Sonoma Community Center
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Master the Art of French Desserts
Wednesday, April 16 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Age
18+Class Details
Schedule
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Instructor
Anthony Fontaine
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Ages
Adults
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About the class
Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience as Chef Anthony guides you through creating two iconic desserts: the classic Tarte Tatin and a decadent Flourless Chocolate Cake. Perfect for baking enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike, this class will elevate your skills and leave you with recipes to impress for years to come.
Tarte Tatin
Discover the magic of this beloved French dessert! The Tarte Tatin is a stunning upside-down caramelized apple tart with a rich history and irresistible flavor. Chef Anthony, who honed his craft at the renowned Chez Panisse restaurant, will share his perfected techniques to help you recreate this masterpiece at home.
Pro Tip: Bring your own cast iron pan (size #8 recommended) for the best results!
Flourless Chocolate Cake
For the first time ever, Chef Anthony will reveal his grandmother’s secret recipe for a Flourless Chocolate Cake. This indulgent dessert strikes the perfect balance between a fluffy cake and a fudgy brownie. The recipe is versatile, allowing you to substitute regular flour with gluten-free alternatives for a delicious treat everyone can enjoy.
About the instructor
Anthony Fontaine
Chef / Instructor
Anthony’s culinary journey began at a young age with five years of rigorous training in France, where he honed his skills in hotels and restaurants across the country, as well as in Spain and Corsica. His international experience expanded to Florida and New York City before he ultimately settled in the San Francisco Bay Area where he continues his culinary adventures while cultivating meaningful community.
Passionate about sharing his knowledge, Anthony discovered his love for teaching while volunteering at his children’s school, where he introduced programs on beekeeping and environmental stewardship
For the past three years, Anthony has been an instructor at Kitchen on Fire, a renowned cooking school in Berkeley. His teaching philosophy is simple:
“I empower students to feel confident in the kitchen, focusing on the idea that simplicity is the most essential ingredient in any recipe. Whether working with adults or teens, my goal is to make cooking fun and accessible for everyone.”
Class FAQ
All Memberships(Excluding the $50/year tier) receive 10% off any purchase above $40. You should have received your discount code in your membership confirmation email.
If you have any questions regarding the use of your code, you can contact Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org or call the office at (707)938-4626.
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The Sonoma Community Center is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. If you require any special considerations(medical, physical, learning) please share them with Sean Baskin, Program Associate, by emailing him at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org so that he can forward them to the relevant Program Director and Instructor.
We ask that you notify us at least 10 business days in advance of a class if you need to cancel your registration. You may cancel by phone or email and we will gladly offer you a refund or credit toward a future class. If you cancel with less than 10 business days notice, we will not be able to provide a full refund. A flat cancellation fee of $15 will be charged to cover the transaction fee.
Sometimes, the Sonoma Community Center has to cancel a class due to low enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, such as a natural disaster or health emergency. If this happens and we do not offer a reschedule date, you will be refunded 100% of your registration fee, or credit towards a future class. If we are able to offer a reschedule date but you are unable to make the new date, we will gladly offer credit towards a future class.
Late additions to any program, class, or workshop that has already begun will be allowed on a per-case basis depending upon the Program Director & instructors approval. Late additions will have to pay the full registration cost of the class, along with any materials fees, and will not be prorated for the time missed. You may reach out to the program directors directly, or the Program Associate Sean Baskin at sean@sonomacommunitycenter.org to request a late addition.
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