Active Adult Programs
Cooking Series
with Chef Ronald Wells!
Ages 14 +
Chef Ron Wells is back to lead our popular
cooking class series. Wells is currently the
Head Chef for the Sisters of the Holy Family
of Nazareth in Des Plaines and has been a
chef for over 20 years. Chef Wells’ cooking
style is classic, with a personal twist from
his Memphis roots. kr
Min/Max: 6/12
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Kitchen Basics
Feeling lost in the kitchen? Want to polish
up your basic cooking techniques? Learn
basic kitchen skills and prepare a simple
gourmet menu from appetizer to dessert.
This class teaches you basic methods of
cooking such as steaming, grilling, and
sautéing and food preparation methods
including chopping, cutting, folding, and
seasoning. Let’s get cookin’!
PLCC, Kitchen
Wednesday, 9/17
6:00–7:30p
R: $33/NR: $41
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Every Day Healthy Eating
In today’s world of fast foods, additives
such as sodium, and bad fats, have a
harmful effect on our bodies, even though
they make the food taste delicious .What
can we do to make healthier food choices
more enticing? Just learn to prepare them
differently using delicious spices. Even
desserts can be both sumptuous as well as
healthy. We’ll show you appetizers, entrées,
side dishes, and even a decadent, but
“skinny,” Tiramisu for two dessert made
using less fat and sodium.
PLCC, Kitchen
Wednesday, 10/29
6:00–7:30p
R: $33/NR: $41
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A World of Spices
Let’s add some zing to our favorite dishes
with this class on spice advice! Learn the
origin of spices and their uses in various
ethnic dishes. Taste the unique flavors of
the same spice from several different parts
of the world. Become familiar with dried
and fresh herbs and how to use them most
effectively in your recipes. Some featured
spices may include cumin, turmeric,
tarragon, cardamom, and coriander.
PLCC, Kitchen
Wednesday, 11/12
6:00–7:30p
R: $33/NR: $41
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