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Learn It, Don't Burn It: NYC Food Classes, 1/22 to 1/30

Posted by Allison Hemler, January 21, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Here's yet another serving of some delicious educational opportunities for the approaching weekend and the following week. All classes listed still have openings, but if you hear otherwise, please let us know.

'A Cheese By Any Other Name Would Smell Just as Stinky' at Murray's Cheese
Friday, January 23, 6:30 to 8 p.m., $50
NPR host Grant Barrett leads a discussion (and light bite tasting) on how cheese and wine are named, and how specific naming conventions can get. I'm personally intrigued by my faves Grana Padano and Rosso di Montepulciano.
Murray's Cheese, 254 Bleecker Street (at Sixth Avenue), Manhattan; 212-243.3289; murrayscheese.com for info and registration

'Southern Italy's Cult Classics' at Italian Wine Merchants
Saturday, January 24, 1 to 3 p.m., $65
Check out how different Southern Italian wines can get from its northern relatives, unique with their indigenous grapes and classic SoItal attitude. (I should know, my relatives grew up there.)
Italian Wine Merchants, 108 East 16th Street (b/n Park Avenue and Irving Place), Manhattan; 212-473-2323; italianwinemerchantstore.com for info and registration

'Moroccan Sampler' at ICE
Monday, January 26, 6 to 11 p.m, $110
I've witnessed some of the career classes indulging in Moroccan feasts, and I can only assume this recreational class will be just as tasty; try your hand at some flavorful (and nutritious) dishes, led by Sebastian Grimaldi. You'll make hummus, grilled baby lamb ribs, chicken pitza, saffron rice pudding, baklava, and more.
The Institute of Culinary Education, 50 West 23rd Street (at Sixth Avenue), Manhattan; 800-522-4610; web.iceculinary.com for more info and registration

More classes—and free talks—after the jump.

'Edible DIY: Sausage Making' at Whole Foods Bowery
Thursday, January 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m., $20
Watch FCI Instructor Janet Crandall whip up some bratwurst from scratch. If you've ever wanted to make homemade sausage, she'll give you essential tips for perfect links. This is part of the Edible DIY series hosted by Edible Manhattan.
Whole Foods Bowery, 95 East Houston Street (at Bowery), Manhattan; 212-420-1320; acteva.com for info and registration

'Indian Feast' at ICE
Friday, January 30, 6 to 10 p.m, $105
So there are Indian dishes you can cook without microwaving a box from Trader Joe's? As long as you have the right spices, you can get down to business in the kitchen; learn how to create some seriously aromatic meals, including dosa masala, sambar, keralan chicken curry, charred eggplant pineapple and cashew biriyani, and ore.
The Institute of Culinary Education, 50 West 23rd Street (at Sixth Avenue), Manhattan; 800-522-4610; web.iceculinary.com for more info and registration

Free Talks

'Talk and Book Signing with Nancy Carlisle' at Brooklyn Kitchen
Saturday, January 24, 1 p.m., free
Author Nancy Carlisle of America's Kitchens, discusses contemporary and historical kitchens in the USA. She'll also discuss gadgets from the Brooklyn Kitchen's Tool Museum; feel free to bring your own tools from home if you've been staring at them and wonderingwhat they're possibly used for.
Brooklyn Kitchen, 616 Lorimer Street (at Skillman Avenue), Brooklyn; 718-389-2982; thebrooklynkitchen.com for info

'Food Matters: An Evening with Mark Bittman' at Whole Foods Bowery
Saturday, January 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., free
Mark Bittman will lead a cooking demo and book signing featuring a discussion on responsible eating from his new book Food Matters.
Whole Foods Bowery, 95 East Houston Street (at Bowery), Manhattan; 212-420-1320; acetva.com for info and registration

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