COOKING CLASSES   In addition to researching and highlighting recreational cooking classes around the world (see “Feature Article”), Spice Cooking & Culinary is preparing to deliver recreational in-home cooking classes using local area culinary talents and professionals – a perfect alternative for entertaining friends and family.    Our cooking classes will be designed for non-professional culinary students who simply want to improve their skills in the kitchen, while introducing them to cuisines from around the world. Whether our customers are looking to learn how to use professional kitchen instruments or just expand their culinary portfolio, our classes will be educational, entertaining and inspiring to all interested in the culinary arts. Best of all, our course is designed as an “event-based” program. Meaning, that the classes conclude in one sitting, and the end result serves as lunch or dinner, and friends and family are encouraged to participate. Think birthday parties, bridal showers, family gatherings, girls night out, guys night out, etc.   Check back with us later as we begin the launch of our in-home cooking program. In the meantime, we thought you may be interested in some of the cooking classes being held in your area and around the world:     ITALY   Apicius: Culinary Institute of Florence www.tuscancooking.com (707) 824-8965 or (800) 655-8965 Class Cost:  Starting at $125   Toscana Saporita Cooking School www.toscanasaporita.com (516) 889-1271 Class Cost:  $2,350 plus housing for week-long course     NEW YORK, NY   Italian Culinary Institute www.italiancookingandliving.com (888) 742-2323 x-20 Class Cost:  Starting at $85   Institute of Culinary Education www.iceculinary.com (212) 847-0700 Class Cost:  Starting at $90     MEXICO   LaVilla Bonita www.lavillabonita.com (800) 505-3084 Class Cost:  Starting at $1,150 for four days/nights   Los Dos Cooking School www.los-dos.com Phone:  contact via internet Class Cost:  Starting at $75     CULINARY PROFESSIONALS Interested in becoming an Instructor for Spice Cooking & Culinary? We are currently accepting resumes for culinary professionals to teach in-home cooking courses in the following locations:   Las Vegas, Nevada San Diego, California San Francisco, California Tempe, Arizona Requirements: Culinary training with a recognized culinary institute (degree not required) or professional equivalent. Must be professional, provide clear instruction and abide by food handling requirements.    As Independent Contractors, Spice Culinary Instructors set their own hours, are not responsible for soliciting business and are eligible for product discounts, bonuses and commissions. Instructors work with Clients in determining menus and planning cooking events to ensure a successful cooking class. Spice Cooking & Culinary provides all marketing and promotional support, in addition to materials used in class. For more information on how to become an Instructor for Spice Cooking & Culinary, please contact us at classes@spice-cooking.com.