Hello there!
Thank you for enthusiastically signing up and cooking up a storm in 2024. I’m rolling out 2025 classes one at a time because my schedule is tight at the moment.
This page provides general information so if you have questions, refer back here.
When, where, and how
The general low-down on how the classes run:
Day and time: Sundays, 2-4pm PST, so you can make something for dinner or for the week ahead. It's also (hopefully) an unhurried time for you.
Class length: 2 hours, including Q&A
Online platform: Zoom, with a playback recording for all registrants
Ingredients: Most ingredients are available at supermarkets. Asian market shopping is sometimes required. You will get pointers, such as brand suggestions, in class materials.
Equipment: Basic home kitchen equipment. Nothing fancy or exotic is required. If there’s something special, it will be flagged in the class materials.
Class materials: After registering, you’ll get a confirmation email with a link to a downloadable PDF of class materials which contain all recipes, Zoom link, plus lists and pointers (groceries, equipment, and prep).
Zoom class link: The day of class, you will get an email reminder with the link again.
Cost: Each class is $40.
Refund-ability: Unfortunately, class registrations are not refundable. Student attendees receive the detailed class materials, livestream class, plus access to the recorded playback.
Want the class but can’t attend? If you cannot attend the scheduled livestream, you will have the materials and recording to watch. Whether or not you attend the livestream, you can email me follow-up questions.
Registration discounts
There will be occasional discounts and flash sales. Get on the PTFS mailing list to stay updated!
✨ 🎁 However . . . Paid PTFS subscribers always receive a 20% off discount between now and when ticket sales close. That promo code is in this separate dispatch for paid subscribers.
2025 upcoming class


February 23, 2-4pm PST: DIY Dumpling Fest (1 dough, 2 versatile fillings, 3 cooking methods, endless possibilities!
More classes will be scheduled for 2025. Updates will be made via the newsletter. Stay tuned!
Past classes






Now, for the class listings! To welcome a broad range of cooks and eaters, current classes have both omnivore and vegan options. They are all dairy-free to boot! Two are gluten-free.
I hope you’ll gain many takeaways from these classes:
Sun., 8/18, 2-4pm PST:Imperial Roll Feast(aka Chả Giò House Party!)
Sun., 9/15, 2-4pm PST:Viet Street Food + Dim Sum Made Easy(aka Bánh Cuốn + Cheung Fun Blowout!)
Sun., 9/29, 2-4pm PST:Wontons and Siu Mai for All(spread dumpling joy!)
For detailed class descriptions and to buy tickets, click on the individual class titles.
And, if you have any questions or feedback about online classes, let me know via comments (which are open to all in this post!).
Hi Andrea, I would love to have more dumpling cooking classes in 2025! I just got a copy of your dumpling cookbook and I’m anxious to get my feet wet. I really want to be able to make wontons in a spicy sauce, à la Din Tai Fung, but am nervous about making thin sheets of dough.
Did my shopping for Sunday’s class! Went to Lion Market in San Jose and ended up getting a lot more than just for the class. For some reason I couldn’t find coconut cream in cans, but I found it in the frozen section. I imagine it’s the same thing. Looking forward to it, Andrea!