Food and wine classs

Posted September 25, 2007 11:00 pm

TODAY

Simply Elegant Dinner Party Learn a dinner party menu to impress your guests at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., 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, 55 S. Main St., Naperville. $75. (630) 428-1110.

Introduction to Rolled Fondant Receive an in-depth, professional overview of using easy-to-shape rolled fondant for use on cakes. Class meets 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.

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.

THURSDAY

Preparing Fish and Seafood Learn the basics of selection and storage as well as five basic cooking techniques for seafood in this hands-on class from 7 to 10 p.m. at Palatine High School, Room 175, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine. $59 ($50 Gold Card). (847) 755-6820.

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, 4747 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $40. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

FRIDAY

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.

SATURDAY

Garden Chef Series Greg Mistak of Omaggio in Evanston 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 is $15. (847) 835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/chef.

Rock 'n' Roll Chef Come and enjoy the Rock 'n' Roll Chef from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, 840 Willow Road, Northbrook. Free. (847) 205-5353.

Introduction to Sugar Artistry Learn the basics of the traditional art of pulled sugar and its use in contemporary cake design in this all-day course from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Arts in Darien. $350 (all materials furnished). (630) 985-6077 or www.school.wilton.com.

Kitchen Confidence This four-week series of classes, designed for intermediate cooks builds on techniques and professional skills. Classes will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 20 at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts in Chicago. $30 (per class). (312) 742-8497.

Bread Workshop Learn the basics of yeast doughs, including pizza, pretzels and whole wheat dinner rolls and baguettes, in this 10 a.m. class at The Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. $75. (312) 644-6360 or thechoppingblock.com.

You Don't Know Squash Learn how to make a variety of dishes using squash at 10 a.m. at The Chopping Block on Lincoln Avenue. $35. (773) 472-6700 or thechoppingblock.com.

Appliances 101 -- How to Use Your Food Processor Join this free class and learn how to use your food processor in this 2 p.m. class at The Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. (312) 644-6360 or thechoppingblock.com.

SUNDAY

Soup Join Le Titi de Paris chefs Michael and Susan Maddox and learn how to make a variety of soups in this hands-on class at 2 p.m. at the restaurant, 1015 Dundee Road, Arlington Heights. Class will be followed by a four-course dinner. $78. (847) 506-0222.

Garden Chef Series Michael Cisternino of Rosebud in Highland Park, 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 in Glencoe. The demo is free; parking $15. (847) 835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/chef.

MONDAY

Organic Food on a Budget Experts from Whole Foods Market will focus on buying and using organic foods, as well as compare organic foods with conventional foods from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in Northbrook. $5. (847) 205-5353.

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. Class meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, 1331 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Sign up with the Arlington Heights Park District, $50 per class. (847) 577-3000.

TASTE Learn the philosophies of pairing wine and food, putting together spices and herbs for a creative menu from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dave's Specialty Foods Inc., 105 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. $45. (847) 259-9510.

OCT. 3

Caribbean Cooking Learn to make a variety of Caribbean dishes in this hands-on class from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Fremd High School, Room 2, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. $55 ($40 Gold Card). (847) 755-6820.

Spanish Tapas & Sangria Learn to make a variety of small plate dishes at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $65. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

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