Favorite Food Quotes:
"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."
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:: One of a Kind Cooking Classes & Parties ::
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Take a look at the many classes we offer below. All classes
are hands-on and last two to 2 1/2 hours. Sample menus are
subject to change.
All classes are offered in-home or on a monthly basis. See below for monthly class schedules and locations. |
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you don't see something that interests you, just let
us know. We'd be happy to work with you to create a custom
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:: Most Popular Classes :: |
'I love Chocolate!' (In-home/Private Class)  |
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| If you're looking for a cool alternative to the traditional holiday fruit cake, this is your kind of class. Learn how to make a variety of sumptuous chocolate candies in our candy making class where tasting is encouraged!
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Homemade Nut Toffee :: Chocolate Turtles :: Outrageous Chocolate Fudge :: Homemade Lollipops :: Assorted Truffles
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07/18/10: Basic Cake Decorating @ Tipsycake
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This class is currently Sold Out! Please consider one of our other classes.
Sun, 07/18/10
Tipsycake, 1043 N. California, Chicago
11 am - 1 pm
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07/25/10: Cake Decorating w/Fondant @ Tipsycake
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This class is currently Sold Out! Please consider one of our other classes.
Sun, 07/25/10
Tipsycake
1043 N. California, Chicago
11 am - 1:30 pm
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08/01/10: Basic Cake Decorating @ Tipsycake
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In this beginners class you will learn the techniques of cutting, filling and assembling a pre-made cake. From there, practice how to use a piping bag and learn simple designs such as rosettes, shell borders and basket weave. At the end of class take home the creation you made in class
Sun, 08/01/10
Tipsycake, 1043 N. California, Chicago
11 am - 1 pm
$65 per person
Ages 8 and up are welcome! |
Everyone will take home the cake they decorate in class.
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08/22/10: Cake Decorating w/Fondant @ Tipsycake
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Learn how to color fondant and cover a pre-made cake. We will also explore some designs to decorate your cake that will surely make your guests say WOW!
Sun, 08/22/10
Tipsycake
1043 N. California, Chicago
11 am - 1:30 pm
$75 per person |
Everyone will take home the cake they decorate in class.
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08/29/10: Basic Cake Decorating II @ Tipsycake
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Beginner's Welcome! Now that you know the basics, learn even more decorating techniques, using more tips and using more piping.
Sun, 08/29/10
Tipsycake, 1043 N. California, Chicago
11 am - 1 pm
$65 per person
Ages 8 and up are welcome! |
Everyone will take home the cake they decorate in class.
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| Basic Cake Decorating (In-home/Private Class) |
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| In this beginners class you will learn the techniques of cutting, filling and assembling a pre-made cake. From there, practice how to use a piping bag and learn simple designs such as rosettes, shell borders and basket weave. At the end of class take home the creation you made in class |
Choose from chocolate or vanilla cake for your class. (Entire class gets the same flavor)
Reserve your class today ($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
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| Couples Cooking (In-home/Private Class) |
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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.
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Asparagus Wrapped with Prosciutto :: Braised Chicken with Peppers & Oven Baked Polenta :: Molten Chocolate Cakes
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Looking for the "perfect gift"? We have it: a gift certificate for cooking instruction with "Give Me Some Sugar".
Our ever popular Couple's Cooking class makes a wonderful wedding or shower gift.
Our Private Instruction would be a real treat for a birthday or holiday for the real culinary enthusiast on your list.
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Gift certificates for our schedules group classes are also available. Contact us for Gift Certificates for other events or amounts.
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Customer Testimonial : |
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Thank you for teaching us to make this excellent meal! I had a great time and you made our Valentine's Day extra special! I hope to do this again soon and try the cake decorating!
-Emily, Chicago |
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:: New Classes :: |
07/15/10: Basic Cake Decorating @ Sweet Collective
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In this beginners class you will learn the techniques of cutting, filling and assembling a pre-made cake. From there, practice how to use a piping bag and learn simple designs such as rosettes, shell borders and basket weave. At the end of class take home the creation you made in class
Thurs, 07/15/10
Sweet Collective, 5333 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$65 per person
Ages 8 and up are welcome! |
Everyone will take home the cake they decorate in class.
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07/29/10: Candy Making @ Sweet Collective
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If you start to drool at the thought of chocolate, this is your kind of class. Learn how to make a variety of sumptuous chocolate candies in our candy making class where tasting is encouraged!
Thurs, 07/29/10
Sweet Collective, 5333 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$85 per person
Everyone takes home an assortment of handmade chocolates made in class. |
Homemade Nut Toffee :: Chocolate Turtles :: Outrageous Chocolate Fudge :: Homemade Lollipops :: Assorted Truffles
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| Farmers Market Finds (In-home/Private Class) |
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| In this unique class we will visit the famed Green City Market. We will learn how to pick fresh and seasonal ingredients to bring home and create a "one-of-a kind" meal. |
To be determined based on ingredients found at the market.
Class available May through October.
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| Packing the Perfect Picnic (In-home/Private Class) |
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| Summer is finally here! Time to enjoy the outdoors. So dust off your picnic basket and learn some quick and easy dishes that will make winter only a memory. |
Artichoke, Fennel and Green Bean Salad; Pasta Salad with Grape Tomatoes, Arugula and Pecorino Cheese; Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Green Onion Relish and Goat Cheese
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| Small Bites (In-home/Private Class) |
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| Explore the flavors of Spain with traditional Tapas. These small plates are a great additional to a small cocktail party or any gathering with friends and family. |
Chicken and Andouille Strudel, Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Olive Tapanade, Ensaladilla Rusa (Spanish Potato Salad), Spicy Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, Spanish Ham Crouquettes
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| Smoking Allowed (In-home/Private Class) |
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| 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 |
Smoked Pork Nachos, Vegetable Smoked Pasta Salad, Smoked Trout Mousse
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| Ultimate Tailgating Party (In-home/Private Class) |
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| Football season is here! Score a touchdown with the foods created in this class. So invite over some friends, turn on your favorite team and let the games begin! |
Smoked Chicken Nachos::Beef and Dark Beer Chili::Steak Sandwiches with Tomato Pesto::Pico de Gallo with Blue Corn Chips
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Customer Testimonial : |
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"Thank you so much for a fabulous and delicious party! I can honestly say that it was (and will be) the best birthday party Felix has ever had. He was in heaven."
-Amie Wilkinson, Chicago, IL |
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