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The Fool-Proof Four & More: A Peek Into the World of Common Edible Wild Mushrooms

The fool-proof, or infallible, four refer to four of the over 50 wild mushrooms that are easy to identify, abundant, and what we call "choice" edibles, meaning delicious. Join "Wild Mushroom Expert" Hunter Le Duc to learn to recognize these four mushrooms and a handful more that can be found easily, locally and turned into… Read More

Autumn Baking with Chef Maddox

This program is nearly FULL. To sign up or be added to the wait list, contact the Info Desk at 847-455-6016 ext. 229.   Adults only - Limit 40 - Registration is required Chef Susan Maddox returns to demonstrate how to make seasonal sweet treats from bars to cookies and pies. She takes the bountiful… Read More

The Art of Sushi with Jen Paleracio

This program is nearly FULL. To sign up or be added to the wait list, contact the Info Desk at 847-455-6016 ext. 229.   Adults only - Registration is required - Limit 30 Join culinary instructor Jen Paleracio to learn how to make a California Roll with nori, rice, crabmeat, cucumber, avocado, and sesame seeds,… Read More

Irish Cuisine

Adults only - Limit 40 - Registration is required Everyone’s Irish in March! Join Chef Susan Maddox for this exploration of tasty contemporary Irish cuisine. While staying close to its traditional agrarian roots, the new Irish cuisine is lighter, more urbane, and reflects global influences while keeping its comfort food soul. Samples of each dish… Read More

Simple Spring Meals

This program is almost full. Please call the Info Desk at (847)455-6016 ext 229 to inquire about being added to the wait list. Adults only - Limit 40 - Registration is required Chef Susan Maddox returns to demonstrate how to create spring dishes with incredible flavors utilizing fresh ingredients found in local grocery stores and… Read More