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DLM Culinary Center

DLM Culinary Center

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The DLM Culinary Center offers a wide range of cooking classes for every level of expertise and tasting palate! Whether you’re looking to learn some kitchen basics, hone your cooking skills, or broaden your culinary horizon, our skilled staff and guest instructors bring experience and excitement to the table every time.

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The perfect gift for the food lover in your life, our DLM Gift Cards not only unlock a plethora of gourmet foods and scrumptious sweets to explore, but they also offer an opportunity to embark on a culinary adventure at our DLM Culinary Center! From hands-on classes and kids’ camps to multi-course meals and more, our wide array of Culinary Center classes are gifts that are sure to be cherished.

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Upcoming Classes

Blackberry Bliss: Sweet & Savory Inspirations

Blackberry Bliss: Sweet & Savory Inspirations

July 16, 2025
Wednesday, July 16 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $110

Join Chef Adam Berning for this creative menu that celebrates one of summer's treasures: blackberries! You'll be delighted by how this modest fruit elevates savory and sweet recipes into flavor-rich dishes.

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Coastal European Courtyard

Coastal European Courtyard

July 17, 2025
Thursday, July 17 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $130

Join DLM Wine Consultant & Certified Specialist of Wine Teresa Kearney and Chef Carrie Walters and be inspired with food and wine pairings with simple yet sensational dishes and fantastic wine choices for your next summer gathering.

16 Seats Left

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Southern Flair Lunch

Southern Flair Lunch

July 18, 2025
Rescheduled to Friday, July 18 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | $50
(Previously: Friday, July 18th 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM)

Indulge in a southern-inspired lunch with bold flavors and hospitable classics with Chef Carrie Walters. Relax and savor the comfort of this simple yet flavorful meal.

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Preserve the Season! Peach Preserves & Strawberry Jam Workshop

Preserve the Season! Peach Preserves & Strawberry Jam Workshop

July 20, 2025
Sunday, July 20 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | $75

Join Rob Leonard this afternoon for a hands-on class and learn to preserve glorious fresh peaches and ruby red strawberries. These homemade treasures make perfect gifts or delicious pantry staples for your own enjoyment.

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Junior Chefs' Bakeshop Camp

Junior Chefs' Bakeshop Camp

July 21, 2025
Monday, July 21 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | $375

Join our hands-on, weeklong Junior Chefs' Baking Camp and collect a substantial repertoire of go-to recipes. Young chefs will enjoy a fun week baking with Zebbie Borland. This instructive camp will build a foundation for several different baking techniques and skills. Bakers will gain confidence in the kitchen while creating three recipes from scratch each day.

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Pucker Up!

Pucker Up!

July 23, 2025
Wednesday, July 23 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $110

Mary Cooney's menu for this class is a great example of how a bit of acid is key for adding depth and complexity to rich fatty dishes, and how it balances bitter or sweet notes in others.

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Bold, Bella BBQ

Bold, Bella BBQ

July 30, 2025
Wednesday, July 30 | 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | $75

Discover a fusion of bold southwestern barbecue and vibrant Italian flavors with Chef Carrie Walters. Master exciting undertones and techniques to elevate your culinary expertise.

15 Seats Left

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Farm-To-Table Flavors Of Summer

Farm-To-Table Flavors Of Summer

July 31, 2025
Thursday, July 31 | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $130

Experience a taste of Chicago with a menu inspired by Lula Café, a pioneering farm-to-table restaurant. Chef Carrie Walters and Teresa Kearney will pair each course with wine to complete the experience.

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Coastal Comfort & Southern Sensations

Coastal Comfort & Southern Sensations

August 1, 2025
Friday, August 1 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | $50

Immerse yourself in a story where coastal charm meets Southern hospitality during our August Lunch Hour with Chef Carrie Walters. This lunch menu marries bold, savory flavors with a sweet, nostalgic finish.

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Mediterranean Elegance

Mediterranean Elegance

August 3, 2025
Sunday, August 3 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | $225 / 2 seats

In today's class you'll learn to unlock the secrets for creating a twist on Paella. With Harriet Argue's cooking tips and superb ingredients, you'll learn to master this much-loved dish. The starter is decadent, the salad is refreshing, and the dessert is a perfect combination of textures.

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