Pickling 101: Crafting Bold Flavors at Home Dive into the vibrant world of pickling with our hands-on class designed for beginners and seasoned food enthusiasts alike. Explore the art of preserving fresh ingredients through both brine and vinegar methods, unlocking a spectrum of flavors—from tangy to spicy. 🧅 Class Highlights Onions: Learn a Hot Pickling […]
Experience a delightful evening at the Farmer's Market Dinner, where Chef Andrew Kelly crafts a unique culinary journey inspired by the season's freshest local ingredients. Relax and enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu that showcases the best of the harvest, offering a memorable dining experience in a charming, community-focused setting. Chef Kelly's expertise and passion for […]
Join us for an exciting start to our Local Chef Series of Cooking and Baking experiences at The Joyful Gourmet! Experience the art of authentic Italian cannoli-making with Tony from Tony Cannoli in Mundelein! In this hands-on class, you'll learn to craft the perfect cannoli shell and fill it with your choice of delicious fillings. […]
Korean Bibimbap Lunch – Traditional Korean Rice Bowl with Marinated Beef- Hands On! Bibimbap is a traditional Korean dish that is simply wonderful – the hot stone bowl crisps the rice, then you add vegetables, a small amount of deliciously marinated beef, and top with an egg and some savory-spicy Gochujang sauce! It is delicious, […]
Join us for a hands-on gnocchi-making cooking class where food, fun, and friends come together! Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen newbie, this experience is all about connecting over the joy of creating something delicious from scratch. Chef Drew will provide tips and techniques making it easy for you to recreate this meal […]
Get ready to raise a glass and ignite your taste buds in our Cooking Class! We're firing up the flavors with a menu that's sure to quench your thirst and satisfy your cravings. We'll start with a classic, beer-can chicken that's so moist and tender, you'll be hooked from the first bite. We're serving up […]
Summer Night in Provence: A French Cooking Experience Step into the warmth and romance of a Provençal evening with our Summer Night in Provence Cooking Class. As the sun sets and lavender-scented breezes fill the air, you'll be guided through a hands-on culinary journey inspired by the rustic flavors of southern France. In this intimate […]
Join us for another edition of our Local Chef Series of Cooking and Baking experiences at The Joyful Gourmet! We're excited for you to bring friends and family together with real Texas Style Brisket from Kevin Smith at Brisketeer BBQ. This genuine BBQ feast you will experience cutting into a fresh Brisket, Slaw, and Corn […]
Korean BBQ, also known as "gogi gui" in Korean, is a popular dining experience that involves grilling various types of meat at the table. It's a social and interactive way of enjoying a meal, and it's widely enjoyed both in South Korea and around the world. Tonight, Chef Laura will be introducing you to some […]
