Food and wine classes

Posted September 18, 2007 11:00 pm

TODAY

Glorious Italian Join chef Armando Lopez of Francesca's restaurants as he prepares some of his favorite Italian dishes in this 6:30 p.m. class at Someone's in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $70. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Sushi 101 Join Jamie Bordushuk and learn how to make sushi in this hands-on class at 6:30 p.m. at Sur La Table, 55 S. Main St., Naperville. $75. (630) 428-1110.

Introduction to Gum Paste Learn the fine art of making gum paste flowers and arrangements in this class from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Arts, 7511 Lemont Road, Darien. $250 (all materials furnished). (630) 985-6077 or www.school.wilton.com.

How to Boil Water Conquer your fear of cooking in this 7 p.m. class at The Chopping Block, 4747 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $40. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

THURSDAY

Kids in the Kitchen Kids can learn how to bake cakes, make puddings and fruit tarts in this hands-on class from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dave's Specialty Foods, 105 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. $55. (847) 259-9510.

Cooking With Tools Cooks Love Join Kelly Sears and learn how to use all those cool tools in this hands-on class at 6:30 p.m. at Sur La Table in Naperville. $65. (630) 428-1110.

Napa Valley Dinner Party Learn how to make a delicious Napa Valley-inspired menu for dinner in this 7 p.m. class at The Chopping Block's Lincoln Avenue location. $50. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

Mojitos 101 Victor Baheza, mixologist at Carnivale, will lead this hands-on class featuring three mojito recipes. Class meets 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Carnivale, 702 W. Fulton Market, Chicago. $25. (312) 850-5005; www.carnivalechicago.com.

FRIDAY

Meals for Four Learn who to prepare basic breakfast recipes noon to 4 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, 1331 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Free. (847) 776-8080.

Lunch & Learn Flavors and cultures of the Pacific Rim are featured in this noon class at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $35. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Mexican Everyday Nachi Bresnahan will feature recipes from "Mexican Everyday" by Rick Bayless in this hands-on class at 6:30 p.m. at Sur La Table in Naperville. $75. (630) 428-1110.

Flavors of Argentina Join Fernando Trocca, executive chef and owner of Buenos Aires' Sucre and El Diamante, and New York City's Industria Argentina as he demonstrates some of his favorite Argentine recipes in from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the private dining room at NoMi restaurant at the Park Hyatt, 800 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago $45. (312) 239-4404 or www.NoMirestaurant.com.

Argentine Wine Tasting and Lecture Join master sommelier Serafi Alvarado as he focuses on wines from Argentina from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Drawing Room at the Park Hyatt Chicago. $60. (312) 239-4404 or www.NoMirestaurant.com.

Conquering the Restaurant Wine List Join Diana Hamann and learn basic wine etiquette, how to understand the wine list, how to read a wine label and when it is worth it to bring your own wine and pay the corkage fee. Class meets at 7 p.m. at The Chopping Block on Lincoln Avenue. $60. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

SATURDAY

Garden Chef Series Chef John des Rosiers of South Gate Café and Bank Lane Bistro, Lake Forest will prepare recipes with garden fresh ingredients at 1:30 and 2:30 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.

Introduction to Chocolate -- Fall Treats Learn the basics for tempering chocolate. Mold a chocolate candy dish, make fun Halloween treats for kids and adults, create gourmet caramel and chocolate dipped apples in this all-day course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Arts, 7511 Lemont Road, Darien. $105. (630) 985-6077 or www.school.wilton.com.

How to Boil Water Conquer your fear in this 10 a.m. class at The Chopping Block's Lincoln Avenue location. $40. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

Focus on Baking: Classic Plated Desserts Spend the day in the kitchen making a variety of classic desserts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Chopping Block at the Merchandise Mart. $175. (312) 644-6360 or thechoppingblock.com.

SUNDAY

Garden Chef Series Chef Mas Morimoto of Kamehachi in Northbrook will prepare recipes with garden fresh ingredients at 1:30 to 2:30 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.

Brittles & More Learn the basics of cooked sugar confections by making a variety of brittles, toffee and more and coating them in chocolate. Take home the candy made in this all-day course from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Arts, 7511 Lemont Road, Darien. $105. (630) 985-6077 or www.school.wilton.com.

Chili Cook-Off Learn how to make white turkey chili, chile con carne, veggie black bean chipotle chili and more at 10 a.m. class at The Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. $35. (312) 644-6360 or thechoppingblock.com.

MONDAY

Authentic Mexico Nachi Bresnahan will feature recipes from Rick Bayless' book "Authentic Mexico: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico" in this hands-on class at 6:30 p.m. at Sur La Table in Naperville. $75. (630) 428-1110.

Master Course This course teaches basic techniques to design and decorate party cakes and ultimately, a fully-decorated 3-tiered display wedding cake. Designed to prepare students for a career in cake decorating, this two-week course will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday through Oct. 5 at the Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Arts in Darien. $950 (all class materials furnished). (630) 985-6077 or www.school.wilton.com.

Introduction to Rolled Fondant Receive an in-depth, professional overview of using easy-to-shape rolled fondant for use on cakes in this class from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Arts in Darien. $250 (all materials furnished). (630) 985-6077 or www.school.wilton.com.

Advanced Culinary Boot Camp Take cooking to the next level with a week-long class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (through Sept. 28) at The Chopping Block Merchandise Mart location. $1750. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

TUESDAY

Kids Class -- Intro to Cooking Kids 7 to 11 can join this four-week hands-on class and learn the basics of food and nutrition, cooking techniques and dishes from around the world from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in Palatine. Sign up with the Arlington Heights Park District. $50 per class. (847) 577-3000.

Fish & Sauces Learn a variety of new ways to prepare fish from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dave's Specialty Foods, Inc., 105 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. $55. (847) 259-9510.

Whole Kids Club Kids can stop by and learn about delicious and healthy ways to make food they love and receive a treat from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, 840 Willow Road, Northbrook. Free. (847) 205-5353.

Global Kitchen: Spain Join Christina Hernandez as she features recipes from Spain in this hands-on class at 6:30 p.m. at Sur La Table in Naperville. $65. (630) 428-1110.

SEPT. 26

Simply Elegant Dinner Party Learn a dinner party menu to impress your guests at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $55. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Authentic Mexico Join Christina Hernandez as she focuses on Mexican dishes in this hands-on class at 6:30 p.m. at Sur La Table in Naperville. $75. (630) 428-1110.

Cheap 'n' Good Wines Join Diana Hamann to taste a handful of inexpensive wines and receive the Cheap 'n' Good List for 2007. Class meets at 6 p.m. at The Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. $60. (312) 644-6360 or thechoppingblock.com.

SEPT. 27

Cooking Basic 1: Soups and Stocks Join Christina Hernandez and learn how to make soups and stocks in this hands-on class at 6:30 p.m. at Sur La Table in Naperville. $65. (630) 428-1110.

Introduction to Gum Paste Learn the fine art of making gum paste flowers and arrangements from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Arts in Darien. $250 (all materials furnished). (630) 985-6077 or www.school.wilton.com.

Get Into The Kitchen An introduction to the basics of cooking. This four-week series of classes builds on basic preparation techniques and professional skills by producing an easy, delicious and fun menu in each session. Class meets 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 18) at World Kitchen, Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph, Chicago. $30 (per class). (312) 742-8497.

Slow Cooking: Crockpots and Cast Iron Learn how to make easy dishes that cook long and slow at 7 p.m. at The Chopping Block's Lincoln Avenue location. $40. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

SEPT. 28

Bon Appetit: A Late Summer Dinner in Provence Join Christina Hernandez as she focuses on dishes from France's Provence region in this hands-on class at 6:30 p.m. at Sur La Table in Naperville. $65. (630) 428-1110.

Cheap 'n' Good Wines Join Diana Hamann to taste a handful of inexpensive wines and receive the Cheap 'n' Good List for 2007. Class meets at 7 p.m. at The Chopping Block on Lincoln Avenue. $60. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

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