Holiday Pastries with Joan Dembinski

Prepare to amaze friends and family this holiday season with delicious Italian pastries! The International Center for the Capital Region is sponsoring a baking class on Saturday, December 5th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm entitled Holiday Pastries. 

This hands-on cooking class will be lead by celebrated local Chef, Joan Dembinski. Whether you're new to baking or simply looking to shake up your recipe book, the pastries featured in the class are sure to be a hit.

The class will take place in the kitchen at the Celtic Hall, 430 New Karner Road in Colonie. The cost is $20 for ICCR members and $25 for not-yet members. To make a reservation, please call ICCR at (518) 708-7608. Click here for more information. 

Taste NY Holiday Expo

On Sunday, December 7 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, the New York State Museum will become a holiday market for New York State's finest specialty foods, cheese, chocolates, hand-crafted beer and wine, maple and apple products, and other edible gifts.

Shop, sample and sip - and find something delectable for every foodie on your holiday list at the TasteNY Holiday Expo (formerly the Chocolate Expo). Cooking demonstrations and children's activities will be offered throughout the day.

Admission is $5 per person, cash only. Children ages 12 and under are free.

For more information, visit: http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/programs/tasteNY/.