Learn It, Don't Burn It: NYC Food Classes, 7/2 to 7/10

Posted by Allison Hemler, July 2, 2009 at 11:30 AM

Here's yet another serving of some delicious educational opportunities to get down and dirty for next week. All classes listed still have openings, but if you hear otherwise, please let us know.

Photographs by Robyn Lee

'Punches—The Original Mixed Drink' at Astor Center
Monday, July 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $45
Phil Ward of Mayahuel guides you through the ins and outs of the perfect party drink—punch. Using Flor de Caña rum, Phil will show you various drink recipes, how making punch will save your wallet, and why it will never go out of style.
Astor Center, 399 Lafayette Street (at East 4th Street), Manhattan; 212-674-7501; astorcenternyc.com for info and registration

'Soups and Salads for Summer' at ICE
Tuesday, July 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $105
Forget the stockpot: cold soups paired with refreshing salads make the perfect summer meal. Peter Berley will lead you through some of his favorite recipes, featuring spicy melon soup with crab, chilled avocado soup, quinoa salad, fresh tomato soup with ricotta crostini and basil oil, corn and lobster salad with tarragon, 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

'Kimchi' at The Brooklyn Kitchen
Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $45
Korean-Texan Sunny Bang will show you how to make different styles of kimchi, and will have students assist in the production of a kimchi pickle.
Brooklyn Kitchen, 616 Lorimer Street (at Skillman Avenue), Brooklyn; 718-389-2982; thebrooklynkitchen.com for info and registration

A beginner's cheese tasting, Argentine cuisine, and peach lavender jam—after the jump.

'Cheese 101' at Murray's Cheese
Wednesday, July 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m., $50
This is the best way to start your Murray's experience: learning the basics from the knowledgeable and friendly staff, who will feed your budding enthusiasm for cheese. You'll taste fresh, aged, cow, sheep, goat—and plenty more to help you next time you're at the cheese counter.
Murray's Cheese, 254 Bleecker Street (at Sixth Avenue), Manhattan; 212-243.3289; murrayscheese.com for info and registration

'Exploring Latin American Cuisine: Argentina' at Astor Center
Wednesday, July 8, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., $125
To begin the new series on the varied cuisines of Latin America, Leticia Moreinos will lead this class on making a delicious Argentine meal, drawn from Spanish, Italian, and French cuisines. On the menu: empanadas, marinated skirt steak with chimichurri sauce, Argentine rice croquettes, churros with dulce de leche, and alfajores (traditional South American cookies). While eating your creations, you'll taste various wines straight from Argentina.
Astor Center, 399 Lafayette Street (at East 4th Street), Manhattan; 212-674-7501; astorcenternyc.com for info and registration

'Canning' at Sweet Deliverance Kitchen
Wednesday, July 8, 8 p.m., $40
Learn how to make peach lavender jam and pickled dilly beans from start to finish. You'll witness a demo on canning, pickling, and preserving using the season's best produce.
Sweet Deliverance Kitchen, 1287 Atlantic Avenue (b/n Nostrand Avenue and New York Avenue), Brooklyn; 718-389-2982; thebrooklynkitchen.com for more info and registration

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