The USC Culinary Institute is offering several spring courses, open to everyone in the Carolina community. Each course will take place in McCutchen House on the Horseshoe. To reserve a space in a course, call 7-4450.

Carolina Cuisine: Chef d'jour, one-day classes designed to help the layperson get a leg up in the kitchen, $50 per person.

• March 31, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., The Basics, will introduce participants to basic knife skills and the five mother sauces
• April 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rustic Breads and Rolls, designed for the novice bread maker
• May 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mother's Day Brunch, all about the ultimate brunch

Carolina Cuisine: The Ultimate Cooking Shows, 6 p.m.

• March 9, 6 p.m., Food and Beer Pairings, $45 per person
• March 23, 6 p.m., Simply French, $50 per person
• April 13, 6 p.m., Heart Healthy, $50 per person

Lunch 'n Learn

• Feb. 21, noon-1 p.m.
• March 7, noon-1 p.m.

Wine and Beverage Institute, reservations call 7-8225. For descriptions and times, go to www.uscwine.org.

• March 6, Bordeaux Made Simple
• March 9, Food and Beer Pairings, $45 per person
• March 19, New World Wines: Australia and New Zealand
• March 26, Zinfandel: Its Many Facets

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