Central Market: The culinary education department offers free cooking classes each Thursday. Sign up on the clipboard at the kiosk in the produce department. 15505 Westminster Way, Shoreline; 206-363-9226.
A Chef’s Kitchen: Cooking classes with professional chefs in a private setting, all classes are 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and are $55, registration required; 206-406-1517, e-mail achefskitchen @comcast.net. n Jared Valazquez of Isabella Ristorante, May 2. n Carole Barnes of Mrs. Pennycooke’s Tea House, May 4. n Kati Peters creates Asian appetizers, May 13.
Cooking at Columbia Winery: Sweet Basil’s School of Cooking presents a series of wine dinners 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month in the Woodburne Room at Columbia Winery, 14030 NE 145 St., Woodinville. Dinners include recipes, demonstrations and wine tasting. Registration required; 425-488-2776, ext. 27348.
Everett Community College: 2000 Tower St., Everett; 425-267-0150. n “David’s Adventures With Tofu,” 6 to 9 p.m. April 6, $29, registration required, class 9226.
Everyday Eats: Cooking classes offered required registration. Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park; 206-366-3333, www.everydayeats.com. n Seafood from favorite Northwest eateries, 6:30 p.m. April 7, $45. n World class appetizers, 6:30 p.m. April 12, $40. n Culinary power, two-day spring break camp, Kids in the Kitchen series, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 14 and 15, $45, $80 both days. n Barbecuing with Uncle Todd Crooks, 6:30 p.m. April 18, $30. n Early spring flavors, Connie Brownell, 6:30 p.m. April 21, $45. n Weeknight gourmet double-duty dinners, 11 a.m. April 26, $40. n Big bold cuisine from Bick’s Broadview Grill, Muni Iwasaki, 6:30 p.m. April 28, $50. n May Day cookie flowers, Kids in the Kitchen series, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 30, $30.
Haggen Food &Pharmacy: Offers cooking demonstrations at various locations, registration recommended. Locations: Marysville, 3711 88th St. NE; Stanwood, 26603 72nd Ave. NW; Ferndale, 1815 Main St.; Mount Vernon, 2601 E. Division. n “Very Veggie,” 4 p.m. April 12, Ferndale; 4:30 p.m. April 20, Marysville; 4:30 p.m. April 26, Stanwood; 4:30 p.m. April 27, Mount Vernon.
Kusler’s Cooking Studio: 700 Ave. D., Snohomish; 360-568-7787. Reservations required. n Spring salsa class, 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 7, $40. n Asian cooking with Ryan Houser, 7 to 9 p.m. April 12, 19, 26, $100 for series. n Wine and cheese pairing with Susanne Marckx, 7 to 9 p.m. April 13, $50. n Summer salad with wine pairing, 7 to 9 p.m. April 27, $45. n Pepper medley with the Pratts, 7 to 9 p.m. April 28, $35.
Olives Gourmet Foods: Weekly cheese tastings, noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday. Free. 107 Fifth Ave. N, Edmonds; 425-771-5757.
Pacific Culinary Studio: Pacific Culinary Studio, 6915 Evergreen Way, Everett, 425-231-9239 or www.pacificculinarystudio.com. n “The Art of Bread Baking – Learn from an Expert,” Amy Shay, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 7, $40. n “Portable Palate Pleasers,” Leslie Lightner, noon to 1 p.m. April 13, $20. n “A Northwest Dinner Party,” Leslie Lightner, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 14, $45. n “An Evening of Fresh Seafood,” Chris Starkenberg, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 21, $55. n “Quick, Healthy, Convenient,” Lindalee McCandlis, 5 to 7 p.m. April 23, $40. n “French Bistro,” Connie Brownell, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 28, $45. n “Cinco de Mayo,” Leslie Lightner, 5 to 7 p.m. April 30, $40.
Sweet Basil’s in Edmonds: Reservations required for all classes. Sweet Basil’s School of Cooking, 5820 156th SW, Edmonds; 425-743-7438. n A spring seafood menu, 7 to 9 p.m. April 14, $37.50. n Cinco de Mayo, 7 to 9 p.m. April 26 or 28, $37.50.
To have your cooking class or food event published, send it to Food Calendar, The Herald Features Department, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206, or e-mail it to features@heraldnet.com.
Talk to us
> Give us your news tips.
> Send us a letter to the editor.
> More Herald contact information.