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Can you create perfect pairings or are you paralyzed by the rules? Learn pairing theories and exceptions and the progression of flavors in multi-course meals. Come play with your food and wine as we taste 36 combinations and discuss each student's impressions and preferences.  Challenging food ingredients will also be reviewed and how to overcome...

Sunshine, warm breezes, olive oil, wine and the Mediterranean Sea tie Portugal, Spain, Greece and several other countries together. Learn the similarities and differences of some of the oldest wine regions of the world and some of the trendsetting new wines, as well. We'll explore Cava, Rioja, Priorat, Ribera del Duero, Rias Baixas, Jerez, Vinho Verde,...

Explore the flavors of Spain in this hands-on class.  Learn how to make sangria, manchego and chorizo tostada, garlic shrimp, and potatoes bravas along with a delicious sauce. We'll also make sangria poached pears with cream for dessert. Once the food is prepared, you'll sit down to enjoy your meal. You'll receive the recipes by email after...

Fresh pasta is so much more satisfying than store bought, and it only requires knowledge of a few simple techniques. In this class, we'll make: Handmade Pasta Alfredo Sauce Salad with Candied Walnuts Strawberry Sorbet This is a hand-on class. Once the food is prepared, you'll sit down to enjoy your meal. Also, you'll receive the recipes...

The Greatest Wines of Italy Italian wine is hot in the USA & is a global powerhouse. Credential seekers can check out our Italian Wine Scholar North & Italian Wine Scholar South programs, but everyone will enjoy Intro to Italian Wines!  Piedmont's Barolo & Tuscany's Brunello surely make our list but come find out our other picks....

Learn how to make these fun hamburger cupcakes - perfect for Labor Day! We'll also make sliders - choice of beef or vegetarian. This is a hands-on class and you'll receive instruction on how to make sliders and how to decorate cupcakes that look like sliders! This is a great class for all ages. Notes: Kids under 10 will need to be accompanied...

Riesling thrives in cool climates and ages for decades but many only know the sweet and simple styles. It is made in many places from still to sparkling, bone-dry to dessert sweet. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions through a guided tasting...

Sauvignon Blanc is grown all over the world and ranges from easy poolside sipping to intensely herbaceous to lean and minerally to succulently sweet. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions through a guided tasting of 5-6 wines. Despite the differences...

Beautiful French cookies called macarons. One bite will feel like you're in Paris!    This is a hands-on class. We'll make brightly colored cookies and two types of fillings: Chocolate ganache filling Swiss meringue buttercream The recipes will be emailed after the class. Notes: Please wear closed toe shoes and tie long hair...

You'll learn how to make a traditional American Steak dinner with the steak cooked to your liking.   The dinner will include: Mixed Greens Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette  Potatoes au Gratin Chocolate dipped Strawberries for dessert This is a hand-on class. Once the food is prepared, you'll sit down to enjoy your meal. Also,...

Chef Bernard Janssen, Resident Chef and Culinary Program Director for ZWILLING J.A. Henckels for a special class introducing the fundamentals of good knife skills.  Bernard will teach us what makes a quality knife. We will discuss what knife to use for every task and practice a variety of important knife tasks including: the circular/rocking motion,...

My First Wine Class Get answers to all of the questions you have been afraid to ask and learn the basics of wine with our Wine 101 workshop. Learn how wine is made, decode wine labels, understand how to taste & talk about wine, plus important grapes and styles, how to buy wine, storage, service and food pairing. The tasting of 6 wines will focus...

The Greatest Wines of Spain  Spanish wine is hot in the USA & is a global powerhouse. Credential seekers can check out the debut of Spanish Wine Scholar in Fall 2019, but everyone will enjoy Intro to Spanish Wines!  Rioja, Priorat & Ribera del Duero surely make our list, but come find out our other picks. Join us as we explore...

Exquisite, sumptuous, and once you understand the steps, easy to prepare, truffle risotto is a dish that is sure to become part of your cooking repertoire.   The meal starts with antipasti, full of memories from Chef Daniel’s childhood in Argentina. We then prepare the main dish, using ingredients discovered by Chef Daniel that are actually...

Don't underestimate the importance of Germany and Eastern Europe in the wine world. The wines of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire have much in common and just as many differences.  Learn the regions, climate, grapes, complex labeling and many styles of wines from Germany, Austria, Hungary and more. We'll explore Spatburgunder, Riesling and...