Learn to cook for 2, make a perfect meal for everyday and special occasions – together. Learn new ways to spice up your weekday basics with sauces and great sides.

Preserving Your Garden’s Bounty Summer gardens are hitting their stride, and “National Sneak Some Zucchini On To Your Neighbor’s Front Porch Night” is right around the corner!  Chef Christy will lead you through some of the […] Read More

Profiles in Flavor – American Regional Cuisine The United States is called “The Melting Pot” to reflect the many various cultures that have settled here and made it their home.  Traveling through the four corners of […] Read More

Cooking for Special Diets Part 2 Gluten Free and Dairy Free Cooking will delve into medical food allergies and food sensitivities, testing for food allergies, processed foods and chemicals, gluten and dairy free cooking. Using […] Read More

Nothing is quite as soothing as a hot cup of peppermint tea on a cold day. But mint can do much more than ease a headache or tummyache. As a natural refrigerant, mint cools your […] Read More

Mixing drinks isn’t simply making a tasty recipe, it is an art form. Mixed, muddled, twisted, dusted, foamed, flamed, speared, layered, shaken AND stirred, there are hundreds to thousands of drinks that have been invented […] Read More

We love our chefs and are so happy to share info about them and all the cool things they are doing! This month Chef Christy expanded her web presence to include a blog Kings Taste […] Read More

Herbs bring fabulous new flavors to your food from salads, meats and vegetables, but also to appetizers, soups, desserts and even beverages! One Hour Herbs will guide you through the many uses of popular herbs, […] Read More

Part 1 introduces students to a discussion of various diets and typical restrictions, basic kitchen skills, avoiding cross-contamination, reading food labels, the nutritional make-up of foods, and making successful substitutions in recipes. Utilizing fresh, local, […] Read More

On the schedule this week, join Chef Sandy for Smokin Hot, a class on cooking on your smoker.  Menu includes: Shrimp Kabobs on Asian Salad Stuffed Jalapenos Ribs Chicken Potato Salad Learn: Principles of Smoking […] Read More

Greece is the birthplace of the original Mediterranean Diet. The fresh tastes of tender grape leaves, succulent lamb, and fragrant herbs still evoke the Foods of the Gods. Discover the history of this rich ancient […] Read More

Knowing your fish facts will open up a whole new world of possibilities in your kitchen! Chef Christy will lead you through four basic techniques for cooking delicious fish: marinated, poached, dredged and sautéed, and […] Read More

Feeling saucy? Wish you could serve your dinners looking like they do on the food shows or in fancy restaurants? Wouldn’t know a Mother Sauce if it told you to wear a warm shirt? Sauces […] Read More

  We have a variety of classes available at the Cooking School at Irwin Street, designed to accommodate all tastes and skill levels. Here’s a listing of our current classes, keep checking back though because […] Read More

When Columbus went looking for a new route to the riches and spices of Cathay, he was somewhat off the mark when he landed in the Carribbean, but he found riches and spices nonetheless. Discover […] Read More

What better time to enjoy the bounty of gardens and farmer’s markets, and what better way that with fresh summertime salads? Chef Christy will cover some basics for green leafy salads and making your own […] Read More