As we find ourselves in the height of the holiday season we are once again faced with the trials and tribulations of the though of preparing a Christmas ham. 

This year arm yourself with a culinary sword and shield at Chef Joe’s Culinary Salon in Duboce Triangle. Although there are no front windows to peek into – therein lies the solution to your problems, with classes that range from Knife Skills to Stockholm to Marrakech.  Prices vary from $95 per person to $125 and include a full meal.  Stop in on a Saturday morning for a Breakfast Club class or if you are a vegetarian they offer Feature Vegetarian classes. You are bound to impress hungry loved ones with your new culinary skills!

It is said that the best revenge is a life well lived. Likewise, one might proclaim that the best revenge for a failed Thanksgiving meal is an epic Christmas feast!

And, while Valentine’s Day is still a ways off, you just may just want to save up now for the Aphrodisiacs class; oysters on the half shell, asparagus in puff pastry, strawberry fondue and a champagne cocktail…you may even think of inviting your significant other!