Dates: November 5-7
Rates: $280/person, single occupancy (plus 9% Vermont lodging tax)
           $210/person, double occupancy (plus 9% Vermont lodging tax)

The Premiere of our “Cooking With Chefs” series with the Innkeeper, Judy Bunde, former pastry chef/owner of Sweet Endings, Watertown, MA

A 4-hour session which will include instructions and hands-on preparation of these scrumptious apple desserts:

• 4 Variations on Apple Pie

• Apple Frangipane Tart

• Make-Ahead Tart Tatin

• Classic Applesauce Cake with Penuche Icing

• Intense Apple Cider Tart

• Apple Crisp with a Twist

As we proceed, you will also learn some helpful basics and tips such as:

• Freezer tips for pie and tart baking

• Quick food processor pie dough

• Never-fail cream cheese pastry dough

• How to peel an apple......and then peel 50 more without pain

• A Primer on Apples

• Tool essentials for pie and tart baking

Come and join us in our large country kitchen, complete with 4'x8' work island, 3 ovens,

20-quart commercial mixer, and working wood stove. Your participation can be as active as you choose; get in there and do it all or sit, sip a little wine, and take a few notes. We will also make our own apple butter for you to take home with the leftover apples!

Your weekend will include:

• Friday and Saturday nights’ lodging

• Full country breakfasts Saturday and Sunday

• Friday evening dessert welcome reception

• Light working lunch on Saturday

• Four hours of Baking/Instruction on Saturday from 10:30-3:00

• Time to explore Brandon shops and galleries

• Saturday night dinner (excluding alcohol)

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