Fall is a magical time of change that brings colorful leaves, brisk air, and delectable food. Embrace the season's flavors with a cooking or baking class that celebrates all the deliciousness autumn has to offer.
Oktoberfest German Classics at Tablespoon Cooking Co.
Oktoberfest and fall go hand-in-hand in the Queen City. Bring the autumn celebration home by learning to whip up classic dishes in your own kitchen. In this class, you’ll learn to make flavorful dishes inspired by Oktoberfest that you can eat all season (or year), including wiener schnitzel, roasted Brussels sprouts with sausage and shallots, beer cheese soup with sausage and apples, and potato and cucumber salad.6 - 9 p.m. Sept. 22. $110. 1731 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, tablespooncookingco.com.
FALL in Love with Soup! at the Learning Kitchen
Soup is a quintessential fall meal that’s filled with comfort and coziness to keep you warm on a brisk day. Learn to make hearty classics, like French onion soup and New England clam chowder, along with a flavorful fall-inspired salad filled with apples, cherries and pumpkin seeds. Along with making tasty food, you’ll also learn essential cooking and knife skills, how to make vinaigrettes, the art of layering flavors and the best ways to season and simmer.6-8 p.m. Oct. 3. $85. 7659 Cox Lane, West Chester, thelearningkitchen.com.
Date Night Fall Comfort Food at The Learning Kitchen
Settle in for a cozy date night at The Learning Kitchen as you and your partner learn to cook up flavorful fall meals. You’ll learn about brining, pan-frying, searing and braising as you work together to create a delicious meal. Enjoy creating autumn-forward dishes, like potato pancakes, brined and seared pork chops with apple maple sauce, braised red cabbage with bacon, and roasted butternut squash with rosemary.6-8 p.m. Sept. 22. $175 per couple. 7659 Cox Lane, West Chester, thelearningkitchen.com.
Pumpkin Spice Macaron Class at Sur La Table
There’s no denying pumpkin is one, if not the favorite, flavor of the autumn season. Sur La Table’s Pumpkin Spice Macaron Class is right up your alley if you're a pumpkin fanatic. Learn to make perfectly crisp pumpkin macaron cookies with maple buttercream or chocolate ganache fillings. This class is available for individuals ages 14+. 9 a.m. Sept. 17, 21, 25 and Oct. 1.$89. 2673 Edmondson Rd., Norwood, surlatable.com.
Artisanal Autumn Breads at Sur La Table
There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh homemade bread baking in your kitchen. This artisanal bread-making class at Sur La Table will teach you the techniques you need to whip up both sweet and savory breads, like Italian rosemary and roasted garlic focaccia, pumpkin-shaped dinner rolls and whole wheat country bread with olives and rosemary. This class is available for individuals ages 14+. 9 a.m. Oct. 8, 16, 29 and 10 a.m. Oct. 12. $89.2673 Edmondson Rd., Norwood, surlatable.com.
Autumn in Tuscany at Sur La Table
Celebrate fall with a Tuscan spin in this class, where you’ll learn to make four delicious dishes with some of the season's best flavors. In it, you'll learn to make seared pork tenderloin stuffed with Tuscan kale and pancetta, pumpkin risotto with parmesan and fried sage, roasted beet, goat cheese, and arugula salad, and almond and orange cookies with espresso. This class is available for individuals ages 14+. 4 p.m. Oct. 20 and 25.$89. 2673 Edmondson Rd., Norwood, surlatable.com.
Hocus Pocus Cookie Decorating Class at I've Been Sugared
If you love the movie Hocus Pocus, you need to drop everything and sign up for this baking class where you’ll learn to make sugar cookies inspired by the film. Learn to frost four cookies, including all three of the Sanderson sisters and a bubbly cauldron, with step-by-step instructions while listening to the movie’s soundtrack. Don't be scared; this class is excellent for beginners and open to ages 12+.6-8 p.m. Sept. 30. $50. 3662 Glenmore Ave, Cheviot, instagram.com/ivebeensugared.
6th Annual Halloween Party at Out of Thyme Kitchen Studio
Dress up and celebrate the Halloween season with the family while making fantastically spooky dishes like ghost pizza bagels, Dracula’s dentures, bat wing cookies, meat “eye” balls with toxic spaghetti and a non-alcoholic butterbeer inspired by the Harry Potter series. Enjoy learning from professional chefs and get small group instruction while having a hauntingly good time. This class is available for individuals ages 7+.5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 28. $55 (fee for participating children only). 11915 Montgomery Rd., Sixteen Mile Stand, outofthymechef.com/cookingclasses.
Hocus Pocus Cupcakes at Cincinnati Cake and Candy Supplies
Cincinnati Cake and Candy Supplies is a fantastic spot to grow your young chef’s love of baking. In this Hocus Pocus-themed baking class, kiddos ages 7+ will learn to make bewitching cupcakes in a fun and supportive environment. Parents are welcome too.6-7:15 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets $35. 1785 E Galbraith Rd., Reading. Call the store at 513-821-6161 for questions and registrations.
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