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Grab your passport! It's time to warm up your season with these savory, rich, satisfying stews from around the world! Menu: Boeuf Bourguignon (French Beef Stew in Red Wine with Bacon, Onions & Mushrooms), Ciambotta (Hearty Italian Vegetable Stew), Spicy Indian Dal (Lentil Stew with Sweet Potatoes), Cajun Chicken Stew. Full participation. Register online at www.annarborcooks.com. Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $75/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
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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. Full participation. Register online at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $70/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
Join us for a decadent and indulgent evening of truffle-making! There will be plenty to eat and plenty to take home! This is three hours spent practicing your technique with some of the world's finest chocolates. You don't want to miss this one! Menu: Dark Chocolate Caramel Truffles with Fleur de Sel; Balsamic Truffles; Spiced Aztec Truffles; Honey Vanilla Chocolate Truffles; Chocolate Champagne Truffles. Full participation. Register online at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $80/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
Zingerman’s Roadhouse chef Alex Young host a dinner featuring dishes showcasing award-winning Wisconsin cheeses paired with cocktails made with Death’s Door Spirits (Middletown, WI) vodka, gin, and whisky. 7 p.m., Zingerman’s Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson. $50. Beverages available a la carte. Space limited; reservations required. 663-FOOD. [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]
Occasionally canceled during the holidays; see dexterumc.org for schedule updates. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dexter United Methodist Church, 7643 Huron River Dr., Dexter. $6 (families, $24; kids age 5 & under, free). 426-8480. [map]
Produce Station wine director Jorge Lopez-Chavez leads tastings of 10 sparkling wines, including Champagne. 7-8 p.m., Ann Arbor Art Center 117 W. Liberty. Tickets $25 in advance at localwineevents.com/events/detail/440405 or at the Produce Station (1629 S. State). 663-7848.
Are you looking to spice up the holidays this year with something new? Looking for new gift-giving ideas? This workshop is your delicious answer! Menu: Classic Chocolate Truffles; Cranberry-Orange Pate de Fruit; Spiced Almond Caramel Corn; Cinnamon Pumpkin Seed Brittle; Butter Rum Caramel Candies. Full participation. Register online at www.annarborcooks.com Ann Arbor Cooks!, 5060 Jackson Road. $75/person. 734-645-1030. www.annarborcooks.com [map]
