The document lists culinary classes being offered in September by Now We're Cookin' in Evanston, Illinois. There are classes on knife skills and decorative garnishes, canning and preserving fruits, cooking dishes using seasonal farmers market ingredients, Italian cuisine for the Feast of San Gennaro, designing apple pies, and another farmers market cooking class. All classes are hands-on, held evenings and some include meals. Advance registration is required on the website or by phone.

1. CALENDAR OF CULINARY CLASSES<br />September 2010<br />All classes are held at Now We’re Cookin’, 1601 Payne Street, Evanston, Il. Classes are hands-on unless noted. Children over 10 are welcome.<br />One Week Advance Registration with credit card is required. Please visit our website (www.nwcookin.com) or call us at (847) 570-4140.<br />A Cut Above - Knife Skills and Decorative Garnishes Workshop<br />Wednesday, September 8, 6:30 – 8:30pmPrice: $45<br />Menu: Minestrone Soup,Tomato Roses, Lemon Cups, Cucumber Flowers (and other garnishes)<br />Wish you were a wiz with your Wüsthoff? Dissolving into tears when cutting an onion? Love the idea of decorating your party plates but find your garnishes garish? Stop by our knife skills workshop and we’ll help you solve these and other problems. This hands-on session gives you lots of practice, personal coaching, and a delicious soup at the end. Come practice your way to a safer and happier kitchen.<br />The Art of Canning and Preserving <br />Thursday, September 9, 6:30 – 8:30pmPrice: $60<br />Menu: Fruit Chutney with Fresh Cherries and Golden Raisins; Peach Jam with Lavender; Pickled Mushrooms<br />Whether it’s a delicious treat for you and your family, homemade party appetizers or creative gifts, recipes for canned foods and preserves always come in handy. They can keep for months, so you can enjoy your creations long after the cookin’ is done. In this hands-on class we focus on techniques for chutney, jam and pickling, which you can apply to any fruits or veggies. So make you sure you’ve got some room on a shelf at home, as these goodies are great all year round!<br />Farmers’ Market Bounty<br />Tuesday, September 14, 6:30 – 8:30pmPrice: $55<br />Menu : Red Onion Taleggio Tartlette, Grilled Layered Vegetable Torte with Marinara Sauce, Plum Turnovers<br />No better time to get our fresh food preparation skills up to snuff that in September – when the markets are bulging with great products! In this class, you can develop three techniques which are infinitely flexible – from appetizer tarts to a vegetable-based entrée and a lovely fall fruit dessert. When you get home, you can improvise until the markets close! <br />Feast of San Gennaro<br />Thursday, September 16, 6:30 - 8:30pmPrice: $65<br />Menu: Bruschetta, Grilled Seafood Salad, Italian Sausage and Peppers,<br />Cannoli<br />This day in New York City marks the start of the 83rd annual San Gennaro Feast – one of the biggest outdoor religious festivals in the country and a gourmand’s delight on every corner. A fusion of religion, music, street processions, and food, it is an event you should check out in person. In the meantime, join us as we learn the secret to preparing some festival favorites – finishing with, of course, cannoli! By the end of the class you might even be inspired to go participate in the world-famous cannoli-eating competition! <br />A Cut Above - Knife Skills and Decorative Garnishes Workshop<br />Monday, September 20, 6:30 – 8:30pm Price: $45<br />Menu: Minestrone Soup, Tomato Roses, Lemon Cups, Cucumber Flowers (and other garnishes)<br />Wish you were a wiz with your Wüsthoff? Dissolving into tears when cutting an onion? Love the idea of decorating your party plates but find your garnishes garish? Stop by our knife skills workshop and we’ll help you solve these and other problems. This hands-on session gives you lots of practice, personal coaching, and a delicious soup at the end. Come practice your way to a safer and happier kitchen.<br />Designer Apple Pies<br />Wednesday, September 22, 6:30 – 8:30pmPrice: $60<br />Menu: Double Crust Pie, Lattice Top Pie, Streusel-topped <br />Now We’re Cookin’ is hosting an apple pie contest at the Evanston Market this year (October 9). So you may want to practice up, and how better to do that than under the experienced eye of Chef Mary McMahon! In this class you will learn three different finishing flourishes and get help developing your own subtle flavor adjustments to create a signature pie your family will talk about for years to come. Come join in the fun – in fact, bring the kids (over 8) to make it a family affair. <br />Date Night: Feast of San Gennaro (Italian Food)<br />Saturday, September 25, 7:00 – 9:30pm Price: $120/couple BYO <br />Menu: Bruscetta, Grilled Seafood Salad, Italian Sausage and Peppers, Cannoli<br />This weekend in New York City marks the close of the 83rd annual San Gennaro Feast – one of the biggest outdoor religious festivals in the country and a gourmand’s delight on every corner. A fusion of religious celebration, music, street processions, and food, it is an event you should check out in person. In the meantime, join us as we learn the secret to preparing some festival favorites – finishing, of course, by making the crowd-pleasing cannoli! Enjoy your meal around our harvest table with your Date Night friends. By the end of the night you might even be inspired to practice up for next year’s cannoli-eating competition! <br />Farmers Market Bounty<br />Thursday, September 30, 6:30 – 8:30Price: $55<br />Menu : Red Onion Taleggio Tartlette, Grilled Layered Vegetable Torte with Marinara Sauce, Plum Turnovers<br />No better time to get our fresh food preparation skills up to snuff that in September – when the markets are bulging with great products! In this class, you can develop three techniques which are infinitely flexible – from appetizer tarts to a vegetable-based entrée and a lovely fall fruit dessert. When you get home, you can improvise until the markets close! <br />