COURSES OFFERED BY THE WOODEN SPOON

The Mediterranean diet is one of the world’s healthiest. And, it’s delicious - abundant in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legume, olive oil, and lean meats. Plus, red wine! Enjoy an evening learning how to prepare a four-course Mediterranean meal.

Many cuisines include a variation on dumplings - Pasties, Spring Rolls, and Empanadas - just to name a few. Join Chef Alekka and learn who to create a short list of some of our favorite "out of this world" dumplings!

Join the celebration for the start of the Chinese lunar calendar. This feast includes dishes to represent luck, fortune and happiness. We'll honor this holiday with some traditional dishes sure to start the year of the Rabbit off right.

Didn't you and your friends just have this meal on Devon Avenue last month? Here's your chance to learn how to make it all from scratch! If you love Indian food but are intimidated by trying to cook it at home you will be out of excuses after we see you in this class.

Learn how to make your very own filled pasta from SCRATCH! With just a few simple ingredients, the proper tools, tips and a little practice you'll be an expert at "al dente" in no time. What could be more Italian fun than our red, white, and green menu?

All taste buds eventually head to Rome! Not to mention Venice, Tuscany, Milan and Sicily...well, foggatabowtit--there's not enough room to mention every culinary capital in the Motherland--there's simply too much to appreciate! Join us for an afternoon as we pay homage to all that's Italian.

Imagine cobblestone streets aglow beneath the amber hue of dim streetlights. Just a crisp breeze is between you and a breath taking view of the Eiffel Tower. Swap the streets of Paris for Clark Street, and you have a Paris Bistro at The Wooden Spoon.

Put a little Toro into your evening!  These powerful little dishes are plentiful and varied enough that you'll have to try them all. It will be an instant party as we make new friends while we explore the intense flavors of Espana... Salud!

In this class our chef will let you in on everything you'll need to make your own sushi at home. We'll cover the fundamentals: shopping for ingredients, how to prepare the rice and dipping sauces, equipment and techniques needed.

Come join us in our backyard garden as we celebrate a fresh seasonal meal. It's the perfect place for a summer evening of fun and food from the grill!