Embrace the bounty of juicy seasonal fruits in this class with Katherine Ballein. You'll enjoy three completely different styles of dessert. An elegant Chocolate Tart with Grapefruit Curd and Plums is a stunning composition that balances rich chocolate against bright citrus and sweet-tart plums. A Peach-Thyme Galette is an ultimate summer dessert with flaky, golden Pastry and juicy peaches with an herbal touch, and easier than pie to construct! Showstopping Strawberry Pistachio Pavlova is a cloud-like meringue topped with fresh berries and crunchy pistachios. You'll learn the secret for creating a perfect meringue with its crisp exterior and marshmallowy interior. Savory snacks and wine will be served for balance!

When the temperature rises and the afternoons and evenings turn balmy, we gravitate towards lighter fare. With the abundance and variety of fresh herbs, summer is the time these amazing plants become key ingredients in our cooking. Katherine Ballein will begin the evening with a refreshing Basil Tom Collins, a botanical twist on the classic cocktail. An appetizer of Roasted Zucchini enhanced with slightly sweet and peppery Thyme sits atop crispy Crostini with a schmear of tangy Goat Cheese. Local Tomato and Bread Salad will be perfumed with Chives in the Vinaigrette. Scallops will be seared for ultimate color and texture, and drizzled with a bright Minted Pea Purée. We'll finish with delicately floral Glazed Lavender Shortbread. This menu will be paired with wine.