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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."

-John Gunther


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 One of a Kind Cooking Classes & Parties ::

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.

If you don't see something that interests you, just let us know. We'd be happy to work with you to create a custom class for that truly "one-of-a-kind culinary experience."
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:: Most Popular Classes ::

'I love Chocolate!' (In-home/Private Class)   Adult Cooking Classes
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!
Homemade Nut Toffee :: Chocolate Turtles :: Outrageous Chocolate Fudge :: Homemade Lollipops :: Assorted Truffles

Reserve your class today
($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
Requesting Date
 
07/18/10: Basic Cake Decorating @ Tipsycake
SOLD OUT!
   Adult Cooking Classes, Child & Adult Classes, Childrens Classes
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
SOLD OUT!
   Adult Cooking Classes, Child & Adult Classes, Childrens Classes
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
   Adult Cooking Classes, Child & Adult Classes, Childrens Classes
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.

TwoBuck Cert#


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08/22/10: Cake Decorating w/Fondant @ Tipsycake
   Adult Cooking Classes
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.

TwoBuck Cert#


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08/29/10: Basic Cake Decorating II @ Tipsycake
   Adult Cooking Classes, Child & Adult Classes, Childrens Classes
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.

TwoBuck Cert#


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Basic Cake Decorating (In-home/Private Class)   Child & Adult Classes
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):
Requesting Date
 
Couples Cooking (In-home/Private Class)   Adult Cooking Classes
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.
Asparagus Wrapped with Prosciutto :: Braised Chicken with Peppers & Oven Baked Polenta :: Molten Chocolate Cakes

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($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
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Gift Certificates   Adult Cooking Classes, Child & Adult Classes, Childrens Classes
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.
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 :  
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

:: New Classes ::

07/15/10: Basic Cake Decorating @ Sweet Collective
  Adult Cooking Classes, Child & Adult Classes, Childrens Classes
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.
TwoBuck Cert#


 
07/29/10: Candy Making @ Sweet Collective
JUST ADDED!
  Adult Cooking Classes, Child & Adult Classes, Childrens Classes
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)  Child & Adult Classes
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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($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
Requesting Date
 
Packing the Perfect Picnic (In-home/Private Class)  Child & Adult Classes
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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($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
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Small Bites (In-home/Private Class)  Adult Cooking Classes
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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($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
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Smoking Allowed (In-home/Private Class)  Adult Cooking Classes
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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($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
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Ultimate Tailgating Party (In-home/Private Class)  Adult Cooking Classes
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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($50 reservation fee for in-home class):
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  Customer Testimonial :  
"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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