Ginger Elizabeth Hahn, owner of Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates, taught two sold-out classes Saturday to more than 70 students on how to prepare "French Desserts from the Orchard." The classes were held in the L Street Lofts penthouse across the street from Hahn's store. The students learned how to make four different desserts, all focused on fruits available to the Sacramento region. Hahn said this time of year is always good for fruit desserts, and this year especially. "This is the best plum season we've had in four or five years," she said. The first dessert was a cherry clafoutis, a cherry and flan-like batter dessert. Infusing vanilla bean into the cream, pitting cherries, and achiev

What better backdrop for enjoying a selection of exquisite French cheeses than Bastille Day?  This past Wednesday a group of about thirty received an education in the history of French cheesemaking from 'C'est le Cheese' and were able to sample some of that country's best cheese offerings. All classes are held at The L Street Lofts, and the evening began in a great space on the third floor, which featured large glass windows looking out over L Street.  The 'students' were able to get to know one another while enjoying a bubbly beverage that tied into the theme of the class. Being poured at this 'French Lesson' was a French sparkling white wine from Limoux, which is located in southern Fra

Ginger Hahn of Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates may be best known as the area's chocolate connoisseur but if her cupcake classes are any indication, she may need to add a wing to her popular Midtown shop. I stumbled upon Hahn's class thanks to an article in a (not to be named) Sacramento paper several weeks ago. My mom was planning a visit to Sacramento, and as anyone with family outside the area can attest, Old Sacramento loses its luster after multiple visits. I wanted to show my mom the Midtown I'm proud of. A cupcake making class in the L Street Lofts Penthouse seemed like the best way to show off our city's great views and culinary treats. After a sold out chocolate making class several