GOOD FATS VS. BAD FATS Chef Debby DeGraaff teaches the difference between good and bad fats. Free. 10-11 a.m. Thurs., May 19. Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N. MacDill Ave., Tampa (813-873-7428).

WRAPS AND ROLLS Learn to prepare, wrap and roll appetizers using rice paper, filo dough and spring roll papers. $39.50. 6:30-9 p.m. Thurs., May 19. La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin (727-736-3070 or www.lamaisongourmet.info).

DINNER CLASS Learn to prepare lobster bisque, romaine with blue cheese dressing and ribeye steaks. $49.50-$95. 6:30-9 p.m. Fri., May 20. La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin (727-736-3070 or www.lamaisongourmet.info).

KITCHEN DESIGN Learn tips on remodeling your kitchen from Nancy Braamse (Olde World Cabinetry) and Bob McArdle (Cabineture). 9:30-11 a.m. Sat., May 21. La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin (727-736-3070 or www.lamaisongourmet.info).

ISLAND FESTIVAL Saffron's Caribbean Restaurant celebrates its fifth annual Island Festival with dinner, music and a silent auction benefiting The St. Petersburg Museum of History. $50. 7 p.m. Sat., May 21. Saffron's Caribbean Restaurant, 1700 Park St., St. Petersburg (727-866-0749 or edyth@saffronscuisine.com).

KITCHEN CAMP The first week of Summer Camp at the kitchen features classes in cutlery skills, safety, sanitation and cooking wraps. $165. 9 a.m. -noon Mon.-Fri., May 23-27. La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin (727-736-3070 or www.lamaisongourmet.info).

BEST CHEF FINALS Help judge the 2005 Best Chef of Tampa Bay Camp Contest finals. $50. 7-10 p.m. Tues., May 24. La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin (727-736-3070 or www.lamaisongourmet.info).

PASTRY CLASS A class on feuilletage and puff pastries. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., May 22. Prices and class lengths vary, ranging from $60 to $125 per person. Call for details. Let Them Eat Cake, 3805 S. West Shore Blvd., Tampa (813-873-7428).

CAKE ICING This class focuses on the icing on the cake. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Tues., May 24. Prices and class lengths vary, ranging from $60 to $125 per person. Call for details. Let Them Eat Cake, 3805 S. West Shore Blvd., Tampa (813-873-7428).

DINNER AND SEMINAR Saffron's Caribbean Restaurant offers a gourmet dinner and financial planning seminar. Free. 5:30 p.m. Tues., May 24 and Wed., May 25. Saffron's Caribbean Restaurant, 1700 Park St., St. Petersburg (727-345-6400 or edyth@saffronscuisine.com).

COLUMBIA DINNER Celebrate Columbia's 100th anniversary. Sample a different Spanish wine each month, paired in a multi-course dinner for two, available nightly. $100 per pair. Columbia Restaurant, 2117 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City. (813-248-4961).

COFFEE & ART SERIES Join the curators and art experts for personal tours and listen to interesting anecdotes about the Tampa Museum of Art, all while enjoying coffee and gourmet breakfast pastries. $10. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Registration required. 600 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa. (813-274-8130 or www.tampamuseum.com).

CONVERSATIONAL CUISINE Learn to speak conversational Italian, plus enjoy dinner and a five-week course that immerses you in Italy's language, foods, culture and customs. $185. 6-7 p.m. Thursdays. Reservations required. Several other classes are also available. Bellagio Ristorante, 10 Beach Drive, downtown St. Petersburg. (727-866-6892 or www.learnitalian.us).

APRON'S COOKING CLASSES Classes at Apron's require reservations and are located at the Citrus park Publix Shoppes, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa (813-926-4465 or www.publix.com/aprons/schools/Tampa/Calendar.do).

FARMERS MARKETS

YBOR CITY FRESH MARKET 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each Sat. Centennial Park, Eighth Avenue and 18th Street, Tampa (813-241-2442 or ybormarket@yahoo.com).

SAFETY HARBOR FARMERS' MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Sat. The Gazebo at John Wilson Park, 401 Main St., downtown Safety Harbor (Linda 727-726-6407 or Imarshall@safetyharborchamber.com).

OLD PALM HARBOR FARMER'S MARKET 8 a.m.-1 each Fri. Rheba Sutton White Chapel/Harbor Hall Parking Lot, 1190 Georgia Ave., located between 11th and 12th streets, one block south of Florida Avenue, in downtown Palm Harbor (727-934-7001 or oldpalmharborfarmersmarket@hotmail.com).

DOWNTOWN LARGO ORGANIC MARKET 8 a.m.-1 p.m. each Thurs. Located on the South side of West Bay Drive between Fifth and Sixth streets S.W. (Anne Buck: 727-518-8442).

BRANDON FRESH MARKET 9 a.m.-2 p.m. each Sat. 301 S. Parsons Ave., Brandon (813-684-6806).

This article appears in May 18-24, 2005.