CONVERSATIONAL CUISINE Learn to speak conversational Italian or Spanish, while enjoying a three-course meal. $185 for the five-week course, includes meals and all materials. 6-7 p.m. Jan. 26 through Feb. 10. Locations in Tampa and Dunedin, call for details. Limited enrollment, registration required (727-866-6892 or www.learnitalian.us).
CALLING ALL CITRUS-LOVING CHEFS! The Sunkist Citrus Challenge invites amateur chefs across the country to infuse a favorite dish or create a new recipe featuring citrus. The three categories are: Quick & Easy, Entrée, and Citrus Cèlebré (a medley of multiple kinds). Recipes can be submitted until Feb. 15. Sunkist Citrus Challenge, 6500 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048 or www.sunkist.com (323-866-6000).
FREE VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASSES Join Debby DeGraaff as she shows you how to prepare different vegetarian foods every week on Wed. (7-8 p.m.), and Thurs. (10-11 a.m.). Please call for additional information. Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N. MacDill Ave., Tampa. (813-873-7428).
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. West Shore Blvd., Tampa (813-837-6888 or www.chocolateismycrayon.com).
This article appears in Feb 2-8, 2005.