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First Friday!

The Joyful Gourmet 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL, United States

Join us for another First Friday on MainStreet from 6-9pm! No registration needed for this downtown tradition. Many businesses participate in First Friday with deals and specials all along Main Street. Be sure to stop in at The Joyful Gourmet! Wine Bar Free Appetizers Chris Calhoun! 🎉Different deal every month!

Cozy Fall Baking!

The Joyful Gourmet 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL, United States

Join us for a delightful Saturday afternoon baking class where you'll learn to create scrumptious Pumpkin Spice Donuts, decadent apple fritters, and rich brown butter pumpkin blondies! Perfect for autumn, this hands-on experience will guide you through each step of the baking process, allowing you to savor the warm spices and comforting flavors of the […]

$55.00

Cooking With Bourbon Class!

The Joyful Gourmet 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL, United States

Bourbon Bliss: Embark on a Flavorful Journey with Our Cooking with Bourbon Class! Dive into the world of rich flavors and spirits as we stir up a chai old fashioned cocktail, toss a mixed green salad with a maple bourbon vinaigrette, sizzle up bourbon brined pork chops, and indulge in a delectable flourless chocolate cake […]

$95

Cookie Decorating – Halloween!

The Joyful Gourmet 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL, United States

Great activity to do with your kids, grandkids, nieces/nephews!  Beautiful cookie creations are not as hard as you think!   You will practice piping skills and filling techniques and will walk away with 6 beautifully decorated cookies.   Whether you want to impress your family and friends with your new skills or just enjoy a fun activity, […]

$50.00

Farfalle with Pesto and Fettuccine all’Amatriciana with Chef Mario, Owner of the PastaBar

The Joyful Gourmet 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL, United States

Join us for a hands-on pasta class where you'll master the art of making Farfalle pasta from scratch, paired with sautéed broccoli and savory Italian sausage tossed in a vibrant pesto sauce. You'll also learn to prepare Fettuccine all'Amatriciana, featuring a rich tomato sauce made with cherry tomatoes, pancetta, and a hint of chili flakes […]

$85

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The Joyful Gourmet 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL, United States

Macarons!

The Joyful Gourmet 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL, United States

Join Chef Laura for an immersive, hands-on macaron class where you'll learn the art of crafting delicate Vanilla, Raspberry, and French Chocolate macarons. Perfect your technique as you practice creating a fluffy meringue with a crunchy exterior, and discover the secrets to making a rich ganache or luscious buttercream filling. With Chef Laura's expert guidance, […]

$55.00

Autumn Chicken Dinner

The Joyful Gourmet 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL, United States

Join us for a cozy Autumn Chicken Dinner cooking class, where you’ll embrace seasonal flavors and culinary creativity! Start with a warm salad featuring roasted acorn squash, fresh spinach, parmesan, and crunchy pepitas—a perfect dish to capture the essence of fall. Next, you’ll learn to prepare a sweet potato and rosemary farroto topped with crispy […]

$85.00

French Toast and Peach Bellini!

The Joyful Gourmet 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL, United States

Get ready to become a brunch master with our Saturday Brunch cooking class! Learn the art of creating a mouthwatering stuffed French toast, filled with luscious berries and mascarpone, as well as mastering the technique of making a perfectly crispy potato galette topped with gruyere and accompanied by sizzling bacon. To complete your brunch experience, […]

$55.00

Gale Gand – Apples, Apples, Apples Pastries Class!

The Joyful Gourmet 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL, United States

Gale Gand is an American pastry chef, cookbook author, and television personality.  She has been an executive pastry chef at several high end restaurants in the United States and has won several James Beard Foundation Awards for her work.  We are so grateful that she continues to share her passion for pastries through teaching at […]

$85.00

Spanish Paella

The Joyful Gourmet 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL, United States

Join Chef Drew for an exciting paella class inspired by his recent trip to Spain! In this demonstration class, you'll enjoy a delightful mix of flavors starting with a fresh mixed greens salad drizzled with balsamic emulsion, followed by the star of the show: a classic paella mixta featuring succulent shrimp, scallops, chicken, mussels, and […]

$85.00

Kids Fall Baking Adventure! 8+

The Joyful Gourmet 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL, United States

Join us for a fun and interactive kids’ baking class where we’ll whip up delicious fall treats! The class will kick off with making mouthwatering pumpkin cinnamon rolls, where young bakers will learn to roll, swirl, and frost these seasonal delights. Next, we'll dive into creating rich and creamy chocolate mousse, perfect for satisfying that […]

$50.00

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