Food and wine classes

TODAY

Caribbean Cooking Learn to make a variety of Caribbean dishes in this hands-on class from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Room 2 at Fremd High School, 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, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $65. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Introduction to Gum Paste Learn the fine art of gum paste flowers and arrangements 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.

THURSDAY

Gourmet Tailgates Learn a variety of techniques and dishes to make tail-gating an enjoyable adventure in this Cucina Della Rosa class from 5 to 7 p.m. at the McCauley Design, 211 Park Ave., Barrington. $75. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

FRIDAY

Lunch & Learn Sizzling beef tenderloin steaks and roasted vegetables will be featured at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $40. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Fridays Five by Five: Oktoberfest Enjoy five wines paired with five food offerings from 5 to 7 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, 840 Willow Road, Northbrook. $5. (847) 205-5353.

Cajun cooking Join Heaven on Seven chef Jimmy Bannos as he features some of his favorite Cajun dishes at 7 p.m. at the restaurant, 111 N. Wabash, Chicago. $75 (includes demo, beer, wine, hurricanes, tax and gratuity); cookbook available for $20. (312) 263-6443.

SATURDAY

Pumpkin Join Le Titi de Paris chefs Michael and Susan Maddox and learn how to make a variety of dishes featuring pumpkin from 10 a.m. to noon at the restaurant, 1015 Dundee Road, Arlington Heights. A three-course meal follows and should end at 1 p.m. $60. (847) 506-0222.

Mom, There's Nothing to Eat Kids 10 to 13 can learn to make and enjoy a variety of healthy snacks in this Cucina Della Rosa class from 3 to 5 p.m. at McCauley Design in Barrington. $30. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

Garden Chef Series Chef Malika Ameen of Aigre Doux in Chicago 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 www.chicagobotanic.org/chef.

Cooking with Cheese Join Spiaggia chef/partner Tony Mantuano and his executive chef Missy Robbins and discover recipes made with or coming from the restaurant's extensive seasonal Italian cheese selection from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spiaggia, 980 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Level, Chicago. $125. (312) 280-3300.

SUNDAY

Garden Chef Series Chef Rick Jansen of The Tavern in Libertyville, 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.

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate! Learn how to make a variety of chocolate treats from noon to 2 p.m. at Cocoa Bean Fine Desserts, 11 S. 7th St., Geneva. $40. (630) 845-2990.

MONDAY

Whole Kids Club: "Growing Gourmets" Class Tour of Italy Kids 9 to 12 are invited to learn more about Italian foods from 4 to 5 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in Northbrook. $10 ($8 for Whole Kids Club Members). (847) 205-5353.

TUESDAY

Kids Class -- Intro to Cooking Kids 7 to 11 can 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, 1331 N. Rand Road, Palatine. $50. Sign up with the Arlington Heights Park District. (847) 577-3000.

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 in Northbrook. Free. (847) 205-5353.

OCT. 10

Classic French Cuisine Join executive chef John des Rosiers of Bank Lane Bistro in Lake Forest as he prepares some of his favorite French 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.

Super Foods to the Rescue Learn about foods which have been shown to improve physical and mental health, prevent disease and delay age-related decline in this class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, 840 Willow Road, Northbrook. $40. (847) 205-5353.

OCT. 11

Healthy Dinners Learn to make a variety of healthy dinners in this hands-on class from 7 to 10 p.m. in Room 175 at Palatine High School, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine. $55. (847) 755-6820.

Golden Age of Italy Join Paolo Cerruti with Vinifera Imports Chicago as he leads a vertical tasting tour of Barolos from 1995 to 2001 at 7 p.m., at Gibby's Wine Den, 1772 S. Randall Road, Geneva. $40. (630) 208-6424 or info@gibbys-wine.com.

OCT. 12

Couples Night Out Prepare and enjoy a perfect five-course fall meal in this hands-on, Cucina Della Rosa class. Class meets 7 to 9 p.m. at McCauley Design, 211 Park Ave., Barrington. $75 per person. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

Fridays Five by Five: Fall Wines Enjoy five wines paired with five food offerings from 5 to 7 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in Northbrook. $5. (847) 205-5353.

Community Table Come with an open palette, ready to try new foods, ingredients and recipes from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in Northbrook. $65. (847) 205-5353.

OCT. 14

Stock Pot Meals Join Le Titi de Paris chefs Michael and Susan Maddox and learn how to make a variety of stock pot meals in this hands-on class at 2 p.m. at the restaurant, 1015 Dundee Road, Arlington Heights. A four-course dinner follows. $78. (847) 506-0222.

Fall Desserts Learn how to make a variety of seasonal desserts from noon to 2 p.m. at Cocoa Bean Fine Desserts, 11 S. 7th St., Geneva. $40. (630) 845-2990.

Pork Cooking Class Jackie Shen, executive chef at Red Light, and Steve Dolinsky, ABC 7's Hungry Hound, will roast a pig and demonstrate two pork recipes at noon at Red Light, 820 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $65 (benefits going to Near North Montessori School). (312) 733-8880.

OCT. 15

Wine Appreciations: Part 1 Join Gibby's University and learn the nuances and subtleties of the French wines at 7 p.m. class at Gibby's Wine Den, 1772 S. Randall Road, Geneva. $25. (630) 208-6424 or info@gibbys-wine.com.

OCT. 16

Hearty Soups Learn the art of preparing soups that stand alone as a meal in this Cucina Della Rosa class from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCauley Design, 211 Park Ave., Barrington. $75. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

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, 1331 N. Rand Road, Palatine. $50. Sign up with the Arlington Heights Park District. (847) 577-3000.

Easy and Good Appetizers Learn how to make a variety of appetizers from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dave's Specialty Foods, Inc., 105 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. $45. (847) 259-9510.

French Apple Desserts Join sugar artist and pastry chef Mark Seaman of Libertyville's Marked for Dessert as he shares some wonderful dishes using fall's crisp apples in this 6:30 p.m. class at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $55. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Future Chefs Class: An Apple A Day Kids 6 to 8 will make a creamy apple dip and then have fun dunking and eating apple slices as well as learn new ways to prepare and enjoy apples in a variety of ways in this class from 4 to 5 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in Northbrook. $10 ($8 for Whole Kids Club Members). (847) 205-5353.

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 in Northbrook. Free. (847) 205-5353.