LO Bake and Sew Classes - January 2012 Session

During these crazy, uncertain times, it's important to get back to the basics.  I think we need to teach our kids where food comes from, how to prepare it, and to really enjoy it. They should know that food doesn't come from a box! And they should learn to have fun in the kitchen. So...I am just tickled pink to announce that....

Due to popular demand, a six week session of classes, offering your children an opportunity to learn the basic, invaluable skills of baking and sewing is on the calendar. We should all know how to sew on a button or bake a cake from scratch! Children will also be exposed to a variety of materials and experiences - sparking their creativity, and building their confidence. And of course, they will have FUN, make lasting friendships & memories, and have beautiful (and tasty) creations to take home from each class!

Baking Classes 

Session A
TUESDAYS: January 10 - February 14
4-5:30pm

During this 6 week session, your sweet sous-chefs will create:
 

Homemade Pizza - Scratch dough, fresh tomato sauce
Bar Cookies - Hello dollies, gourmet puffed rice treats
French Bread - Baguette, garlic swirl
European Cookies - Shortbread cookies, linzer torts
After School Snacks - Granola bars, fruit dip, fruit kabobs
Cupcakes & Toppers - Mini cupcakes, and homemade cupcake toppers

More Details

Class Location:

1180 Oxford Dr., Lake Oswego

Class Price:  $ 165.00

*All supplies included

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Session B
THURSDAYS: January 12 - February 16
4-5:30pm

During this 6 week session, your sweet sous-chefs will create: 

Dipped Brownies - Bite sized brownies or blondies, dipped in chocolate and sprinkles
Mini Quiche - Made with fresh, organic ingredients - vegetarian quiche, and traditional ham & cheese.
Classic Cookies - Chewy chocolate chip cookies, cinnamon snickerdoodles
Delectable Dips - Fresh made salsa, hummus, and home-baked chips
Muffins - Lemon blueberry muffins, corn muffins, honey butter
Gourmet Grilled Cheese - Exploring the possibilities (like green apples and proscuitto!)

More Details

Class Location:

1180 Oxford Dr., Lake Oswego

Class Price:  $ 165.00

*All supplies included

I am offering these classes in conjunction with Shelly Figueroa of Figgy's Patterns. We are so EXCITED! She will be offering sewing classes as well and we couldn't be happier!

You may register by phone or email.
(801) 577-2110
dusti@verysweetdesserts.com


And time is of the essence - only 6 spots per class. Feel free to call or email with any questions!


And look for these upcoming classes:
Basic Cakes / Cake Decorating
Advanced Cupcakes
Basic Breads

New Year's Special

I can't believe Christmas has come and gone!

But I am excited to ring in the New Year.

I am offering my first special since moving to LO.

From Now thru the end of January...

Buy 4 dozen, get the 5th free

(on ANY item from my menu)

And if you would like goodies for your New Year's Eve bash (you know you do!), 

get your orders in by Friday, December 30th.

Phone, email, or Facebook.

Also, stay tuned for info on more classes!!!

Bake and Sew Camp in L.O.

We are extremely excited to announce our first children's Bake and Sew Camp in Lake Oswego. It's going to be FANTASTIC! Call, email, or Facebook to register and for more info.

Combined Birthday Party (for my 5 year old son and 9 year old daughter)

This was quite the shindig. The kiddos had a blast. And so did I. I will admit that the twinkly lights and paper stars are still hanging... I think they may stick around for quite a while... 

My son INSISTED on this monster cake (6" round cake). And my daughter wanted a rainbow cake (this is a miniature version of my rainbow cake - 6" round)

They thoroughly enjoyed them. And the party was a blast - old fashioned ring toss, balloon pop, mustache photobooth, hula hoop contest, bubble blowing contest, and twister. Oh and of course, FOOD!

Heavenly

I love everything and anything pistachio. These babies are just perfect. Mini Pistachio French Macarons, filled with pistachio butter cream. They are so pretty and petite (about the size of a quarter), and so tasty. This was only my second attempt at french macarons (first attempt here), and my first attempt at making them this tiny, and with nuts. I am so pleased with the results...

Once again, picture taken with my phone! But that'll have to do ;)

Place Card Cupcakes

Portland fans, if you would like some of these "Place Cards" for your Thanksgiving Day feast, I need to know... (You know you want some!) 

Get your orders in by Monday, November 21st. 

Phone, email, or Facebook. 

$30/dozen (one dozen minimum)

Miniature pumpkin spice cupcake, topped with whipped cream cheese frosting and a mini sour cream sugar cookie personalized with each guest's name.

We did these last year. They were a huge hit. And tasty too. :)

A Couple of Cake Pics

Here are a couple of pictures of a cake I did for a dinosaur themed party. Chocolate cake, filled with vanilla cream, frosted with dark chocolate ganache, topped with chocolate "dinosaur egg nest"...

And here is a pic of the finished Robot Cake.

Photos by Casey Hyer