Williams-Sonoma - June Culinary Technique Classes

Cooking. We all do it. It's delicious must.

But sometimes you get stuck in a rut or want to try something new - that's where Williams-Sonoma comes in. Not only do they carry tons of fantastic kitchen and home supplies but they're now also offering cooking classes and FREE technique classes!

Every month Williams-Sonoma hosts new and fun classes for you to attend and learn something from. Learn about cuisines from around the world - and close to home -from their talented chefs and culinary experts.

Nothing like going home and showing off some new skills in the kitchen. So even though this month's almost over and I'm late in posting this info, you can still participate in their awesome upcoming class for adults and kids:

(Junior Chef)

Ice Cream In Minutes

Saturday, June 28 @ 9:30 am

Kids will learn how to make ice cream in minutes. Suitable for children ages 5-12. 

Not only will they get hands on experience but they'll also get to eat it!

(Adult Chef)

Everything Ice Cream

Sunday, June 29 (call local store for time) 

From a classic custard-based ice cream to new twists on cool treats like frozen yogurt and sorbet, you'll be scooping up the dessert everyone craves. Master your ice cream making as well as learn creative ways to serve it.

General Info:

•Each 1½ - to 2 hour class includes a cooking demonstration, generous samples of featured dishes and printed recipes to take home.

• Class fees vary by store location.

• Participants receive a 10% discount on store purchases the day of the class.

• Available at select stores; class dates and times vary by store location.

• Space is limited and reservations are required. Select store only, contact your local store for more details.

Find your local Williams-Sonoma store here.

Super Easy (Cake Mix) Cookies

Get in mah belly!

Standing in front of a hot stove isn't my idea of fun. I'm sure you're sitting there nodding away. So when I found this great recipe for super easy and delicious (believe me, it's true) cookies, I went for it.

I don't know if it's because they're made with cake batter or what but these things are little bites of scrumptious-ness.  One box probably made well over 2 dozen cookies and my dad ate about 3/4 of them in the first hour haha.

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Cake Mix Sugar Cookies

1 - box vanilla cake mix (or any flavor you choose)
2 - eggs
1/3 - cup vegetable oil

Directions:  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, eggs and oil until well combined. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper (or just lightly spray with cooking spray).  Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until slightly golden. Let cool completely.

Frosting:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter; softened
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar (more or less, depending on how thing/runny you want it)
A few drops of your choice of food coloring

Directions:  Combine all ingredients until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies and top with sprinkles.

ENJOY!
-Lin

DIY: End Of The School Year Teacher Gifts

We all know how much of a time-suck Pinterest can be but it's also a fantastic way to entertain yourself when you have nothing to do on a Sunday afternoon and are broker than broke.

I know, firsthand. And that's how this post came to be. So, thank you giant time-suck!

Now, I dont have any kids so these "end of school teacher gift ideas" are no help to me in particular but that doesn't mean they won't come in handy when I need a thank you gift for a friend or whatever.

So here are some of my favorites:

1. / 2. / 3. / 4. / 5. / 6. / 7.

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Adorable, right?!

My favorites are definitely the "beach fun" (#3) idea and the "thanks a latte" idea since you can pretty much use those to thank anyone, not just a teacher.

Which are your faves?

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