Tasting Life in Other Places: Cooking School Vacations

Culinary adventures don't always start in exotic places. Check out these destinations closer to home.

Shop 'til You...Cook

If you love to buy cooking gadgets as much as use them, the drop-in classes at high-end cookware shop Sur la Table may be the perfect solution. Cookbook authors and professional chefs offer demonstration and hands-on cooking classes on such topics as "winter fruit dessert workshop," "essential knife skills," and the "art of braising." Held in stores in 11 states, the single-session classes also get you 10 percent off on supplies. 866-328-5412