Mark your calendars. Save the date. Share the fun. It's almost time for one of our favorite weekends of the year-- The GYGI CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA, Friday November 11th and Saturday November 12th! We are working hard getting all the details, classes, presenters and demos worked out for you. So stay tuned for more details-- and […]
Learning the proper way to melt couverture chocolate will save you so much time, energy, and even wasted chocolate. There's nothing worse than spending all your time making a delicious treat to find that your chocolate won't harden, ends up with grey streaks, or just doesn't work out at all. Being able to properly temper […]
We (heart) Chocolate–for breakfast, lunch or dinner, we like it any way we can get it! Ruth Kendrick, master of all things chocolate, is back in the Gygi Kitchen sharing her secrets to chocolate success. We will discuss the necessary steps in melting, storing, TEMPERING (making sure we have melted it correctly), and of course, […]
The debate is over! The perfect chocolate sugar cookie has been made and all credit goes to the wonderful Georganne from Lilaloa. She makes a lot of cookies- and chocolate being one of her favorites- so it's safe to say she has become the expert here. The best part is- she is here to share […]
Think of a decadent dessert of crunchy layers (the texture of a fancy upscale butterfinger). Made with melted chocolate, praline paste, caramelized sugar and deglazed with butter. Everything all folded into each other- over and over and over again. As it cools it pulls into thin strands, the more you fold the thinner it becomes. […]
This classic French holiday tradition is a delicious combination of delicious chocolate cake, combined with ganache, all in the festive shape of a yule log. Learn how to make this for your new Holiday traditions. Pete will also show his favorite way of decorating the log with modeling chocolate in the shape of mushrooms and […]
We can just taste the buttery sweetness now. If you have ever had a homemade butter mint, no other mint can compare. The initial bite brings such intense flavors that just melt away in your mouth. And stopping at one is nearly impossible. Richard Port is back to share his time-tested recipe and tips. Each […]
Baking with chocolate is always fun, but finishing off a beautifully baked cake with some of today's newest decorating trends will set your chocolate cake apart from the rest. Darling Courtney Rich from 'Cake by Courtney' is here to teach you start to finish in decorating your cake - crumb coat, frosting, and ending with […]
There's something magical when you take a bowl of melted chocolate and mix it with some of your favorite things: almonds, pistachios, peppermint, cranberries, coconut, and sometimes even some pretzels. It's a great way to use up your excess chocolate, melt it into layers and enjoy. Chef Rebecca Millican is sharing with us some of […]
Chocolate Truffles-delicious treat made of chocolate ganche, high quality flavorings and then coated in cocoa powder, nuts, coconut or even enrobed in chocolate again. The beginnings of these crowd-pleasing treats is all the same. From there you can let your taste-buds and imagination run wild and create your own favorite combinations. Chef Rebecca Millican will […]
The combination of the salty popcorn mixed with the sweet flavors of the chocolate is the perfect mix for any sweet/salty tooth. Brad McDonald, everyone’s favorite popcorn maker, has made his fair share of coated popcorn and he is back to share with you his favorite ways to make the perfect batch. Hope you can […]
We’ve all seen those perfectly smooth, gorgeously decorated sugar cookies and wondered, “How in the world did they do that?” SugarBliss Cookies has been perfecting their sugar cookie decorating techniques for many years and have truly become masters. They will be sharing with us their secrets and giving you the right direction, so you can […]
Those tricky tiny cookies are stealing hearts everywhere, and when they're filled with the perfectly flavored buttercream, they are one of the hardest treats to pass up. If you have ever attempted to make your own, you have discovered there are some secrets and tricks to making these delicate things. Chef Rebecca Millican is sharing […]
The combination of the salty popcorn mixed with the sweet flavors of the chocolate is the perfect mix for any sweet/salty tooth. Brad McDonald, everyone's favorite popcorn maker, has made his fair share of coated popcorn and he is back to share with you his favorite ways to make the perfect batch. Hope you can […]
Learning the proper way to melt couverture chocolate will save you so much time, energy, and even wasted chocolate. There's nothing worse than spending all your time making a delicious treat to find that your chocolate won't harden, ends up with grey streaks, or just doesn't work out at all. Being able to properly temper […]
It's CARAMEL APPLE TIME! Come enjoy the caramel apple season and celebrate with us. Together with Ludy's instructions, all of our supplies and letting us do your set up and cleanup- everyone will walk away with their own gorgeous apples. Each student will be making and enjoying 6 of their own handcrafted Apples. In each […]
The combination of the salty popcorn mixed with the sweet flavors of the chocolate is the perfect mix for any sweet/salty tooth. Brad McDonald, everyone’s favorite popcorn maker, has made his fair share of coated popcorn and he is back to share with you his favorite ways to make the perfect batch. Hope you can […]
Nothing says "We think you are pretty great!" better than a delicious homemade treat. Knowing you took the time and energy to create a special one of a kind treat for those special loved ones, takes the cake for the best kind of gift to receive. Connie Whitesides has been creating treats such as these […]