Farmington Continuing Education

Come learn how to create beautiful sugar cookies with Royal Icing. You will learn and practice how to outline and flood cookies with icing. You will also learn different techniques to enhance the cookies. You will leave each session with beautifully decorated cookies to share with friends and families. Due to the popular demand of these courses, Deborah Butler, our instructor has opened up an "Advanced Courses" series, which highlight more complex techniques. New Advanced Courses now Available! Original Themed Classes September 10 (Fall Fun) October 15 (Spooky Fun) November 12 (Turkey Fun) December 10 (Holiday Fun) Advanced Classes September 24 (Advanced Concepts: Adding Texture) October 29 (Advanced Concepts: Wet on Wet Techniques) November 19 (Advanced Concepts: Simple Florals) All supplies are provided.

A Dong Supermarket is over 30,000 square feet of Chinatown in West Hartford, complete with hanging ducks, live fish, exotic produce and all the ingredients you need to cook Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese. Prudence Sloane will guide you through this most extraordinary supermarket and give you expert advice on how to cook and use many of the products offered. All secrets will be revealed. Afterwards we feast on Vietnamese specialties at Pho Boston next door. We will meet at Cha Papi, next to A Dong's Supermarket, between 9:30 am and 10 am.Cha Papi is an Asian coffee shop with wonderful rice donuts and amazing coffee (not included on tour). Bring a sweater - the supermarket can get cold. Food allergies and dietary restrictions (shrimp, pork, chicken, beef) must be noted upon registering. Tour includes lunch, tax and gratuities. ~ Cash bar/beverages ~

Embark on a culinary journey that blends tradition, creativity, and the freshest ingredients. Join us as we dive into the art of sushi-making, honing your skills and crafting exquisite rolls that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a sushi enthusiast or a curious beginner, our expert instructors will guide you through every step, sharing their secrets and techniques. Unleash your inner sushi chef and immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience of flavors, textures, and cultural exploration. Get ready to roll and savor the essence of Japan right here in Connecticut! Students will make a California roll, and either a salmon or a tuna roll. All materials and food is provided.