Confections with Chef Luca, June 2023

Join us as we delve into the world of sugar, candy & confectionary. With a focus on temperature control and sugar work, we will make some of our favorite childhood confectionaries. Think marshmallows, caramel popcorn, pâté de fruits. 

What to expect:

• Class will include some demo and some hands-on time.

• Learn about sugar stages, the best tools to use, and how to add your own twist to basic recipes.

• You’ll leave the class with recipes, tools, and tips to create your own delicious confections at home.

• Lots of sweets to snack on at the end of class!

CLASS DATE: Sunday, June 4th, 2023, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

About our Instructor:

San Francisco native who has lived in Oregon since 2010, Luca Ponti has been helping in the kitchen since he could talk. He started cooking professionally at Veritable Quandary, a quintessential Portland restaurant, where he developed his skills ranging from osso buco to pastry. He later became Lead Baker and Kitchen Manager at Sweedeedee in North Portland. where he became known for his exuberant energy, creativity, and the best pie in the state of Oregon, according to People Magazine. He is now the owner & creator ofSquirrelmealsPDX: an at-home, private chef experience.