Giftable Goodies: Biscotti & Beyond

If giving delicious little packages all tied up with string is one of your favorite things, join us in the Patisserie as we learn to make holiday goodies like chocolate hazelnut biscotti and indulgent chocolate bark.

Biscotti are versatile, twice-baked cookies that are perfect to serve with coffee and tea, or to package and deliver throughout the year. Chef Ana Plana will guide you through each step as you create, bake and decorate these decadent biscotti.

As a bonus, you will prepare a decadent chocolate bark studded with pomegranate and crystalized ginger. With chocolate as your canvas, you will be introduced to various ways to get creative with this sweet treat.

At the end of class, you will take all your goodies home, wrapped and ready for gifting!

Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti* and Indulgent Chocolate Bark
*contains nuts

About the Guest Speakers:
Chef Ana Plana, Ph.D, ME, is a lecturer at Auburn University in the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management. She has extensive experience in culinary instruction and a background in catering. Because of her sustainability focus, Chef Plana has had the honor of being selected to attend the James Beard Chef Action Summit.

Monday, October 27, 2025
Offering two sessions — Afternoon or Evening
Afternoon: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Evening: 5:30 - 8:30pm
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Spirits of Honor: Hooten Young Tasting

Raise a glass with us at the Spirits of Honor: Hooten Young Tasting, featuring a curated selection of 12- and 15-year whiskeys, rye, and bourbon from the veteran-owned Hooten Young brand. This special event offers a rare opportunity to taste limited-release batches and hear firsthand from Retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant Norm Hooten, whose heroic story was immortalized in Black Hawk Down.

Co-founder of Hooten Young, Norm brings his passion for excellence and service to every bottle. Come savor the craftsmanship behind these exceptional spirits and connect with a true American hero.

🎖️ In appreciation for your service, veterans and active-duty service members will receive a special 10% discount.

Each guest will receive a 1 oz. pour of each of the four beverages:
• 12- year Whiskey
• 15- year Whiskey
• Bourbon
• Rye

Light charcuterie snacks will be served.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
6:00 p.m.
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Wine Tastings with Master Sommelier Thomas Price

 

The Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management invites the community to a variety of wine tasting classes with Master Sommelier Thomas Price in the fall 2025 semester. Guests will learn about the wines and tasting techniques in a fun, casual class environment. Tickets are $85 per person and may be purchased online. Guests must be 21 or older and show proof of ID. Guests will taste various wines accompanied by light charcuterie.

About the Speaker: Master Sommelier Thomas Price has spent the last 35 years working in some of Seattle’s most prominent restaurants, including his own. Shortly after obtaining his Master Sommelier certificate in 2012, Price joined Jackson Family Fine Wines as National Director of Wine Education, in addition to working with Auburn University’s Hospitality Management program as a visiting sommelier over the last ten years.