More Cooking Classes in Los Angeles, CA

The Greatest Wines of France French wines serve as the foundation for most people trying to understand the wines of the world. After all, the French created the first nationwide appellation system that has since become the model for the European Union. Credential seekers can check out our French Wine Scholar program, but everyone will enjoy Intro...

Learn USA and California wine labels, the difference between organic, sustainable & biodynamic wine production, and the amazing history of California wine. Then dive deeply into the diverse appellations of Mendocino County. Recent critically acclaimed wines have brought international attention to all of this county’s vineyards.  Also,...

Riesling from Germany, Austria, Alsace or Australia  Okay, so you can ID that it’s a Riesling, great! But how about which region? Can you differentiate Rheingau, Wachau and Alsace for your dry Rieslings? What if we throw different quality tiers in the mix? Let’s go there!

Interest in Willamette Valley wines has skyrocketed in recent years. While Oregon produces just 1% of American wine by volume, it accounts for 20% of Wine Spectator magazines top-rated wines.  Most of those are from the Willamette Valley, with its cool-climate Pinot Noir, lean Chardonnay, distinctive Riesling and, now, excellent Gamay. The...

Make our famous stuffed Cookie Bomb in this virtual class taught by our Founder & CEO Kristen Tomlan! Our Cookie Bomb has been featured in People, on The Chew, on Hallmark’s Home & Family and NOW in your own kitchen!  It’s our version of a cupcake - a chocolate chip cookie cup stuffed with nutella or sprinkles, topped with cookie dough...

Home to Big Sur’s rugged and distinct coastline, the quaint village of Carmel, and Pebble Beach golf courses, understanding the Monterey wine region is a must!  In this course, you will learn about Monterey’s Thermal Rainbow, the Blue Grand Canyon, the Santa Lucia Highlands, other distinctive AVAs and the Gabilan Mountains as we climb from...

In this hands-on virtual class, you’ll learn to make, bake, and fill the best cream puffs, eclairs,  and savory cheese gougeres – epic pastries that show off your amazing cooking skills. We will start with one pastry recipe and change it up to make delicious Instagram worthy creations. I’ll demo the process, then you will make two batches...

Not sure about you, but come March, I’m pretty tired of beets, as they seem to be the only “in season” vegetable around here. Lettuce turnip your beets into creations you never thought imaginable. Join Teaching Table to beet the system of local seasonal eating with some creativity. You’ll be wondering why you never before pickled beets. ...

In this workshop, we'll learn about French wine labeling and how it relates to European Union regulations. Then we'll study Bordeaux from the ground up. Here, wine styles are predicated by a combination of soil, grape and the hand of man.  Explore Bordeaux's distinctive terroirs in order to better understand the nature of the blend, how the...

New World 1-Chardonnay from New World regions Winemaking and styles have shifted since the whole New World/Old world blind tasting approach was introduced. Styles have merged making it harder to discern regions. Here we will be introducing some makers for New World regions that account for this.

It's fiesta time! Let's spice things up with the vibrant flavors of Mexico. We'll be whipping up our favorite recipes, all made from scratch - including our corn tortillas! You won’t believe how easy they are to make. Grab your friends and join us for a fun night of Mexican inspired favorites! Menu: Carne Asada Tacos with Pico de Gallo Crispy Fish...

The last session in the program presents a dynamic overview of this exceptional region that produces of some of the most desired wines of the world. Proximity to the Pacific Ocean, varied mesoclimates, and a long growing season make a great combination.  Conclude your knowledge with being able to understand and articulate the importance of the...

“Champagne is Never Wrong!” – David Glancy  Champagne is not the first sparkling wine of the world but is its most famous and highly regarded. Learn a brief history of bubbly wine, various production methods, regions and styles from various grapes. Discover through a guided tasting how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in...

Don't underestimate the importance of Germany and Eastern Europe in the wine world. The wines of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire have much in common and just as many differences.  Learn the regions, climate, grapes, complex labeling and many styles of wines from Germany, Austria, Hungary and more. We'll explore Spatburgunder, Riesling and...

In this workshop, our Industry Leading Instructors guide students to work the deductive tasting grid against the clock.  Students will continue to practice their improved blind tasting skills and develop discipline to analyze every wine in the same manner every time. Students will also learn exam preparation and test-taking strategies to help...