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**This class is offered through Washtenaw Community College, but held at Ann Arbor Cooks.**Are you living with a gluten allergy, or intolerance, or perhaps just interested in modifying your diet? If you've been trying to navigate the gluten-free world and are a little overwhelmed, or seek more helpful information, these classes are designed to provide education and plenty of new ideas! Each class section features a unique menu.Menu: Salmon cakes with remoulade, quinoa salad (with lemon-yogurt dressing), sweet potato biscuits (with orange butter and homemade jam) and glazed chocolate (flourless) cake.Register online at: www.wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $65. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
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Culinary Bootcamp II is a four-class intensive journey taking what was previously learned in Culinary Bootcamp I to the next level. We're going to expand on what you've already learned, taking it to the next level, with an even greater focus on mastering technique. We're also going to talk a lot about flavors, textures, and plating - true plate composition. Then...in the last class, we're going to take you out of your comfort zone and let you channel your inner-Top Chef and let your skill and creativity shine! Oh yeah, and we're going to eat a lot of great food and laugh a lot, as usual!*Each student will receive a copy of 'The Flavor Bible' by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg.PRE-REQUISITE: Culinary Bootcamp I (no exceptions)This class meets consecutive Tuesday evenings: 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 from 6-10pm.Register online at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $375. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
Join us for a benefit dinner, with live music by the Community High Jazz Band and Five Miles More. Dinner sponsored by local restaurants and bakeries. All proceeds benefit the Imagine Community Activity Center, where those without homes receive employment and housing outreach and resources, and are enriched with artistic and educational activities. St. Andrew’s Church, 306 North Division Street. Free. Donation. contact@imaginewarmingcenters.org www.imaginewarmingcenters.org [map]
Oct. 24 & 30. Halloween-themed “blind” tastings of dark wines in black crystal glasses. Paired with food courses. This popular event always sells out. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Vinology, 110 S. Main. Cost TBA. Reservations required. 222-9841. [map]
A speaker TBA discusses a gluten-free diet and offers samples of gluten-free pancakes. Recipes to take home. 7 p.m., DDL lower level meeting room, 3255 Alpine, Dexter. Free. 426-4477. [map]
Zingerman’s Roadhouse chef Alex Young and Zingerman’s Bakehouse managing partners Frank Carollo and Amy Emberling host a dinner showcasing traditional Hungarian dishes and iconic Hungarian ingredients including cabbage, caraway, paprika, cherries, pork, poppy seeds, and more. 7 p.m., Zingerman’s Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson. $50. Reservations required. 663-3663. [map]
Cooking demo by Henrietta Dabney. 3-4:30 p.m., Turner, 2401 Plymouth Rd. $5. 998-9353. [map]
Every Thurs. except Nov. 22. Whole Foods staffers discuss wine. Tastings with cheese and appetizers. Topics include Italian wine (Nov. 1), “Pinot Noir with an American Cheese Tasting” (Nov. 8), and Loire Valley reds (Nov. 15 & 29). Also, a Michigan Beer Tasting with a representative from New Holland Brewing Company (Nov. 30, 5-7 p.m., cost TBA). 5-8:30 p.m., Whole Foods wine bar, 990 W. Eisenhower, Cranbrook Village shopping center. $17. 997-7500. [map]
**This class is offered through Washtenaw Community College, but held at Ann Arbor Cooks. **We are heading into the thick of colder weather and craving deep-flavor, slow-cooked comfort foods. Braising is where it's at! Join us for an intensive look at this moist-heat method of cooking as we re-create some unbelievable classics. It's all about "low and slow" and deep flavor with this technique! Come hungry! Menu: coq au vin, braised lamb shanks, braised leeks, and braised potatoes.Register online at: www.wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $75. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
Tantre Farm (Chelsea) owner Richard Andres and Zingerman’s Deli chef Rodger Bowser host an all-you-can-eat family-style dinner featuring Tantre Farm organic produce. 7 p.m., Zingerman’s Events on Fourth, 415 N. Fourth Ave.. $50 ($60 includes beer) in advance and (if available) at the door. 663–3400. [map]
Cooking demo with local French cuisine guru Brigitte Romero, who also discusses the history of this fabled cookie. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Downtown Home & Garden, 210 S. Ashley. Free. 662-8122. [map]
**This class is offered through Washtenaw Community College, but held at Ann Arbor Cooks**Sharpen your cutlery and your knife skills! This hands-on class will cover how to sharpen and care for your knives, as well as proper use. In-class exercises will include practice of the fundamental cuts for vegetables and fruit -- mince, dice, brunoise, battonet, julienne, etc. -- as well as breaking down a whole chicken.Register online at: www.wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $65. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
