The Ultimate in Epicurean Adventures--Culinary Excursions!

Join us as we visit innovative chefs, bakers, artisans, and wine experts at their places of business and enjoy learning what it takes to be the best in each field.  Taste, touch, smell and feel the best our great Northwest has to offer! You will tour wine boutiques, restaurants, markets and organic farms as we conduct our class all or in part at each location.  Review our abbreviated schedule below or see our full seasonal schedule on our Class Schedule page for details.

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 Upcoming Culinary Excursions 

Wine and Food Pairing For Spring
Culinary Excursion!
Lane Scott—Owner, WineStyles, Bothell
Leslie Lightner—Director, Culinary Events Northwest
Wednesday, May 11, 6:30-9:00 PM                  
Cost $48
We’ll be taking a culinary excursion to the spacious and inviting WineStyles wine boutique in Bothell!  We’ll create a deliciously different evening with sumptuous wine and springtime food pairings.  Pancetta Crisps With Goat Cheese, Pear & Lavender Honey Drizzle;  Asparagus & Spring Greens Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette; Wine Poached Salmon with Dill-Lemon Cream; and Rosemary Roasted Baby Red Potatoes.  We also include dessert wine and the sweet springtime dessert treats especially made for them. Leave with tips and recipes for making your own wine pairing party a success!  Winestyles, 22833 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell, (425) 408-1031.

Exceptional Beers & Bodacious Burgers
Culinary Excursion!
Lane Scott—Owner, WineStyles, Bothell
Leslie Lightner—Director, Culinary Events Northwest
Wednesday, July 13, 6:30-9:00 PM
Cost $48
Deciding which foods taste best with which beers is a delicious, ever-evolving adventure! 
We’ll be taking a culinary excursion to the spacious and inviting WineStyles Boutique in Bothell, where you’ll find a mind boggling selection of beers in addition to their stellar wines. This evening we’ll be grilling up burgers with attitude and pairing them with exceptional local & international brews from the lightest wheat to the darkest Porter.  Beef & Bacon BBQ Ranch Burger; Chicken Burger with Garlic Rosemary Mayo; Smoky Double Salmon Burger; and Asian Turkey Burger with Sesame Slaw.  Winestyles, 22833 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell, (425) 408-1031.

Pioneer & Klesick Farm Tours and Grilling Excursion
Chris Starkenberg – Chef, Tugboat Captain, Cookbook Author
Tristan Klesick—Owner, Klesick Family Farm
Judy Pedersen—Owner, Pioneer Farms
Saturday, July 30, 3:30-8:30 PM
Cost $85
We’ll shuttle you in style from our Culinary Center in Lynnwood to Stanwood, home of the Pioneer Grass Fed Beef Farm and Klesick (Organic) Family Farm.  There we’ll be toured and taught by passionate experts on local grass fed beef and organic produce and the importance of organic and sustainable food sources.  Lastly, we’ll enjoy well known local chef Chris Starkenberg as he treats us to an outdoor grilling class featuring the finest Pioneer and Klesick Farms have to offer!  On the menu:  Tenderloin Tips Diablo; Grilled Flank Steak with Fresh Cherry Sauce; Ultimate Grilled Slider with Smoked Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, Shallots & Chili Sauce; Pork Medallions Wrapped in Bacon; Roasted Spicy Sweet Corn; and “The Best” Twice Baked Potatoes. 

Asian Market Tour and Thai Feast
Culinary Excursion!
(HANDS-ON, Class limited to 20) 
Pranee Halvorsen-- Instructor, Culinary Tour Guide, Asia
Thursday, September 15, 6:00-9:00 PM
Cost $58
We’ll start our adventure at H Mart in Lynnwood where we will join Chef Pranee for a whirlwind tour (and detailed explanation) of Asian produce, spices, pantry staples, meat and fish. Discover authentic fresh herbs, vegetables, sauce, condiments and ready to serve products. Once we’ve become familiar with the market, we’ll purchase items for a Thai feast that we’ll create with Pranee back at our Culinary Center.  The evening concludes with us enjoying an impromptu buffet featuring a “market fresh” inspired curry, salad, creative stir-fry dishes plus a few dipping sauces. Don’t forget to bring your own shopping list and grocery bags to stock up your pantry as well!  H Mart 3301 184th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037

Mixology Party!
Culinary Excursion to Wild Vine Bistro, Bothell
Chris Feller—Executive Chef, Wild Vine Bistro
Jacki Molleker—Mixologist, Wild Vine Bistro
Tuesday, December 6, 6:30-9:00 PM
Cost $56
There’s a chill in the air and the evenings are frosty, what better time for cozy cocktails paired with holiday cuisine featuring savory cheeses, decadent meats and seasonal produce. Join Jacki (a passionate and talented bartender) and executive chef Chris as they walk you through these holiday toddies and delicious recipes--you’ll be ready to party with style!  Course 1: Cosmopolitan with Belgium Endive Salad, Valdeon Blue Cheese Mousse & Candied Bacon.  Course 2:  Gordon's Cup with Applewood Smoked Lox, Caramelized Shallot Blinis & Creme Friache.  Course 3:  Old Fashioned with Duck Confit, Goat Cheese & Pistachio Stuffed Ravioli & Duck Jus'. Course 4:  Spanish Coffee with Flourless Chocolate Torte, Toasted Hazelnuts & Orange Vanilla Marmalade. Wild Vine Bistro, 18001 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA (425) 877-1334

Holiday Food and Wine Pairing
Culinary Excursion to Wine Styles, Bothell
Leslie Lightner—Director, Culinary Events Northwest
Wednesday, November 30, 6:30-9:00 PM
Cost $55
Taste, tempt, tantalize. We’ll create a warm, deliciously different evening at the beautifully appointed WineStyles wine boutique this evening. Enjoy sumptuous wine and holiday food pairings custom designed for the season. From appetizers to savory entrees we will explore the perfect marriage of the best domestic & imported wines and the delicious seasonal cuisine especially prepared for them. On the menu: Butternut Squash Soup with Parmesan Croutons; Maple Brined Turkey with Yukon- Celeriac Mashed Potatoes & Pan Gravy; Roast Prime Rib with Red Wine Reduction Sauce; and Pumpkin-Almond Crunch Cake with Homemade Bourbon Eggnog Ice Cream. Leave with tips and recipes for making your own holiday wine paring party a success.  WineStyles, 22833 Bothell-Everett Hwy #104, Bothell 98021 WineStyles, Bothell (425) 408-1031

Caribbean Culinary Cruise
Culinary Events Northwest proudly presents their First Annual Culinary Cruise
Sail the Eastern Caribbean
St. Thomas, San Juan P.R., Turks & Caicos, Half Moon Cay
A 7-day cruise aboard Holland America Line’s spectacular ms Eurodam
February 25 - March 3, 2012
Hosted by Leslie Lightner
You awake from a sun-kissed nap as the last rays of a Caribbean sunset take your breath away. Your first thought; “I’m not in Seattle anymore, “ your second, “What will I enjoy for dinner this evening?” Step aboard this food and wine lovers adventure and be swept away with onboard culinary classes, wine tasting, entertainment, shopping, exploring, and fine dining - all of it far away from the gray days of the wintry Northwest. You’ll sail on the spacious ms Eurodam, which debuted in 2008 as one of HAL’s highly regarded Vista class ships. Its 86,000 tons and 11 decks offer a multitude of options for fine dining, excitement, and relaxation. Holland America Line is famous for its gracious, caring staff and its excellent food. In addition to the included private Culinary Events Northwest sessions and wine experiences we have planned for you, the Eurodam’s Culinary Arts Center (sponsored by Food & Wine magazine) will offer you demonstrations and seminars by executive chefs and wine experts. Winter Caribbean cruises sell out fast. Don’t hesitate to join Chef Leslie Lightner and Culinary Events Northwest on this exciting culinary cruise vacation.
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