An In-Person Evening with Leah Koenig: The Dessert Table
About this Event
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What’s on the Menu:
Almond Kiss Blondies
Chocolate Salami
And for dinner: Stuffed Tomatoes with Rice (Pomodori con Riso), Chicken with Peppers (Pollo con Peperoni) and Leafy Green Salad with Fennel, Pears and Walnuts
Description:
It’s the best part of any good party: That table, large or small, where sweets are piled, waiting in the wings for their big moment. Leah Koenig has spent years chronicling the must-have sweets that are the most beloved by the Jewish diaspora. Her new book, "The Dessert Table: 100 Joyful Jewish Sweets," gathers a hundred of them, from Roman fig cookies to Hungarian-inspired doughnuts, into one collection. Join her for a hands-on evening at Milk Street that's built around two treats from the book, plus a dinner that looks back at where her cooking began.
The night starts with a demonstration chocolate salami, a no-bake confection with roots across Jewish communities in Germany, Russia, Italy and Israel, where it goes by names like schokoladenwurst and naknik shokolad. You’ll see how chocolate, biscuits, dried fruit and nuts combine to form a whimsical, sweet impersonation of its savory namesake. Then, with Leah leading you through each step, you'll take over the kitchen to make almond kiss blondies, her homage to the discontinued Barton's Almond Kisses that once filled Passover dessert tables across New York City. Working in small groups, you'll practice browning butter until fragrant; see how the use of almond in three different ways creates remarkable depth of flavor; and get Leah's thoughts on every ingredient in this pantry-friendly recipe, from which flour is her favorite to whether your almonds should be roasted.
While the blondies bake, we’ll sit down for a family-style dinner prepared by our team featuring dishes drawn from Leah's earlier book, "Portico: Cooking and Feasting in Rome's Jewish Kitchen." You'll taste slices of chocolate salami and enjoy your homemade blondies warm out of the oven. Afterward, have your copy of "The Dessert Table," included with your ticket, signed by Leah. And, like any strategic attendee of a party with a good dessert table, you're encouraged to bring a tupperware with you—there's guaranteed to be desserts for the taking.
About Leah: Leah Koenig is the author of seven previous cookbooks, including the IACP Award–winning Portico: Cooking and Feasting in Rome’s Jewish Kitchen. Her writing and recipes have been published in Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, the New York Times, and more. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Our hands-on cooking classes are capped at 18 attendees. Students work in small groups at fully equipped stations. Each attendee requires their own ticket.
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FAQs
Is this an in-person event?
Yes. This event will take place in person at our location at 177 Milk Street in Boston. Expect plenty of hands-on cooking - not just a demonstration! If you are looking for a livestream cooking class, you can find our upcoming virtual class calendar here.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Parking garages:
- Boston Harbor Garage (known as the Aquarium Garage)
- 75 State Street
Trains:
- Aquarium stop on the Blue Line
- State Street on Blue and Orange Line
- Government Center on the Blue and Green Lines
- Haymarket on the Orange and Green Lines, and multiple bus lines
Bus Lines:
- 4, 92, 93, 352, 354
The entrance to our school is directly across from 49 India Street. Our entrance doors have two bowties on them.
Is my registration ticket refundable?
No. We do not offer refunds for in-person registrations. However, your ticket is fully transferable to another person for this event on these dates. You are responsible for finding someone to use your ticket, arranging reimbursement, and for sending us the new attendee's full name, contact information, and any special dietary requests.
Is a meal included?
Yes. You will sit down to a family-style meal at around 6:45 pm.
I have an allergy or dietary restriction. Can I still come?
We work hard to accommodate as many allergies and dietary needs as possible. You are welcome to write us at [email protected] to get more detailed information on whether this event is a good fit for you.
Are children allowed?
Children 11-17 are allowed to participate if they attend and cook with an adult parent or guardian. The minor and the adult must each have a ticket to the class.
How many people does one ticket cover?
One ticket covers one attendee.
How early do I need to arrive?
You are welcome and encouraged to arrive up to 15 minutes before the event begins.
I'm an Insider. Do I get a discount to the in-person classes?
Yes! Insiders get 15% off their ticket. To access your discount, please send a message to [email protected].
This date doesn't work for me. Will this class be offered again soon?
This is a special one-time event taught by a visiting instructor. It won't be offered again soon.
Where can I contact the organizer with further questions?
Write to us with any other questions at [email protected].
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 158.59
