Learn the history of four types of beers and pair them with four specialty cuts of bacon; taste fine whiskeys between bites of gourmet cakes

Adult and kids classes in a home kitchen illuminate culinary topics such as comfort food, appetizers, and healthy dinners

Hands-on cooking classes teach students how to make sushi rice, nigiri, and maki, or a variety of Thai appetizers and entrees

A cooking instructor and a weight-loss coach demonstrate healthful food preparation for an appetizer, soup, two entrees, and two desserts

Casual cooking classes use instructor demos and student participation to teach the basics of assembling meals from fresh, local ingredients

2.5-hour classes teach the basics of baking and decorating cupcakes with buttercream and ganache; everyone takes home 12 cupcakes

Classes range from artisan bread-making instruction to molecular-gastronomy creations

Chef teaches methods for making cheese spreads, blocks, and crumbles during 60- to 90-minute classes

Hands-on classes teach students techniques and terminology during the creation of an entire meal, which is shared at the end of class

Casual cooking classes use instructor demos and student participation to teach the basics of assembling meals from fresh, local ingredients