Cooking Classes

A selection of hands-on private classes and in-market demonstrations that are close to home

Cucina Casalinga Wilton

Classes on regional Italian cuisine with Sally Maraventano; stop by for holiday open house on Dec. 14, cucinacasa.com

Culinary Works New Canaan/Stamford

Julia Deane leads timely classes like Holiday Brunch on Dec. 6 at Kitchens by Deane. culinaryworks.com 

Fresh Market Westport

Demonstrations (though not hands on) are offered regularly, including the Fresh Flavors Holiday Appetizer demo in December. freshmarket.com

Sugar + Olives  Norwalk /Westport

Prep schools get whole family chopping and sauteing. sugarandolives.com

The Secret Ingredient Fairfield

Upcoming classes, held in the home of instructor Tracy Holleran, include “Holiday Side Dishes” and “Holiday Cookie Workshop.” thesecretingredientonline.com

Time to Eat Westport/Greenwich

Chef Nicole Straight, a Westporter, teaches private in-home classes as well as sessions at the Christopher Peacock Showroom. Just published: More Time to Eat! Delicious Recipes from a Busy Kitchen. time-to-eat.com

Whole Foods Fairfield

As Cooking Coach at the market, Chef Michelle Ryan shares tips and recipes. wholefoodsmarketcooking.com/blog/2103_chef_michelle_ryan_cooking_coach

Did you hear…?

Thali Too in Westport is vegetarian! Chef Prasad Chirnomula’s Indian restaurant, which earned “Excellent” from the New York Times, offers an amazing menu filled with the flavors of the various regions. He leads tasting tours of India, hosts tasting dinners, teaches cooking classes, and runs six restaurants.  376 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-557-4848; thali.com.