November 2009 Blog Posts (3)

The one food that is served at virtually every Mexican fiesta is the tamale. Our expert instructors will teach you how to handle masa, make sweet and savory fillings, prepare corn husks and roll and steam tamales. At the end of class, we’ll toast with a glass of the best sangria this side of Guadalajara. Salud! SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES Making and handling masa; making tamale fillings; rolling tamales using a “secret” time-saving tool; folding, tying and steaming tamales. Hot or Mild Beef Tamales… Continue

Wine & Dine Fantastic Fall Festival (847) 486-9005 - phone mindovina@thecookingexpo.com Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6pm – 8:30pm Chauncery Banquets At Columbus Center 365 Surryse Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 FREE PARKING Sampling a distinctive array of fine wines In celebration of FALL! The night will feature: Unlimited sampling of Food and Wine • Butternut squash soup • Sweet pota… Continue

You're invited to Sweet Collective's annual holiday party on Saturday, December 12. Come in and sample some holiday treats, sip champagne, and pick up some stocking stuffers! Sweet Collective 5333 N. Lincoln Chicago, IL 60625 773.293.0888 fall hours: wed-thurs 11 am- 6 pm fri-sat 11 am- 7 pm sun 12pm - 4pm Rich Chocolates & Candies has the perfect hostess gift for your Thanksgiving dinner! Our milk chocolate "turkeys"… Continue