Taste of Westchester: Baked by Susan

379 S. Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, 914-862-0874, www.bakedbysusan.com
Summer Fruit Hand Pies! – Hands-on! One of the best bakeries in Westchester and the BOW awards to prove it, you can say that Susan O’Keefe knows a thing or two about baking. Her award-winning bakery is a lovely inviting spot to visit and enjoy delicious treats. This seasoned baker will teach us the basics of a versatile dough recipe that will enable you to create “hand pies” reminiscent of childhood. Make your own mini pies with a variety of summer fruits and while they bake learn about icing recipes. Bring your hand pies home to share or eat them all on the car ride home! While your “hand pies” bake enjoy a taste with a quick lesson on whipped cream and an iced coffee or tea. Weekly music events and now serving house-made Sangria along with many selections of wine, beer and cider to purchase should you choose to imbibe. Optional additional $10 invites you to enjoy a special SURPRISE bag of goodies. Many baked goods to buy including their crispy empanadas!
Cost is $25 (+ $25 sampling fee in CASH, payable to instructor; optional bag of baked goods additional $10).