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Join us for a wine tasting sensory tour of France's famed wine regions, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Provence, Rhone, Languedoc, Alsace, and Chablis. Experience the rich history and terrior as we taste our way through the countryside. Discover regions and wines through a sensory tasting. This event includes a display of delicious cheese, bread and fresh fruits.

The basics of cooking take a bit of practice, so bring your apron and take this first step to improve your efficiency and talent in the kitchen. Join our experienced chefs for a fast-paced introduction to the foundations of cuisine. You’ll begin with the basics and move quickly through essentials

Florida is home to hundreds of ethnic cooking traditions from around the globe. Explore emerging flavors and trends in local Latin cuisine. Develop confidence mixing traditions and local ingredients to create new excitement with traditional favorites.

Travel with us to Italy as we eat and drink our way through one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world; uncovering the vast richness and the history of this Old World country solely through our senses. Tuscany, Marche, Umbria, Abruzzo, Sicily, Sardinia, Piedmont, Lombardy, Trentino-Alto Adige. This event features a variety of wines, sumptuous cheese, a fabulous assortment of delicious morsels and a take home Riedel glass.

Knowing the ins and outs of business etiquette can add polish to your presentation and can be the difference between discussing a deal and closing one. Mastering dinner etiquette can mean scoring a date, closing a major business deal or getting that long awaited job. Whether your motivations are personal or professional, learning to entertain with style, savvy and sophistication is a vital part of your professional and personal life.

Learn professional techniques for this bakery staple. The cupcake has been rediscovered. Come find out how to make them both perfect and pretty.

Join us as we explore new beginnings with a food and wine pairing to start the season. Tantalize your senses and taste buds with the refreshing cool wines of spring. This event features a variety of wines, sumptuous cheese and a fabulous assortment of delicious appetizers.

Tired of serving store platters or slaving in the kitchen every time you entertain? Welcome to Haute Hors D'oeuvres! A class where you can learn to prepare 6 fabulous recipes with some make-ahead and store-bought ingredients so you can serve delicious, sexy food AND enjoy your party!