These delicious liqueurs have been a homemade Christmas tradition in Italy for centuries. They are easy to make, unique gifts that can be kept throughout the year.  Serve them as a dinner aperitif or delicious dessert cocktail.

**Class price includes one bag of lemons (2 lbs.) or one bag of almonds (1lb.) per guest to start your recipe at home.

The Champagne method is truly a marriage of human ingenuity & nature which has resulted in a wine that has captured the hearts & imagination of people throughout history. Sparkling wine is infectious and mirth inspiring, what other wine can boast that it toasts the greatest moments & celebrations of our lives?  Join Tanya to delve into the method & cultures that shape the great sparkling wines of the world .  Students will taste various true Champagnes, Cremant, Cava, Proseco, Moscato d'Asti and more.

*a selection of cheeses & other light appetizers will be served.

Any good party host needs an arsenal of appetizer recipes each holiday season to keep your guests well fed and happy. We'll go over the technique for the best of the no-fail classics, as well as some party host know how.

Menu: Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Crostini, Italian Fried Clams & Oysters with Spicy Marinara, Manchengo with Honey Brown Butter Sauce, Cheddar Sausage Bites, Cranberry Cake with Warm Butter Cream Sauce & Mulled Red Wine Sangria

**Class price includes one can of 365 Artichokes (15oz.) and one canister of 365 Italian Breadcrumbs (15oz.) to start your recipes at home.

With our recipes, body scrubs become a luxury anyone can afford. Not only do these scrubs enliven your shower with fantastic scents, they play an important role in exfoliating and moisturizing your skin the natural way.  Come learn the anti-oxidant rich coffee scrub, the warming ginger orange foot scrub and the cleansing lime basil salt scrub.

**Class price includes scrub samples and 1 bottle of almond oil (8 fl.oz.) to start your recipes at home.

Demonstration and Hands-on Cooking Class, 3 hours

Long considered one of Mexico's culinary treasures, tamales are steamed leaf-wrapped dumplings, usually made from masa-a type of corn batter-and stuffed with a generous variety of fillings both savory and sweet.  Let Wai Hon Chu, co-author of The Dumpling: A Seasonal Guide, show you how to make these spectacular treats that are impressive on any table and absolutely delicious.  Dishes include Corn Tamales Stuffed with Stringy Cheese and Poblano (Tamales de Elote con Rajas), Cassava "Tamales" Stuffed with Pork and Chickpeas (Pasteles de Yuca), Mushroom and Polenta Tamale Pie, Chocolate Tamales (Tamales de Chocolate).

This class is currently full with a waiting list. Please join us for one of our many other cooking classes this December.

Hannukah...Channukah...Hanukkah...no matter how you spell it, the Festival of Lights is full of delicious food. Whole Foods Market, Roosevelt Square is hosting this fun event with Jconnect and Jewish Family Service to get you in the mood for Hannukah! Taste an assortment of olive oils, potato pancakes and applesauce, delicious donuts, and other treats. Donations of cooking oil are welcomed to help others have a tasty holiday!

Give the gift of relaxation this winter with these fun aromatic bath delights. By utilizing pure essential oils, we'll show you how to make your own bath bombs and bath soaks with gentle tub teas and detoxifying bath salts.

**Class price includes a dozen unbleached tea bags and 2 cups of citric acid to start your recipes at home.

**Class price includes 1/2 pound of semi-sweet baking chocolate to get your recipes started at home.

There's nothing better on a winter morning than hot-off-the-griddle pancakes or homemade bread. Learn to give the gift of a winter breakfast in bed wrapped beautifully in reusable packaging.

**Class price includes one large glass jar and 4 tin cans to start your recipes at home.

 Hosted by Our In-House Beer Sommelier, Joel Klemenhagen

The brewery will be joining us for a delicious night of perfectly crafted beer paired with the perfect meal. Diamond Knot Brewery is known around the Sound for their flagship Imperial Pale Ale, but this evening's star just might be the Industrial HO HO, their "robust winter warmer" amber ale.  Come try several of their beers while learning a few clutch beer lovers' recipes from in-house chef, Natasha Calvert.

Demonstration Style Beer Pairing & Cooking Class- 2 Hours

Sign up at guest services today! This special class is limited to 15 guests.**Must be 21 years of age or older with valid I.D. to participate.