HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE – On Sunday afternoon, Dec. 12, “Veggie Girl” columnist Esther Oertel will host a three-course English Christmas Tea culinary class at Chic Le Chef in Hidden Valley Lake.

The menu will include a scone course of cream and lavender scones, and lavender butter and lemon curd; an appetizer course of shrimp and lemon-dill butter tea sandwiches, and savory red and green puff pastry Christmas squares; and a sweet course of chocolate lavender truffles and shortbread cookies.

Teas will be paired with each course, and English Christmas traditions will be highlighted throughout.

Oertel will demonstrate the preparation of the dishes served while you relax and enjoy the event.

This is a perfect holiday treat for friends and family. The cost of the tea is $35, including complete recipes.

If you’re interested in attending, advance sign-ups are required.

Sign up at www.ChicLeChef.com.