Cooking Classes at Gretchens in Downtown Mount Vernon have been a tradition for the past 15 years. Come enjoy an evening with a master chef from the area as they show you the secrets to their cuisine. Sip on tastings of red and white wines as the chef serves up various courses throughout the night. Classes average $40 and start at 6:30pm. Bring a friend and meet fellow foodies in the Skagit and Whatcom area. Take home the night's recipes and 10% off purchases at the store. More information and c …

Culinary Adventures is a group for people who love to eat, drink and pair the two together while meeting smart, fun, and interesting people along the way. It is organized and led by Vancouver writer/broadcaster/instructor by day, WSET Certified wine lover and educator by night Gloria Chang. While pleasure is the primary goal, we also support sustainability and food security. This group was started to facilitate in person WINE tastings, WINE dinners, and other beer, cocktails, and such focused ev …

This group is for creative chocolate lovers. If you would like to learn more about how to temper, process and use chocolate for candy, desserts and decorations, please join us. Think beyond Purdy's, Hershey's and Reese's. Exchange visions, ideas, and chocolate with others. We encourage you to play an active role in the chocolate community. You should demonstrate a genuine interest in making and/or processing chocolate. It doesn't matter if you just do it at home in your kitchen, for others as a …