The Ultimate in Epicurean Adventures--Culinary Excursions!

Join us as we visit innovative chefs, bakers, artisans, and wine experts at their places of business and enjoy learning what it takes to be the best in each field.  Taste, touch, smell and feel the best our great Northwest has to offer! You will tour wine boutiques, restaurants, markets and organic farms as we conduct our class all or in part at each location.  Review our abbreviated schedule below or see our full seasonal schedule on our Events page for details.

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Wine, Artisan Cheese and Dessert Pairing
Culinary Excursion!
Monica Bennett - Cheese Specialist, The Resident
Cheesemonger, Edmonds, WA
Lane Scott - Owner, WineStyles, Bothell
Leslie Lightner - Director, Culinary Events Northwest
Wednesday, May 19, 6:30-9:00 PM
Cost: $48
We’ll be taking a culinary excursion to the spacious and inviting WineStyles wine boutique in Bothell!  We’ll create a deliciously different evening with sumptuous wine and gourmet cheese pairings.  The Resident Cheesemonger will offer a selection of fine artisan and imported cheeses from around the world.  Join cheese expert Monica Bennett and wine expert Lane Scott for an educating evening of cheese, wine and tasting.  We will conclude the evening with dessert wines and the sweet springtime dessert treats especially made for them. Leave with tips and recipes for making your own wine pairing party a success!  Winestyles, 22833 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell,
(425) 408-1031

THE DEPOT CAFÉ and SMOKEHOUSE
Culinary Excursion!
Gilbert Ruiz - Owner, Executive Chef, Pitmaster - The Depot Café, Everett, WA
Tuesday, June 22, 6:30-8:30 PM
Cost: $45
A GREAT GIFT FOR FATHER’S DAY!  Join us for an evening of BBQ bliss as we take a culinary excursion to The Depot Café in Everett!  Award winning Pitmaster Gil will demonstrate techniques and tools of the trade, and answer your questions regarding: Smoking vs. Grilling; Wood/Fuel Types; Smokable Meats and Optimal cuts; and Rubs & Sauces.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert! The Depot Café’s BBQ style is “regional,” (different styles from around the country).  Brisket is done Texas style, cooked over Mesquite.  Pork is prepared Carolina style.  Ribs are Baby Back Pork Loin Ribs served wet or dry. Their sauce, “Red Wolf BBQ Sauce”, is made from scratch Kansas City style-- sweet, smoky, tangy and a little spicy. Diversity sure to please every BBQ lover!  Gil will educate us about his unique approach to meat selection, preparation, and smoking for the backyard BBQ enthusiast, while he prepares (and we enjoy) samples of the best smoked meats The Depot Café has to offer!  The Depot Café, 3201 McDougall Avenue, Everett,
(425) 257-3140

Asian Market Tour with Thai and Vietnamese Feast
Culinary Excursion!
(HANDS-ON, Class limited to 18) 
Pranee Halvorsen-- Instructor, Culinary Tour Guide, Asia
Thursday, August 26, 6:00-9:00 PM
Cost: $58
We’ll start our adventure at Ranch 99 Market in Edmonds where we will join Chef Pranee for a whirlwind tour (and detailed explanation) of Asian produce, spices, pantry staples, meat and fish. Discover authentic fresh herbs, vegetables, sauce, condiments and ready to serve products. Once we’ve become familiar with the market, we’ll purchase items for a Thai and Vietnamese feast that we’ll create with Pranee back at our kitchen.  The evening concludes with us enjoying an impromptu buffet featuring a “market fresh” inspired curry, salad, creative stir-fry dishes plus a few dipping sauces.. Don’t forget to bring your own shopping list and grocery bags to stock up your pantry as well!  Ranch 99 Market 22511 Hwy 99, Edmonds, WA