By: Michael Sarko | October 11 2011
Posted in Seattle - Find It - Seattle

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Between the vibrant farmer's markets and the can-do attitude of the city's local businesses, Seattle is one of the best places in the country to satisfy your culinary curiosity. It's a great town for those who are always on the hunt for an awesome new restaurant, but there's also a lively community of home cooking enthusiasts ready to bring foodies of all ages into the kitchen. If you're in the mood to pick up some new stove skills or are looking for a gift for a budding chef, check out these top notch cooking classes in the Greater Seattle area.

Bon Vivant School of Cooking
Seattle chef Louise Hasson knows that while a professional kitchen can be a limitless playground for a culinary student, most people are working with a lot less at home. The Bon Vivant School of Cooking takes that to heart by setting lessons in a home kitchen.

If you're looking for a single evening of focused education, keep tabs on the Bon Vivant calendar of single classes. There are hands-on courses based on a particular topic like how to tackle the intimidating task of homemade lobster, or how to put some extra pizazz in your next batch of cupcakes. For a more in-depth experience, you'll want to join Louise or one of her associate chefs for a longer series course like Mastering the Basics or Pastry Arts. 

PCC Cooks
If organic is your thing, Seattle's favorite green co-op PCC offers a variety of both hands-on and demonstration classes for those looking to make the most of their natural groceries. You can expand your culinary atlas with a Global Gourmet course, plan an organic yuletide feast with Holiday Inspirations, optimize this week's box of CSA veggies with a Seasonal Menu class, or learn some extra flair from a PCC Guest Chef. Young chefs-in-the-making are welcome too at the PCC Kids Cook experience.

Dish It Up Cooking Parties
Learning to cook doesn't have to be a solo adventure. The local foodies at the Dish It Up kitchen accessories shop host cooking parties for up to 14 people. You and your friends can unlock the secrets of Paella, dig into some Harvest Mushrooms, or get a crash course in the fine art of Wine Tasting. They also offer a full class schedule instructed by popular local Seattle chefs.

Hipcooks
A lot of us aren't just cooking for ourselves, we're putting food on the table for family and friends. It's one thing to learn how to craft one dish at a time, but why not focus on creating an entire meal? That's the aim of the classes at the Hipcooks urban kitchen. They bring students together to learn how to cook with heart and soul, then conclude every class with a dinner party.

Get ready to get your hands dirty and put some awesome eats on the plate with some of Seattle's best cooking classes. You'll come away with skills that will serve you your whole life, and serve those around you some of the best food they've ever tasted!

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