Albany Area Schools Community Education

Tess Georgakopoulos, Dish it up Good Homemade sweets and treats are always wonderful around the holidays and throughout the year as well. Add three wonderful treats to your holiday celebration as you learn to create freshly baked homemade Cinnamon Rolls, luscious Basque Burnt Cheesecake, and velvety Hot Cocoa Bombs! Make them for your family for a memorable holiday breakfast or wrap them up with bows and gift them to those you hold dear. Or better yet, create memories by starting a new holiday tradition as you learn to make these delicious treats with your children or significant others. After keeping her Copycat Cinnabon® (Cinnamon Roll) recipe a secret for MANY years, the instructor has decided to share it EXCLUSIVELY to those that register for this class! She has often been told that her rolls are considered BETTER than actual Cinnabon® rolls. You will love these billowy, warm, luscious, gooey, rolls topped with cream cheese frosting that is out-of-this-world-delicious. In addition, NEW to her Holiday Dessert class offerings, is her version of Basque “Burnt” Cheesecake. The exterior resembles that of a crème brulèe, and the interior is lighter, more airy than a New York Style Cheesecake, and has a “mousse like” consistency. It is masterpiece in and of itself. Also, if interested, learn how to create a wonderful winter treat known as Hot Cocoa Bombs as the cinnamon rolls are rising, and the cheesecake is baking. Cocoa Bombs make for a wonderful treat in front of a warm fire during the cold Minnesota Winter or any time of year. NOTE Equipment needs at the end of the post. Be ready to keep all recipes SECRET as they are only shared with participants of this class. Participants will receive a list of ingredients in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and prep. A professionally made PDF packet of the Instructors Personal Recipes from this class will also be received. NOTE: The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. Make it a date night or family night as you create lasting memories in your kitchen! This class will take place on Zoom, free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Equipment Needs: A Cocoa Bomb Silicone Mold will be needed for to create the cocoa bombs. Available at most craft stores, as well as online. A minimum of 2 1⁄4 inch cocoa bomb mold is recommended. 3” mold works very well too! A spring form pan usually 8 or 9-inch interior will be needed for the cheesecake. More details to come. Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. . If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together.

Tess Georgakopoulos, Dish it up Good Back by popular demand are Tess’ Magical Cheesecake & Brownie Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies, in addition to her ever-popular Holiday Cookie Bake & Decorate class where participants learn the foundations of decorating cookies with Royal Icing! If you are looking to start a new holiday cookie baking & decorating tradition and looking for a NEW SPECTACULAR COOKIE to add to your holiday cookie repertoire look no further! Consider registering for this Virtual, Live, Family Fun Holiday Cookie Baking & Decorating Class for beginners. Gather your family for baking and decorating, or treat yourself to some quality personal fun time. Participants will be baking the cookies for the decorating ahead of time so that they are ready to decorate at the start of class. A PDF with two of the instructors’ personal sugar cookie recipes, and a list of ingredients and supplies needed for the Royal Icing will be provided 5—7 days before the class, to provide time for shopping and baking. The recipes will include a soft and chewy sugar cookie, and a denser crisp sugar cookie. Participants can One of the instructor’s favorite holiday cookie cutter shapes is a gingerbread person. This is one shape that proves to be a lot of fun to decorate year after year and some time will definitely be spent on this in addition to other holiday shapes. Choose to bake one or the other or both using cookie cutters of choice. No fancy decorating tips or bags will be needed. We will be using simple plastic sandwich bags to decorate. The packet will also include ingredients required for the STUFFED COOKIES that we will be creating together during the class! This class will take place on Zoom, free on-line software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together.

Jesse Wicher, Holistic Arts Learning to sing over the Internet is FUN and EASY! Come bring greater enjoyment and satisfaction to your singing by building on the basics of breath support, tonal focus and musicianship. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced musician, this class will help you get to the next level of your art. Just bring your enthusiasm and a piece of music you love to sing! Classes are open to all ages! Lessons are 30 minutes of private instruction. Introductory price for Community Education Students: $125 for 5 lessons 5 week session - flexible scheduling! Call 716-821-1404 or email HolisticArts@hotmail.com for additional information **Online singing lessons can be conducted using a computer, tablet or smartphone via Skype, Zoom and most other live chat platforms

Tess Georgakopoulos, Dish it up Good Swedish meatballs are a holiday tradition enjoyed by many families around the world. Have you ever wondered what Swedish meatballs are or wondered how they are made? Have you ever enjoyed the perfect bowl of noodles and couldn’t get enough? Create a memorable mouthwatering holiday meal for your family by registering for this class where Tess will guide you through the process of making the most delicious Swedish meatballs seasoned to perfection and bathed in a savory-velvety cream sauce. Then have the pleasure of serving them over your own HAND-PULLED NOODLES! Follow along step-by-step as the instructor guides you through each of her recipes while sharing secrets for making everything about this meal from scratch! Participants will receive a list of ingredients ahead of time to allow time for shopping and prep. Participants also receive a professionally created PDF packet of the instructor’s personal recipes. NOTE: The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those that register for this class. This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. Make lasting memories in your kitchen if you decide to have your children, your spouse or your partner join you! Children absolutely love getting involved in the kitchen and will enjoy creating meatballs and pulling noodles with you as well! Have your questions answered by the instructor, and interact with other participants as you cook-along. While cooking-along is loads of fun, it is optional. As an added bonus, the instructor has created a private group and a public group on Facebook for participants of her cooking classes. Everyone will receive an invite to the groups although joining is optional. Come join the fun! Note: One registration fee for this on-line virtual interactive class can include immediate family members living full-time in the same home ONLY. If children are participating, adult supervision is required. . If friends, adult children, or extended family members are gathering for a fun night together, EACH household must register SEPARATELY even if participating together.