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LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 13
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Here is a lesson with a lovely menu and DEMONSTRATION lesson. Enjoy a great lunch and all the secrets of creating Apple & Sage Brown Butter Pork Chops served with crispy, Buttery Garlic Potatoes. Dessert will be Nutella & Vanilla “Tuxedo” Panna Cotta with Tuxedo Chocolate Dipped Strawberry. We will , ...
GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 13
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$220.00
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VALENTINE COOKIES
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
We are gathering to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the sweetest, most delicious way – making Valentine Cookies! We will work in teams of two making, baking, and decorating Cookies that will become take home gifts! We will bake delicious soft Sugar Cookies and use gel food colorings to make Royal Icing; pipe borders , ...
CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
Working with Chocolate successfully means understanding how to use it so it remains smooth and creamy, melts properly, and hardens in the way you want it to. These lessons will be taught with an amazing assortment of Chocolate specialties. Come have fun and learn to make Chocolate Toffee Bark (Learn how to temper Choco , ...
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SOURDOUGH SUCCESS
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
Learn the steps to successful Sourdough creation in this informative class. We will begin by making Sourdough starters, creating it for our recipes; then develop and bake the dough with a variety of flavors. Come learn the steps to successful Sourdough so you can do it for yourself. Our lesson is Honey Oat Sourdough Lo , ...
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THE ART OF PHYLLO
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Flaky, buttery, crispy and delicious. Isn’t that what we love about Phyllo Dough? Learning to work with it is the focus of the class, and each recipe is a lesson in using it in a unique way to achieve impressive results. We’ll learn to make Pear Brie & Prosciutto Phyllo Bites; crispy Feta Cheese Filo Pastry Spirals , ...
ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 7 FEBRUARY 17
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
If you’ve ever wanted to be a good home cook, this 12-week series is meant for you! We teach everything A to Z about cooking; each week you are introduced to a new subject which will be cooked by the group. The series includes lectures, demonstrations, hands-on learning and a meal of the foods prepared each week. If yo , ...
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STUFF IT
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
This lesson explores the way stuffings can be used to create interesting flavors in a variety of foods. This fun and instructive class teaches Bacon-wrapped Peanut Butter stuffed Jalapenos; Mozzarella and Pepperoni stuffed Chicken Breast over Spaghetti Noodles; Bacon wrapped Pork Tenderloin stuffed with Herb & Brea , ...
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PLANT BASED PREFERENCES
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Using plant ingredients for most all your cooking opens the doors to interesting, healthy eating and creative cooking processes. This fun class teaches how to create flavors with new dimensions by using Vegetables, Grains, Legumes and Nuts as main ingredients. Enjoy an insightful lesson and delicious menu of Green Godd , ...
CATER YOUR OWN PARTY
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
Have you ever wanted to create your own successful party, but are not sure how to do it? This class answers the questions of how to, from the planning stage to preparation with tips on planning, time management, do ahead, & easy recipes for a stress free & successful party. Our menu and lesson will be baked Bri , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 20
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Come treat yourself to a delicious lunch with a lesson you can use for entertaining. Our DEMONSTRATION will lead you through the steps of this great menu. Join us for Chicken Florentine (Chicken Breasts in a creamy White Wine Spinach Sauce) served with Olive Oil Roasted Potatoes. Dessert will be Lazy Daisy Cake (Tender , ...
GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 20
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$220.00
Invite your partner to share a special evening and enjoy a cooking lesson together. In this class of couples, you will be a team preparing part of the menu. When the meal comes together, we will serve a sampling of wine with each course. Enjoy a fun evening of cooking Chilled Shrimp Amuse with fresh made spicy Cocktail , ...
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KIDS AND PARENTS COOK SNACKS AND CHARCUTERIE
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$210.00
Hey Moms and Dads, here is a class to share with your child (aged eight or above) where you will learn an array of easy snack foods with presentations that use “boards” to create the theme. Plan a morning together and be part of this fun class. We will make The Circus Board: Pepperoni & Cheese Pin Wheels; Veggie &# , ...
ASIAN COCKTAIL PARTY
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
Asian foods with their delicious, satisfying flavors are the subject of this creative finger food lesson. This assortment of Asian finger foods will teach an array of foods with items your guests will not be able to get enough of. Come for a fun lesson on Japanese Fried Chicken Thighs (Karaage); Beef Satay with Peanut , ...
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COOKING WITH INA GARTEN
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
We are focusing on one of our favorite cookbook authors and her delicious, easy to make recipes. We’re using Ina’s book “Cooking for Jeffrey” and an array of recipes from it that we are going to love. Come for a fun and delicious Ina experience and Camembert & Prosciutto Tartines; Roasted Butternut Squash & Ric , ...
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PERSONAL PIZZA
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
A perfect Crust and perfect Sauce. Isn’t that where we find perfection in the Pizzas we love? That’s where this lesson begins. Learning to make thin, flaky Crusts, crafting delicious Sauces, and adding ingredients for great tasting Pizza. Come have fun and learn to make Pizza your way. Our lesson is Fig-Prosciutto Pizz , ...
ESSENCE OF COOKING – WK 8 FEBRUARY 24
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
If you’ve ever wanted to be a good home cook, this 12-week series is meant for you! We teach everything A to Z about cooking; each week you are introduced to a new subject which will be cooked by the group. The series includes lectures, demonstrations, hands-on learning and a meal of the foods prepared each week. If yo , ...
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BACON BEAUTIES
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
There is no more intoxicating food than Bacon! Learn to use it all these ways to enjoy its’ amazing flavor! Our lesson is Spaghetti Carbonara with Bacon & Vermouth; Shrimp & Bacon Tacos with Avocado and Cabbage; Bacon Chili Cheeseburger Meatloaf; Feta & Bacon stuffed Chicken Breast with Onion Mashed Potatoe , ...
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FRENCH FUNDAMENTALS
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
French cooking methods are the backbone of the cuisines we enjoy today. This class teaches basic cooking principles that originated in French kitchens. Come for a fun and valuable lesson to add these classic techniques to your cooking knowledge. Our lesson is Soupe au Pistou (Brothy Soup with Vegetables, tender Beans, , ...
TAME YOUR GRILL
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
If you are not comfortable using your grill, we can help to change that. Sign up and come for a great grill class and learn how to control the heat, place your food so it cooks evenly, and time your cooking to achieve a correct internal temperature. Join us for a lesson on Grilled Shrimp appetizer with spicy Cocktail S , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN – FEBRUARY 27
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Treat yourself to a lesson you can enjoy recreating at home for friends and family. This easy group of recipes makes an impressive meal on special occasions. Enjoy a DEMONSTRATION of Braided Pork Tenderloin with Brown Sugar Garlic Glaze served with oven roasted Root Vegetables of Fennel, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Red On , ...
GOURMET COUPLES – FEBRUARY 27
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$220.00
Invite your friend or partner to join you for a great class and culinary adventure; and team up with a group of couples to create a three-course gourmet meal. We’ll cook the complete meal and enjoy it course by course with a sampling of wine. Come and join us for steamed Chicken & Cilantro Dumplings amuse with Chil , ...
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SAUSAGE START TO FINISH
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Have you ever wanted to learn to make your own sausage? Here is an opportunity to gain experience from a pro on how to make it, going through each step of the process. Come for a fun class and great learning experience to make homemade Italian Sausage; homemade Mexican Chorizo; homemade Breakfast Sausage; Italian Sausa , ...
WOK ON
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
Learning to use a stir fry pan and wok is a wonderful way to cook a one pot meal. This class will help you to understand Asian ingredients, Sauces, Spices and flavorings. Come for a fun and delicious culinary experience to learn Peking-Style Shredded Pork; Khmer-Style Stir-Fried Chicken with Ginger; Spicy Korean-Style , ...

WELCOME TO THE SWEET BASIL EXPERIENCE

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Sweet Basil Gourmetware & Cooking School feature everything you need for cooking and entertaining.

Sweet Basil Gourmetware & Cooking School opened in 1993 in a small space that could accommodate 12 people for a cooking class. Five years later, Sweet Basil moved three doors north to a much larger space with room for 14 students hands-on classes; 26 students for demonstrations. Sweet Basil makes the fun of cooking and entertaining come alive. Shop in the store and discover an amazing variety of items for cooking, entertaining and gift giving!

Group Class
Group Class
Gourmet Couples Class
Gourmet Couples’ Class
Hands-on classes – hundreds of subjects! – are enjoyed by people of all ages. We want everyone to learn about the cooking subjects for which they signed up, but ALSO have fun and a great meal.
Kids’ Class
Kids’ Class
Gingerbread House Class
Gingerbread House Class
Pressure Cooker Demo
Pressure Cooker Demo
Guest Chef Hallie Harron
Guest Chef Hallie Harron
Each quarter there are several special activities offered where customers can get involved casually for cooking demonstrations in our kitchen for a minimal fee. This is where learning and fun come together with guest instructors, our great sales reps and vendors who love to give away products (so you can take tools home and try them out)! One of the benefits of taking a class at Sweet Basil is getting to eat a full meal of all of the foods that are prepared in each class!
Martini Demo
Martini Demo
Strawberry Banana Dessert
Strawberry Banana Dessert
Steak with Sauce
Steak with Sauce
Upside-Down Cake
Upside-Down Cake
Corn Casserole
Corn Casserole