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Sweet Fall Treats: Vegan Candy & Baking Experience

Celebrate autumn with indulgent, seasonal confections and baked goods made entirely plant-based. This hands-on workshop guides you through 3–4 cozy candy recipes and 2 comforting baked treats using natural sweeteners, wholesome ingredients, and easy techniques—without dairy, eggs, corn syrup, or artificial dyes.
Perfect for gifting, sharing, or satisfying seasonal cravings.
- Adults, teens, or family-friendly welcome.
- Beginner to Intermediate
- 100% Vegan • Gluten-free options available
- Seasonal Highlights: Pumpkin • Maple • Apples • Warm Spices
Candy Menu:
- Pumpkin Spice Caramels – Coconut cream, maple, pumpkin purée, warm spices
- Apple Cider Gummies – Fresh cider, agar agar, fall-shaped molds
- Pecan Praline Clusters – Toasted pecans, coconut sugar, vanilla
- Dark Chocolate Bark – Vegan chocolate, dried cranberries, roasted pumpkin seeds, orange zest
Baking Additions:
- Pumpkin Spice Brownies – Fudgy chocolate swirled with pumpkin, topped with ganache
- Apple Spiced Cupcakes – Cinnamon–nutmeg cake with maple glaze or vanilla buttercream
Chef Onyiyechi is a holistic private chef and wellness coach with over 20 years of experience. An alumna of the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, she specializes in savory and vegan cuisine. Food is her passion and she enjoys everything related to it.
Onyiyechi’s mission is to nourish the mind, body, and spirit through exceptional, holistic culinary experiences. Onyiyechi believes in the transformative power of whole, plant-based foods to promote wellness and health. Onyiyechi’s goal is to inspire and empower individuals to embrace a healthier lifestyle through mindful eating, wellness coaching, and immersive cooking classes. Onyiyechi strives to make every meal a celebration of health, flavor, and well-being.
About Our Classes
Our Co-op Community Classes program has a long and exciting history; we've had a plethora of learning partners over the years, the Free School, GRUB, the Fertile Ground, and more. Many of our classes focus on basic kitchen skills, often paired with a solid education in a particular kind of food: hearty greens, fermented foods, international delicacies, pies, etc. We also feature classes on gardening, personal health, sustainable living, and social justice. Classes are geared towards beginners, with no assumption of prior knowledge, often packed with specific projects appealing to those with more experience.
At the heart of all of our programming is the spirit of generosity. Our classes are led by Olympia Food Co-op working members, staff and community members who want to share their excitement and knowledge with you. Consider sharing your expertise with your community through a Co-op Community Class. Our classrooms are a place to experiment, to explore, and to try something new in a supportive environment. They are a great place to network and meet others in your community who share your interests.
