So sometimes they have meetings at this branch of the Yolo County Library in Davis. They have…read morecooking workshops, as well as some lectures (which are usually accompanied by a bite to eat) and field trips to a local Asian market- 99 Ranch in South Sac. Also available are lectures on tea and last night I sat through a presentation titled "Chinese Flavors--Dining in China: Etiquette and Beyond." Having grown up one half Chinese, some of the teachings of stereotypes of the Chinese were confirmations of what actually happens. For instance, the part of dining out when the bill comes was almost verbatim what comes out of the mouths where I've eaten. The lectures are informative enough that I'm going to continue to attend them. At one workshop I was taught about steamed bao, including the tasty parts where I assembled and ate them. I look forward to sitting in on a tea lecture, as that's been (and still is) a huge part of dining out. My grandparents have been desensitized to my American methods of eating Chinese food, but I learned that even though quite effective, one should not stab his/her food with chopsticks in order to obtain it. And resting your chopsticks on the plate is a no-no as well. They go where a fork would go, on a rest if available. Overall, I find these lectures to be more interesting than anything else because I learn a fair amount about why I've done what I've done for the last 36 years as well as some of the reasons behind those actions. Next up: tea.

I have NEVER had such a terrible experience with a business before. Absolute garbage program. This…read moreclass cost $177 a month (for 3 classes) and my kid has learned diddly squat and the portions of food he makes and comes home with is laughable. My kid has made pancakes (didn't pour them or cook them), no-bake cookie bites and "moose crunch". The pancakes he came back with were two cookie cutter size pancakes. There was 4 small No-Bake cookie bites. The moose crunch was literally Cheerios and a little bit of marshmallows and m&m candies in a snack size bag. There was no cooking whatsoever, he's done nothing but assemble ingredients and wash dishes. So he's come back home with $0.60 worth of ingredients. A $177 class! There is ZERO communication from this person. I got ONE email from her the entire time we were registered and it states they're going to charge parents for being late and will charge parents for takeaway boxes. This lady is LATE EVERY CLASS and she always ends the class early! Today was the ONE class my kids were to attend because SHE cancelled 2 of the 3 classes for the month so we got there at 10:00, as it says in the ONE email I got, and the lady at reception told me the class was moved to 9:30! This lady didn't bother emailing or calling or texting that there was a time change! I paid $352 for my two kids to NOT ATTEND EVEN ONE CLASS, and you better believe she doesn't bother reimbursing! I really wanted to love this program, my son absolutely loves cooking but WOW, I have never encountered such an unprofessional business ever. Don't waste your money, don't waste your time, you will be disappointed and what's worse, your kids will be disappointed.

My seven-year-old daughter did the spring break camp in Davis, and she had a great time. She is…read moreoften hesitant to do camps when she doesn't have any friends joining, but she came home each day super happy (and with a lot of baked goods).

This review is more on the classes they offer. I took a cheesecake class here. There were 16 of us…read more It wasn't a "hands on class" but more of a teaching class. We were all given recipes of different cheesecakes. The best part is the tasting part. We got to taste every cheesecake on the recipe sheet. Loved it! Classes are in the evening and the store will be open for the students after the class. Parking There is a bathroom inside and parking is in the back of the store. Lots of street parking as well. I absolutely recommend the class.

Love this place! Now that my kids are older, I have been able to take all the classes and…read morethoroughly enjoy them. Thank you for always being helpful and offering expertise and ideas when needed.

Online Cooking Class:…read more My husband and I had so much with Chef Davide. The food was amazing and his directions were clear. He also does check in to see how everyone's meal is coming and I appreciated that during the pasta process. We can't wait to take another class with Chef Davide.

After a trip to Italy with my friends I thought a fun gift would be an Italian cooking class. We…read morehad so much fun, met new people, made fresh, Italian food, learned so much, and ate an amazing meal! I would definitely do another class from Classpop. Their registration was easy, and the communication before the class was clear and easy too. They have fun classes to choose from that are reasonably priced. It's a great gift or date night idea.

Great demo in making Pasteis de nata! He answered so many questions about making phyllo dough, what…read morea labor of love. Loved the history of different pastries made in each island and his interactions with one of the pasty shop owners. Will be signing up for another class.

My very first professional baking class with Jeremiah Duarte of Jeremiah Bakes! We learned how to…read moremake a stone fruit galette using rough puff pastry and a rolled pavlova, which is named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova due to the light and airy texture of the meringue. Jeremiah is a wonderful teacher: patient, welcoming, knowledgeable, friendly, kind, fun, and 100% down to earth and approachable. He is also organized, prepared and efficient. For novice bakers like myself, I appreciated his easy manner and his focus on making his recipes unfussy and unintimidating; I actually felt like I could do them on my own (although we shall see about that!) Jeremiah even graciously prepared a plum tart for our group as a special treat. BONUS!!! I am anxious to sign up for another class coming up in August, where we will learn how to make desserts of the Azores Islands. Please consider joining us for a fun time, meeting new friends, professional baking techniques, exclusive recipes and some delicious treats! You will be so glad you did.

This past Sunday my daughter and I attended a Pasta and Lemon Caper Sauce cooking demonstration…read morewith Michael. We had a fabulous time, and I can't wait to attend another class. Michael was very welcoming, knowledgeable, funny, engaging, and provided an extra treat of cream cheese stuffed strawberries for the class because it was Mother's Day. Thank you Michael for your hospitality! I hope to purchase a kitchen aid with pasta attachment very soon. I brought home some lemon caper sauce for myself and my daughter, and thank you for the recommendation on the scraper as well. I love Williams Sonoma. We always look forward to going to the Pavillions for brunch, and this beautiful store afterward!

I love this store. Out of all the William Sonoma stores...this was the biggest to me. So many…read morespecials and so many variety of counter appliances. Beautiful dishes and silverware. I really love this place. I heard they teach cooking. I love baking and cooking. I would look into it and try to take a class. Also the workers are so helpful. They ask if you need any help. Reminds me of that constant hospitality like Nordstroms. Its really nice It's really a great place.

What a great add-on to include in your Wine Country experience. Playte Kitchen is everything you'd…read morelike a cooking school to be: spotlessly clean, organized, well run, friendly, participatory, and welcoming. The day is full yet relaxed and the recipes are creative and unique but do-able back at home. Don't miss out on this.

These guys are so organized. Everything was ready for us and their explanations and demos were…read moreclear. They showed us how to do stuff in little bits before it was our turn to do it ourselves, so we weren't overwhelmed with information. Facility was spotless and we each got hands-on guidance. Recommend for beginners AND experienced cooks!

Boris was an absolute pleasure to work with--flexible, attentive, and always open to menu…read moresuggestions. I highly recommend Sac Valley Gourmet Catering. He was efficient, communicated clearly, and delivered our entire lunch right on time, with the main dish arriving hot and delicious. He collaborated with me to create a menu that met all of our event's dietary needs and arrived promptly as promised. The communication, professionalism, setup, and teardown were all seamless. They even packaged all the food in containers, which was incredibly helpful. Thank you so much, Boris, for catering my event and making everything run so smoothly!

I would highly recommend Sacramento Valley Gourmet Catering. Boris was very comunitative answered…read moreall my questions his recommendations were very helpful. He showed up on time helped me set up and his food was outstanding, my guests couldn't stop raving about the food. If you're looking for an caterer look no further, I will most certainly call Boris again. Thank you Boris for making my event a huge success.