Natale in Cucina: An Italian Holiday Bakehouse with Chef Cher

Bring the warmth of an Italian-inspired holiday bakehouse to your Christmas table. Shape a festive savory bread, explore the beauty of olive oil in baking, and create a classic fruit-and-almond tart in this welcoming hands-on workshop. Savory Pesto & Parmigiano Christmas Wreath Cranberry-Orange Olive Oil Cake with Whole Cranberries and Orange Glaze Pear & Almond Crostata with Almond Frangipane Chef Chericia Easton is a proud third-generation Washingtonian with a lifelong passion for creating high-quality, delicious food rooted in holistic health and wellness. She began cooking at just 11 years old, a love that grew into a 17-year career in the culinary industry. Her favorite cuisines—Southern, Mediterranean, and Asian—reflect her appreciation for both tradition and global flavors. Chericia’s true joy is teaching others, sharing recipes, and empowering people with cooking techniques that make the kitchen approachable and inspiring. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to show that cooking from scratch is one of the best ways to stay healthy, age well, and enjoy a life of longevity.