$45 - Hands-On Gourmet Cooking Class, Reg. $95

The Deal

Chef Gaynor Grant, who got her culinary start learning under the direction of James Beard protege Peter Kump, later became director of his New York-based cooking school and also helped create and organize the James Beard Foundation. Travelzoo subscribers can learn Grant's techniques with this Local Deal for classes at her school in Pittsburgh for $45, regularly $95.

After relocating to Pittsburgh, Grant opened her own school focused on teaching professional techniques to enthusiastic amateurs. Some of the popular classes she teaches with her team of professional culinary experts include:

• The Foods of Spain: This class includes four hours of hands-on
tapas creation including recipes for fried potatoes with romesco sauce, classic paella and orange yogurt cake
• Sushi Making: Learn to create a tuna sashimi roll, smoked salmon roll and California roll, pickle your own ginger and create your own wasabi paste
• Pie Dough 101: Students will learn the fundamentals and techniques of pie dough, create their own dough and then transform it into pies, quiches and appetizers
• Pierogi Making: Make a selection of different pierogies including the original potato or onion pierogi, as well as ground beef and mushroom pierogies and an apple-filled dessert pierogi

Other classes will soon be added to the schedule, including holiday baking sessions, making this deal perfect for holiday preparation. The value of this deal can also be used toward monthly wine dinners, which feature a menu created by Grant and pairings selected by the school's resident sommelier, or the "Art of Fine Cooking" multi-class series of lessons.

Terms and Conditions
Vouchers can be redeemed starting Thursday, Sept. 6, through Dec. 6, 2012. Reservations are required and subject to availability. Once you book a class, voucher becomes nonrefundable. Rescheduling or rebooking a class will require a $25 processing fee. Rescheduling or rebooking will be allowed up to 1 week from class date. No changes will be accepted within 1 week of the date of the class. Voucher can also be used toward the value of a wine-tasting class. Not valid for couples nights. Limit 1 voucher purchase per person; 1 additional voucher may be purchased as a gift. Not valid on products. This deal cannot be combined with any other offer. Must be used in 1 visit.