Kids will learn to make delicious sweet and savory tarts and have a chance to work with different doughs: Pâte Brisée, Pâte Sablée, and Chef Joel's favorite Tart Dough.  They will get to sample their tarts in class plus take home some of each.  On the menu: Tomato, Zucchini and Mozzarella Tarts; Potato and Cheddar Tarts; Caramelized Apple and Cranberry Tarts; and Chocolate Tarts with Strawberry Crème Chantilly.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $50.

If your child loves baking and especially bread-making, this class is for them!  Kids will practice basic baking techniques--measuring, stirring, kneading, proofing and working with yeast.  Then they will prepare a variety of tasty breads of different types from different cultures/countries to enjoy in class.  They’ll get to take some home with them, too!  On the menu:  English Muffins; Irish Soda Crackers; Japanese Hokkaido Milk Bread; Italian Focaccia; Middle Eastern Khobz Flatbread.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $50.

Dumplings are fun to make and delicious to eat!  In this class, adult-child pairs will make and eat the following scrumptious internationally-inspired dumplings:  Potato and Cheese Empanadas; Japanese Pork and Cabbage Gyoza with Mirin Soy Sauce; Mini-Apple Dumplings with Cinnamon crème Chantilly.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $75 per parent-child pair (each additional child is $35).

Empower your child to help with the cooking by learning real knife skills/techniques that will stay with them for as long as they cook!  Children are great at chopping, dicing and mincing when they learn the proper techniques and safety guidelines.  Kids will practice cutting a variety of fruits, vegetables, and bread.  They will learn special techniques for cutting onions, carrots, peppers and other vegetables, as well as learning how to paste garlic, mince parsley, and make chiffonade of lettuce.  Sign them up now for this intense hands-on life skills lesson with Chef Joel!  A light meal will be served during class but Chef Joel recommends participants have a snack before class.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $40.

This popular and informative class helps you learn and practice the techniques that help take the chore out of cooking, plus impress your friends! Techniques include: deboning a chicken; dicing onions, carrots, peppers, celery, and other vegetables; pasting garlic; and cutting a selection of fruits. Knife selection, sharpening, and care will also be covered. Bring your own knives or use ours. A light meal will be served.  Register Here.

Learn to cook some spicy (but not too!), sweet, delicious Indian vegetarian favorites to enjoy now and impress your friends with later!  Teens and tweens will do all the cooking in this hands-on class - practicing culinary skills while making the following: Spicy Sweet Potato Samosas; Chana Masala (Onion, Tomato and Chickpea Stew); Dal Makhani (Lentils cooked with butter); Pulao (Indian Rice Pilaf); Punjabi-Style Carrot Pudding (Gajar ka Halwa).  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $50.

Tired of watching (and listening to) poor eating habits?  Tired of trying to correct your kids’ dining behavior unsuccessfully?  Sign up now for this highly popular and effective etiquette course and let Chef Joel teach them the how’s and why’s of good etiquette.  Chef Joel has been teaching this highly popular, effective and ever evolving etiquette class for over twenty years. It is designed for kids ages 10-15.  Students will prepare a variety of foods for a four course meal while discussing the concepts and rules of manners and etiquette.  They will help to serve the food restaurant-style and then sit and enjoy the rewards of their labor.  While they dine and share, their dining etiquette will be critiqued by Chef Joel in a fun and productive manner.  Recipes and handouts will be presented at the end of class.  Topics:  Common Courtesy; Manners and Etiquette 101; Guest and Host.   On the Menu:  Bread and Butter Basket; Vegetarian Minestrone Soup; Garden Salad; Turkey Meatballs with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Noodles; Scandinavian Sugar Cookie Napoleons with Crème Chantilly and Fruit.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $60.

Fun class for kids who love to bake and work with dough. This class will add to your kids’ baking repertoire with delicious new recipes and techniques for savory and sweet bakes.  Participants will make and bake the following dishes (and they will get to take some home to enjoy with friends and family).  On the menu: Chef Joel's Favorite Tart Dough; Tomato and Bacon Turnovers; Phyllo Cheese Packets; Mini-Baked Corn Dogs; and Apple Wellingtons.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $50.

What a great way to spend a fall Saturday morning with your child, grandchild or special friend.  Learn the techniques of making Fresh Egg Pasta and rolling it out using a pasta machine.  Fresh pasta sheets will then be used to make hand-shaped Farfalle, Garganelli and Maltagliati pasta.  Alfredo Sauce and Marinara Sauce will also be prepared in class to taste with the pasta.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $75 per parent-child pair (each additional child is $35).

In this hands-on cooking class, participants will learn to make several Japanese favorites.  They will learn to roll sushi and make the following rolls (which are vegetarian with a cooked fish option – no raw fish in this class!): Cucumber Roll; Roasted Sweet Potato Roll; Spicy Tuna Roll; Wisconsin Roll (including Cheddar cheese!).  Also on the menu: Soba (Buckwheat) Noodles and Asian-Style Vegetable Stirfry, and Dora Yaki (Sweet Pancakes with Sweet Bean Paste) for dessert.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $45.

Add to your list of great recipes to enjoy this upcoming winter. Tuscan Onion Soup with Sun Dried Tomato and Parmesan Biscuits; Chicken Schnitzel with Heavenly Mashed Potatoes; Creamy Red Pepper Pasta with Shrimp; Mushroom Gratin with Brie and Herbs.  Register Here

Complete all 5 steps of the Junior Simple Meals Badge under the guidance of Culinary Instructor/Professional Chef Joel Olson of Hemmachef.  Discuss how to think like a chef and learn culinary skills while preparing 4 dishes:  Breakfast Burritos featuring perfect Soft Scrambled Eggs; Tomato, Cheese and Lettuce Whole Wheat Butty (Buttery British Sandwich); No Cook Mini-Cheesecake Tartlets; and Composed Taco Salad with Crispy Chips, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Black Beans and Cheese with a Sweet and Savory Salad Dressing.  (Nut-free, vegetarian.)  Register by October 8.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $25.

Complete all 5 steps of the Junior Simple Meals Badge under the guidance of Culinary Instructor/Professional Chef Joel Olson of Hemmachef.  Discuss how to think like a chef and learn culinary skills while preparing 4 dishes:  Breakfast Burritos featuring perfect Soft Scrambled Eggs; Tomato, Cheese and Lettuce Whole Wheat Butty (Buttery British Sandwich); No Cook Mini-Cheesecake Tartlets; and Composed Taco Salad with Crispy Chips, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Black Beans and Cheese with a Sweet and Savory Salad Dressing.  (Nut-free, vegetarian.)  Register by October 8.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $25.

Complete all 5 steps of the Junior Simple Meals Badge under the guidance of Culinary Instructor/Professional Chef Joel Olson of Hemmachef.  Discuss how to think like a chef and learn culinary skills while preparing 4 dishes:  Breakfast Burritos featuring perfect Soft Scrambled Eggs; Tomato, Cheese and Lettuce Whole Wheat Butty (Buttery British Sandwich); No Cook Mini-Cheesecake Tartlets; and Composed Taco Salad with Crispy Chips, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Black Beans and Cheese with a Sweet and Savory Salad Dressing.  (Nut-free, vegetarian.)  Register by October 8.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $25.

Parents and Kids will learn not only how to put on a great brunch for family and friends but also how to fend for themselves in the morning!  Come and learn the basics of egg preparation and many techniques for preparing delicious meals to enjoy brunch at any time of day.  On the menu: Classic Cheese Omelets; Soft Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Herbs; Sunny Side Up Baked Eggs with Caramelized Onions and Bacon; Potato and Egg Frittata; Honey and Cream Stuffed French Toast with Brown Sugar Butter; Simply the Best Banana Bread Ever; Cinnamon Streusel Coffeecake Muffins.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $75 per parent-child pair (each additional child is $35).

Complete all 5 steps of the Junior Simple Meals Badge under the guidance of Culinary Instructor/Professional Chef Joel Olson of Hemmachef.  Discuss how to think like a chef and learn culinary skills while preparing 4 dishes:  Breakfast Burritos featuring perfect Soft Scrambled Eggs; Tomato, Cheese and Lettuce Whole Wheat Butty (Buttery British Sandwich); No Cook Mini-Cheesecake Tartlets; and Composed Taco Salad with Crispy Chips, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Black Beans and Cheese with a Sweet and Savory Salad Dressing.  (Nut-free, vegetarian.)  Register by October 10. Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $25.

Surprise and delight your guests this upcoming holiday season with these delicious hors d'oeuvres: Mini-Crab Cake Canapes with Red Pepper Aioli; Roasted Shallot Tapenade and Gruyere Croutons; Smoked Salmon and Dill Mousse with Cucumber Butter; Spinach and Feta Phylo Cups; Marinated Spiced Olives.  Register Here

No packets of skinny noodles or pouches of MSG in this class.  Learn to make the noodle dough from scratch, then roll, stretch and cut the dough into fresh noodles to be boiled and enjoyed with a variety of classic ramen ingredients.  Participants will also learn to make the wonderful pork broth, chicken broth and miso ramen.  Have a snack before you come then prepare to eat delicious homemade ramen!  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $50.

Complete all 5 steps of the Brownie Snacks Badge under the guidance of Culinary Instructor/ Professional Chef Joel Olson of Hemmachef.  Discuss snack ingredients and what makes food local and prepare 4 snacks: Vegetarian Vietnamese Summer Rolls; Oatmeal Drop Bars; Raw Mint Chocolate Energy Balls; and Sparkling Apple Cider Crush.  (Nut-free, dairy-free, vegetarian.)  Register by October 22.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $25.

Complete all 5 steps of the Brownie Snacks Badge under the guidance of Culinary Instructor/ Professional Chef Joel Olson of Hemmachef.  Discuss snack ingredients and what makes food local and prepare 4 snacks: Vegetarian Vietnamese Summer Rolls; Oatmeal Drop Bars; Raw Mint Chocolate Energy Balls; and Sparkling Apple Cider Crush.  (Nut-free, dairy-free, vegetarian.)  Register by October 22.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $25.

Complete all 5 steps of the Brownie Snacks Badge under the guidance of Culinary Instructor/ Professional Chef Joel Olson of Hemmachef.  Discuss snack ingredients and what makes food local and prepare 4 snacks: Vegetarian Vietnamese Summer Rolls; Oatmeal Drop Bars; Raw Mint Chocolate Energy Balls; and Sparkling Apple Cider Crush.  (Nut-free, dairy-free, vegetarian.)  Register by October 22.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $25.

Complete all 5 steps of the Brownie Snacks Badge under the guidance of Culinary Instructor/ Professional Chef Joel Olson of Hemmachef.  Discuss snack ingredients and what makes food local and prepare 4 snacks: Vegetarian Vietnamese Summer Rolls; Oatmeal Drop Bars; Raw Mint Chocolate Energy Balls; and Sparkling Apple Cider Crush.  (Nut-free, dairy-free, vegetarian.)  Register by October 24.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $25.

Kids will get to make delightfully disgusting-sounding but delicious-to-eat Halloween goodies in this hands-on class. There will be plenty for in-class consumption as well as some to take home to delight (??) your friends and family.  On the menu: Gum and Teeth Treats; Halloween Candy Bark; Black as Night Mints; Pick of the Litter Box (Hand-Rolled Tootsie Rolls); Bloody S'mores; “Ear Wax” Q Tips. Note: Chef Joel suggests that kids have a snack before they come to class. Location: St. Mark’s. Class Cost: $45.

Kids love pasta and learning to make their own homemade fresh pasta is inspiring!  In this hands-on cooking class, participants will learn the techniques of making Fresh Egg Pasta and rolling it out using a pasta machine.  Fresh pasta sheets will then be used to make hand-shaped Farfalle, Garganelli and Maltagliati pasta.  Alfredo Sauce and Marinara Sauce will also be prepared in class to taste with the pasta.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $50.

Fun class for kids who love to bake. This class will add to your kids’ baking repertoire with delicious new recipes and techniques for sweet and savory dishes.  Participants will make and bake the following (and they will get to take some home to enjoy with friends and family).  On the menu: Creamed Chicken with Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits; Homestyle Baked Potato Soup with Fresh Buttery Breadsticks; Sweet Potato and Cranberry Muffins; Aunt Jo's Caramel Rolls; Apple Cake with Cinnamon crème Chantilly.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $55.

Add a new dish or two to enjoy with your favorites at almost any holiday table. Learn to make Zucchini and Tomato Gratin with Basil Parmesan Crust; Crushed Potatoes with Butter, Shallots and Rosemary; Orzo with Gorgonzola Walnut Sauce; Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Bell Peppers, Goat Cheese and Spinach; Candied Brussel Sprouts and Bacon; Rice Pilaf with Mixed Mushrooms and Herbs.  Register Here

Complete all 5 steps of the Cadette New Cuisines Badge under the guidance of Culinary Instructor/Professional Chef Joel Olson of Hemmachef. Discuss the myriad of culinary traditions and options available to an adventurous cook and learn culinary skills while preparing 4 dishes: Vietnamese Summer Rolls; Vegetable Muffuletta Sandwiches; Fresh Fruit Vintage Smoothies; and Homemade Macaroni and Cheese. Participants will then “share their dishes on a Culinary Tour” by creating a buffet of the dishes to be enjoyed by all of the participants. (NOTE: All dishes are Nut-free and Vegetarian; most are Dairy-free.) Register by November 5. Location: St. Mark’s. Class Cost: $25.

Complete all 5 steps of the Cadette New Cuisines Badge under the guidance of Culinary Instructor/Professional Chef Joel Olson of Hemmachef. Discuss the myriad of culinary traditions and options available to an adventurous cook and learn culinary skills while preparing 4 dishes: Vietnamese Summer Rolls; Vegetable Muffuletta Sandwiches; Fresh Fruit Vintage Smoothies; and Homemade Macaroni and Cheese. Participants will then “share their dishes on a Culinary Tour” by creating a buffet of the dishes to be enjoyed by all of the participants. (NOTE: All dishes are Nut-free and Vegetarian; most are Dairy-free.) Register by November 5. Location: St. Mark’s. Class Cost: $25.

Complete all 5 steps of the Cadette New Cuisines Badge under the guidance of Culinary Instructor/Professional Chef Joel Olson of Hemmachef. Discuss the myriad of culinary traditions and options available to an adventurous cook and learn culinary skills while preparing 4 dishes: Vietnamese Summer Rolls; Vegetable Muffuletta Sandwiches; Fresh Fruit Vintage Smoothies; and Homemade Macaroni and Cheese. Participants will then “share their dishes on a Culinary Tour” by creating a buffet of the dishes to be enjoyed by all of the participants. (NOTE: All dishes are Nut-free and Vegetarian; most are Dairy-free.) Register by November 5. Location: St. Mark’s. Class Cost: $25.

Have you ever wanted to learn to make delicious, easy, do-ahead pies and tarts to impress your family and holiday guests?  In this class, participants will learn how to prepare foolproof tart dough and classic pie dough and work with phyllo and puff pastry to prepare these scrumptious recipes:  Beef and Root Vegetable Pie with Puff Pastry; Caramelized Onion Tart with Phyllo; Pear Tatin with Puff Pastry; Apple Pie with Cheddar Pie Crust; Sweet Potato Tarts with Chef Joel's Favorite Tart Dough; and Cinnamon Crème Chantilly.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $65.

Complete all 5 steps of the Cadette New Cuisines Badge under the guidance of Culinary Instructor/Professional Chef Joel Olson of Hemmachef. Discuss the myriad of culinary traditions and options available to an adventurous cook and learn culinary skills while preparing 4 dishes: Vietnamese Summer Rolls; Vegetable Muffuletta Sandwiches; Fresh Fruit Vintage Smoothies; and Homemade Macaroni and Cheese. Participants will then “share their dishes on a Culinary Tour” by creating a buffet of the dishes to be enjoyed by all of the participants. (NOTE: All dishes are Nut-free and Vegetarian; most are Dairy-free.) Register by November 7. Location: St. Mark’s. Class Cost: $25.

Tired of Turkey?  Want a great way to spend time with your family with an atypical Wisconsin Friday Fish Night?  This class is for you!  Sushi is fun to make, and it’s not just raw fish; it’s a way of preparing food.  Participants will learn to prepare dashi (seaweed stock) for Miso Soup as well as Shari rice, the rice used to make sushi.  They will then learn techniques for rolling sushi and choose from plenty of ingredients to prepare their own special sushi rolls.  On the menu: Miso Soup with Tofu; Assorted Vegetable Rolls; California Rolls, Wisconsin Rolls; Spicy Tuna Rolls, and Inside-Out Rolls.  (In this class, no raw fish will be used.)  Families will also make Sesame cookies for dessert.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $75 per parent-child pair (each additional child is $35; additional adults are $50).

Why do some food and wine combinations dance gracefully on your palate and others stand around and disagree? Learn the basic characteristics of three major red wine varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir. Taste these wines along with three different plates of food encompassing the taste sensations of sweet, salty, bitter and sour. The play of herbs and spices, plus the role of the fifth taste sensation umami will be explored as well.  The recipes are vegetarian but not vegan.  Register Here

Who doesn’t love chocolate?  Parents and kids will learn about cooking with chocolate and will make these scrumptious chocolate eats and treats to try as well as to take some home to share (or not!).  On the menu: Pulled Chicken with Chocolate BBQ Sauce; Chocolate and Orange Soufflés; Phyllo Cups with Chocolate Crème Chantilly and Fruit; Double Chocolate Cookies; and Chocolate-Covered Mint Patties.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $75 per parent-child pair (each additional child is $35.  Max 2 children per adult).

Who doesn’t love chocolate?  Kids will learn about cooking with chocolate and will make these scrumptious chocolate eats and treats to try as well as to take some home to share (or not!).  On the menu:  Chocolate Layer Cake with Chocolate Frosting; Raspberry and Chocolate Bonbons; Chocolate Chip Mousse; Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie; and Chocolate-Covered Holiday Mint Patties.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $50.

What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon---making (and eating) delicious fresh, homemade Donuts with a special child!  You will be making both Cake Donuts and Yeast Donuts.  Pairs will prepare the yeast dough, then fry donuts to take with and share (or not!).  Cinnamon Sugar Donuts and Just Plain Good Donuts are on the menu.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $75 per parent-child pair (each additional child is $35).

Share a Saturday morning learning to make delicious holiday treats with Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, or a special friend!  Adult-child pairs will prepare all of the following recipes and will have plenty to take home to share (or not!): Baby Bûche de Noël with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting; Sparkling Red and White Pinwheel Sugar Cookies; Holiday Gingerbread Wands; and Happy Holiday Mint Pearls.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $75 per parent-child pair (each additional child is $35).

Kids will spend a Saturday morning learning to make delicious holiday treats.  Participants will prepare the following recipes and will have plenty to take home to share (or not!)  On the menu: Holiday Red and White Pinwheel Sugar Cookies; “Hot Chocolate” Cookie Mugs; Chocolate Sprinkle Bark; Holiday Gingerbread Wands; Holiday Mint Pearls.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $50.

Want to be able to give meaningful homemade holiday gifts?  Need something in a pinch for last-minute giving that will impress?  Learn about an amazing variety of great recipes for fun, easy and delicious homemade gifts from your kitchen, and make and taste many of them.  Topics and recipes covered will include:  Infused Oils and Vinegars including Wisconsin Cranberry Bitters;  Flavored Sugars;  Fruit Butters;  Jams, Jellies, Ketchups, Mustards and Marmalades; Pickled Peppers;  Quick Breads;  Yeast Breads;  Spice Rubs and Blends;  Homemade Marinades;  Liqueurs; and Bath Salts and Soaks.  A light meal will also be served to enable participants to taste and savor recipes prepared in class.  Location: St. Mark’s.  Class Cost: $65.