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Join Chef Amara Yamamoto to learn how to make strawberry mascarpone éclairs. As you learn to make the versatile choux pastry dough, Amara will also teach you how to make cream puffs and gougères.
Join us at the for a mouthwatering event dedicated to making gyoza - delicious Japanese pork dumplings!
In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home. Doors to the Kitchen will close 10 minutes after the indicated start time.
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto to learn how to make croissants: delicious, buttery, flaky French pastries.
Note: This lesson is 4 hours in length. Amara will prepare a light French salad: salade de carottes râpées or, Grated carrot salad as a snack in between steps
If making macarons has been on your bucket list, join Chef Amara Yamamoto as she takes you through the process of creating these delicate meringue-based cookie sandwiches made primarily from egg whites, almond four, and sugar.
In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home.
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto On Valentine’s Day to learn how to make delicious individual sized Chocolate Soufflés! The best part is you will have some to take home to your loved ones and bake them fresh when you’re ready to celebrate!
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto to learn how to make this classic French dessert. In this class you will learn tips and tricks to create the perfect caramelized french apple tart including how to artfully arrange your caramelized apples, and how to make a versatile and simple pâte brisée.
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto to learn how to make strawberry mascarpone éclairs. As you learn to make the versatile choux pastry dough, Amara will also teach you how to make cream puffs and gougères.
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto to learn how to make strawberry mascarpone éclairs. As you learn to make the versatile choux pastry dough, Amara will also teach you how to make cream puffs and gougères.
If making macarons has been on your bucket list, join Chef Amara Yamamoto as she takes you through the process of creating these delicate meringue-based cookie sandwiches made primarily from egg whites, almond four, and sugar.
In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home.
Join us at the for a mouthwatering event dedicated to making gyoza - delicious Japanese pork dumplings!
In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home. Doors to the Kitchen will close 10 minutes after the indicated start time.
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto to learn how to make strawberry mascarpone éclairs. As you learn to make the versatile choux pastry dough, Amara will also teach you how to make cream puffs and gougères.
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto to learn how to make strawberry mascarpone éclairs. As you learn to make the versatile choux pastry dough, Amara will also teach you how to make cream puffs and gougères.
If making macarons has been on your bucket list, join Chef Amara Yamamoto as she takes you through the process of creating these delicate meringue-based cookie sandwiches made primarily from egg whites, almond four, and sugar.
In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home.
Learn how to make this classic British dessert from scratch with Chef Amara Yamamoto. It's a rich, moist sponge cake made with dates and served with a warm, buttery toffee sauce. In this online class, you’ll be guided step-by-step through making both the pudding and the sauce, along with tips for the perfect texture and flavor balance. It’s the ultimate comforting wintertime dessert, perfect for sharing or treating yourself.
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto and learn to make your own Bûche de Noël: a traditional French dessert popular at Christmas time, shaped to look like a log and decorated in fresh herbs and berries.
If making macarons has been on your bucket list, join Chef Amara Yamamoto as she takes you through the process of creating these delicate meringue-based cookie sandwiches made primarily from egg whites, almond four, and sugar.
In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home.
Join us for a delightful hands-on workshop and learn how to make a raspberry and cream Yule log (gluten-free) on Thursday, December 4, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, in the EPL Kitchen.
This immersive workshop will be led by Amara Yamamoto-Smith, a Cordon Bleu Paris graduate who is passionate about sharing her expertise in French pastry.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, this workshop is accessible to all. Working in small groups, you'll follow step-by-step guidance—all in French—while practicing the language with the chef and the other participants.
We will provide all necessary ingredients, and each participant will leave with half of a Yule log they made themselves (don’t forget to bring a container!).
Don’t wait—join us for a warm, festive, and delicious experience as you learn to create this elegant Christmas dessert.
Learn how to make a french classic Vanilla Diamant Cookies with Chef Amara Yamamoto. They are elegant French butter cookies with a signature sparkling sugar edges. Join us on November 26 for this online class where you will discover the secrets to achieving the perfect sandy texture and rich buttery flavor while mastering the simple yet refined slice-and-bake technique. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a timeless treat and are the perfect for gifting, afternoon tea, or adding to your holiday cookie box.
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto to learn how to make this classic French dessert. In this class you will learn tips and tricks to create the perfect caramelized french apple tart including how to artfully arrange your caramelized apples, and how to make a versatile and simple pâte brisée.
Visiting special guest chef from Edmonton, Amara Yamamoto, shares her favourite family recipe to make tasty homemade gyoza dumplings + dips!
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST
Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall
487 Alexander Street Vancouver, BC V6A 1C6
Join visiting pastry chef Amara Yamamoto's special workshop on crafting choux pastry dough into super delish matcha cream puff works of art!
AMARA'S MATCHA CREAM PUFF WORKSHOP FEATURES:
Learn the basics of choux pastry dough making, piping & baking
Whipping up matcha Chantilly cream filling
Creating a fancy craquelin topping layer
Assembling your final cream puffs to eat or for take home boxes (provided)
Japanese tea, seasonal fruit and snack service!
If making macarons has been on your bucket list, join Chef Amara Yamamoto as she takes you through the process of creating these delicate meringue-based cookie sandwiches made primarily from egg whites, almond four, and sugar.
In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home.
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto and learn how to make the French gâteau invisible aux pommes—a stunning apple cake where paper-thin slices melt into a delicate custard-like batter. Simple, elegant, and perfect for any occasion.
Join us at the for a mouthwatering event dedicated to making gyoza - delicious Japanese pork dumplings!
In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home. Doors to the Kitchen will close 10 minutes after the indicated start time.
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto to learn how to make strawberry mascarpone éclairs. As you learn to make the versatile choux pastry dough, Amara will also teach you how to make cream puffs and gougères.
Du 13 au 19 octobre, c'est la Semaine du Goût en France ! Pour marquer ce temps fort culinaire, nous organisons un atelier pâtisserie Tarte Tatin le samedi 11 octobre, guidé par notre cheffe expérimentée... en français bien sûr !
La Tarte Tatin, classique intemporel de la cuisine française, est une délicieuse tarte aux pommes caramélisées, à la fois rustique et élégante. Lors de cet atelier pratique, vous apprendrez tous les secrets de ce dessert emblématique !
Notre cheffe, Amara Yamamoto-Smith, diplômée du Cordon Bleu à Paris, partage avec passion son savoir-faire en pâtisserie française.
Que vous soyez débutant(e) ou confirmé(e), l’atelier est accessible à tous. Les petits groupes permettent un accompagnement personnalisé, et la session se déroulera en français, pour pratiquer avec la cheffe et les autres participants.
Tous les ingrédients sont fournis et vous serez guidé(e) pas à pas. Le meilleur pour la fin : dégustez et repartez avec vos créations (n’oubliez pas votre contenant !).
Ready to level up your cooking game with one of Japan’s most beloved comfort foods? Join Chef Amara Yamamoto for a hands-on, flavor-packed adventure into the world of Pork Gyoza—crispy, juicy, and totally irresistible dumplings that have been a staple in her family for generations.
In this class, you’ll learn the secrets behind the Yamamoto Family’s signature pork filling, master the art of folding and pleating like a pro, pan-fry to golden perfection, and whip up a classic dipping sauce that ties it all together.
Whether you're a dumpling newbie or a seasoned home cook, you'll leave with skills (and recipes) to impress your friends and satisfy your cravings.
You’ll have lots of uncooked gyoza to bring home so please bring to-go containers.
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto to learn how to make strawberry mascarpone éclairs. As you learn to make the versatile choux pastry dough, Amara will also teach you how to make cream puffs and gougères.
Join us at the for a mouthwatering event dedicated to making gyoza - delicious Japanese pork dumplings!
In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home. Doors to the Kitchen will close 10 minutes after the indicated start time.
If making macarons has been on your bucket list, join Chef Amara Yamamoto as she takes you through the process of creating these delicate meringue-based cookie sandwiches made primarily from egg whites, almond four, and sugar.
In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home.
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto to learn how to make strawberry mascarpone éclairs. As you learn to make the versatile choux pastry dough, Amara will also teach you how to make cream puffs and gougères.
Join us at the for a mouthwatering event dedicated to making gyoza - delicious Japanese pork dumplings!
In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home. Doors to the Kitchen will close 10 minutes after the indicated start time.
If making macarons has been on your bucket list, join Chef Amara Yamamoto as she takes you through the process of creating these delicate meringue-based cookie sandwiches made primarily from egg whites, almond four, and sugar.
In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home.
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto to learn how to make strawberry mascarpone éclairs. As you learn to make the versatile choux pastry dough, Amara will also teach you how to make cream puffs and gougères.
Once EPL posts the class the link will be published
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto to learn how to make this classic French dessert. In this class you will learn tips and tricks to create the perfect caramelized french apple tart including how to artfully arrange your caramelized apples, and how to make a versatile and simple pâte brisée.
If making macarons has been on your bucket list, join Chef Amara Yamamoto as she takes you through the process of creating these delicate meringue-based cookie sandwiches made primarily from egg whites, almond four, and sugar.
In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home.
Once EPL posts the class the link will be published
Join us at the for a mouthwatering event dedicated to making gyoza - delicious Japanese pork dumplings!
In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home. Doors to the Kitchen will close 10 minutes after the indicated start time.
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto to learn how to make strawberry mascarpone éclairs. As you learn to make the versatile choux pastry dough, Amara will also teach you how to make cream puffs and gougères.
Once EPL posts the class the link will be published
If making macarons has been on your bucket list, join Chef Amara Yamamoto as she takes you through the process of creating these delicate meringue-based cookie sandwiches made primarily from egg whites, almond four, and sugar.
In this class you’ll make an individual portion of food and learn the skills to recreate this recipe at home.
Once EPL posts the class, link will be published
The long anticipated croissant class will be January 25, 2025.
Join Chef Amara Yamamoto to learn how to make croissants: delicious, buttery, flaky French pastries.
Note: This lesson is 4 hours in length. Amara will prepare a light French salad: salade de carottes râpées or, Grated carrot salad as a snack in between steps
Our workshops are customizable and hope to bring a little taste of Paris home with you. Please use the form to contact for private lessons or hosting a workshop in your kitchen.
