Dish it up Good! With Tess Georgakopoulos Better than Bakery: Cinnamon Crunch Bagels & Pumpkin & Pumpkin-Spice Cinnamon Rolls Indulge in the comforting aromas and flavors of fall where you will experience the crafting of two seasonal favorites from scratch, perfect for cozy mornings or elegant gatherings around the holidays. Join Chef Tess in one of her newest cook-along classes as she guides you in the step-by-step creation of the softest most delicious gooey Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls enriched with real pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice both in the pillowy dough and mouthwatering filling. They will be baked to golden perfection and topped with a pumpkin spice cream cheese frosting. You will also be guided in the creation of Panera®--style Cinnamon Crunch Bagels that feature a tender, chewy interior studded with cinnamon chips and a signature crackly-sweet cinnamon topping; the perfect balance of softness and crunch, and a textural dream. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or simply a lover of fall flavors, this fun yet refined class promises to fill your kitchen with warmth, spice, and something truly special! Saturday, Sept 26th 4-6:30pm | $46 Online Freezer Pizza & Fast ‘Liquid’ Pizza: Easy Meal Prep for Busy Nights Busy night? Skip the takeout—make pizza your easiest meal of the week. In this hands-on class, with step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to prepare and freeze homemade pizzas for quick, healthy, affordable, stress-free dinners anytime. We’ll make fresh freezer-friendly pizza dough use it to prepare the crusts, and go through the process required for toping freezing, storage, and baking so they bake up perfectly from frozen each and every time. Important pro-tips for freezer friendly dough and toppings will also be shared. You’ll also learn how to prepare a fast no-knead pizza—an easy mix-and-bake method that comes together in under an hour from start to finish. With make-ahead tips, and ready-to-go ingredient ideas, you’ll leave with practical ways to save time and money, eat healthier, and always have a delicious meal within reach. As always recipes used are Chef Tess originals intended to make the experience simple and flavorful each and every time. Equipment Needs: Stand mixer, and 12-inch disposable aluminum pizza pans. Friday, Oct 9th 5:30-8pm | $46 Online Air Fryer Hype: Copycat KFC® The POPULAR Air Fryer Hype Copycat KFC® experience is back by popular demand, and taking to the next level! Are you curious about the air fryer craze or ready to go beyond fries and frozen foods? Whether you’re a seasoned user of considering your first purchase, this experience is for you. Join Chef Tess for an elevated, fun, and interactive cook-along experience featuring crave-worthy favorites including her mouthwatering Copycat KFC® chicken, and from-scratch yeasted air fryer glazed doughnuts, plus additional scratch-made pizza, burgers and egg rolls. Participants will be invited to cook-along and create the Copycat KFC® Chicken and fresh homemade yeasted glazed doughnuts, then sit back and enjoy demonstrations of the remaining recipes. All recipes are included along with tips for air fryer success, ingredient insights and tips for freezing. Delicious recipes your family will love—leftovers may just become a thing of the past. Equipment Needs: Air Fryer. A stand-mixer with dough hook attachment is also recommended for making the doughnut dough. If a stand mixer is not available, dough can be made by hand. More info will be provided in the ingredient list packet. Friday, Nov 6th 5:30-8pm | $46 Online Swedish Meatballs & Spaetzle 18 (Homemade egg noodles) Holiday Comfort Food Rich, savory, and deeply comforting—this is the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create tender, perfectly seasoned Swedish meatballs simmered in a velvety, savory cream sauce—an iconic dish enjoyed by families around the world, especially during the holidays. To make it even more special, you’ll prepare homemade Spatzle—soft, delicate German egg noodles that are surprisingly fun to make and the perfect companion to soak up every bit of that delicious sauce. Follow along step-by-step as Chef Tess shares her recipes, techniques for building flavor, working with simple ingredients, and creating a complete, from-scratch seemingly gourmet meal you’ll be proud to serve. Whether for a holiday gathering or a cozy dinner at home, this comforting classic is sure to become a family favorite. Friday, Dec 18th 5:30-8pm | $40 Online While cooking-along is loads of fun, and highly recommended, it is optional. This class will take place on Zoom, free online software. Participants will receive instructions on how to access the class prior to it starting. A list of ingredients and class details will be received in advance of the class with enough time for shopping and preparation. The Instructor’s Personal Recipes from this class will be included in a professionally made PDF packet to be received by participants after the class. NOTE: The instructor’s recipes are copyrighted and are only shared with those who register for this class. 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 online 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.

There seems to be a deck for everything these days. What does one do with a deck of cards, whether it be a tarot, oracle or cards for a certain activity such as writing, creativity, living your values or connecting with nature? Decks can be portals to wisdom, tools for self-reflection, and guides for navigating life’s twists and turns. We will explore the myriad of decks at The Vintage Storyteller from using symbols from nature to guide and inspire, offering creative exercises and practical tools to enhance our creativity, offering a new perspective, or prompts to inspire your writing or mindfulness practice or to just plain have fun! We will be offered many examples of how to work with decks. This can be very helpful to boost your creativity, inspiration and motivation. We will learn to use our intuition, trust ourselves and be curious and playful. The class will also give participants some resources if they want to create a deck of their own or at least start thinking about it. For ages 16+ Kari Ramstrom