Větrnik is a baked Czech dessert filled with pastry cream and caramel whipped cream that is a slightly more advanced version of the French profiterole. In this class Chef will lead you step-by-step towards mastering this delicious pastry.
Note: Suitable for vegetarians.
Join us for the first official series of the National Czech & Slovak Cooking School! Cook and eat an authentic Czech and Slovak dish from the comfort of your home. Join us on Zoom and learn from Czech-born Chef Tom Slepicka in these hands-on interactive classes.
Slepicka graduated from culinary school in his hometown, Brno, located in the Czech Republic. While still in school, he established a successful full-service catering company, which operated in the Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, and Austria. Slepicka moved to the U.S. with his wife in 2014. From 2015-16, he operated the Czech Deli at the NewBo City Market. The goal of his courses is to make tasty and high-quality meals accessible to everyone.
Cost per class:
$25/ member household
$30/non-member household
Special Offer (with free gifts!) to purchase a bundle of the entire series:
$100/ member household
$120/ non-member household
By purchasing the 5-class bundle, you get one class free + $10 to spend in the Museum Store + free extended set of measuring spoons, including shipping, provided by Cookery Store).
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to access the class. Participants will need high-speed internet and a computer, tablet, or smartphone to access the course content. You will need a webcam and microphone to interact with the chef during the class. The recipe, tools needed, and any prep you might need to do ahead of time will be emailed a week before each class. You will purchase the ingredients and cook along with the chef during the class.
Sponsored by GreatAmerica Financial Services
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