The Creative CoLab treats cooking as creative expression. You’ll experiment with flavor, texture, and presentation—ditching rigid rules in favor of intuition, fresh ingredients, and bold ideas. Summer’s vibrant produce makes it the ideal time to play, explore, and create dishes that delight both the eye and the palate. Take one class or both. 🌞 Keep It Cool: Stirring Spirits - Cooking Creatively with Wine Summer is all about sunshine, long days, and easy living—and that includes what’s on your plate. When the heat is on, nobody wants heavy meals or hours in the kitchen. What we do want? Fresh, vibrant food that’s big on flavor, light on effort, and easy to make ahead. The secret ingredient? Wine. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to create high-impact summer dishes using seasonal ingredients, simple techniques, and wine to elevate flavor. We’ll focus on recipes you can prep in advance, mix and match, and pull from the fridge whenever friends—or hunger—strike. Perfect for relaxed entertaining, picnics, and light weeknight meals. 🍽️ Class Highlights • Light, Zesty & Cool Summer Soups Cool, refreshing, and surprisingly satisfying—packed with bold flavor and nutrition. • Creative Desserts Light, fruity, and refreshing sweets with depth and balance. Wine adds complexity and acidity for a refined finish. • Impressive Garnishes Simple, beautiful garnishes made from fruits and vegetables that make every dish look special. 👩‍🍳 What You’ll Learn • How to build bright, balanced flavor using seasonal produce • Quick chopping, blending, and prep techniques • Smart make-ahead strategies for stress-free summer meals • Tips for creating beautiful, crowd-pleasing presentations ✅ Perfect For • Home cooks looking to lighten up their summer menus • Anyone who loves easy, fresh, and impressive food • Hosts seeking go-to recipes for warm-weather gatherings Come cook, taste, and get inspired—so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying summer.🌿🍉🍷