of-a-kind cook-along about discovering the joy of pizza nights done right, creating pizzas that are fun, flavorful, and endlessly satisfying and memory filled! 

Equipment Needs: A stand-mixer with dough hook attachment is recommended if making both types of pizza dough. Mama’s style pizza requires a sheet-pan. The pretzel crust pizza requires pizza pan or sheet pan. 

No Senior Discount for this class.

Bring big flavor and fun to game night, or any night, while celebrating the art of scratch baking with soft, bakery-style submarine rolls and pillowy Hawaiian rolls that outshine anything found in stores. Once the doughs are perfected, shaped and baked, the sub rolls will be transformed into irresistible submarine sandwiches layered with bold spreads, zesty vinaigrette, and fresh fixings, while the Hawaiian rolls are turned into golden sliders, filled with savory, melty goodness and brushed with buttery garlic glaze. You’ll even learn how to adjust the sweetness of your Hawaiian rolls to match your personal taste. This will be an engaging, interactive cook-along experience that blends hands-on techniques with unforgettable flavor—ideal for game-day spreads or year-round crowd-pleasing family favorites.

Equipment Needs: A stand-mixer and dough hook attachment is highly recommended if making both types of dough.

No Senior Discount for this class.

Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with a sweet culinary adventure across Europe! You will learn to create two

beloved classic desserts: a dreamy, velvety Italian Tiramisu (using Tess’ unique signature no-raw-egg-method), and authentic Dutch Stroopwafles prepared completely by hand during this new real-time cook-along experience. Together we will mix the dough, make the gooey stroop filling, cook them in a special waffle iron and assemble them with an optional heart shaped twist. Cook-along with one dessert or both—it’s totally up to you! Perfect for families, friends, couples, or solo bakers of any skill level. This class is all about learning to create classic irresistible treats to enjoy with loved ones on Valentine’s Day or throughout the year.

Tiramisu equipment needs:  Stand-mixer with whist

No Senior Discount.

Bring the vibrant flavors of Jamaica into your kitchen and experience the warmth of the Caribbean! During this cook-along experience you will learn to make a classic Jamaican hand pie (known as a meat patty) from the golden flaky pastry to the savory spiced meat-filling full of Island-Inspired flavor! You will also learn how to customize the seasoning and heat level to your taste! Tess will guide you through the process step-by-step. The best tricks for freezing and reheating will also be shared so you can enjoy these hand pies anytime.  

Equipment Needs: A food processor is recommended for the pastry, or a pastry cutter can be used. Rolling pin.

There is no Senior Discount for this class.

Have you ever found that in the morning your waistband fits fine but by mid-afternoon, it’s squeezing you like a tourniquet? Or, no matter how many crunches you do, your stomach still hangs out? Getting rid of a potbelly is much more than just doing abdominal exercises. In this workshop, you will learn the main causes and 6 strategies for getting rid of belly bloat. We will do a few exercises designed to strengthen the deepest layer of abdominal muscle – the layer that is responsible for flattening your stomach, shaping your waistline, and supporting your lower back. And we will do this without getting on the floor.

Senior Discount Price:  $20.00

Kimbap is Korea’s answer to the perfect rice roll—similar in shape to sushi, yet uniquely its own with savorycooked fillings that create distinctive flavors and textures. Join Tess for this, fun filled cook-along adventure and explore the art of making Bulgogi Kimbap rolls from start to finish, rivaling any you will find in a restaurant. From seasoning the rice, to marinating and cooking Bulgogi, preparing colorful vegetables (including a quick pickle), and crafting a delicate omelet you’ll bringing everything together into beautiful hand-rolled Kimbap. Along the way, you will discover the key difference between sushi and Kimbap, practice rolling and shaping techniques and enjoy the bold, balanced flavors of your creation. Whether you are a busy home cook or a curious foodie, you will leave with new skills, fresh inspiration, and the confidence to turn simple ingredients into a variety of healthy, delicious, gourmet kimbap. 

No Senior Discount.

Do you suffer from stress, anxiety or sleeplessness-- or even high blood-pressure or hypertension?  Does your mind never stop going?  Meditation can help!  Meditation is a simple, easy to learn practice that involves focusing your thoughts and your breathing to help you relax into the present moment.  Studies show that regular meditation can help promote increased mental clarity and emotional balance, reduce the physical effects of stress, and create a greater sense of well-being.  In this interactive course, you will learn the empowering concepts and techniques for successful personal meditation and will find support in crafting your own meditation regimen.  Come experience for yourself the abundance of inner peace, personal health and spiritual connection that come from meditation.

No Senior Discount for this class.

Class dates:  March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Confusion abounds about vitamin supplements.  Do you need them?  Which ones are best?  How do you choose?  In this workshop, you will learn the 7 guidelines that determine if a supplement is well balanced or a waste of money. (The instructor DOES NOT sell any supplements).   Also, we’ll discuss what current research says about:  antioxidants, phytochemicals, anti-aging nutrients, colloidal minerals, chelated minerals, sustained release formulas, as well as Collagen, Glucosamine Chondroitin, Melatonin, Ginkgo, Ginseng & Echinacea.

Senior Discount Price: $20.00