For many people, trying a new recipe means grabbing the cookbook, dumping the ingredients in a bowl, stirring, pouring the mixture in a baking dish, and hoping the oven yields something resembling food. The kitchen is a room to be avoided whenever possible. In contrast, the potential gourmet is constantly looking for new and challenging recipes to tempt the palettes of his/her family. Cooking is a hobby, rather than a chore. In both cases, individuals can benefit from cooking courses through the local community center, college, online classes, or abroad.
Novices and gourmets alike may benefit from occasional cooking courses sponsored by the local community center. Striving to provide educational and social opportunities, community centers may offer the basic, ethnic, or gourmet classes. With