Food and Wine classes

Posted August 21, 2007 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

WEDNESDAY

Hands-On Chinese Appetizers Elaine Moy will share her family recipe for pot stickers and other appetizers at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $55. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Sushi 101 Join Jamie Bordoshuk for this hands-on class at 6:30 p.m. at Sur La Table, 55 S. Main St., Naperville. $75. (630) 428-1110.

Sweet Rolls Join chef Dee Coutelle and learn to create easy sweet rolls and breads without any special equipment from 6 to 9 p.m. at Macy's Culinary Studio, 111 N. State St., Chicago. $75. (800) 265-2665.

Focus on India: Vegetarian Join this all-day intensive class exploring the complex spices and techniques of Indian vegetarian recipes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. $175. (312) 644-6360 or thechoppingblock.com.

Night at the Souk Learn how to make exotic Middle Eastern dishes at 6 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. $75. (312) 644-6360 or thechoppingblock.com.

Everybody Likes Bacon Dinner Party Learn a positively pork-a-licious menu at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block, 4747 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $50. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

Wine Tasting 101: The Basics of Sensory Evaluation Learn the basics of sensory evaluation, how to assess, color, body, bouquet, palate and finish at 6 p.m. at the Chopping Block at the Merchandise Mart. $60. (312) 644-6360 or thechoppingblock.com.

THURSDAY

Let's Walk the Farmer's Market Meet with Cucina Della Rosa Cooking School at the farmers market in Barrington at 5 p.m. to purchase fresh ingredients then head to the kitchen to prepare a meal based on the purchases. Class should wrap up by 7 p.m. $75. (847) 650-9463 or maryrose@maryrosecooks.com.

FRIDAY

Lunch and Learn Learn how to make chicken Marsala with mushrooms, elegant enough for company, but easy enough for a weekday meal in this noon class at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $35. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Smokehouse Grilling Learn a variety of smoked dishes at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. $40. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

Wine Tasting 101: The Basics of Sensory Evaluation Learn the basics of sensory evaluation, how to assess, color, body, bouquet, palate and finish at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. $60. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

SATURDAY

Garden Chef Series Chef Freddy Sanchez of Adobo Grill, Chicago, will prepare recipes with garden fresh ingredients at 1:30 p.m. in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. The demo is free; parking $15. (847) 835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/chef.

Kids Class -- Ratatouille Children 4 and older are invited to learn how to prepare an authentic batch of ratatouille, which is a vegetable stew with chef Bruce Williams from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Mon Ami Gabi, 260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. $10 (includes hands-on instruction, chef's hat and apron and a photo with the chef). (630) 472-1900.

Labor Day Picnic Join Christina Hernandez for this hands-on class at 10:30 a.m. at Sur La Table, 55 S. Main St., Naperville. $65. (630) 428-1110.

Kids Class -- Ratatouille Children 4 and older are invited to learn how to prepare an authentic batch of ratatouille, which is a vegetable stew with executive chef Larry Tio from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Mon Ami Gabi, 2300 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago. $10 (includes hands-on instruction, chef's hat and apron and a photo with the chef). (773) 348-8886.

You Say Tomato! Learn a variety of dishes using tomatoes at 10 a.m. at the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. $40. (312) 644-6360 or thechoppingblock.com.

Cowboy Grilling Learn to grill a variety of dishes in this class at 11 a.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. $50. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

SUNDAY

Garden Chef Series Chef John Bubala of Timo and Baccala restaurants in Chicago will prepare recipes with garden-fresh ingredients at 1:30 p.m. in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. The demo is free; parking $15. (847) 835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/chef.

MONDAY

Culinary Boot Camp Spend a week in the kitchens learning like the pros. Class meets 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday at the Chopping Block Merchandise Mart location. $1,750. (312) 644-6360 or thechoppingblock.com.

TUESDAY

Pass the Peppers, Please Learn how to spice it up with an introduction to the world of peppers, their characteristics and nutritional value in this Cucina Della Rosa class from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCauley Design, 211 Park St., Barrington. $75. (847) 650-9463 or maryrose@maryrosecooks.com.

Kids in the Kitchen: Mexican Learn kid-friendly recipes and spend some quality time putting together a fast and fun three-course meal from noon to 3 p.m. at Macy's Culinary Studio in Chicago. $45 per adult/$25 per child (one adult for every three children). (800) 265-2665.

Sauce Sense Learn how to make a variety useful sauces at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. $75. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

AUG. 29

Cake Baking 101 Join pastry chef Laura Gialluisi, owner of Edible Arts Creations in Bartlett, and learn the basics of baking and decorating cakes and a variety tips and techniques in this Cooking with the Best Chefs class from 7 to 9 p.m. at Paprikash Restaurant, 602 W. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights. $35 ($25 for members). (630) 980-6800 or www.BestChefs.com.

Light, Summery Italian Join chef Armando Lopez of Francesca restaurants in Lake Forest and Barrington who will share some of his favorite recipes at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $55. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

New World Wonders Explore the great wines of Australia, New Zealand, Chile and Argentina at 6 p.m. at the Chopping Block at the Merchandise Mart. $60. (312) 644-6360 or thechoppingblock.com.

Knife Skills Learn to chop, mince and slice vegetables and herbs and care for knives in this hands-on session, at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block, 4747 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $40. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

AUG. 30

Everybody Likes Bacon Dinner Party Learn a positively pork-a-licious menu at 6 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. $50. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

Night at the Souk Learn how to make exotic Middle Eastern dishes at 6 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location, (312) 644-6360; or 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Square location, (773) 472-6700. $75. or thechoppingblock.com.

AUG. 31

Italian Desserts -- Summer Favorites Learn how to make a variety of tasty summer desserts in this Cucina Della Rosa class from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCauley Design, 211 Park St., Barrington. $75. (847) 650-9463 or maryrose@maryrosecooks.com.

Fridays Five by Five: Tapas, sangria and sherry Enjoy five wines paired with five food offerings from 5 to 7 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, Northbrook. $5.

Basic Knife Skills Join chef Juliet Greene and learn how to handle kitchen knives safely with skill and confidence in this class from 6 to 9 p.m. at Macy's Culinary Studio in Chicago. $50. (800) 265-2665.

New World Wonders Explore the great wines of Australia, New Zealand, Chile and Argentina at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. $60. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

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