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It's August, and the Farmer's Market is overflowing with goodness. This class is about incorporating all of our wonderful local produce - herbs, cucumbers, berries, tomatoes - into cocktails. We'll learn all about muddling, infusing, and even "shrubs." Class is hands on, with lots of tasting opportunities. The Ravens Club, 207 S. Main Street. $35 in advance, $45 at the door. 734-276-3215. tammylc@tammystastings.com http://www.tammystastings.com/shop [map]
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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a rapidly growing way to support local farmers and have access to the freshest produce. You sign up for a share of the farmer’s crop, and receive a box of vegetables (and fruits when available) once a week, typically from late spring to fall. But after picking up your share, it can sometimes be challenging to know what to do with that week’s bounty. Worry no more! In this class, we will take common seasonal produce found in your CSA box and teach you great ways to showcase each item. From June greens to October squash and everything in between!*Due to our wonderfully sporadic Michigan climates, certain fruits and vegetables may be switched out with something that is more perfectly ready for consumption. Mother Nature will decide the fate of these classes without prior notice!August: Tomatoes, Corn, Melon, Potatoes, Peaches, Green Beans, etc. Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $65. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
Join us for an evening celebrating the humble, yet amazing tomato!In August, we gladly find ourselves with an over-abundance of tomatoes. This class is designed to give you some new ideas for what to do with your harvest. We will explore both the cooked and the uncooked!Menu: Fresh Tomato Sauce Paired with Basil Pesto over Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli; Individual Tomato Tarte Tatin; Cherry Tomato-Vanilla Compote (amazing condiment for various cheeses!); Heirloom Tomato Salad with Anchovy-Red Wine Vinaigrette; Watermelon-Tomato-Feta SaladRegister online at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $65/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
Talk by local raw foods advocate Ellen Livingston. 7-8:30 p.m., Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room, 114 S. Main. Free (except as noted). Preregistration required at the co-op, at peoplesfood.coop, or by phone. 994-4589. [map]
Every Thurs. Whole Foods staffers discuss wine. Tastings with cheese and appetizers. Topics: Interesting white wines (Aug. 2), French reds (Aug. 9), USA Chardonnay (Aug. 16), California red blends (Aug. 23), and Michigan wines (Aug. 30). 5-8:30 p.m., Whole Foods wine bar, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Cranbrook Village shopping center. $17. 997-7500. [map]
Happy 100th Birthday Julia Child! That's right, if Julia were still with us, she would be turning 100 years old this very month!Join us for an evening of warm-weather Julia Child classics as we pay homage to one of the greatest chefs and lovers of food that has graced this country! As Julia once said, “Cooking is like love; it should be entered into with abandon or not at all.”Menu: Moules a la Marinere (Mussels in White Wine with Shallots and Herbs); Soupe au Pistou Verte (Green Zucchini Soup with a Garlic & Basil garnish); Salade Nicoise; Tarte aux Abricots (Fresh Apricot Tart)Register online at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $75/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
Aug. 16, 21, 27, & 28. Topics include “Back to School: Quick, Easy, and Delicious Seafood Meals” (Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m.), “Vegetarian Cooking 101 with VegMichigan” (Aug. 21, 7 p.m.), “Baking Bread: Loaf Pan and Sandwich Breads” (Aug. 27, 6 p.m.), and “Health Starts Here: Fall Favorites” (Aug. 28, 5 p.m.). Various times, Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Cranbrook Village shopping center. $5 (Aug. 16 & 21) & $10 (Aug. 27 & 28). Preregistration required. 997-7500. [map]
A New Holland Brewing Company representative leads tastings of their new Ichabod Pumpkin Ale. 4-7 p.m., Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw. Free. 975-4500. [map]
Jorge Lopez Chavez leads tastings of 8 South American wines. Paired with Produce Station cheese. Note: These events always sell out. 7-8 p.m., Le Pop Gallery, 101 N. Main. $15 in advance only at the Produce Station (1629 S. State) & localwineevents.com/events/detail/433366. 663-7848. [map]
Spice up your garden abundance with these creative recipes. We'll show you pickling and canning techniques, as well as innovative ideas for pickling the not-so-common fruits and veggies. Mix and match brines and vegetables and explore your kitchen creativity!Menu: Indian-spiced Pickled Cauliflower & Carrots; Spicy Pickled Watermelon; Grandma Jo's Bread & Butter Pickles; Pickled Grapes; Peter's Pickled Peppers; Quick KimchiRegister online at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $65/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
Gather in Ann Arbor to join our fabulous wine tour created for a day of exquisite tastes & beautiful friendships in the abundant Michigan countryside.Tours include wine & appetizers at a selectMainstreet Ventures Restaurant. Enjoy tastingsat three Michigan wineries hosted by a Goldentour guide.Tours begin from select Mainstreet Ventures Restaurant scheduled for that date.Visit website for restaurant schedule. $125. 800.300.5151. events@goldenlimo.com www.goldenlimo.com/winetours
Veteran camper Stefan Szumko, aka the “Cast Iron Chef,” hosts an evening of outdoor cooking over an open fire using cast iron Dutch ovens, aluminum foil, and sticks. Participants help chop food, mix ingredients, and taste several dishes, including venison stew, fried potatoes, roasted apples, foil-balloon popcorn, s’mores, and more. 4-6 p.m., Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Rd. $8. (family, $30). Preregistration required by Aug. 15. 997-1533. [map]
Come sample the harvest of Ann Arbor's newest farms at Tilian Farm Development Center's first ever Taste of Tilian. Join us for a strolling dinner and a sweet serenade by The Understory. Full Farm tours start at 6pm. Walking dinner starts at 7pm. The music starts at 8. Each farmer is paired with a chef in our community who will be preparing mouth-watering tapas from this year's late summer harvest. Wander the farmland and get a true taste of what the Tilian Farm Development Center has to offer!Bending Sickle Community Farm & Debajo del SolGreen Things Farm & Chef Maggie Long of The Jolly Pumpkin Honest Eats Farm & Chef Rebecca Wauldron Seeley Farm & EAT CateringTilian Residency Farm & Dan Vernia of The Raven's Club Tilian Farm Development Center, 4400 Pontiac Trail. $50 (students & farmers, $25; kids age 12 & under, free) in advance; tickets TBA at the door. 734-834-0172. tiliancenter.org [map]
A 6-course locally sourced meal made by area chefs that features indigenous and “settler” foods from Michigan. Also, homemade ice cream making. Bring your own tableware. Local beer and wine available. Also, farm tours, old-time farm activities, music, and lawn games. 4-7 p.m., Waterloo Area Farm Museum, 13493 Waterloo-Munith Rd. (left off Clear Lake Rd. 5 miles north from I-94 exit 153), Waterloo Recreation Area, Chelsea. $40 (members, $35; kids ages 5-12, $10) in advance at eventbrite.com/event/3906582694; $50 at the door. slowfoodhuronvalley.com, 277-1017. [map]
Dinner prepared by Hearth Food chef Emil Boch and Harvest Kitchen chef Kim Nichols. Proceeds benefit Growing Hope. 5-8 p.m., Growing Hope, 922 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanit. Tickets $45 in advance at chefsinthegardenaug.eventbrite.com. 330-7576. [map]
