Food and wine classes

TODAY

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 at 6:30 p.m. 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 that have been shown to improve physical and mental health, prevent disease and delay age-related decline from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Market, 840 Willow Road, Northbrook. $40. (847) 205-5353.

THURSDAY

Healthy Dinners Learn to make a variety of healthy dinners in this hands-on class from 7 to 10 p.m. at Palatine High School (room 175), 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.

FRIDAY

Couples Night Out Prepare and enjoy a perfect five-course fall meal in this hands-on, Cucina Della Rosa class. Class meets from 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.

SUNDAY

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.

Pinot Noir Relatives Aficionados or wannabes can learn about wine through this McHenry Community College class held at 1776 Restaurant, 397 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake. Andy Andresky will lead the discussion and tasting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 21 and Oct. 28. $89. Call (815) 455-8588.

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.

MONDAY

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

TUESDAY

Hearty Soups Learn the art of preparing meal-worthy soups 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 at 6:30 p.m. 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 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.

OCT. 17

Pears, Pears, Pears Learn about the varieties, seasons and combinations of pears and a variety of ways to prepare them 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.

Knife Skills Join Wustof representative Clark Stone and learn how to properly handle, store, sharpen and clean knives at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. A light meal will be served. $60 (includes a Wusthof paring knife). Knives will be professionally sharpened ($3.50 per knife) during the class. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Singles Only -- Hands-on Grilling Class Get together and grill a four-course meal at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy a seated candlelight dinner at Corner Cooks, 507 Chestnut St., Winnetka. $60. (847) 441-0134.

Rediscover Your Slow Cooker Learn how to take the stress out of preparing dinner by using a slow cooker. Class meets from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in Northbrook. $40. (847) 205-5353.

OCT. 18

Marigold Restaurant Join Castano Penn, executive chef at Marigold Indian restaurant, who will demonstrate a four-course meal at 6:30 p.m. A seated candlelight dinner follows at Corner Cooks in Winnetka. $60. (847) 441-0134.

OCT. 19

Teens Cook Italian Teens 14 to 17 will make and enjoy a five-course Italian meal in this hands-on Cucina Della Rosa class from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCauley Design in Barrington. $30. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

Fridays Five by Five: Big Reds 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.

Sichuan Cooking Join chef Paul Wildermuth of Opera as he prepares his favorite Sichuan dishes at 11 a.m. at Opera, 1301 S. Wabash St., Chicago. $50. (312) 461-0161 or opera-chicago.com.

OCT. 20

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

Couples Cook: Fall Harvest Menu Couples prepare a meal together at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy a seated candlelight dinner at Corner Cooks in Winnetka. $65. (847) 441-0134.

Haunted House Decorating Workshop Join one of three, one-hour workshops for children to decorate their own haunted cookie house. Houses will be pre-assembled and candy decorations supplied. Class meets at 10:30 a.m., 1 or 2:30 p.m. at the Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Arts, 7511 Lemont Road, Darien. $25 (per child/adult pair; max 2 children per adult). (630) 985-6077 or www.school.wilton.com.

OCT. 21

Spooky Treats Children 8 and older can join Le Titi de Paris chefs Michael and Susan Maddox and learn how to prepare some spooky treats in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to noon at the Arlington Heights restaurant. Lunch follows and should end at 1 p.m. $45. (847) 506-0222.

Let Them Eat Cake Spend the afternoon learning how to create and assemble a variety of cakes from noon to 2 p.m. at Cocoa Bean Fine Desserts, 11 S. 7th St., Geneva. $40. (630) 845-2990.

OCT. 23

Who Made the Cheese? Learn all about the various Italian cheeses, where they came from and how to use them in a variety of dishes in this Cucina Della Rosa class from 7 to 9 p.m. at the McCauley Design in Barrington. $75. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

Pasta and Risotto Learn some new sauces and combinations that are simple and elegant from 7 to 9 p.m. at Dave's Specialty Foods Inc., 105 West Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. $45. (847) 259-9510.

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

OCT. 24

The Foods and Wines of Argentina Join chef Matt Zagorski as he explores the culinary landscape of Argentina and prepares some of his favorite dishes in this 6:30 p.m. class at Someone's in the Kitchen in Libertyville. $65. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Pantry Raid Learn what to keep in the pantry, freezer and fridge to whip up a meal for the unexpected guest or hungry family from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in Northbrook. $40. (847) 205-5353.

Knife Skills Learn how to choose and use kitchen knives as well as how to care for them in this 6 p.m. class at Corner Cooks in Winnetka. $35. (847) 441-0134.

OCT. 25

Chop Chop, Let's Eat Learn the art of preparing simple, nutritious and tasty 30-minute meals that everyone will enjoy in this Cucina Dell Rosa class from noon to 2 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. at McCauley Design in Barrington. $75. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

Whole Kids Club: Half Pints Class Kids 3 to 5 are invited, with an adult, to explore food in a fun and creative environment. Tots will be encouraged to try new foods and learn the importance of clean hands while trying out recipes designed for them in this class from 11 a.m. to noon at Whole Foods Market in Northbrook. $10 ($8 for Whole Kids Club Members). (847) 205-5353.

Cupcake Workshop Join Cupcakes of Chicago and learn the secrets of cupcake making as well as a variety of new cupcake ideas in this 6:30 p.m. class at Corner Cooks in Winnetka. $55. (847) 441-0134.

Octoberfest with the Berghoff's Celebrate a century and history of one of Chicago's most beloved restaurants. Join Carlyn and her mother, Jan, and re-create some of the Berghoff family favorites from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at World Kitchen, Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 E. Randolph St., Chicago. $30. (312) 742-8497.