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SUMMARY:Farmer's Market Pasta Night
DESCRIPTION:Transform fresh\, sun-ripened ingredients into an unforgettable Italian feast! Join us for a hands-on culinary experience where you will learn to craft tender\, authentic pasta dough from scratch.\nWe will harvest vibrant herbs and seasonal produce straight from the garden to create stunning\, flavorful sauces. Perfect for food lovers of all skill levels\, this interactive workshop blends rustic cooking techniques with the very best flavors of summer.\n\nWhat is included:\n\nStep-by-step dough shaping instruction\nGuided cooking and tips for pairing garden ingredients with pasta\nA vibrant\, scratch-made pasta dinner to enjoy\nRecipes to recreate the magic at home\n\nMenu: \n\nPanzanella salad with cherry tomatoes\nFettuccini pasta\nOven roasted tomatoes sauce \nPesto using basil in the garden\nRoasted Parmesan zucchini and yellow squash.\n\nChef: Laura Claude \nParticipation Cooking Class: Aprons and workstations will be set up for you while your Chef-Instructor walks you through each course and giving you lots of tips and tricks along the way. \nOne glass of wine or beer is included with the event.  Additional glasses are available for purchase at the wine bar. \n10% off all regularly priced merchandise during the event.
URL:https://www.thejoyfulgourmet.com/event/farmers-market-pasta-night/
LOCATION:Private: The Joyful Gourmet\, 542 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Libertyville\, IL\, 60048\, United States
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SUMMARY:Local Chef Series: Owner/Chef Dimitri Kallianis of Lonely Olive Tree Organics\, The Shanty\, & Wadsworth Inn
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to welcome Chef Dimitri Kallianis\, founder of Lonely Olive Tree Organics\, a family-owned company dedicated to importing and distributing premium\, early-harvest mountain grown organic extra virgin olive oil direct from his family’s olive groves in Sparta\, Greece to home and professional chefs across America for an exclusive guest chef experience at The Joyful Gourmet! \nKnown for his inventive unique cuisine\, warm hospitality\, and passion for bringing people together through food – Dimitri\, his family\, and 300+ team members have spent the past two decades transforming the corner of Wadsworth Road and US Route 41 into a culinary destination with four establishments in Wadsworth\, Illinois. The Shanty\, Wadsworth Inn\, Captain Porky’s\, and The Duck Inn located between Chicago and Milwaukee have helped put the small country town of Wadsworth\, Illinois on the map with their local\, regional\, and national exposure on Food Network\, Travel Channel\, NBC\, CBS\, and ABC. A self-taught chef / restauranteur / olive oil producer with a college art background blends creativity\, technique\, family roots\, and a deep appreciation for quality ingredients into his cuisine style. \nJoin us for a hands-on culinary evening as Chef Dimitri shares the stories\, flavors\, and inspiration behind his cooking while guiding you through a specially curated Mediterranean summer menu featuring Lonely Olive Tree Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  Whether you’re an enthusiastic home cook or simply love exceptional food\, this is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the region’s most celebrated restauranteurs in an intimate and interactive setting here in downtown Libertyville\, Illinois \nMenu:  \nOlive Oil Tasting / Education : A Celebration of Artisan Greek Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil \nOlive & Antipasti Board A beautiful assortment of premium marinated Greek olives from Kallianis Groves in Sparta Greece\, whipped herb goat cheese from father Dino Kallianis’ private family farm in Bristol Wisconsin\, The Shanty’s in-house baked wild-yeast organic artisan sourdough bread crafted by Maureen Long\, fig preserves\, roasted red bell peppers\, citrus arugula with mountain grown wild Greek oregano\, and this season’s Lonely Olive Tree organic extra virgin olive oil. \nDemonstration & Guest Cooking Chef’s Table Event: Each guest will be instructed and prepare their own dinner entree to enjoy with a glass of Ancient Greek assyrtiko white grape wine from the Greek island of Crete. Guests will be preparing a gluten-free rustic pan-seared salmon and jumbo shrimp entree featuring charred fresh summer local tomatoes\, barrel aged burrata\, fresh herbs\, organic extra virgin olive oil\, and aged balsamic reduction. \nChef Dimitri is generously gifting one bar of his all natural NOTA olive oil soap\, and one bottle of his all natural NOTA lotion to each guest.\n\n10% off all regularly priced merchandise during the event.\nSeats will be limited\, so be sure to reserve yours early!
URL:https://www.thejoyfulgourmet.com/event/guest-chef-dimitri-kallianis-of-the-shanty/
LOCATION:Private: The Joyful Gourmet\, 542 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Libertyville\, IL\, 60048\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T093000
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SUMMARY:Chocolate Lovers' Dessert Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you believe there’s no such thing as too much chocolate\, this class was made for you! Roll up your sleeves\, grab an apron\, and join Chef Marnae for a fun-filled\, hands-on dessert experience where you’ll mix\, whisk\, bake\, and decorate your way through three irresistible sweet creations. Get a little messy\, get creative\, and learn professional baking tips that will have everyone thinking you bought these desserts from a bakery. Whether you’re baking for family\, friends\, or simply treating yourself\, you’ll leave with delicious new skills and recipes you’ll make again and again. \nMenu \n\nBiscoff Brownies\nDecadent Chocolate Lava Cakes\nOrange Chocolate Ricotta Cake\n\nParticipation Cooking Class: Aprons and workstations will be set up for you while your Chef-Instructor walks you through each course and giving you lots of tips and tricks along the way. \nChef: Marnae \nWe’ll provide all the ingredients\, equipment\, and expert guidance—you bring your sweet tooth and your sense of fun. Best of all\, you get to enjoy the desserts… and we’ll handle the cleanup! \nPerfect for just you\, friends’ outings\, family fun or anyone simply looking for a deliciously fun culinary experience at The Joyful Gourmet. \nCoffee and Tea are complimentary.  Wine\, beer\, soda\, and San Pelligrino can be purchased at the wine bar. \n10% off all regularly priced merchandise during the event.
URL:https://www.thejoyfulgourmet.com/event/chocolate-lovers-dessert-workshop/
LOCATION:Private: The Joyful Gourmet\, 542 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Libertyville\, IL\, 60048\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cooking with Wine- Dinner and Dessert
DESCRIPTION:Cooking with Wine \nSpend your Saturday evening enjoying an elegant culinary experience where exceptional food\, great wine\, and live cooking come together. Sit back\, relax\, and watch as our chef prepares each course while sharing professional techniques\, wine pairing tips\, and the stories behind every dish. There’s no cooking required—just savor every bite and enjoy a memorable evening of delicious flavors and warm hospitality. \nWhether you’re celebrating a special occasion\, catching up with friends\, or simply treating yourself to a wonderful night out\, this chef-led demonstration offers the perfect blend of entertainment\, education\, and an unforgettable meal. \nMenu \n\nRoasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette\nHerb-Roasted Airline Chicken Breast with Chardonnay-Tarragon Cream Sauce\, Potatoes Au Gratin & Roasted Asparagus\nFresh Peaches with Warm Moscato Zabaglione\n\nChef: Laura Claude \nDemonstration – Chef’s Table Event: Sit back\, take notes and learn new skills while your Chef-Instructor walks you through each course giving you lots of tips and tricks along the way. \nOne glass of wine or beer is included with the event.  Additional glasses are available for purchase at the wine bar. \n10% off all regularly priced merchandise during the event.
URL:https://www.thejoyfulgourmet.com/event/cooking-with-wine-dinner-and-dessert/
LOCATION:Private: The Joyful Gourmet\, 542 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Libertyville\, IL\, 60048\, United States
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LOCATION:Private: The Joyful Gourmet\, 542 N Milwaukee Ave.\, Libertyville\, IL\, 60048\, United States
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