Early Summer Galettes: Sweet & Savory

This is a live, interactive, hands-on cooking class held online via Zoom. See our event policies at the bottom of this webpage.

Pie crusts can be intimidating. The threat of mushy, under-cooked undersides and the fear of rolling out concentric dough has kept many people from trying their hand at this pastry classic. Enter the galette. Galettes have all the flavor of pies but are far more low key. No blind baking and no tedious crust crimping. They are the pastry equivalent of the dinner guest who always knows what to say and gets along with everyone. 

Not only will you learn the timeless technique of making galettes, you'll also be inspired by Marie's inventiveness with early summer produce. Learn how to harness the goodness of basil as we make pesto and appreciate the pairing of stone fruit with almond-imbued marzipan. Join us as we learn how to make beautiful and flaky crusts while saluting the season with fillings that feature the produce of summer.
 

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Basic Galette Dough

Stone Fruit & Marzipan Galette 

Fennel & Peppers with Fresh Pesto Galette

Equipment and Ingredient List for this class can be found here; please review before buying a ticket.

This menu contains the following common allergens: Egg, Tree Nuts, Dairy, Wheat. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions that concern your ability to cook along, please e-mail info@18reasons.org before purchasing a ticket.

If you’re new to 18 Reasons Online, please read this guide: How to Take an Online Class at 18 Reasons. Five calendar days before class, 18 Reasons may decide to cancel this class if not enough tickets are sold. We will notify registrants by email about cancellations.

Marie Brennan graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Dietetics. An avid traveler, she has explored her love of food while on the road. Marie's travels have taken her to study cheese-making in Tasmania, raw food in Western Australia, tea and fermented foods in the mountains of Korea, Ayurvedic cuisine and herbology in Kerala and the kitchens of numerous meditation centers around the world. She moved back to the USA to attend a holistic culinary arts school in Berkeley, where she also worked and taught at for several years. Marie presently lives in the Bay Area and works as an educator, private chef and is the Culinary Creative Director for Café Umami. You can find her at www.hedonistinmoderation.com and follow her IG @hedonistinmoderation 

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