FREE COOKING CLASSES "The Six Steps to Super Immunity" with Joel Chudnow, a natural lifestyle counselor and wellness coach. 7 p.m. Tues., Sept. 7. Regularly scheduled cooking demonstrations feature various products from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Mon. and Wed. Nature's Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater (727-443-6703).
CHEF BLITZ'S TASTING TOUR Sample cuisine from around the world without leaving Tampa Bay. Chef Blitz's ongoing tasting tour of the world features North American cuisine during the week of Sept. 7. Prices vary. Call for more information. Mise en Place, 442 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 110, Tampa (813-254-5373).
CARIBBEAN CUISINE Chef Edyth James offers Caribbean cooking demonstrations, complete with dinner and specialty drinks. 6:30-8 p.m. the second Mon. of each month. $25 per person. Saffron's Caribbean, 1700 Park St. N., St. Petersburg (727-343-5410 or www.saffronscuisine.com).
CHOCOLATE CRAZIES Join premier pastry chef Michael Baugh for classes. Make fabulous dessert creations you take home at the end of each class, and nibble on wine and hors d'oeuvres while you learn. $40 per person. Baking 101: 5-8 p.m. each Tues. Chocolate Sculpture 101: 5-8 p.m. each Wed. Let Them Eat Cake, 3805 S. Westshore Blvd., Tampa (813-837-6888 or www.chocolateismycrayon.com)
This article appears in Sep 1-7, 2004.