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September 2026

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THAI TREASURES
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Sign up for a class that is one of the most sensory, flavor-packed and fun culinary experiences you can have. The colorful, aromatic foods with all the flavor contrasts – salty, sweet, sour and spicy – makes it one of the favorite Asian cuisines. We will learn about and use many ingredients specific to Thai , ...
FARMERS MARKET MAGIC
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
This Farmer’s Market class will give you the ability to turn whatever is fresh, local and seasonal into meals with life to them. We will learn how chefs shop and gauge when fruits & vegetables are at their peak; build dishes around a star ingredient; and use simple ingredients in ways that turn them into delicious , ...
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TACO NIGHT
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Tacos are one of the most loved of our Southwest specialties. They are perfect for a simple weeknight meal or more elaborate flavor-layered creations. In this class we will learn how they can be constructed with proteins and cooking methods; fillings with flavorings and spice levels and toppings to finish. Come have fu , ...
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WOK ON
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Wok cooking provides an endless array of choices of what to cook in a one-pan vessel using Asian ingredients, Sauces, & Spices. This “quick cook” lesson explores ways to create dynamic meals using Beef, Pork, Shrimp, Chicken and Vegetables. Come for an inspiring class and learn how it all comes together in a wok. , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Come for lunch and a valuable lesson of a menu presented in a DEMONSTRATION. We will serve it to you, and you will have the “know how” to add a new dinner party menu to your repertoire. We invite you to enjoy Pork Medallions with Mushroom Marsala, served with Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts. Dessert will be Banana Cake , ...
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KIDS COOK PASTA AND PIZZA
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
This special class for kids (ages 8 and above) provides hands-on experience making Pizza and Pasta. The excitement starts when they learn to transform Dough into a pliable Pizza Crust, stretching & shaping it, then filling and baking it, turning it into beautiful, finished hand-made Pizza. Next, they will make Past , ...
NAPA STYLE
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
This elegant yet down-to-earth class crafts a Wine country experience with bountiful produce to create fresh and fully flavorful dishes reflecting the signature of the area. Come for a fun & satisfying lesson to build healthy, natural and sophisticated foods. Our menu is Savory Mushroom and Brie Tart; Kale Salad wi , ...
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APPETIZERS FOR DINNER
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Imagine a dinner of cocktail foods made up of bold full-flavored choices we find at a cocktail party or first course at dinner. This menu of pleasing appetizers is abundant and exciting with indulgent bites. Come for the fun of it and learn to make Cowboy Butter Steak Sliders; Grilled Tomato & Marinated Feta Pizze , ...
YOUR GRILL IS YOUR FRIEND
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
Ease the fear you have of using your grill. This class will empower you to have confidence with new knowledge and understanding of how to control heat levels, placement on the grill and timing of the foods you cook. This fun class may make grilling your most fun method of cooking. Our summertime lesson is Grilled Necta , ...
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SAUCE IT UP
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Sauce making is like unlocking a secret door to great cooking because it adds dimension to a dish which brings it to life! The techniques of Sauce making will be explored with the foundations of Mother Sauces, along with contemporary Sauces which are quick and easy to prepare. Come for the lesson that moves your cookin , ...
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ASIAN STREET FOODS
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
This Asian class will take you on a culinary journey through the world of vibrant foods – sizzling grill food, bold beautiful herbs, spices and colorful dishes. Learn to bring together irresistible flavors with fast, fun cooking techniques and treat yourself to a delicious discovery of Asian flavors. We hope you can jo , ...
ITALY IN SMALL BITES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
Serving Italian Finger Foods during summer is a delightful way to share time with friends and offer casual, colorful, big flavor foods in bite-sized portions. In this class we will create a menu of simple, beautiful bites with a variety of cooking techniques. Come join the fun and learn Pan-caramelized Grape Tomatoes o , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Here is a lesson you can enjoy for its simplicity and use of beautiful fresh ingredients. Our DEMONSTRATION teaches step-by-step how to create Sauteed Chicken Breasts topped with Brie & Apricot Mustard Glaze. We will serve it with Roasted Butternut Squash, Brown Butter and Sage. Dessert will be Apple Crisp topped w , ...
GOURMET COUPLES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$220.00
This class is made for foodies who enjoy great food! Come with your partner to be part of a group creating an amazing three-course meal. Each team will begin from scratch to discover the process of creating their recipe. We will chop, stir, roast and bake and end by plating each course. Come have fun and join in the cr , ...
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DAZZLING CUPCAKES
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
TAPAS AND PAELLA
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
This subject lends itself to a lively, social and flavor-paced food experience. We will begin with Tapas – bite-sized morsels that pair perfectly with wine. We will move on to prepare two Paella recipes. We hope you can come to our party & learn how fun it is to put this great food together! Our menu will be Spanis , ...
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KNIFE SKILLS
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
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PIES FOR FALL
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Pies in fall come with a little bit of magic with the warm fragrant aromas of spices & vast ingredients from the fall harvest. First and most important thing in this class is mastering making a Pie Crust. Each team will make their own, learning how to make it light and flaky; then rolling, shaping and creating beau , ...
TUSCAN IN FALL
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
The fall season provides a true sense of the region’s cooking – it is rustic, soulful and satisfying. Elements are created by the harvest of the autumn ingredients. In this immersive class you will learn how the simplicity of using a few high-quality ingredients with earthy bold flavors can create the magic of layered, , ...
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BBQ IN THE USA
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Our regional tour of BBQ in the US will be like a trip across the country, sampling the best of each area with signature dishes, sauces, wood types and cooking methods. We will have a great time learning about rubs, marinades, sauces, grilling styles and cuts of meat. We will learn to gauge temperatures and doneness of , ...
MARTIES MAD MARTINI HOUR
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
$30.00
It’s a party and you are invited to  Martie’s Mad Martini Happy Hour! Come sip a Blackberry Martini – fresh, refreshing and delicious, crafted by our Mixologist Brian Vogel, owner of the Raven Gastropub. Brian will share tips on how to make this memorable cocktail. Our chef will DEMONSTRATE appetizers you won’t be able , ...
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FRENCH BASICS
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
TEMPTING THAI
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
As one of the most favorite types of cooking, this Asian cuisine envelops all the flavors we love so much (spicy, sweet, bitter and acidic) into each recipe we will produce. spicy, sweet, bitter, acidic and blend to create dynamics not often found in a cuisine. Come learn to use the ingredients special to the Thai culi , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Make lunch plans and learn a classic Italian dish in a DEMONSTRATION that shows how to make Gnocchi. The lesson will turn it into Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (fresh Gnocchi Potato Dumplings baked with rich Red Sauce, gooey Mozzarella & Parmesan), served with Garlic Bread. Dessert is Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake. , ...
GOURMET COUPLES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$220.00
We are taking a gourmet menu with a wide range of ingredients and turning it into a three-course meal. Come for a fun lesson where teamwork will have everyone working together to create a culinary achievement. Our lesson is Fig & Goat Cheese Pizza Bite Amuse and Bitter & Blue Salad with Grilled Radicchio, Blue , ...
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CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Many of us love Chocolate and are good at baking Chocolate Cookies, Cakes and Brownies. But to be able to use it in different applications, we need to understand how to handle one of the most technical and temperamental ingredients in the kitchen. This class will teach how and why Chocolate is used in each application , ...
MEDITERRANEAN SMALL PLATES
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
Experience this lesson on Mediterranean cuisine and gain cooking knowledge of how to create the bright bold flavors we love about this cuisine. The lesson teaches how to use the timeless techniques of one of the world’s most beloved cuisines. This lesson teaches how to create a classic menu of Salmon, Cream Cheese &amp , ...
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TAMALE TIME
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
Learning to make Tamales from scratch is one of the richest, most culturally satisfying culinary experiences you could have. As a specialty of the Southwest, it is part of our cultural heritage. The knowledge will immerse you in this hands-on craft with delicious results and feeling of accomplishment when you are finis , ...
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AIR FRY EVERYTHING
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Your air fryer is the perfect cooking vessel for summertime cooking! It cooks anything and everything, and keeps the heat contained in one small unit! This class teaches how versatile an air fryer can be. Come for a delicious summertime lesson is Buttermilk French Fried Onions; Air-Fried healthy Chicken Bites with Hone , ...
FISHING AROUND
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
Cooking Fish is easy to do with knowledge of the differences between types of Fish and the ways to bring out the best of their natural flavors. Our lesson varies with cooking methods that complement each Fish. Come for a great lesson to learn Spicy Citrus Marinated Fish (Salpicon de Pescado – roasted Fish tossed , ...
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CANAPES AND COCKTAILS
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
What a wonderful way to have a party – a menu with a light, delicious assortment of Canapes, paired with a lovely cocktail! With this class we will master the kinds of foods that make people’s eyes light up knowing they will be treated to elegant bite-sized creations with big flavors! Our class will teach you how to la , ...
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DESSERTS THAT WOW
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
This dessert class will teach creations where each item is designed to surprise, delight and make people say, “how did you make that?” The drama we create will have unexpected flavor pairings, beautiful presentations and tastes that are incredible. Learn to make desserts that will always impress. Our lesson is Berry Fo , ...
SAUTE AND SAUCES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
This class is ideal for people who want to move their cooking skills to a new level. It is a transformative pairing because these two skills form the backbone of great everyday cooking. Learning to prepare restaurant quality dishes with the skill of sauté is mastery of temperature control which results in crisp vegetab , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
Refreshing, cool, delicious and perfect for lunch. This will be the lovely lunch we will serve to when you come to enjoy this menu of Mediterranean Shrimp and Pasta Salad. It will be served with toasted French Baguette. Dessert will be luscious and cool Tiramisu Mousse. , ...
GOURMET COUPLES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$220.00
Plan a fun evening with a group of foodies to be part of creating an amazing three course gourmet meal in a fun energetic environment where each team enjoys the process of cooking a new recipe. When the cooking is done, we will enjoy each course with a sampling of wine. Come for a great evening to prepare Chili-dusted , ...
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MACARONS
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
This specialty class offers far more than just learning how to make pretty little cookies – it teaches precision, patience and the pastry techniques to know how to determine what is needed to make them turn into perfect creations that have the sweetest, most amazing flavors. We will turn mystery into mastery with our l , ...
GREEK GOURMET
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
From the sunny Mediterranean coastline comes a lesson that includes the philosophy, the ingredients and the way Greeks think about food, family and flavor. It goes beyond learning recipes, opening the door to understanding the culture through its food and way of cooking. Enjoy an inspiring and enlightening class. Our l , ...
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SOUTHWEST BRUNCH
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
If you enjoy entertaining, this class offers a dream of a themed party with colorful, bold, generous dishes inspired by foods that are familiar and exciting. This subject is more than learning recipes, it offers a backdrop to entertaining that is warm, vibrant, full of abundance and a reflection of your own style. Lear , ...
BACON BEAUTIES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
There are SO many things to enjoy about the flavors of bacon. It is one of the world’s most loved ingredients and as a technique, flavor builder and creative tool in the kitchen, it elevates anything you put in. Come for an immersive bacon experience and learn how to move it from a breakfast dish to giving every part o , ...
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MARTIES MAD MARTINI HOUR
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
$30.00
It’s a party and you are invited to Martie’s Mad Martini Happy Hour! Come sip a Cucumber Martini – fresh, refreshing and delicious, crafted by our Mixologist Brian Vogel, owner of the Raven Gastropub. Brian will share tips on how to make this memorable cocktail. Our chef will DEMONSTRATE mini Salmon Cake, served with C , ...
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PLANT BASED WINNERS
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
This plant-based class opens a new way of cooking that is lighter, appealing, and delicious. The lessons of this class will show how to create deep flavors without using meat or dairy through creative recipes and cooking processes. Learn and be inspired by the recipes and style of cooking. Our lesson is Super Green Pas , ...
BEST OF THE MED
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$105.00
Discover why autumn is the perfect season to embrace the vibrant, heart-healthy flavors of the Mediterranean. This class will use the bounty of seasonal ingredients at their most flavorful time of year. You’ll learn simple techniques, bold flavor combinations, and recipes that make fall cooking light, bright, and delic , ...
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LUNCH AND LEARN
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
$50.00
A cooking class about Oktoberfest is a great way to connect with the people and traditions behind this beloved German festival. It teaches traditional foods in a DEMONSTRATION lesson. Join us to learn about this holiday, which is welcoming, festive and memorable. Come for Viennese Breaded Pork Cutlets with Lemon, serve , ...
GOURMET COUPLES
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$220.00
Plan a special evening with your partner spent enjoying a delightful culinary experience with a group of couples creating a gourmet three-course meal. At this fun, relaxed culinary adventure; you’ll learn recipes you’ll love this evening and long after the class is over. With the meal we’ll enjoy a sampling of wine to , ...
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ART OF PARISIAN CUISINE
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$105.00
Learn the techniques of the elegant, balanced, restrained style of Parisian foods. City life defines a polished technique with focused, restaurant-oriented cuisine. The lesson of classic techniques includes mincing, julienne & battonet, building flavors with butter, wine, aromatics, fresh herbs, and use of stocks a , ...
KIDS COOK FAMILY DINNERS
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$105.00
Being able to cook dinner for your family is an achievement that puts you on the road to learning about food you can share and enjoy yourself. If you are 8 or above, come have fun & learn about cooking; you will feel proud of what you accomplish and will learn skills to use forever. Our fun lesson will be Tomato Ba , ...

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