Citrus, for kids
Lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit are the subject of cooking classes for children. They'll make sweet and savory concoctions.
When: Each class is at 3:45 p.m. Ages 3-5 (speak clearly and understands directions) will meet Jan. 6 and Jan. 11. Ages 5-8 (can follow directions with help and supervision) will meet Jan. 13. Ages 8-12 (reads and follows directions, needs help for new ideas and skills) will meet Jan. 20.
Where: Teaching Kitchen, 537 G St., Davis (park in Davis Food Co-op)
Cost: $20
Information: (530) 758-2667, www.daviscoop.com
Inside the co-op classes
Dionisio Esperas provides a look inside the upcoming schedule of classes and offers tips on a delicious recipe. Sign up for a future class at this event, and you'll receive a special discount.
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 5
Where: Community Learning Center and Cooking School, 1914 Alhambra Blvd., next to the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
Cost: $5, benefits One Farm at a Time, local farm preservation project
Contact: Pre-registration is required. (916) 455-2667, www.sacfoodcoop.com. Click on "Learning Center" and "Cooking School."
Basics boot camp
Susann Hadler will help you to get comfortable in the kitchen during these two sessions, Explore tools and techniques as well as cooking terms, shopping tips and menu planning in a hands-on environment. Bring a cutting board, a chef's knife, a paring knife and apron to class.
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 21 and Jan. 28
Where: Steel Magnolia Kitchen, 701 16th St., Ste. 130, in Sacramento
Cost: Tuition is $169; materials, $60.
Contact: (916) 929-9200, http://learningexchange.com (Click on Cooking/Wine to get class calendar.)
Learn specialty farming
The California Farm Academy, a new program of the Center for Land-Based Learning near Winters, is offering beginning farmer training in specialty crop production. You'll learn from established growers such as Sierra Orchards, Farm Fresh To You/Capay Organic, Soil Born Farms and the UC Davis Russell Ranch. The program is part-time but intensive.
When: Starts Feb. 16 (If spots fill up for this session, you will be added to a waiting list for the fall session.)
Where: Upon admission, students will be told where to report. Class sites will vary.
Cost: The six-month training program is $1,950.
Contact: Apply at http:// CaliforniaFarmAcademy.org. Email jennifer@landbasedlearning.org for information, or write to Jennifer Taylor, California Farm Academy, 5265 Putah Creek Road, Winters, CA 95694.
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