HCC’s Community Learning Classes offer great holiday food and craft options

Ready to make a perfect apple pie for Thanksgiving? Craving a big slice of focaccia bread as part of a mid-week meal? Dreaming of baking gingerbread men as a new holiday tradition?

You can do them all through low-cost, personal enrichment classes offered by Houston Community College’s Community Learning program. These all-online courses are offered in real time by HCC expert faculty. They’re designed to teach and give participants holiday joy… just in the (St.) Nick of time.

Here is the latest list of ONLINE courses and times for HCC’s Community Learning program. Register now at https://hcc.events.idloom.com/hcc-community-learning-program-on-line/register

Thursday, Nov 19 | Bread: Focaccia – Online – 10 am – 11:30 am – ($19.00)

Focaccia is a traditional Italian bread, it can be topped with a multitude of toppings. Add this delicious recipe to your table! All recipes will be emailed to participants.

Saturday, Nov 21 | Apple Pie with Streusel Topping – Online 10 am – 11:30 am – ($19.00)

Get ready for Thanksgiving dinner with this traditional spiced apple pie. Learn to make a perfect pie crust, use the best apples for baking, with a crumb streusel topping. All recipes will be emailed to participants.

Saturday, Dec 5 | Baking with Kids: Gingerbread Men Cookies – Online 10 am – 11:30 am – ($19.00)

Let’s get ready for the holidays with gingerbread cookie decorating! Bring the kids in the kitchen and we will mix classic gingerbread dough, roll, cut, and decorate together! All recipes will be emailed to participants.

Saturday, Dec 5 | Decorated Snowflakes – Online – 1 pm – 2:30 pm – ($19.00)

Let’s get ready for the holidays with cookie decorating! This class is geared towards adults. We will mix buttery shortbread dough, roll, cut, and decorate together! All recipes will be emailed to participants.

Saturday, Dec 12 | Holiday Cookie Swap – Online 10 am – 11:30 am – ($19.00)

Have you been looking for the best cookies to swap for the holidays? We will mix two classic cookie doughs, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Rugelach and Raspberry Linzer cookies. All recipes will be emailed to participants.

Saturday, Dec 12 | Kids: Blankets 101 – Online 10 am – 11:30 am – ($29.00)

Learn to create adorable, soft and memorable blankets for kids of all ages. They’ll make great gifts this year.