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Cool island breezes and fruity cocktails are calling your name in this hands-on class... All you need is some enchanting Polynesian fare for an evening in paradise. Menu: Ahi Tuna Poke with Cucumbers, Avocado and Spicy Tobiko Mayo  Hoisin BBQ Pork Tenderloin Lettuce Wraps with Daikon-Carrot Slaw  Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews...

You love Champagne and you love your Cava and Prosecco, so we’ve made a stunning hands-on class for you that brings together the festivities of sparkling wine combined with fresh and seasonal cocktails. Join spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, as he discusses the world of sparkling wine and how it all began hundreds of years ago, and then dive...

Kombucha is a fermented tea which is believed to have originated thousands of years ago and was known in China as “Tea or Immortality.” It has been used in Eastern Europe, Russia and Japan for several centuries and in the past decade has become a staple in many Americans probiotic regime. Mary's Jamaican Ginger Beer is made from fresh ground ginger,...

Learn the lore of distilling from water to whiskey. We cover building your own still or commercially still available and how they work. Hands on mashing to make Brandy to Rum.

Indian street food and chai tea are perfect for parties. You will make a platter of vegetable pakoras: tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and spinach dipped in gram (chickpea) flour to make crunchy fritters. Complete the vegetarian snack spread with masala chai, a hot beverage infused with herbs.

Want to make fantastic cocktails that are slim on the waist but don’t skimp on flavor? Then this is the class for you! Join spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, as he teaches you how to shake and stir three homeruns that are packed with flavor but low in calories. Menu: Española Rosado (Spanish Rose, Tequila and Lemon) A Light and Little Daquiri...

When we steep tea, we do not drink leaves but the volatile oils extracted from them by water. We drink their essence, their spirit, and the leaves remain. Examine the unique and inherent properties of tea that can foster mindfulness in one’s life.

From the solemn meditation rooms of China thousands of years ago to planting the first seeds of global trade between the east and west, the story of tea is vast in its time scale, and compelling in a political, economic, and religious context. Many historical elements of the tea trade have formed the foundation for the world we live in today. Discover...

Since ancient times, plants have been used as catalysts for vitality and health. Tea has long been cherished in eastern cultures for its medicinal properties. Come learn about the latest studies championing tea as an antioxidant-rich, amino-acid powerhouse that helps our bodies function. In class we will taste the teas and discover the medicinal properties...