"You
have to ask children and birds how cherries and strawberries
taste."
-Goethe
"There is no love sincerer than the love of food."
-George Bernard Shaw
"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating."
-Luciano Pavarotti
"After eating chocolate you feel godlike, as though you can conquer enemies, lead armies, entice lovers."
-Emily Luchetti
"All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast."
-John Gunther
:: Entree Classes ::
A=Adult Class :: C=Children's Class :: B=Both
The best meals come from the best ingredients, right? Not always! In these great classes, our chef will guide you through some amazing dishes that can be made on a budget or on a splurge.
The entree classes will help you deliver breakfast in bed, grill with the best or learn to cook together.
Breakfast in Bed...PLEASE! (In-home/Private Class)
Surprise your mom or dad with a mouth-watering breakfast that will have them smiling all weekend. Maybe they'll let you stay up!
Sample Menu:
Oatmeal Pancakes with maple syrup :: Monkey Bread :: Yogurt & Granola Fruit Parfaits :: Fruit Scones with Honey Butter
Reserve your class today ($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
Couples Cooking (In-home/Private Class)
You and your sweetie (or friend) will prepare an enticing three-course dinner. Learn professional cooking techniques that will make any night a special occasion.
$300 per couple Price includes all menu planning, shopping, food, use of equipment during event, set up and clean up and over 2 hours of professional cooking instruction...all within the comfort of your own home.
Sample Menu:
Asparagus Wrapped with Prosciutto :: Braised Chicken with Peppers & Oven Baked Polenta :: Molten Chocolate Cakes
Reserve your class today ($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
Customer Testimonial :
"My daughter and I recently attended a cooking class taught by Alekka. It was fantastic! Alekka is engaging and fun. She connected with the kids immediately. Everything was well organized, but also set up for total hand on participation. Alekka encouraged the kids to get involved in every step of the process from start to finish. At the end of class, my daughter was really proud of what SHE had created. Alekka did a great job of nurturing my daughter's blossoming love of cooking!"
-Roberta Ward, Palatine
Grilling (In-home/Private Class)
If you are a true Chicago native you grill out 364 days a year. Get fired up at this class where hamburgers and hot dogs are a thing of the past.
Sample Menu:
Pork Tenderloin with Honey Glaze :: Grilled Seasonal Vegetables :: Petit grilled potatoes with Garlic-Lemon Butter :: Brown Sugar grilled Pineapple with Vanilla Ice Cream
Reserve your class today ($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
Pizza From Scratch (In-home/Private Class)
Tired of the old stand-by of pizza delivery? Throw away those delivery menus and learn how to do it yourself! Learn how make a simple pizza dough
Sample Menu:
Caramelized Onion, Apple and Gorgonzola Cheese Pizza :: Meat Lovers Calzone :: BBQ Chicken Pizza :: Veggie and Cheese Pizza
Reserve your class today ($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
Customer Testimonial :
My daughter's 7th birthday party was done with Give Me Some Sugar...it was the happiest birthday party yet! Chef Alekka was loads of fun, kind, patient and helped the girls really learn how to decorate cakes! They were each so proud of what they had accomplished! The whole evening was so easy and pleasant, and I got to watch and take pictures....far from normal! I would highly recommend Give Me Some Sugar to anyone, and we will be awaiting Chef Alekka's next visit with anticipation!
-Jennifer Walsh, Bartlett, IL
Pot Pies 101 (In-home/Private Class)
What's better than a meal that comes in a pie? Pot pies are the ultimate in comfort food! Stay warm when it's cold outside and learn the "how-to's" including making pot-pie dough and fillings from scratch.
Sample Menu:
Seasonal Mixed Berry :: Roasted Chicken and Mushroom :: Beef Stew - Pot Pie :: Roasted Turkey and Garden Vegetable
Reserve your class today ($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
Smoking Allowed (In-home/Private Class)
Stove Top Smokers are a "hot" item.
In this class we will learn how smoke food indoors on the stove using the CAMERON stove top smoker. We will also learn how to create different flavors with a variety of infused wood chips
Breakfast in Bed...PLEASE! (In-home/Private Class) 
