VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS Chef Debby DeGraaff teaches participants how to prepare a "Holiday Brunch." 7-8 p.m. Wed., Dec. 1, and 10-11 a.m. Thurs., Dec. 2. Free. Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N. MacDill Ave., Tampa (813-873-7428).
TAMPA BAY CULINARY CLUB Join Chef/Owner Massimo Patano for a cooking demonstration and sampling. 1 p.m. Sat., Dec. 4. $10. Reservations required. Massimo's Restaurant, 31867 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor (727-789-2605).
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. West Shore Blvd., Tampa (813-837-6888 or www.chocolateismycrayon.com).
This article appears in Nov 17-23, 2004.