A number of cooking shows and classes, as well as wine and beverages courses, will take place at McCutchen House this fall. For more information, or to make reservations for any of these events, call 7-8225.

Carolina Cuisine: The Ultimate Cooking Shows, 6 p.m., $50 per person. Live cooking demonstrations taught by University culinary chefs. Each show features a five-course meal prepared in the dining room and served to participants. Wine is included. Participants will receive handouts with recipes and cooking techniques.

• Sept. 14, One Night in Bangkok, a blend of Asian foods from Chinese to Thai
• Oct. 26, Oktoberfest, Bavarian-styled cuisine
• Nov. 2, Mangi l'Italiano, covers the whole boot, from tip to toe
• Nov. 16, Not Another Thanksgiving, modernizing classic Thanksgiving fare.

Chef d'jour Classes, half-day cooking classes designed for the layperson, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. unless otherwise noted, $50 per person.

• Sept. 15, Vegetarian Cuisine, cooking with unique grains and vegetables
• Sept. 29, Let Them Eat Cake, all about the cake
• Oct. 6, The Basics, knife skills, sauces, and cooking techniques
• Oct. 13, Basic Breads, from baguettes to quick breads
• Oct. 20, Low Country Cooking
• Nov. 3, Holiday Entertaining
• Nov. 10, Holiday Baking, cookies, cakes, and pies
• Dec. 1, Gingerbread, desserts, for adults
• Dec. 2, 1-5 p.m., Gingerbread, fun-filled family activity, assemble and decorate gingerbread houses, $35 per house
• Dec. 8, Gingerbread, fun-filled family activity, assemble and decorate gingerbread houses, $35 per house
• Dec. 9, 1-5 p.m., Gingerbread, fun-filled family activity, assemble and decorate gingerbread houses, $35 per house.

Courses offered by the Wine and Beverage Institute are $35 per person unless stated otherwise.

• Aug. 28, Classic Beers, 6:30 p.m.
• Sept. 4, Wines of California and the Pacific Northwest, 6-8 p.m.
• Sept. 12-Oct. 3 Introduction to Wine series, 6-8 p.m., Wednesdays, $179 per person
• Sept. 6-27, Old World Wines Series, Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., $179 per person
• Oct. 3, German Beers, 6:30 p.m.
• Oct. 15, Wines of Australia and New Zealand, 6 p.m.
• Oct. 17, A Night of Bordeaux, 6 p.m.
• Oct. 23-Nov. 13, Introduction to Wine Series, Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m., $179 per person
• Nov. 14, Discovering Sparkling Wines and Champagnes, 6 p.m.
• Dec. 3, Wines of South America, 6 p.m.
• Dec. 5, Belgium Beers, 6:30 p.m.
• Dec. 14, Second Annual Truffles and Wine Dinner, 6 p.m., $50 per person.

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