Things to Do Eating Well Events

Big and Little Chef: Asian-Style

February 4, 10am or February 26, 10am

Big Chef, Little Chef series classes are designed specifically for a guardian/parent, older sibling (18 or older), etc., paired with a young chef. Each pair will work together (along with the rest of the students) to create delicious recipes that are appropriate for adults and kids alike. Big Chef must be 18 or older, and the Little Chef age range should be 5 to 12 years old. The menu features Beef and Broccoli, Perfect Rice, Steamed Pork and Ginger Dumplings, and Wonton Soup. Cost is $80 for each parent/ child combo. Publix Aprons Cooking School / 904-262-4187 / 10500 San Jose Blvd Ste 36, Jacksonville, FL 32257 / www.publix.com

Chicken in a Can

February 6, 9am to 1pm

In this class, you will learn how to make chicken in a can, along with learning principles of canning and proper food safety. Closed-toe shoes are required. If your hair is shoulder length or longer, it must be pulled back (hair must be secured firmly so no touching is needed). Please avoid wearing loose-fitting blouses or shirts that may get caught on the equipment. Registration is $35 per person. Jacksonville Canning Center / 904-255-7450 / 2525 Commonwealth Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 / sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu

Strawberry Lemon Marmalade

February 11, 9am to 12noon

In this class, you will learn how to make Strawberry Lemon Marmalade, along with learning principles of canning and proper food safety. Closed-toe shoes are required. If your hair is shoulder length or longer, it must be pulled back (hair must be secured firmly so no touching is needed). Please avoid wearing loose-fitting blouses or shirts that may get caught on the equipment. Registration is $25 per person. Jacksonville Canning Center / 904-255-7450 / 2525 Commonwealth Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32254 / sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu

Sur la Table: Italian Pasta Workshop

February 15, 10am

Sur la Table hosts an Italian Pasta Workshop. Discover how homemade pasta is worth the effort in this scratch-to-finish hands-on class. You will learn essential pasta techniques— from mixing and rolling dough to cutting pappardelle noodles and filling ravioli. You will simmer a hearty Bolognese, put together a nutty brown butter sauce, and round out the meal with a winter salad showcasing fennel and blood oranges. Registration is $89 per person for ages 14 and up. A paying adult must accompany ages 17 and under. Sur la Table / 904-719-7597 / 4713 River City Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246 / www.surlatable.com

Jax Cooking Studio: Family Cooking: Korean February 17, 2:30pm to 5pm

Celebrate early release day from school with a family cooking class. Learn to cook some of the most famous and loved Korean dishes. The menu will include Mandu — Korean dumplings, Quick Kimchi — spicy marinated fermented cabbage, Bibimbap — steak, eggs, mixed vegetables, and rice with a rich soy sauce, and Brownies — Korean coffee brownies. Complimentary wine served during the cooking experience for adults. Registration starts at $70. Jax Cooking Studio / 904-3796220 / 14035 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32224 / jaxcookingstudio.com

Family Cooking: Presidents’ Favorite Foods February 20, 6:30pm to 9pm

Celebrate Presidents’ Day by learning to cook some of the presidents’ favorite foods. Participants will make each dish and learn interesting facts about the presidents’ likes and dislikes. The menu features Thomas Jefferson’s Garden Fresh Salad with Guest-Made Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette, Lyndon B. Johnson’s Chicken Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes and White Gravy, George W. Bush’s Archnemesis Oven-Roasted Broccoli with Parmesan, and Abraham Lincoln’s Apple Pie with Bourbon Sauce. Complimentary wine served to adults. Cost starts at $70 per person.

Jax Cooking Studio / 904-379-6220 / 14035 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32224 / jaxcookingstudio.com

Pho Workshop Cooking Class at Blue Bamboo • February 25, 10am to 12noon

Blue Bamboo hosts cooking classes for those interested in learning how to cook their own hip Asian comfort food. Each month will feature a different theme. Chef Dennis Chan will provide cooking instructions, share culinary secrets, and explain the science of cooking with his students. In this hands-on class, you will recreate classic Vietnamese dishes including Pho, curry noodles, an appetizer, and a dessert. Cost is $78.

Blue Bamboo Cooking Studio / 904-646-1478 / 10110 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257 / bluebamboojacksonville.com

Big and Little Chef: A Trip Through Italy

February 25, 10am

Big Chef, Little Chef series classes are designed specifically for a guardian/parent, older sibling (18 or older), etc., paired with a young chef. Each pair will work together (along with the rest of the students) to create delicious recipes that are appropriate for adults and kids alike. Big Chef must be 18 or older, and the Little Chef age range should be 5 to 12 years old. The menu features Chicken Parmigiana, Penne Pomodoro, Italian-Style Meatballs, and No-Fuss Cheesecake. Cost is $80 for each parent/ child combo. Publix Aprons Cooking School / 904-262-4187 / 10500 San Jose Blvd Ste 36, Jacksonville, FL 32257 / www.publix.com