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Hands-on Cooking | Holiday Brunch

Participants learn to prepare an elevated holiday brunch menu under the guidance of private chef Meg Dhamer. The class covers fluffy French toast with whipped cinnamon cream cheese, fresh raspberries, and bourbon maple syrup, alongside caramelized handmade sage and roasted garlic breakfast sausage. Guests also learn a recipe for blackberry and orange bellinis.

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When

Tickets

Nonmember $95; Member $119.

Hours

11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Ages

Adults

Food & Drink

The class teaches recipes for topped French toast, sage and roasted garlic breakfast sausage, and blackberry and orange bellinis.

Going?

Location

Chicago Botanic Garden · 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ (1/5)

Best For

Adults who enjoy cooking and hosting brunch

Vibe

Festive and hands-on

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Register in advance for the hands-on class so you have a place in the session.
  • Allow two and a half hours for the class, from preparing the dishes through the bellini recipe.
  • Make a note of the recipes you want to recreate, including the French toast, sausage and blackberry-orange bellini.
  • Head to ITW Kitchen 3 in the Learning Center for the class.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What will participants make in the class?

The menu includes French toast with whipped cinnamon cream cheese, raspberries and bourbon maple syrup, handmade sage and roasted garlic breakfast sausage, and blackberry and orange bellinis.

Who leads the cooking class?

Private chef Meg Dhamer, owner of The Secret Supper Club, leads the class.

How long should participants allow for the class?

The scheduled class lasts two and a half hours.

Is the class suitable for someone hoping to host a holiday brunch?

Yes. Participants prepare a holiday brunch menu and learn recipes they can make again.

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