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TeachStreet is Closing Down

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Lily

Today we are happy to announce that we’re joining the AmazonLocal team. Sadly, this means that we will be closing TeachStreet. When we opened our doors on April 21, 2008 we had grand aspirations, to create a place to help … Continue reading →

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Tim Tam Slam!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Lily

Need a coffe break? Well, Greg has a way to take that coffee break and take it up a notch with a Tim Tam Slam! A Tim Tam Slam according to Greg is biting off opposing corners of a Tim … Continue reading →

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Phil’s Awesome Ninja Stars!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Lily

Up next for the Learn Something New-athon was Phil who taught us how to make ninja stars using only 2 dollar bills and some wicked origami skills. To learn how to make your own ninja stars check out these instructions. … Continue reading →

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Joseph’s Hot Hot Hot Pizza Rolls

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Lily

After some yummy and belly warming drinks from Scott we moved on to some more food with Joseph teaching all how to make our own pizza rolls. What you will need: 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls sliced turkey pepperoni some … Continue reading →

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Scott’s Whiskey 4 Ways

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Lily

Scott was next up for our Learn Something New-athon with his presentation on Whiskey 4 Ways. He started out with giving us all a sip of a Whiskey Neat. Next up (#2) was making a Whiskey Soda, a simple combinatino … Continue reading →

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Learn Something New-athon!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Lily

Today we are doing something special at TeachStreet HQ – a Learn Something New-athon! That means every hour one person on Team TeachStreet will teach the team something new. Daryn went first today teaching the team how to make Æbleskiver (aka … Continue reading →

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Daryn’s Not So Famous, One Pan Cookie

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Lily

Last week for  Learn Something New, Daryn taught us all how to make a cookie in a skillet. Using only a skillet, a hot plate and a toaster oven he made one large communal cookie – quite impressive. This cookie … Continue reading →

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5 Best Gifts for Her

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Lily

Here’s our picks for great gifts (of learning) to give your special lady this holiday season. 1. Wine Appreciation Most women love a good glass of wine. But one the special aspects of drinking wine is talking about where it … Continue reading →

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5 Best Gifts for Him

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Lily

Clockwise: 1) Asian Cooking Classes by NuCulinary; 2) Speed Metal! Open enrollment (gift session) by Hazardfactor; 3) Bantos Capoeira Seattle-Classes for Youth and Adults by Daniel Pitta; 4) How to Smoke a Cigar by Andrew Klein; 5) Beginning Fusing and … Continue reading →

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Basic Formatting Added to Listing Descriptions

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Lily

Another small update that should bring smiles to teacher’s faces – we’ve added basic formatting to listing descriptions.  Now when a teacher creates a new listing or edits an existing listing, they have more control over how their listing description … Continue reading →

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