410-474-1279
icook4u99@comcast.net
5th year. Demonstration/participation in host's home. Specializing in 30-minute meals, investment cooking, desserts and themes such as "Death by Chocolate" and cooking with kids; includes food sampling. Minimal ingredients fee. Charles County location.
• Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington
bwinnik@jccgw.org
301-348-3778
2nd year. Demonstration. Classes include: Cooking With Chef David Dahan: The White House Dinner (Oct. 14); Jewish Bread Baking Around the World (Nov. 4); The Essential Book of Jewish Festival Cooking (Nov. 10); Jewish Holiday Kitchen (Dec. 1). From $45 per class for nonmembers. Evenings, call for times. 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville.
• Judy Harris Cooking School
Judy Harris, 703-768-3767
www.judyharris.com
26th year. Demonstration/participation. All cooking levels, in newly renovated kitchen. More than 50 classes, including: Wine Dinner in Tuscany, Thrill of the Grill, Spanish Tapas Party, Sensational Salmon, Holiday Party Hors d'Oeuvres, Quick Cook, Thailand Dinners, Cooking for Singles, Knife Techniques, Holiday Virginia Country Restaurant Tour, Jazzy New Orleans Buffet, Calling New Cooks, Mexican Fiesta, guest chefs, tours and private classes. 7-10 p.m. $65-$75 includes full dinner with wine and recipe booklet. Alexandria.
• Just Simply . . . Cuisine
Chris Coppola Leibner,
202-338-2770
jscuisine@aol.com
www.justsimplycuisine.com
10th year. Participation. Classes emphasize techniques from basic through advanced skill levels and include: Casually Elegant Cuisine, Fish and Fowl, A Taste of Tuscany, Back to Basics, Chef's Choice, Kids Cuisine. Days and evenings. Prices start at $60 per class; single- and multiple-session classes for individuals and groups. 3224 Cathedral Ave. NW.
• Kent Cooks! A Personal Chef Service
Kent McDonald, certified personal
chef, 703-217.8636
kent@kentcooks.com
www.kentcooks.com
3rd year. Participation. Classes are geared to the cooking experience and abilities of the student, and menus are tailored to teach cooking skills. Classes are $50 per hour (minimum 2 hours), plus the cost of food. Recipes for all menus are included. Cooking classes for groups or individuals and are held in the home of the individual.
• L'Academie de Cuisine
Bethesda, 301-986-9490
www.lacademie.com
28th year. Demonstration/participation. Range of classes includes: Beginner to Advanced Techniques, French, Italian, Thai, Wine Tasting, Kids and Teens (classes and summer camps), Baking and Pastry, Bread, Vegetarian, Food Writing and Catering Workshops. Classes in Spanish also available. Mondays through Saturdays, days and evenings. From $35 per class and from $175 per series. 5021 Wilson Lane, Bethesda. (Also see listing under Professional.)
• Learn From a Pro
Caroline Bruder Ross,
703-360-7383
mcbross@cox.net
2nd year. Demonstration/participation. Cooking classes in your home available in classical French, Italian and American cuisines. Learn restaurant techniques and shortcuts from a chef with more than 20 years' experience. Pick a menu and plan a party for 6 to 8 people. Prices starting at $75 per person include wine pairings. Washington and surrounding area.
• Lindsey Cosimano
301-769-2021
lcosimano@gmpexpress.net
1st year. Demonstration/participation. Cooking classes in your own home. Group classes available. Special children's cooking class also offered. Serving Southern Md. tri-county area. Call for pricing and menu options.
• Market Salamander
540-687-8011
1st year. Demonstration/participation. Classes emphasize techniques and wine pairing advice. A light dinner and wine tasting is included. $40 per class. 200 W. Washington St., Middleburg, Va.
• Mason's Apron
Ellamarie Campbell, 301-602-9676
MasonsApron@personalchef.com
2nd year. Demonstration/participation. Classes customized to meet participant's interest and skill level. Classes for beginner and intermediate levels available. Price based on class size and menu selection. Days, evenings and weekends. Various locations.
• Marriott Hospitality Center at Montgomery College's Rockville campus
Julie Zagars, 301-251-7914
julie.zagars@montgomerycollege.edu
4th year. Demonstration/participation. Offering beginner- to intermediate-level credit and noncredit courses in a professional kitchen, taught by local and national chefs and cookbook authors, including: Dinner at Benjarong restaurant ($25, Sept. 14); Theatre Cafe: live music by the Montgomery College World Music Ensemble, dinner and a screening of the film "Frida" ($19, Oct. 8); demonstration by Cook's Illustrated editor Christopher Kimball ($65 includes cookbook, Oct. 19). 51 Mannakee St., Rockville. (Also see listing under Professional.)
• McLean Community Center
703-790-0123/TTY:
703-827-8255
www.mcleancenter.org
More than 20 years. Demonstration/ participation. More than 40 single- and multiple-session fall classes for adults and children, including: Knife Skills, Fun With Food and Wine, Fish and Seafood, Fall Grilling, French Bistro Cooking, Vegetarian Specialties, Healthy Eating, Classic Sauces, Parent and Child Holiday Cookies, Kids' Etiquette. Prices start at $28 for nonresidents. 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.
• Montgomery County Department of Recreation
Jim and Bryan Davis,
240-777-6870
www.mcrd.net or
www.emontgomery.org
6th year. Full participation. Classes include: Basic and Intermediate Cooking Skills, Knife Skills, The Dinner Party, Desserts Only, Be Your Own Personal Chef, Grilling and Smoking, Holiday Gifts From the Kitchen. Classes begin in September; Tuesday evenings and Saturdays. $48-$60 plus materials per 2 1/2- to 4-hour session. Adults only. Children's classes also available. Call for schedule. Ross Boddy Community Center, Sandy Spring.
• Montgomery County Public Schools Adult Education
301-517-5005
www.mcps.k12.md.us/adulted
7th year. Demonstration/participation. Various cooking classes in locations throughout the county, including an Italian Cooking series, Cooking Basics, Beginning Cooking, Regional Indian, Healthy Fruits and Vegetables, Desserts and Cake Decorating. Call for prices, schedule and location.
• Pam's Kitchen
Pam Leifer, 301-717-1837
pamskitchen@comcast.net
2nd year. Demonstration/participation. Pam's Kitchen offers hands-on cooking classes teaching practical cooking skills for busy people. Cooking Basics Class is $220 for 5 three-hour sessions including cutting and preparation skills, meat, poultry, seafood and side dishes (includes starter tool set, ingredients and meals). $45 for single classes, including Introduction to Asian, Mid-Eastern Delicacies, Creative Side Dishes, Men Cooking for Women. E-mail or call for class menu and schedule. Maximum 6 students. Silver Spring location.
• Prince George's Community College
301-341-3090
cgossage@pgcc.edu
www.pgcc.edu
More than 20 years. Participation. Multiple-session classes taught by professional chefs and caterers on culinary arts and specific techniques, including: Asian Delights, Brunches, Catering and Banquet Planning, Classy Southern Cooking, Frying and Stir-Frying, Hors d'Oeuvres and Appetizers, Pastry-Making, Professional Cake Decorating, Seafood Cookery, Stocks and Sauces, Vegetarian Cookery, Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts. $100 per 4-session class. Evenings. 301 Largo Rd., Largo.
• Queen of Scones
Sandra J. Perry, 703-356-8817
qscones@erols.com
9th year. Demonstration/participation. Baking and cooking classes include: Scones, Cookies, Lemon Curd and Pecan Tarts; Sweet and Lemony Goodies, Tea Breads and Spreads, Pies and Clafoutis; Stock and Soups; Italian; Egyptian. Baking classes end with a "proper" tea, cooking classes end with sampling of prepared foods. $25-$50 per 3- to 4-hour class. McLean area.
• Randy Posin's Personal Culinary Service for Everyday Living
Randy Posin, 301-340-6989
2nd year. Demonstration/participation. Professional cooking lessons in your home. Learn professional skills, cooking techniques and the ability to make nutritious decisions. Catering services also available.
• Really Good Food Company Personal Chef Services
Jim and Bryan Davis,
301-977-0524
www.reallygoodfoodonline.com
6th year. Demonstration/participation. Cooking classes in your home on French, Italian, Grilling, Southern and Southwestern cooking. Students cook; instructors serve the dinner and clean up. Fees vary. Groups up to 20 students.
• Regional Cooking of the Chesapeake
Allen Beryl Chase, 410-224-4456
cafeberyll@earthlink.net
8th year. Demonstration/participation. Learn how to prepare traditional cusines of the Chesapeake Bay, such as Coddies, Spoon Bread and Crab Soup. Participants will be instructed how to prepare "Seasonal Fall Foods of the Bay," a Chesapeake Thanksgiving and Christmas and the essentials needed in a "Chesapeake Kitchen." $40 per session or $100 for all three. Annapolis locations, dates TBA.
• Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
(703) 506-4300, Ext. 7361
www.ritzcarlton.comalso
www.tarara.com
1st year. Participation. Join Executive Chef John Coleman at the Tarara Winery in Leesburg for the Grilling and Grapes outdoor grilling series. Hands-on grilling demonstrations with wine pairings at the picturesque winery, situated along the banks of the Potomac. Class sizes are small. Sept. 5, 4 p.m., A Harvest Wine Country BBQ. $50 per person includes food and wine pairings.
• Ronaldo's of Potomac, An Entertaining Cooking School
301-977-8300
www.ronaldosofpotomac.com
2nd year. Hands-on/demonstration. Beautiful cooking studio offers convenient Beginner, Intermediate and Gourmet series classes, plus Healthy Lifestyles, Regional American, Entertaining, Ethnic, Kids and Teens (classes and summer camp), and Mommy and Me classes. Cooking studio features top-of-the-line home appliances.From $35 per class. See Web site for more information. Kentlands, Gaithersburg.
• Seafood Cooking Class
Joshua Zanoff, 434-973-4900
16th year. Demonstration. Class emphasizes the simplicity of seafood as an element in a complete meal. Call for schedule. Whole Foods Market, 300 Shoppers World Court, Charlottesville, Va.
• The Seasonal Cook
Jean Knorr, 434-295-9355
theseasonalcook@hotmail.com
6th year. Demonstration/participation. Classes include: 3-course seasonal menus; technique classes covering knife skills and other basic cooking techniques; single-topic classes such as pasta, sushi and pastry. Prices vary and include meal, wine and 10 percent discount on purchase of products during the class. Maximum 10 students. Charlottesville area.
• Stratford University's Culinary Courses for the Community
Gordon Carlson,703-734-5300
www.stratford.edu
Demonstration/participation. Classes include: Cooking for Singles and Couples, Basic Cooking, Basic Baking and ethnic cuisines . Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $50-$150. Private classes, team building available. 7777 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. (Also see listing under Professional.)
• Sur La Table
703-414-3580
cooking24@surlatable.com
www.surlatable.com/cooking
3rd year. Demonstration/participation. Cooking, baking, knife skills and wine courses taught by local instructors, national chefs and cookbook authors. Emphasis on technique, local and ethnic flavors. Team building, private party and kids' classes, too. Prices vary and include a 10 percent discount on purchases made at Sur La Table. Evening and weekend classes. Hands-on classes limited to 16 students, demonstration limited to 30. 1101 S. Joyce St., Arlington.
• TasteDC.com
Charlie Adler, 202-244-3700
wine@tastedc.com www.tastedc.com
2nd year. Demonstration. Full range of classes with wine pairing including: Sushi-Making 101 at Singapore Bistro (Sept. 18); Introduction to French Cooking at Saveur restaurant (Sept. 25); Introduction to Indian Cooking at Heritage India (Sept. 26); and many more. From $58 per class. Days and evenings. Classes taught at local restaurants.
• Victoria's Kitchen
Victoria Rogers, 202-905-8353
VicsKitchn@aol.com
3rd year. Participation. Learn the wonders of Nuevo Latino and Mediterranean diets. Private chef for hire, from 2 to 100 guests.
• What's Cooking!
Phyllis Frucht, 202-483-7282
Phyllis@WhatsCookingDC.com
More than 25 years. Participation. Classes emphasize a specific technique or an entire dinner and include: Celebrations, Contemporary Cuisine, Pacific Rim and International Vegetarian. Limited participation classes and hands-on for specific techniques. Classes begin Oct. 14. 7:30 p.m. $50 per class, $225 for 5-class series; includes dinner. E-mail for information. Dupont Circle location.
• Williams-Sonoma
(202) 237-1602
8th year. Demonstration. Classes emphasize basic cooking techniques and ideas for everyday and entertaining. Classes in September feature menus from some of the world's culinary destinations, including Paris (Sept. 12), Florence (Sept. 19) and Barcelona (Sept. 26). Holiday classes include Halloween Treats (Oct. 17), Contemporary Thanksgiving (Nov. 7) and Holiday Cookies (Dec. 5). Sundays, 9-11 a.m. $30 per session. Maximum 15 students. Call the store for a complete class schedule. Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW.
• Willow Culinary Tutoring
Kate Jansen and Tracy O'Grady,
703-567-0841
jansenkt@aol.com
1st year. Demonstration/participation. 3- to 4-hour classes of customized culinary group instruction in your home. Chef-instructors demystify professional kitchen techniques through a wide range of food preparations. Printed recipes provided. For more information, e-mail or call.
GINGERBREAD HOUSES
(Many pastry schools and community programs also offer gingerbread-house courses.)
• Creative Cakes, Inc.
Spencer Biles, 301-587-1599
www.creativecakes.com
23rd year. Participation. Design and decorate a unique holiday gingerbread house for Christmas or Hanukah. Children under 12: Saturdays, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 10 a.m.-noon or 2-4 p.m.; children over 12 and adults: Monday, Dec. 6, 6-8:30 p.m. $65 per class includes all materials. 8814 Brookville Rd., Silver Spring.
GREEK
• Greek Cooking
Eva F. Poulos, 301-299-6467
23rd year. Demonstration with some participation. Oct. 23: Phyllo Pastry Workshop (Spinach Pie, Chicken Riganato, Shrimp Phyllo Triangles, Meat Phyllo Rolls, Baklava and Phyllo Custard Cake). $50 per class includes dinner and wine. 3-6 p.m. 11215 Gainsborough Rd., Potomac.
• Greek Cooking Classes
Nancy Veneris, 703-781-9134
More than 26 years of teaching Greek cooking. Beginner through advanced classes. Learn the art of cooking with phyllo dough (baklava), feta cheese (spanikopita), grape leaves (domathes) and kalamata olives. Afterward, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a full 3-course dinner (wine included). Night and weekend classes (4 hours). Cost: $55. Alexandria area.
