Not all beef cuts are equal. Some cuts should be cooked slowly; some should be cooked quickly. Some cuts should be cooked using moist heat; some dry heat. But don’t worry, whatever the cut, Sean Kelly is here to show you how to make your steak, roast or burger taste great. He’ll share delicious marinades and rubs to add flavor or tenderize your favorite cuts of beef. Don’t miss this fun new class that will give you great ideas to “beef up” your winter dishes with flavorful and easy marinades and rubs. Certified Chef de Cuisine, Sean Kelly, is part-owner of BiCi Bistro in downtown Battle Creek. Workshop fee includes all food items, recipes and tasting samples.

HOEC 110-35
Tuesday • 2/5/08 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Location: RMTC • Fee: $39

Packed with nutrients and high in fiber, whole grains are a must for a healthy, balanced diet. And these "good carbs" can be really tasty, too! Join Diana Inman, author of a vegetarian cookbook, and get expert tips on preparing delicious side dishes and one-pot meals featuring a variety of whole grains like short-grain brown rice, millet, quinoa and barley. Workshop fee includes all food items, recipes and tasting samples.

HOEC 110-41
Wednesday • 3/26/08 • 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: RMTC • Fee: $29

Are you ready to try something new this Valentine’s Day? Get ready to prepare these fabulous and fun appetizers for the romantic and romantic-at-heart! As you sit back and relax, Joanna will demonstrate how to prepare delicious finger foods that will earn rave reviews at your next party for two (or more). You’ll also experience a sexy chocolate fondue and learn how to pair the right wine with those Valentine’s Day chocolates, too. Your chef is local long-time personal chef and caterer, Joanna Stelloh Phelps. Workshop fee includes all food items, recipes and tasting samples.

HOEC 110-40
Monday • 2/11/08 • 6-8:30 pm
Location: RMTC • Fee: $39

It’s the week of Valentine’s Day; what better way to be together than to join our favorite sommelier, Cecil Robbins, in the ultimate romantic wine tasting experience? Face it, we love food and we love wine…what could be better than learning which wine complements which food? The best way to appreciate fine wines and good food is to taste them together, and Cecil will help you taste and analyze wines selected to hone your wine tasting skills. Cecil will also cover the basic skills of wine tasting and share how to judge the character of a wine. Don’t miss this night of togetherness, fine wines, and Cecil’s stories; it could be a night you’ll never forget! The class will be held at 17 West, 17 W. Michigan Avenue, in downtown Battle Creek. The fee includes all food and beverage items. You must be over 21 to register for this class; limit 20 students.

HOEC 110-37
Tuesday • 2/12/08 • 6-9 pm
Location: 17 West Restaurant • $65 (per person)

Have you ever been uncomfortable eating out in a business or important social setting? Missteps in any situation calling for the right business etiquette can severely damage your reputation and even lose you that coveted new job. Tammy Kloack, a local event planner, is here to cover the basics of dining etiquette and help you avoid common etiquette pitfalls. You’ll learn the proper use of utensils, the difference between American and continental styles of dining, plus other important dining do’s and don’ts. Your class fee includes a meal where you will master the principles of dining etiquette while discussing other important elements of business etiquette and manners that will help ensure your success in the future.

WOSH 82A-55
Monday • 3/3/08 • 6:30-9 pm
Location: RMTC • Fee: $29 (includes meal)

If you love fish and seafood, but are mystified by purchasing, storing, seasoning and preparing the many varieties, Sean will help you overcome “fear of fish” in this comprehensive workshop. Learn a wide range of techniques that includes: how to determine when fish is fresh; proper storage and handling; filleting flat and round fish; sautéing, baking or pan-frying fish; and more. Sean will share his favorite and easy-to-prepare fish selections so you will have another option to offer for a family meal. Certified Chef de Cuisine, Sean Kelly, is part-owner of BiCi Bistro in downtown Battle Creek. Workshop fee includes all food items, recipes and tasting samples.

HOEC 110-36
Tuesday • 3/4/08 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Location: RMTC • Fee: $39

Does the family gather at your house for the Easter holiday? What do you serve your guests while you are preparing the main meal? Well, don’t hand them colored Easter eggs or foil-wrapped candies! You can try these fabulous dips, spreads, and a delicious lamb in puffed pastry to tantalize and whet their appetites before serving the traditional ham and au gratin dinner. Your chef is local long-time personal chef and caterer, Joanna Stelloh Phelps. Workshop fee includes all food items, recipes and tasting samples.

HOEC 110-42
Monday • 3/17/08 • 6-8:30 pm
Location: RMTC • Fee: $39

There may be no quick fix for various ailments; perhaps simple-to-prepare natural “potions” may help us along the way to improving our health. Join Diana Inman, author of a vegetarian cookbook, as we explore a variety of juices and smoothies that can help us meet the nutritionist-recommended daily requirement for 9 fruits and vegetables a day! Perhaps there’s no “cure” here, however, we can learn how to detoxify our systems and supplement our diets by enjoying fresh and delicious juices and smoothies. So, if you’re bored with your morning smoothie recipes or the only juice you drink comes out of a can or bottle, then you won’t want to miss this fun, new and very tasty class. Workshop fee includes all food items, recipes, and tasting samples.

HOEC 110-43
Wednesday • 4/2/08 • 5:30-7:30 pm
Location: RMTC • Fee: $35

Do you enjoy wine with a nice meal or as a treat at the end of a long day? A lot goes into a glass of wine, and sometimes the only way to figure it out is to taste it side by side with another wine. In this new class with Cecil Robbins, certified sommelier, you’ll compare both white and red wines and learn how to determine if they’re from Australia or New Zealand, France or Italy, even Michigan or California! They say vintage years make a difference: we’ll pour two years at once and see if we can taste the influence the weather had that year. The goal of this workshop is to help you understand what you like and how to describe it. If you’ve been wondering how to tell the difference between different wines, this class will give you renewed confidence in your wine tasting abilities. If you are ready to deepen your experience with fine wines don’t miss this brand new class! The class will be held at 17 West, 17 W. Michigan Avenue, in downtown Battle Creek. The fee includes all food and beverage items. You must be over 21 to register for this class; limit 20 students.

HOEC 110-38
Tuesday • 4/22/08 • 6-9 pm
Location: 17 West Restaurant • $59

There are many people in the world who love to eat pasta; are you one of them? If your pasta machine has been gathering dust in the garage, you may want to lug it out of retirement after you learn how simple it is to make fresh pasta. Sean Kelly, certified Chef de Cuisine and part-owner of BiCi Bistro in downtown Battle Creek, will show you how versatile this delicious food can be and how it adds pleasure to any meal. Plus, he’ll show you how to prepare simple, light sauces that let you really taste the noodles. You won’t shake a box of macaroni into boiling water ever again after you learn how easy it is to make fresh pasta! Join us and get ready to fall in love with fresh all over again. Workshop fee includes all food items, recipes, and tasting samples.

HOEC 110-39
Tuesday • 4/22/08 • 5:30-8:30 pm
Location: RMTC • Fee: $39