Just in time for the holidays, I'll be leading a class at Jefferson State Community College's "Culinary & Hospitality Institute" on Saturday, December 6th. For those of you in the Birmingham area, the class -- open to the entire community -- will focus on the basics of serving and enjoying wine -- I'll also demonstrate a few recipes that are perfect for your next get-together.
The class will be from 3 to 5 at the College's Shelby-Hoover campus. In addition to the instruction, we'll sample some great wines and nibble on a few appetizers...and generally have a good time in a very laid-back atmosphere -- this is not a class for wine snobs.
For more information or to register on line, check out the Jefferson State Community College website.
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