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Summer in Basque Country : Chef Lee Kuebler

Friday, June 27
$89.00

Summer Cooking in the Basque Country
A Taste of Tradition: Classic Dishes from Northern Spain

Join us for an engaging demonstration cooking class where you’ll watch traditional Basque dishes come to life in a relaxed and intimate setting. Channeling the heart of the Basque Country, this experience is perfect for food lovers who want to savor the culture, techniques, and stories behind the region’s most beloved dishes—without picking up a knife. Throughout the class, you’ll enjoy tasting each dish as it’s prepared, along with insights into local ingredients, cooking techniques, and Basque culinary traditions. Perfect for curious palates and cultural travelers alike.

Come for the food, stay for the stories, leave inspired!

Featured Dishes:

Tortilla Espagnole
Watch the step-by-step process of preparing Spain’s iconic omelette. With just eggs, potatoes, onions, and olive oil, this humble dish transforms into a golden, tender masterpiece—crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful inside.

Basque-Style Chicken
Be captivated by the aromas as we prepare this rustic and comforting dish. Free-range chicken is slowly braised with Bayonne ham, Espelette pepper, ripe tomatoes, and peppers—capturing the essence of Basque farmhouse cooking.

Charred Leeks with Olive Oil and Herbs
Simple and elegant, this dish showcases the region’s respect for seasonal produce. Learn how charring leeks brings out their natural sweetness, finished with fruity olive oil and fragrant herbs.

Demonstration – 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.

Chef: Lee Kuebler

One glass of wine or beer is included with the event.  Additional glasses are available for purchase at the wine bar.

10% off all regularly priced merchandise during the event.

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Summer in Basque Country : Chef Lee Kuebler
$ 89.00
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Chef
Lee Kuebler
Date and time
Friday, June 27
6:00pm -
9:00pm
Location
The Joyful Gourmet
542 N Milwaukee Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
Cancellation Policy

If you cannot make your reservation, we do encourage you to attempt to find someone that would enjoy attending. We can only issue a credit for you to attend a future event (6 month expiration). Within 72 hours we are not able to offer a credit as we’ve already incurred food and help costs.

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Lee Kuebler

Chef Lee Kuebler is a long-time Lake County resident, growing up here and raising his family. He is a graduate of the Kendall College School of Culinary Arts, has traveled extensively picking up ethnic flavors and cuisines and owned/operated a series of successful restaurants here in Lake County. Chef Lee is the adoring dad of 2 super energetic and wonderful kiddos.

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