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We've organized a dynamic group of unique instructors who have assembled their skills, kits, and gifts for 40 curated virtual experiences only offered your team to choose from this holiday season. We hope you'll dig into each instructors class description and follow them on social if interested and share your feedback after the experience.
We've organized a dynamic group of unique instructors who have assembled their skills, kits, and gifts for 40 curated virtual experiences only offered your team to choose from this holiday season. We hope you'll dig into each instructors class description and follow them on social if interested and share your feedback after the experience.
Great and joyful teacher, very fun vibe. Fun class!
Great and joyful teacher, very fun vibe. Fun class!
This was a very interesting experience. The different views of Tokyo that provide a glimpse of life there were really enriching to me. I am so glad I had this experience.
This was a very interesting experience. The different views of Tokyo that provide a glimpse of life there were really enriching to me. I am so glad I had this experience.
This tour was Awesome! Roberto was so knowledgeable and gave great information about the life of the Gladiators and citizens of Pompeii. I rally enjoyed the material and the use of Google Earth to walk the streets. Even though I was not there in person, you could really get a feel for what it looked like in the city. Absolutely one on the bucket list to visit one day!
This tour was Awesome! Roberto was so knowledgeable and gave great information about the life of the Gladiators and citizens of Pompeii. I rally enjoyed the material and the use of Google Earth to walk the streets. Even though I was not there in person, you could really get a feel for what it looked like in the city. Absolutely one on the bucket list to visit one day!
Great class, great experience. I'm ready to dabble again!
Great class, great experience. I'm ready to dabble again!
My wife and I attended the class together and it was a terrific couples experience. I enjoyed the class very much. It was fun to learn something new and cook in my own home using the tools I have on hand. It was such a positive experience and I would definitely take another class myself. I see this as an ideal gift for that person who has everything and I can't figure out what to do for them.
My wife and I attended the class together and it was a terrific couples experience. I enjoyed the class very much. It was fun to learn something new and cook in my own home using the tools I have on hand. It was such a positive experience and I would definitely take another class myself. I see this as an ideal gift for that person who has everything and I can't figure out what to do for them.
Peggy was a fun and delightful instructor who really knows her stuff. The class was great.
Peggy was a fun and delightful instructor who really knows her stuff. The class was great.
Goes beyond the recipes with strategic and tactical methods. I enjoyed the session very much.
Goes beyond the recipes with strategic and tactical methods. I enjoyed the session very much.
Loved how Peggie gave us so many helpful tips about the watercolor. Loved her class. Very informative.
Loved how Peggie gave us so many helpful tips about the watercolor. Loved her class. Very informative.
I was surprised how much I enjoyed the mosaic workshop. The teacher was helpful, informative, patient and shared her sample pieces for guidance and motivation. I would highly recommend a Dabble event based upon my experience.
I was surprised how much I enjoyed the mosaic workshop. The teacher was helpful, informative, patient and shared her sample pieces for guidance and motivation. I would highly recommend a Dabble event based upon my experience.
My girls had an amazing time. The activities were engaging and the jokes were awesome. I 100% recommend.
My girls had an amazing time. The activities were engaging and the jokes were awesome. I 100% recommend.
The class was super fun and relaxing. I liked the teacher who was organized and a great artist.
The class was super fun and relaxing. I liked the teacher who was organized and a great artist.
Having not visited the Taj Mahal, I found the virtual tour very informative, insightful and a great experience. I am not much of a history buff, but I learned a lot about its history, how the Taj Mahal came to be, and beauty of the building complex area.
Having not visited the Taj Mahal, I found the virtual tour very informative, insightful and a great experience. I am not much of a history buff, but I learned a lot about its history, how the Taj Mahal came to be, and beauty of the building complex area.
Nice way to see a place I will probably never get to, thanks for sharing this with us
Nice way to see a place I will probably never get to, thanks for sharing this with us
There was a glitch with the start time due to Dabble not accounting for the lack of daylight savings time in Italy. That was frustrating as I had rearranged my work schedule for to accommodate the original start time. The Italian host, Roberto Musio, did a good job with the presentation and it was nice that he stopped at times so people could ask questions. He was friendly and knowledgeable. The subject matter was absolutely fascinating and the content was very good.
There was a glitch with the start time due to Dabble not accounting for the lack of daylight savings time in Italy. That was frustrating as I had rearranged my work schedule for to accommodate the original start time. The Italian host, Roberto Musio, did a good job with the presentation and it was nice that he stopped at times so people could ask questions. He was friendly and knowledgeable. The subject matter was absolutely fascinating and the content was very good.
This class was a lot of fun! I thought the teacher was very entertaining and knowledgeable about the subject. I appreciated the participant interaction. I definitely learned more about the production of the Harry Potter movies and London in general. Now I want, even more, to travel to London and see these places in person!
This class was a lot of fun! I thought the teacher was very entertaining and knowledgeable about the subject. I appreciated the participant interaction. I definitely learned more about the production of the Harry Potter movies and London in general. Now I want, even more, to travel to London and see these places in person!
I loved this Photo Embroidery Workshop! I walked away feeling inspired by my needlework which sometimes can feel more traditional and less creative. Peggy, did a great job at making everyone feel welcomed and she taught so many things, but the most important thing she taught us was to let our creative process out of the box and have fun!
I loved this Photo Embroidery Workshop! I walked away feeling inspired by my needlework which sometimes can feel more traditional and less creative. Peggy, did a great job at making everyone feel welcomed and she taught so many things, but the most important thing she taught us was to let our creative process out of the box and have fun!
I thought this was good. It was a little confusing as I missed a note in an email that I was supposed to prepare the beans in advance. There was a note sent the day before and I missed it. That was my fault for not reading everything closely. It was the first time this chef had lead this class so it was a little choppy, and confusing at times. Overall, though he was a nice guy and knowledgeable and we all made some delicious food.
I thought this was good. It was a little confusing as I missed a note in an email that I was supposed to prepare the beans in advance. There was a note sent the day before and I missed it. That was my fault for not reading everything closely. It was the first time this chef had lead this class so it was a little choppy, and confusing at times. Overall, though he was a nice guy and knowledgeable and we all made some delicious food.
It was fun to do this with co-workers and be in the kitchen like the chefs on TV.
It was fun to do this with co-workers and be in the kitchen like the chefs on TV.
The class was very enjoyable and interesting. Our class leader was very in tune with the subject matter and presented content that provided an added layer of insight to the art and the city.
The class was very enjoyable and interesting. Our class leader was very in tune with the subject matter and presented content that provided an added layer of insight to the art and the city.
Fun music fo St. Patricks Day. Ian, the mullet lives! Great music guys. Thanks for sharing.
Fun music fo St. Patricks Day. Ian, the mullet lives! Great music guys. Thanks for sharing.
Was late getting in but was glad I went ahead and joined. The music was great and the CD was awesome.
Was late getting in but was glad I went ahead and joined. The music was great and the CD was awesome.
The class was well planned and the supplies arrived on time. Making Sushi was something I have wanted to try for some time and now I am confident about making it! I have gone to the local Asian market and purchased more rice and supplies I will be making more Sushi from now on.
The class was well planned and the supplies arrived on time. Making Sushi was something I have wanted to try for some time and now I am confident about making it! I have gone to the local Asian market and purchased more rice and supplies I will be making more Sushi from now on.
Wonderful workshop!
Fun, very positive, upbeat and informational.
Wonderful workshop!
Fun, very positive, upbeat and informational.
This was a fun experience! The package with all the materials arrived about a week before the class and everything was packaged so delicately and clearly labeled; it was very high quality. The process was explained clearly and the step by step instructions were clear and easy to understand. Everyone was very interactive and it was great to see everyones creations. The teacher answered all questions with ease, and others that he maybe wasn't sure of he took notes to follow up and find out. Great experience!
This was a fun experience! The package with all the materials arrived about a week before the class and everything was packaged so delicately and clearly labeled; it was very high quality. The process was explained clearly and the step by step instructions were clear and easy to understand. Everyone was very interactive and it was great to see everyones creations. The teacher answered all questions with ease, and others that he maybe wasn't sure of he took notes to follow up and find out. Great experience!
This was a great experience. Peggy was a terrific instructor and she packed a lot of fun and enthusiasm into a 1 hour class. Sketching quickly and working with watercolors are out of my (admittedly limited) artistic comfort zone, but this class really piqued my interest in "embracing the imperfections" and trying new things. Highly recommended!
This was a great experience. Peggy was a terrific instructor and she packed a lot of fun and enthusiasm into a 1 hour class. Sketching quickly and working with watercolors are out of my (admittedly limited) artistic comfort zone, but this class really piqued my interest in "embracing the imperfections" and trying new things. Highly recommended!
It was very informative and the supplies were excellent, but the title is misleading. I was expecting something like the urban scene that was depicted in the class description. Instead, we sketched a rural landscape with a church, lawn, and tress. It was very informative and I learned a lot, but I really wanted a more urban scene with more buildings and things that one encounters in a more urban setting. IMO, Dabbl should rename this course.
It was very informative and the supplies were excellent, but the title is misleading. I was expecting something like the urban scene that was depicted in the class description. Instead, we sketched a rural landscape with a church, lawn, and tress. It was very informative and I learned a lot, but I really wanted a more urban scene with more buildings and things that one encounters in a more urban setting. IMO, Dabbl should rename this course.
Great experience. I loved the class!
Great experience. I loved the class!
My daughter and I had great fun with today's Animal Line Drawing class. The book is straightforward, and just drawing with pencil and don't worry about how your drawings show as this is all part of our individual style, so as I drew the Octopus, Jellyfish, my daughter had her version which is distinct and different but just as wonderful. We recommend taking this class by one or two people.
My daughter and I had great fun with today's Animal Line Drawing class. The book is straightforward, and just drawing with pencil and don't worry about how your drawings show as this is all part of our individual style, so as I drew the Octopus, Jellyfish, my daughter had her version which is distinct and different but just as wonderful. We recommend taking this class by one or two people.
This was a very cool experience. Kids joined in and it turned out to be a really nice family event. Plus, we learnt quite a bit, so that was great as well.
This was a very cool experience. Kids joined in and it turned out to be a really nice family event. Plus, we learnt quite a bit, so that was great as well.
This was so much fun! I appreciated how much she emphasized how it’s okay to make mistakes because that’s what’s held me up in the past. Experimenting with watercolor was really fun too! I highly recommend!
This was so much fun! I appreciated how much she emphasized how it’s okay to make mistakes because that’s what’s held me up in the past. Experimenting with watercolor was really fun too! I highly recommend!
It was a very interesting class. I especially enjoyed the history of chocolate.
It was a very interesting class. I especially enjoyed the history of chocolate.
Really enjoyable time spent learning how to create your own little terrarium. I like that the kit arrived a couple weeks prior to the class I should have looked more closely as I didn't realize the succulent were wrapped up in there. Other than my own faux pas, everything else went together nicely.
Really enjoyable time spent learning how to create your own little terrarium. I like that the kit arrived a couple weeks prior to the class I should have looked more closely as I didn't realize the succulent were wrapped up in there. Other than my own faux pas, everything else went together nicely.
Learned new techniquest.
Learned new techniquest.
The teacher, Norma, was great. She took her time with us, gave us time to get each section of the mosaic done, and was very friendly. My only suggestion would be to ensure the images of the mosaic we'll be doing is more realistic because the picture here isn't close to what we made. But, the class was super fun and I'm really happy with my piece!
The teacher, Norma, was great. She took her time with us, gave us time to get each section of the mosaic done, and was very friendly. My only suggestion would be to ensure the images of the mosaic we'll be doing is more realistic because the picture here isn't close to what we made. But, the class was super fun and I'm really happy with my piece!
Enjoyed learning about lye based soaps
Enjoyed learning about lye based soaps
Norma was a fantastic teacher! She was really engaging and I absolutely loved the class. I might just continue doing mosaics after this!
Norma was a fantastic teacher! She was really engaging and I absolutely loved the class. I might just continue doing mosaics after this!
Had a nice time during the class and even learned something new about the history of where Beignet came from and the differences between baking powder and baking soda and when to use which one. The Beignet's tasted so good. I really would have liked to mix my own rather than using a mix, but they were doused in powdered sugar and delicious.
Had a nice time during the class and even learned something new about the history of where Beignet came from and the differences between baking powder and baking soda and when to use which one. The Beignet's tasted so good. I really would have liked to mix my own rather than using a mix, but they were doused in powdered sugar and delicious.
Norma Rios Sierra was a great teacher. She patiently allowed folks to ask questions and share stories, while still keeping the class on track, even concluding early. The class was very fun and creative.
The only thing that might have helped is to have sent slightly more glass mosaic pieces, especially for the City Skyline. I ran out of the black & gray for the buildings, so I had to make some sky or water colored buildings in my skyline.
Norma Rios Sierra was a great teacher. She patiently allowed folks to ask questions and share stories, while still keeping the class on track, even concluding early. The class was very fun and creative.
The only thing that might have helped is to have sent slightly more glass mosaic pieces, especially for the City Skyline. I ran out of the black & gray for the buildings, so I had to make some sky or water colored buildings in my skyline.
The chef instructor was very engaging and made everything super fun and easy to follow. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and would definitely recommend it to anyone else.
The chef instructor was very engaging and made everything super fun and easy to follow. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and would definitely recommend it to anyone else.
Good intro class for soap making. Would have been nicer if it was hands on for people.
Good intro class for soap making. Would have been nicer if it was hands on for people.
I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the class. I ended up making another batch for my family to eat Saturday night. They loved it. My husband wants me to make fresh pasta all the time moving forward. With the recipe and guidance I received from this class, it is almost as easy as cooking store bought except it takes 100 times better.
I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the class. I ended up making another batch for my family to eat Saturday night. They loved it. My husband wants me to make fresh pasta all the time moving forward. With the recipe and guidance I received from this class, it is almost as easy as cooking store bought except it takes 100 times better.
Beautiful murals on walls and buildings with excellent video quality that the host periodically paused to provide interesting background. Exposed us to a variety of street art in multiple neighborhoods. Great use of polls to engage us and foster conversation. After all this inspiration it was fun to end with making our own drawings. There was enough direction for it to be fun for non-artists like me, and then I could enjoy seeing the creations of talented artists in the participants.
Beautiful murals on walls and buildings with excellent video quality that the host periodically paused to provide interesting background. Exposed us to a variety of street art in multiple neighborhoods. Great use of polls to engage us and foster conversation. After all this inspiration it was fun to end with making our own drawings. There was enough direction for it to be fun for non-artists like me, and then I could enjoy seeing the creations of talented artists in the participants.
I enjoyed the concert very much. Jill is very talented.
I enjoyed the concert very much. Jill is very talented.
Chef Byron Bradley was a great teacher, very patient and friendly. He is explained what we were doing and why very well so we understood how the different ingredients work together to make a very delicious truffle. I would love to take more of his classes!
Chef Byron Bradley was a great teacher, very patient and friendly. He is explained what we were doing and why very well so we understood how the different ingredients work together to make a very delicious truffle. I would love to take more of his classes!
I ENJOYED THE CLASS VERY MUCH AND FOUND THE CHEF VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. HE ANSWERED ALL QUESTIONS PATIENTLY AND MY MEAL WAS DELICIOUS.
I ENJOYED THE CLASS VERY MUCH AND FOUND THE CHEF VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. HE ANSWERED ALL QUESTIONS PATIENTLY AND MY MEAL WAS DELICIOUS.
Attended the Virtual Tour of Harry Potter's London, very fun and full of facts about locations in London where scenes from the movies take place. The presenters were engaging and entertaining make for a fun time. There are games and plenty of opportunity to interact and ask questions. So glad I signed up for this and would highly recommend it for any Harry Potter fan.
Attended the Virtual Tour of Harry Potter's London, very fun and full of facts about locations in London where scenes from the movies take place. The presenters were engaging and entertaining make for a fun time. There are games and plenty of opportunity to interact and ask questions. So glad I signed up for this and would highly recommend it for any Harry Potter fan.
it was a great experience and was easy to follow over the call. Looking for more in future.
it was a great experience and was easy to follow over the call. Looking for more in future.
It would have been nice to be a hands on experience but I understand. Some could by pass the safety or jump ahead. I will say it was a good primer and I can't wait to make my first batch of soap and with the class recording it will make it easy and I will have everything ready to go.
It would have been nice to be a hands on experience but I understand. Some could by pass the safety or jump ahead. I will say it was a good primer and I can't wait to make my first batch of soap and with the class recording it will make it easy and I will have everything ready to go.
I never thought I would ever attempt to make sushi - it seemed out of my league. This class was amazing... from all of the supplies sent to the great instruction of the Teacher, it was a top notch experience. Highly recommend!
I never thought I would ever attempt to make sushi - it seemed out of my league. This class was amazing... from all of the supplies sent to the great instruction of the Teacher, it was a top notch experience. Highly recommend!
I've always wanted to visit Greece. I haven't had a chance to see it yet, but this Street Art of Athens leaves me good impression. Even the street art of Athens is unique and beautiful, let alone other parts of this wonderful city. When I visit, I will make sure to visit at least 1 or 2 neighborhoods mentioned in the class, and try to find those great paintings.
I've always wanted to visit Greece. I haven't had a chance to see it yet, but this Street Art of Athens leaves me good impression. Even the street art of Athens is unique and beautiful, let alone other parts of this wonderful city. When I visit, I will make sure to visit at least 1 or 2 neighborhoods mentioned in the class, and try to find those great paintings.
Beignets are tricky! It's way better to try for the first time in a class where you can ask questions and get quick feedback. Had a ton of fun and got to try putting creative twists on them!
Beignets are tricky! It's way better to try for the first time in a class where you can ask questions and get quick feedback. Had a ton of fun and got to try putting creative twists on them!
I enjoyed the chocolate tasting experience with David Greenwood-Haigh (and the chocolates!). He shared the history of chocolates which was very interesting and much of it new to me, it gave a deeper understanding of the importance of chocolate to different cultures above just being delicious. His instruction into the steps for tasting the chocolate was very informative and gave me an understanding of why I prefer some chocolates to others, something I'd not really given much thought to.
I enjoyed the chocolate tasting experience with David Greenwood-Haigh (and the chocolates!). He shared the history of chocolates which was very interesting and much of it new to me, it gave a deeper understanding of the importance of chocolate to different cultures above just being delicious. His instruction into the steps for tasting the chocolate was very informative and gave me an understanding of why I prefer some chocolates to others, something I'd not really given much thought to.
I thought I might be lost and not be able to keep up but Chef was great with keep the pace of all the attendees. Sometimes we were at different stages but he provided helpful tips and answered everyone's questions. This class gave me the tips and tricks on how to make great sauces.
I thought I might be lost and not be able to keep up but Chef was great with keep the pace of all the attendees. Sometimes we were at different stages but he provided helpful tips and answered everyone's questions. This class gave me the tips and tricks on how to make great sauces.
Teacher was very knowledgeable and Flexible. She was good at providing substitutes when items were missing. I was missing the cajun seasoning.
Teacher was very knowledgeable and Flexible. She was good at providing substitutes when items were missing. I was missing the cajun seasoning.
Great class with wonderful insights on NYC. Loved hearing of activities outside of the normal tourist attractions. Also insights from Ben on the best of the tourist attractions was great too. Really enjoyed the class.
Great class with wonderful insights on NYC. Loved hearing of activities outside of the normal tourist attractions. Also insights from Ben on the best of the tourist attractions was great too. Really enjoyed the class.
I was expecting something like a zoo keeper walking the panda enclosure discussing zoological information but instead it was a real entertainer discussing his personal passion GIANT PANDAS. I had so much fun with my daughter watching and interacting with the Teacher and learning new and interesting facts about the Giant Panda!
I was expecting something like a zoo keeper walking the panda enclosure discussing zoological information but instead it was a real entertainer discussing his personal passion GIANT PANDAS. I had so much fun with my daughter watching and interacting with the Teacher and learning new and interesting facts about the Giant Panda!
I enjoyed this class very much. I like to cook and spend a fair amount of time in the kitchen, but I found that I learned several new tips and techniques. A lot of people asked questions, me included, and she was great about answering all of them as we moved through the class. I probably would wear earbuds next time so I could hear everything a little better.
I enjoyed this class very much. I like to cook and spend a fair amount of time in the kitchen, but I found that I learned several new tips and techniques. A lot of people asked questions, me included, and she was great about answering all of them as we moved through the class. I probably would wear earbuds next time so I could hear everything a little better.
Our instructor was awesome! I loved that in addition to our cooking lesson, she added some background and history in the experience. There was a period of downtime while we were waiting for our food to keep cooking so she added an impromptu mini lesson. I had a lot of fun and would want to take another one of her classes in the future.
Our instructor was awesome! I loved that in addition to our cooking lesson, she added some background and history in the experience. There was a period of downtime while we were waiting for our food to keep cooking so she added an impromptu mini lesson. I had a lot of fun and would want to take another one of her classes in the future.
Enjoyed the painting session. Liked that there was personal touch and stories shared during the event to shed perspective on the impact art can have on an individual at any point along their adventure of life.
Enjoyed the painting session. Liked that there was personal touch and stories shared during the event to shed perspective on the impact art can have on an individual at any point along their adventure of life.
Phillipe was patient with all of the class members and answered all of our questions. There were a couple of hiccups with the video feed but he was able to get everyone back in synch. The cacio e pepe was delicious and simple. I will definitely be making fresh pasta again.
Phillipe was patient with all of the class members and answered all of our questions. There were a couple of hiccups with the video feed but he was able to get everyone back in synch. The cacio e pepe was delicious and simple. I will definitely be making fresh pasta again.
I had a great time putting together my first succulent terrarium. There was plenty of material to use. The instructor answered all our questions and provided some very helpful tips and tricks on how to keep our plants alive.
I had a great time putting together my first succulent terrarium. There was plenty of material to use. The instructor answered all our questions and provided some very helpful tips and tricks on how to keep our plants alive.
I had a great time putting together my first succulent terrarium. There was plenty of material to use. The instructor answered all our questions and provided some very helpful tips and tricks on how to keep our plants alive.
I had a great time putting together my first succulent terrarium. There was plenty of material to use. The instructor answered all our questions and provided some very helpful tips and tricks on how to keep our plants alive.
I enjoyed the tour and the "tour guide" was clearly very familiar with the venue and very knowledgeable about the history, both of which I appreciate very much.
I enjoyed the tour and the "tour guide" was clearly very familiar with the venue and very knowledgeable about the history, both of which I appreciate very much.
The class was very informative. I have been able to travel and taste chocolate from other countries and I know not all chocolate is created equally, but wow! Being able to taste chocolate from a multiple of other countries is great! Thank you very much!
The class was very informative. I have been able to travel and taste chocolate from other countries and I know not all chocolate is created equally, but wow! Being able to taste chocolate from a multiple of other countries is great! Thank you very much!
Awesome experience to enjoy with family
Awesome experience to enjoy with family
Recipes were not provided so it was difficult to get organized and be ready to drop in ingredients at the exact point when needed. Instructor was a substitute and didn't have the exact ingredients in our package. At times students were ahead of the instructor and it was difficult to make corrections. Truffles were flavorful and I’ll try them again.
Recipes were not provided so it was difficult to get organized and be ready to drop in ingredients at the exact point when needed. Instructor was a substitute and didn't have the exact ingredients in our package. At times students were ahead of the instructor and it was difficult to make corrections. Truffles were flavorful and I’ll try them again.
What an interesting idea for date night -- a cooking class we can do without having to be in a specific city. As a frequent traveler, this format appeals to me because I can do the class from wherever I find myself. And indeed, for this class, we were traveling in a small town in rural Maryland.
To get ready for class (and date night), I booked a hotel room with a kitchenette in the room and placed an order at Walmart for the exact supplies the class and recipes called for. So off we went equipped with our brand new 1 quart sauce pans, whisks, spatulas, measuring cups and food.
The class got started with a technical snafu -- the presenter clearly hadn't rehearsed to know that two separate cameras would be a problem. Thankfully, some technical students were able to suggest a fix that worked for everyone. It was also fortunate the presenter had a helper to manually hold the camera when it twice became a problem later. Finally, the camera showing the cooking area was constantly locking as the computer it was connected to had not been prepared properly by disabling the screen saver / lock screen. -1 star
Our first sauce was a veloute. Following the presenter and the recipe in hand, we started by making a roux in our 1 quart sauce pan. Questions abound from students once the presenter explains we should be about done and all of us are confused because our sauces haven't even begun to simmer yet, let alone thicken. It turns out, the presenter was using a large frying pan rather than the sauce pan we were all instructed to use. With a much wider surface in contact with heat, his sauce readied much more quickly. So he patiently waited for all of us to catch up since we were apparently using the wrong equipment.
Still on the veloute, it became apparent the required 1 quart sauce pans were going to be too small to hold the quantity of ingredients we were adding. Fortunately, the 1 quart sauce pans I purchased came as a set including a 2 quart sauce pan. I left the hotel and ran out to the car to grab the larger sauce pans I hadn't expected to need or use. Some students adapted easily, at home in their own well equipped kitchens with plenty of pots and pans, while others had to improvise and dump half their sauce and half the remaining recipe. I was disappointed with this second oversight of the presenter who had once again failed to rehearse the class with someone unfamiliar following along with the instructions and shopping list. -1 star
The next sauce was a bechemel. It tasted marvelous and was our favorite. But once again, the equipment list calling for a 1 quart sauce pan was clearly wrong, given that the recipe calls for adding 1 quart of milk alone, in addition to all other ingredients. Again, we were left to improvise.
And finally, the hollandaise sauce was difficult to make. We made a mistake and overseasoned with salt by adding the full amount the recipe called for rather than adding it slowly, a pinch at a time, a distinction that me as an amateur cook would have appreciated learning in this class. This made our sauce inedible though we now are more confident about making it again next time.
We didn't wind up using or needing half the things we were told to get - like spatulas - and needed things the recipes and parts list didn't call for. This was frustrating, added unnecessary costs and took away from our overall experience. -.5 star
Overall, I rate this experience 2.5 out of 5. It was still fun and we enjoyed our experience learning to cook together. I recommend the presenter spend more time preparing for the class by rehearsing with someone. He'd work out the bugs such as wrong equipment, technical problems. Until then I would not recommend this class.
What an interesting idea for date night -- a cooking class we can do without having to be in a specific city. As a frequent traveler, this format appeals to me because I can do the class from wherever I find myself. And indeed, for this class, we were traveling in a small town in rural Maryland.
To get ready for class (and date night), I booked a hotel room with a kitchenette in the room and placed an order at Walmart for the exact supplies the class and recipes called for. So off we went equipped with our brand new 1 quart sauce pans, whisks, spatulas, measuring cups and food.
The class got started with a technical snafu -- the presenter clearly hadn't rehearsed to know that two separate cameras would be a problem. Thankfully, some technical students were able to suggest a fix that worked for everyone. It was also fortunate the presenter had a helper to manually hold the camera when it twice became a problem later. Finally, the camera showing the cooking area was constantly locking as the computer it was connected to had not been prepared properly by disabling the screen saver / lock screen. -1 star
Our first sauce was a veloute. Following the presenter and the recipe in hand, we started by making a roux in our 1 quart sauce pan. Questions abound from students once the presenter explains we should be about done and all of us are confused because our sauces haven't even begun to simmer yet, let alone thicken. It turns out, the presenter was using a large frying pan rather than the sauce pan we were all instructed to use. With a much wider surface in contact with heat, his sauce readied much more quickly. So he patiently waited for all of us to catch up since we were apparently using the wrong equipment.
Still on the veloute, it became apparent the required 1 quart sauce pans were going to be too small to hold the quantity of ingredients we were adding. Fortunately, the 1 quart sauce pans I purchased came as a set including a 2 quart sauce pan. I left the hotel and ran out to the car to grab the larger sauce pans I hadn't expected to need or use. Some students adapted easily, at home in their own well equipped kitchens with plenty of pots and pans, while others had to improvise and dump half their sauce and half the remaining recipe. I was disappointed with this second oversight of the presenter who had once again failed to rehearse the class with someone unfamiliar following along with the instructions and shopping list. -1 star
The next sauce was a bechemel. It tasted marvelous and was our favorite. But once again, the equipment list calling for a 1 quart sauce pan was clearly wrong, given that the recipe calls for adding 1 quart of milk alone, in addition to all other ingredients. Again, we were left to improvise.
And finally, the hollandaise sauce was difficult to make. We made a mistake and overseasoned with salt by adding the full amount the recipe called for rather than adding it slowly, a pinch at a time, a distinction that me as an amateur cook would have appreciated learning in this class. This made our sauce inedible though we now are more confident about making it again next time.
We didn't wind up using or needing half the things we were told to get - like spatulas - and needed things the recipes and parts list didn't call for. This was frustrating, added unnecessary costs and took away from our overall experience. -.5 star
Overall, I rate this experience 2.5 out of 5. It was still fun and we enjoyed our experience learning to cook together. I recommend the presenter spend more time preparing for the class by rehearsing with someone. He'd work out the bugs such as wrong equipment, technical problems. Until then I would not recommend this class.
Joined the chocolate tasting but, had no chocolate to taste. It was interesting to learn about the history of chocolate.
Joined the chocolate tasting but, had no chocolate to taste. It was interesting to learn about the history of chocolate.