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Host: Karen (Baking)

Washington DC, United States

USD
$96-$104 per person

Baking and pizza class near Washington DC

Host offerings
  • House
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Karen (Baking)

Karen is a delightful retired nutritionist with a warm laugh and a deep love for baking! When she was 12 years old, Karen made a brioche that was so delicious that her parents told her, "You're going to be the next Betty Crocker!" With a Masters in Education and a BS in food science Karen has been teaching food and wellness for over 15 years. She is keen to share her knowledge of baking with adults and children. This is a very family friendly experience. Karen and her husband are delightful conversationalists who look forward to hosting guests at their home, located a 30-min drive from DC. Their home is easily accessible by public transport - simply take the metro to Hyattsville station, located a mile away from Karen's house and will pick you up from the station.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (2-8 guests) Join Karen in her open kitchen for a hands-on baking class with light lunch/supper. During the class you'll work with both rich and lean doughs. From a plain rich dough, you'll create stuffed sandwiches, perfect for hearty lunches or family suppers. From a sweetened and spiced rich dough, you'll create scrumptious cinnamon rolls. While you're waiting for the "rich" doughs to rise and bake, you'll make a quick lean dough, perfect for a baguette or a thin crust pizza! Make one or the other and enjoy a light meal of either baguette and butter with soup or a margarita pizza. At the end of the class, take home "ready to eat" or "ready to bake" stuffed sandwiches and cinnamon rolls. Tea, coffee or sparkling water is provided. Participants are welcome to bring sodas, juice or other beverages of their choice.

Notes: If there is a baked good you are interested in learning to bake, let Karen know and she might be able to customize your baking class. Additionally, Karen can offer baking classes at her home or yours. Email us at "reservations@travelingspoon.com" to set up a baking experience at your house - perfect for a little one's birthday party!

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Margherita pizza or baguette with soup
  • Stuffed sandwiches
  • Cinnamon rolls
  • Tea, coffee or sparkling water
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Karen (Baking)

$96-$104 USD

per person
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $104 $96
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $104 $96
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 4:30pm-7:30pm

Meet Karen (Baking)

Karen is a delightful retired nutritionist with a warm laugh and a deep love for baking! When she was 12 years old, Karen made a brioche that was so delicious that her parents told her, "You're going to be the next Betty Crocker!" With a Masters in Education and a BS in food science Karen has been teaching food and wellness for over 15 years. She is keen to share her knowledge of baking with adults and children. This is a very family friendly experience. Karen and her husband are delightful conversationalists who look forward to hosting guests at their home, located a 30-min drive from DC. Their home is easily accessible by public transport - simply take the metro to Hyattsville station, located a mile away from Karen's house and will pick you up from the station.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (2-8 guests) Join Karen in her open kitchen for a hands-on baking class with light lunch/supper. During the class you'll work with both rich and lean doughs. From a plain rich dough, you'll create stuffed sandwiches, perfect for hearty lunches or family suppers. From a sweetened and spiced rich dough, you'll create scrumptious cinnamon rolls. While you're waiting for the "rich" doughs to rise and bake, you'll make a quick lean dough, perfect for a baguette or a thin crust pizza! Make one or the other and enjoy a light meal of either baguette and butter with soup or a margarita pizza. At the end of the class, take home "ready to eat" or "ready to bake" stuffed sandwiches and cinnamon rolls. Tea, coffee or sparkling water is provided. Participants are welcome to bring sodas, juice or other beverages of their choice.

Notes: If there is a baked good you are interested in learning to bake, let Karen know and she might be able to customize your baking class. Additionally, Karen can offer baking classes at her home or yours. Email us at "reservations@travelingspoon.com" to set up a baking experience at your house - perfect for a little one's birthday party!

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Margherita pizza or baguette with soup
  • Stuffed sandwiches
  • Cinnamon rolls
  • Tea, coffee or sparkling water
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $104 $96
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $104 $96
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 4:30pm-7:30pm
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