Food and wine classes

Posted November 13, 2007 10:00 pm

TODAY

My Family's Italian Recipes Join Judy Portzeba as she prepares some of her favorite Italian dishes in this 6:30 p.m. class at Someone's in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $65. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Heartland Red Meats See a cooking demonstration by Pat Sondgeroth of Heartland Meats in Mendota. Heartland Meats sells Illinois-raised beef, raised without the use of added hormones. Class meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Now We're Cookin', 1601 Payne St,. Evanston. $45. (847) 570-4140 or www.nwcookin.com.

Varietals Wine Course Join this Chicago Wine School five-week class focusing on nearly three dozen grape varieties. Each 90-minute class will cover a different wine group. Class meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 12 at Whole Foods, 1101 S. Canal St., Chicago. $200 (must be 21). www.wineschool.com.

THURSDAY

Wine Pairing Join Kelly Cellars for an elegant wine tasting then prepare and dine on a five-course gourmet meal in this Cucina Della Rosa class from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCauley Design Studio, 211 Park St., Barrington. $100. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

A Slice of Cake Join author Nancie MacDermott who will focus on some of her favorite desserts from her new book, "Southern Cakes," 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.

FRIDAY

Fall Flavors Pasta Class Learn how to incorporate some hearty fall pasta flavors into meals with a variety of dishes in this Cucina Della Rosa class from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCauley Design in Barrington. $75. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

Uncorked -- Flight III Getting ready for the holidays? Need to restock the wine supply? Attend this wine tasting series and have the opportunity to taste at least 24 wines from 6 to 9 p.m. at Gibby's Wine Den, 1772 S. Randall Road, Geneva. $5 (free for Gibby's Wine Club members, includes $5 coupon). (630) 208-6424 or info@gibbys-wine.com.

SATURDAY

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

Holiday Additions Join Le Titi de Paris chefs Michael and Susan Maddox and learn how to make a variety of holiday dishes in this class from 10 a.m. to noon at the restaurant, 1015 Dundee Road, Arlington Heights. A three-course lunch follows and should wrap up by 1 p.m. $60. (847) 506-0222.

Thanksgiving on the Weber Learn to cook an entire Thanksgiving dinner from the experts at Weber Grill. Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Weber Grill's Schaumburg location. $75. (847) 413-1277.

Thanksgiving Deconstructed Chef Andy Webber of Carlucci, presents a traditional Thanksgiving menu, reinterpreted with an Italian flair a 1 p.m. at the restaurant, 1801 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. $45. (630) 512-0991 or www.carluccirestaurant.com.

Turkey 101 Spice up Thanksgiving with a variety of dishes in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kendall College, 900 N. North Branch St., Chicago. $85. (312) 752-2206 or spiceup@kendall.edu.

Baking Up A Better Breakfast Learn what to have on hand for great morning foods so no one will skip breakfast from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at World Kitchen, Gallery 37 Center for the Arts in Chicago. $30. (312) 742-8497.

Eclectic Thanksgiving Join chef Eric Smith as he demonstrates an eclectic Thanksgiving menu at 3 p.m. at Citizen, 364 W. Erie St., Chicago. $34. (312) 640-1156 or www.citizenbar.com.

Mexican/American Thanksgiving Learn how to put a Mexican spin on the traditional Thanksgiving feast with chef Dudley Nieto of Zocalo. Class meets 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the restaurant, 358 W. Ontario St., Chicago. $45. (312) 302-9977.

SUNDAY

Soup Kids 8 and up can join Le Titi de Paris chefs Michael and Susan Maddox and learn how to prepare a variety of soups in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to noon at the Arlington Heights restaurant. Lunch follows and should wrap by 1 p.m. $45. (847) 506-0222.

Thanksgiving Brunch and Dessert: Learn how to make quiche and roasted pumpkins filled with crème brulee. Class meets noon to 2 p.m. at Cocoa Bean Fine Desserts, 11 S. 7th St., Geneva. $40. (630) 845-2990.

TUESDAY

Wine Course Learn the basics of wine and how to pair them with foods in this hands-on class from 6 to 9 p.m. at Kendall College, 900 N. North Branch St., Chicago. $85. (312) 752-2206 or spiceup@kendall.edu.

NOV. 24

Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop A one-hour workshop for kids to decorate their own cookie house. Houses will be preassembled and candy decorations supplied in this class 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; maximum 2 children per adult). (630) 985-6077 or www.school.wilton.com.

NOV. 25

Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop A one-hour workshop for kids to decorate their own cookie house. Houses will be preassembled and candy decorations supplied in this class at 10:30 a.m., 1 or 2:30 p.m. at the Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Arts in Darien. $25 (per child/adult pair; maximum 2 children per adult). (630) 985-6077 or www.school.wilton.com.

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