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Baking Croissants with Sur La Table

If you’ve ever wanted to earn how to make homemade French croissants, the good news is that you don’t have to quit your job and apprentice in a Parisian pâtisserie—unless you want to, bien sûr!

Baking Croissants with Sur La Table

Your next foray into the world of French cooking could be closer than you think—as in, your very own local Sur La Table store. Many locations offer a full schedule of fun French cooking and pastry classes, taught by world class chefs and bakers right on-site. Whether you’re a complete kitchen newbie or a novice chef looking to hone your knife skills and technique, there’s class for every type and skill level. Learn to create everything from a full Provençal picnic menu with roast chicken and haricots verts (green beans) to mini macarons.

Fair warning, getting lost in the front of the store—read: a black hole of gourmet cookware and luxury kitchen decor on display like the set of a Nancy Meyers movie, decadent bake mixes, and gadgets you never knew you always wanted—may lead to delusions of Martha Stewart level grandeur.

I spent an afternoon making traditional breakfast croissants—and trust me, you don’t want to know how much butter is involved—at the (now closed) Westwood Sur La Table kitchen in Los Angeles. And since I found myself with two dozen pastries—some stuffed with jambon and fromage, some sweet pain au chocolat—I invited a few friends over for a full-blown afternoon tea—and to sample the results, Great British Bakeoff style.

Take a look at the highlights below, and let me know if you think Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry would approve.

Find your nearest Sur La Table here for a schedule of classes.

Baking Croissants with Sur La Table
Baking Croissants with Sur La Table
Baking Croissants with Sur La Table
Baking Croissants with Sur La Table
Baking Croissants with Sur La Table
Sur La Table french cooking and pastry class
Sur La Table french cooking and pastry class
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Stonewall Kitchen, LLC
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5 Virtual Valentine's Day French Cooking Classes

Few things in life are more romantic than whisking off to Paris for a cozy winter getaway, but if you’re staying local this Valentine’s Day, these five online cooking classes will bring the city of l’amour to you.

Even if you’re a little more Julie than Julia—Child, of course—when it comes to showing off your skills in la cuisine, registering for an online course makes it easy to download ingredient lists and follow along with your esteemed instructor from the comfort of your own maison.

Whether whipping up a three course feast, or baking traditional French macarons, there’s something here to suit every gôut.

Date Night: A French Affair
Mon. February 14, 2022; 8:00 pm EST
Sur La Table (Online)

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"With a menu full of French dishes—each enhanced with a different wine—this indulgent spread makes the perfect night out for wine lovers, French foodies or those looking for a special occasion meal.”

Menu:
Pan-Roasted Chicken with White Wine Compound Butter
Arugula Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts and Champagne Vinaigrette -Riesling Poached Pears

Raspberry Heart Macarons
Sat. February 12, 2022; 11:00 am EST
Sur La Table (Online)

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”Our chef instructor will walk you through the step-by-step of baking heart-shaped raspberry macarons. You'll learn to build your batter, how to correctly meringue eggs and tips for coloring your batter. After properly piping and baking your batter, we will make a tasty filling, teach you how to fill your heart-shaped shells and finish with elegant gold dust décor.”

Romantic French Cuisine
Classpop
Thurs Feb 10, 2022; 3:00pm EST

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”Create a romantic dinner for two that seems like something out of a romantic restaurant in the heart of Paris without ever leaving your home. Start your virtual cooking class off with a hearty and traditional French onion soup au gratin. Then, master the art of savory duck breast à l'orange with honey and soy sauce paired with fresh, butter garlic roasted asparagus.”

Virtual Valentine: French Macarons
La Gourmandise
Mon. February 14, 2022; 4:00 pm PST

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“Learn to bake classic French macarons with almond shells and decadent chocolate ganache. Once registered, you’ll receive a class outline that includes the ingredients, equipment and other things needed to prepare for class.”

Virtual Valentine’s Day Cooking Class
The Chef Upstairs
Mon. February 14, 2022; 5:30 pm EST

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“Things are heating up in the kitchen with our virtual cooking class featuring a delicious menu and socializing with fellow foodies, all from the comfort of your own home.”

Menu:
Pan-Seared Scallops on Fresh Greens
Reverse Sear Beef Tenderloin with Compound Butter in a Natural Pan Sauce, Haricots Verts and Wild Mushrooms
(Pescatarian Substitute: Maple-Glazed Black CodVegetarian Substitute: Medley of Roasted Mushrooms, Kale, Cannellini Beans and Green Beans)Flourless Chocolate Torte with Whipped Cream and Macerated Strawberries