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Canning 101
The Resiliency Institute @ 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL
Canning is a fantastic skill to have to preserve your harvest and provide a source of shelf stable long term food storage. But many people are (understandably) nervous of killing their families with food poisoning or blowing up a pressure canner and coating their kitchen with split pea soup. No need to worry! Canning is a very safe process, when done correctly, and today’s pressure canners have multiple safety features. This will be a Hands On...
$25
Canning Tomatoes and Marinara Sauce
Mary's Wholesome Living @ 2764 Aurora Ave, Illinois City, IL
Your tomatoes are coming in now or you have been eyeing those red globes at the local farmers market. Either way you have way too many to eat fresh and would like to keep some of the summer’s bounty to savor this winter. Tomatoes are one of the easiest vegetable (really a fruit) to use while learning to can. We will show you how to preserve your tomatoes for use in homemade sauces all year round. As bonus, we will also...
$30
Five Ways to Preserve the Harvest
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn about canning, fermenting, dehydrating, freezing, and more in this hands-on class. Local food blogger and cookbook author Emily Paster will demystify the most common methods of home food preservation and help you learn to eat more seasonally and locally this year. The class will dig into the how-tos of water-bath canning—a safe and easy method of home food preservation—and fermentation, including addressing safety concerns and...
$68
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Hands-on Cooking: All About Rhubarb
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn everything you need to know about rhubarb in this cooking class. Cover the how-tos of water-bath canning, an easy method of home food preservation. Safety concerns and equipment needs will be addressed. You will make and take home a jar of rhubarb chutney, which is delicious when paired with cheese.
$68.75
Street Food
Feast & Imbibe @ 1601 Payne St, Evanston, IL
Join Chef Giuseppe in the Feast & Imbibe Studio Kitchen for a hands-on cooking class & demonstration where you will learn to make a selection of street food from around the world. This class includes vegetarian and gluten free options. Menu: Beef Teriyaki Skewers with Wasabi Mayo Grilled Eggplant Skewers with Tahini & Naan Ahi Tuna Tacos with Avocado Wasabi & Micro Arugula Butternut Squash Tacos with Black Beans, Red...
$100
Hands-on Cooking: Sauces
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
French culinary techniques identify five foundational sauces. In this hands-on cooking class, prepare and taste classic and contemporary sauces such as dark roux, béarnaise, butter and cream reductions, and discuss variations for recipes such as New Orleans creole chicken, filet of beef au poivre with béarnaise sauce, roasted beets with horseradish cream sauce, and vegetable medley with beurre blanc.
$75
Value-added: Canning Dehydrating and Jam
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL
Take some of your favorite summer crops and learn to preserve them for the winter months. This hands-on class will cover crop seasonality, food safety, and popular food-preservation techniques. Put your knowledge to work by preserving local fruit and vegetables to take home
$75
Hands-on Cooking: Braising Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Breaking down a chicken and braising the parts saves money and imparts tons of flavor. You will cut up a whole chicken, take home the breasts, use the backbone and wings for stock, and braise the thighs and legs in an assortment of recipes: coq au vin, chicken vesuvio, Chinese red cooked chicken, and chicken chile verde.
$80
Fermenting Krauts, Pickles, and Kimchi
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL
Fermented foods are both healthy and a great way to reduce food waste. Join this hands-on class to learn about different types of fermentation. You will quickly put your new knowledge to action by preparing different fermentations to taste and take home with you.
$75
Demo Cooking: Water-bath Canning
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Water-bath canning is a safe and easy method of home food preservation. In this cooking class, you will learn the process for making and preserving fruit jams and vegetable pickles, including food safety, dos and don’ts, and the basic equipment needed to get started. You will leave with the confidence to begin preserving the harvest at home.
$87
Hands-on Cooking: Feel-good Food
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
When you are feeling low-energy, sometimes a delicious meal is just the ticket to heal and nourish your body. Press reset in this hands-on cooking class with go-to, tasty recipes: pep-tea, mung dahl, superfood salad, and “better than medicine” chicken soup.
$87
Hands-On Cooking: Soups Around the World
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Take a trip around the world with three dramatically different, delectable soups to stay warm this winter. Featured recipes include a French onion soup inspired by Julia Child and Pastis Restaurant in New York City, a creamy curried pea soup featuring flavors from the Spice Road, and a Tex-Mex chicken tortilla soup from the Lone Star State. “Only the pure at heart can make good soup.” – Ludwig van Beethoven
$87
Demo Cooking: Fresh Pasta Winter Edition
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn the art of making fresh egg pasta from scratch in this hands-on cooking class. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect dough and transforming it into mouthwatering lasagna sheets, linguine, and fettuccine. Elevate your pasta-making skills and impress your friends and family with delicious homemade dishes.
$87
Spring Soups & Salads: Simple Family Suppers
Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL
Nothing satisfies more than simmering soups on the stove that nourish the body and soul. Soups may seem complicated or time-consuming, but if you know the basics (and you will), you can make homemade soup (or stews) quickly and easily—and they won’t be full of preservatives, processed salts, MSG, GMO products or other artificial ingredients. Soups and stews also store and freeze well, making them a go-to weeknight dinner, convenient thermos...
$80
Winter Soups & Stews: Simple Family Suppers
Nourished @ 111 S Vine St, Chicago, IL
With cold weather upon us, nothing satisfies more than simmering soups and stews on the stove! They may seem complicated or time-consuming, but once you know the basics, you can easily make homemade soups that aren’t full of preservatives or artificial ingredients. Learn to transform fresh, seasonal produce into nourishing soups and stews to have a nutrient-packed dinner in no time! Available for purchase by the glass, we feature a variety of...
$80
Umami in Winter Vegetables
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Umami has been described as the “fifth taste.” Learn new techniques including specialized knife cuts and how to work with sushi rice, and apply these to recipes that bring out the umami in winter vegetables. Assist in cutting vegetables to use in the featured recipes that highlight this savory taste sensation, such as Mushroom Stroganoff over Cabbage “Noodles” and a California Roll Salad. Students will sample the dishes made in this...
$50
Summer Preserving - Tomato Canning
Peterson Garden Project @ 5917 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
It's harvest time, and nothing beats a home-grown tomato fresh off the vine! But when you have more fresh tomatoes than you can eat, it helps to know how to preserve them so you can enjoy them in the winter months. In this hands-on class, we'll cover the basics of boiling-water-bath canning, including information on food safety and recommendations on how to store your newly canned goods. You'll make and can your own jar of tomato sauce during...
$88
Summer Preserving – DIY Giardiniera Pickles
Peterson Garden Project @ 5917 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
Giardinera, that ubiquitous Chicago condiment, is a perfect pickle to take advantage of the best peak-summer produce. Come learn how easy it is to make your own, whether you like it spicy or mild, topping an Italian beef or as part of a picnic pickle platter. Join us for this hands-on class designed for the novice canner as well as the seasoned pickler looking for inspiration. We’ll discuss the difference between “quick” pickles and canned...
$88
Hands-On Cooking: Stir Fry Party
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Stir-fry recipes are an easy way to incorporate flavors, colors, and textures into meals. Learn to cut ingredients in consistent sizes for quick cooking. Featured recipes include: cauliflower and maitake mushroom orange-cilantro salmon with bok choy Kung Pao chicken white and brown rice blend. Alcohol will be served in this class; participants must be 21 years of age or older.
$70
Hands-On Cooking: Make-Ahead Snacks
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Do you feel like you are constantly on the go? It is crucial to nourish your body with something energizing and delicious. In this cooking class, you will learn how to prepare snacks for every type of snacker: healthy-ish chocolate chip cookies will satiate your sweet tooth without the crash and burn of a sugary treat, nourishing carrot soup for a warming reset, and nutrient-rich satisfying dips to pack along with vegetables fruits, or crackers. ...
$87
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