Food and wine classes

Posted November 27, 2007 10:00 pm

TODAY

Italian Comfort Foods Join chef Armando Lopez of Francesca's Intimo of Lake Forest and Francesca's Famiglia of Barrington as he prepares some of his favorite Italian 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.

THURSDAY

Port Tasting Experience a selection of port wines, including ruby, tawny and vintage (2000, 2003 and 2005 available) at 6 p.m. Wine Expressions, 1111 Burlington Ave., Lisle. Attendees will receive tastings, light snacks and a Riedel port glass. $40. (630) 435-9463.

Grains, Glorious Grains Join Adriene Felder, health supportive chef, as she shares a comprehensive look at the benefits of whole grains in the diet. Learn foolproof cooking methods from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Now We're Cookin', 1601 Payne St., Evanston. $45. (847) 570-4140 or www.nwcookin.com.

Let's Party Learn the best ideas for the quick and easy route to show-stopping entertaining with a little planning and even less prep 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.

Mistletoe Mixology Join Paul Murphy of the Season Bar and learn how to make a variety of festive cocktails for the holidays from 6 to 8 p.m. at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Place, Chicago. $65 (includes hors d'oeuvres). (312) 649-2363.

SATURDAY

All About Potatoes Kids 8 and up can join Le Titi de Paris chefs Michael and Susan Maddox and learn all about potatoes in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to noon at the restaurant, 1015 Dundee Road, Arlington Heights. Lunch follows and should end at 1 p.m. $45. (847) 506-0222.

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 the 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. session 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.

Pies and Tarts Learn how to make a variety of pies and tarts 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.

Bake Up A New Tradition Fire up the ovens and bake up some new traditions from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at World Kitchen at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts in Chicago. $30. (312) 742-8497.

Bake 'n' Take Holiday Cooking Spend the morning at the Chopping Block and bake all your holiday cookies in this hands-on class from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. (312) 644-6360. $125 (includes lunch).

Impressive Holiday Deserts Join the Chopping Block and learn how to make a variety of classic holiday masterpieces at 10 a.m. at the Chopping Block, 4747 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. (773) 472-6700. $50.

Warming Winter Dinner Party Join the Chopping Block and learn how to make a menu to take the chill out of the winter nights at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square store. (773) 472-6700. $40.

Couples Cook: Christmas in the Swiss Alps Join the Chopping Block and prepare a Swiss-inspired menu in this hands-on class at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. (312) 644-6360. $75.

SUNDAY

Gingerbread House Workshop Children will make and decorate a freshly baked, homemade gingerbread house perfect for a table decoration or holiday eating from 2 to 4 p.m. at Two Kitchens, 2035 S. Washington St., Naperville. $50. (630) 717-9630 or online at www.twokitchens.com.

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 the 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. sessions 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.

MONDAY

Cookie Round-Up and Exchange Bring a copy of a favorite recipe to share or try a new one of Now We're Cookin' chef Mary McMahon's "tried and true" cookie recipes. Bake, exchange and box up a selection to share with friends and family in this hands-on class from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Now We're Cookin in Evanston. $65. (847) 570-4140 or www.nwcookin.com.

TUESDAY

Elegant & Easy Appetizers Just in time for the holidays learn to make a variety of appetizers for the parties ahead in this Cucina Della Rosa class from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCauey Design Studio, 211 Park St., Barrington. $75. (847) 650-9463 or www.maryrosecooks.com.

Hearty Winter Soups Troy Tornabeni, executive chef, St. Andrews Golf & Country Club, West Chicago, will feature some of his favorite soup recipes in this Cooking with the Best Chefs class from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club, 3N441 Route 59, West Chicago. $35. (630) 980-6800 or bestchefs.com.

Culinary Skills Part 3: Fish and Shellfish Learn how to handle and prepare fish and shellfish a variety of ways in this hands-on class from 6 to 9 p.m. at Kendall College in Chicago. $85. (312) 752-2206 or spiceup@kendall.edu.

Warming Winter Dinner Party Join the Chopping Block and learn how to make a menu to take the chill out of the winter nights at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location. (312) 644-6360. $40.

DEC. 5

French Stockpot Meals Join chef Susan Maddox of Le Titi de Paris as she prepares some of her favorite French recipes at 6:30 p.m. class at Someone's in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $65. (847) 816-9511 or www.LiveLoveCookEat.com.

Terrific Truffles for the Holidays Try your hand at making a variety of tempting truffles in this hands-on class from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Now We're Cookin' in Evanston. $65. (847) 570-4140 or www.nwcookin.com.

Screwtop Wines Discover the world of screwtop wines. Learn more about these underrated gems at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro, 3905 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $45. (773) 248-3905 or www.irishbistro.com

Irresistible Hors d'oeuvres Join the Chopping Block and learn some easy and interesting appetizers in this hands-on class at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block, 4747 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. (773) 472-6700. $75.

DEC. 6

Holiday Cookies Learn to make a variety of cookies for the holidays in this hands-on class from 7 to 10 p.m. at Palatine High School, Room 175, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine. $55 ($45 Gold Card). (847) 755-6820.

Holiday Entertaining Join the Chopping Block for a seasonal dinner party menu with lots of make-ahead shortcuts at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. (773) 472-6700. $40.

Couples Cook: Christmas in the Swiss Alps Join the Chopping Block and prepare a Swiss-inspired menu in this hands-on class at 7 p.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. (773) 472-6700. $75.

DEC. 8

Sauces To Serve The Family Kids 8 and up can join Le Titi de Paris chefs Michael and Susan Maddox and learn how to prepare a variety of sauces 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.

Kids Cooking Italian Favorites Kids can join Keith Willis, executive chef at Marlowe's Restaurant, and learn to make a variety of Italian dishes. This Cooking with the Best Chefs class runs 10 a.m. to noon at the restaurant, 704 Euclid Ave., Palatine. $35. (630) 980-6800 or www.bestchefs.com.

Impressive Holiday Deserts Join the Chopping Block and learn how to make a variety of classic holiday masterpieces at 10 a.m. at the Chopping Block's Merchandise Mart location, (312) 644-6360). $50.

DEC. 9

Impressive Holiday Deserts Join the Chopping Block and learn how to make a variety of classic holiday masterpieces at 10 a.m. at the Chopping Block's Lincoln Square location. (773) 472-6700. $50.

Holiday Desserts with Champagne Pairings Join chef Jackie Shen of Red Light who will feature three of her favorite holiday dessert recipes paired with three champagnes at 11:30 a.m. at Red Light, 820 W. Randolph, Chicago. $40. (312) 733-8880 or www.redlight-chicago.com.

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