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“Mon Reve Desserts virtual class was one of the best cooking experiences I've had. As a fairly new home baker, struggles with the perfect dough used to haunt me but doing a virtual class made it simple.
Making profiteroles is completely different since the dough is cream puff dough, unlike pizza/bread dough. Following the steps live was a must and in less than 2 hours, the most amazing profiteroles were made! Pooneh is a great teacher and she gracefully explains for all levels of baking experience. Can't wait for the next one!”
— Lara P., Dallas, Texas
“I just finished taking Mon Rêve Desserts’ Virtual Profiteroles class! Let me tell you if I can do it, ANYONE can do it!! I mean it!
This is my first REAL baking experience and wasn’t sure I could do it. But Pooneh made it such an easy and wonderful experience. Beginning with her very clear list of ingredients and equipment we needed. She even had a link to the more specific equipment in case we didn’t have it.
Her calm, patient, and positive presence made me feel like I could do it and any question I had she approached with such sweetness that it gave me a confidence I never thought I’d have in the kitchen. My profiteroles were a HUGE hit. My family couldn’t believe it was actually me that made them. I honestly can’t wait for her next class. Do yourself, and your family and friends a favor and sign up! You will NOT regret it.”
— Vivianne N., Los Angeles, CA
“Wow!!! What an amazing experience. I recently took my employees for a Valentine’s Day workshop at Mon Rêve studio in Mill Valley. Pooneh made the class so enjoyable. We all had a blast and made gorgeous, yummy decorated French chocolate hearts. This is such a fun and unique experience to share with a group of friends. Highly recommend!!”
— Faye J., Marin County, CA
“The Bay Area is lucky to have this one-of-a-kind chocolate studio run by a woman obsessed with chocolate, art, and creativity. Pooneh is a master at her craft -- but instead of mass producing her perfect bon bons and fancy pastries for sale, she chooses to share her skill and passion with others via small, personal workshops in her immaculate orange accented modern studio perched on the second floor of Mill Valley's lumberyard.
Pooneh offers hands-on and demonstration master classes so you can paint and design your own French chocolate heart or watch Pooneh walk you through the every step of making her famous caramel cream puffs from scratch. Her classes are so much fun (and a great value!) because (1) you learn a lot of handy techniques; (2) the pastries and chocolates are as delicious as they are esthetically pleasing; and (3) Pooneh takes care of you and every detail along the way. I'd highly recommend trying a class!”
— Jennifer C., Tiburon, CA
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“AN ABSOLUTE MUST! Our experience at Mon Rêve was my first time in any sort of chocolate making class - I didn't know what to expect. I left the experience telling everyone I could about it and prompting them to schedule their own bon bon class with Pooneh. Anyone could attend this class (assuming you like chocolate) and experience this class knowing Pooneh's expertise is walking you through each step of the way. I am eagerly awaiting the next time I can swing by with friends or my husband for another memorable experience, and a few dozen chocolates to enjoy outside of the Mon Rêve studio as well.”
— Shelby C., San Francisco, CA
“Our instructor, Pooneh, has a rare gift for teaching. She combines warmth, intelligence and empathy. Her classes offer students the opportunity to learn the building blocks of French desserts and pastries. Each class is designed to use several of these building blocks to create a complete dessert. The classes represent an excellent value when you consider their preparation, planning, design, materials and execution. Starting with the venue, the studio is beautiful and reflects the mis en place ethos.
Whether you are a visual, aural or book learner, Pooneh has you well covered. She meticulously plans and executes her informative presentations, describing and showing the evolution to the finished product. Before the class starts, she gives everyone an extremely detailed recipe and she encourages us to take notes. Pooneh has obviously spent many hours trying to simplify and record the steps that will allow her students to create show stopping desserts at home.”
— Fred S., Greenbrae, CA
“My son took a class yesterday at Mon Rêve and asked me to post this review on his behalf:
This is literally my dream! This chocolate workshop is worth every penny! I've taken 3 chocolate workshops with Pooneh, the most organized and polite teacher I have ever had. When you walk in the door, she greets you with an amazing warm welcome, along with a neat chocolatier working setup at every spot. The finished result comes out amazing, and I cannot wait to give these beautiful chocolates as gifts. Pooneh walks you through every step thoroughly and understandably. While making amazing chocolate bonbons and learning about chocolate, you get to be involved with everything from tempering the chocolate by hand, to pouring chocolate into the molds, to filling the chocolates with chocolate ganache, and so much more. I absolutely LOVE her classes and can't wait to do the next ones!”
— Laura T., Marin County, CA
“Pooneh Yamini describes her love of teaching pastry and chocolate-making as her happy place and you can feel that as soon as you enter her studio. Whether you're a novice or an experienced baker, she will infuse you with her passion and devotion as she clearly and elegantly guides you through the process of creating your own exquisite desserts. I fall into the novice category and have taken several hands-on and demo classes at Mon Réve. Each time I take home a delicious and impressive dessert that makes my family raise their eyebrows as if to ask, "did you really do this?" Yes I did! Under the instruction of a highly trained and talented chef in her welcoming and reassuring kitchen.”
— Jennifer R., Mill Valley, CA
“If you want to learn how to make the world's most exquisite confections in the most divine environment with the kindest most unintimidating pastry chef ever - look no further. Pooneh Yamini is truly a gift to Marin County and her space in the Lumber Yard, Mill Valley is gorgeous. She is making the world a sweeter place with each one of her classes. I took my mother over the holidays to one of her classes and it was incredible. I am a seasoned baker and learned so many new, fun techniques! Pooneh has thought out every step of her class perfectly. She breaks down the procedure so anyone can feel successful. We had the most wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed our fellow students and took home the most delicious apple pastries.”
— Wendy B., Ross, CA
“Mon Rêve’s classes are one of a kind. I have taken a few chocolate classes and a baking demo class and each time walked away with new skills, new friends, and most importantly a feeling of elation and joy. Mon Rêve is truly an experience beyond baking skills. If you are looking to learn from the best and simply treat yourself or a friend to a one-of-a-kind-experience, look no further. Highly recommend!”
— Britta E., Mill Valley, CA
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