Chicago is cooking! The more than 150 listings here include 13 new venues this year. We have divided the list into subject categories listed alphabetically, from "baking, candymaking" to "wine and spirits." This information was provided to the Tribune by the schools. For more complete information on schedules or locations, contact the school or check its Web site. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by the Tribune.
Lori's Cakewalk Chicago, 1741 W. 99th St. Hands-on classes in baking, cake and cookie decorating, candymaking, gum paste, fondant, gingerbread houses. Also, children's classes. From $15. 773-233-7335 or cakewalkchicago.com.
Chocolate Inspirations, 233 Town Acres Ln., Roselle. Private and semi-private hands-on chocolate classes for all levels. Tempering, molding, decorative techniques and ganache. $85-$375. 630-894-0898 or chocolateinspirations.com.
Lé Dessert Chicago. Demonstration and hands-on lessons in French baking, pastry and chocolate in Chicago and North Shore homes. One-on-one or small groups. From $495. 312-217-0498 or www.ledessert.com.
Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionery Art, 7511 Lemont Rd., Darien. Classic cake decorating classes for amateurs and professionals plus cake sculpting, pies/tarts and cookies. Courses offered year-round. $85-$1,000. 630-985-6077 or wilton.com. Wilton classes also are available in craft and specialty retail stores. $10-$25. 800-942-8881 for locations.
Chefs for a Day. Hands-on or demonstration programs in western suburbs for grades K-high school. Customized classes for adult and children's parties. Fees vary. Also classes at Burr Ridge Park District for moms with kids. $20-$45. 630-835-7026 or chefs4aday@sbcglobal.net.
Pamela Durkin, 175 E. Delaware Pl. Classes concentrate on presentation, hygiene, nutrition. $20 per hour, 2-hour minimum. 312-498-1398 or pamsd1@sbcglobal.net.
A Kid's Kitchen, 1603 N. Aurora Rd., Naperville. Birthday parties, classes and culinary camps year-round. Teen classes, too. $25-$200. 630-983-3663 or akidskitchen.com.
The Kids' Table, 2337 W. North Ave. Themed children's classes plus hands-on classes for the entire family. Starting at $25. 773-235-2665 or kids-table.com.
Pied Piper Parties & Playschool, 2864 N. Lincoln Ave. Hands-on classes for children ages 2 years and older. Seasonal sessions 8-10 weeks long. Starting at $30. 773-472-8888 or www.piedpiperparties.com.
Stacey Schwartz. Healthy eating, fun foods and kosher cooking classes in her home or yours for ages 5-15. Rates vary. 847-933-9894.
ETHNIC
Alliance Francaise de Chicago, 810 N. Dearborn St. Cooking demonstrations and wine tastings led by area chefs, plus hands-on classes focusing on French cuisine. $45-$85. 312-337-1070 or af-chicago.org.
Ranjana Bhargava. Authentic vegetarian Indian cooking taught in four-class series ranging from simple to elaborate menus. Private classes available. $240 per series. 773-355-9559 or indiancookingclass.com.
Heat and Spice Cooking School, 925 W. Cullom Ave. Chef Joe Sochor teaches hands-on, introductory classes in Thai, Indian and Mexican cuisine. Most classes $75. 773-742-2331 or heatandspice.com.
Naveen Sachar. Hands-on private or group classes on northern Indian and Thai cooking. $50 includes meal. Classes daily. 773-230-9320 or learnasiancooking.com.
Tom Wasabi In-Home Cooking. Make sushi and pasta in a party setting in your home. Classes, for up to 8 students, $300 plus food. 847-395-5768 or tomwasabi.com.
What's Cooking, Burr Ridge. Cookbook author Ruth Law offers demonstration and hands-on classes in Asian, Malaysian, Indonesian and Indian cuisine. $80. 630-986-1595 or lawcooks2@netscape.net.
Kurt Youngmann. Regional Chinese hands-on classes in students' homes. $450 per person plus $120 food fee for six lessons. 847-509-9161 or tgobbi@comcast.net.
HEALTHFUL AND VEGETARIAN
Silvia Abel-Caines. Hands-on vegetarian cooking classes on the benefits of vegetables, whole grains and raw nuts. $20. 11 a.m. Last Sunday of every month. 630-234-6989 or sabelcaines@gmail.com.
Global Organic Designs Lifestyle Services. Lecture and demonstrations to groups, companies, organizations on preparing easy, earth-friendly global cuisine. Also kitchen organization and entertaining. 773-508-9208 or god-dess.com.
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