Join Chef Instructor, Blake Van Roekel, from The Chef Studio for an exclusive hands-on cooking class focused on seasonal ingredients and classic French technique, culminating in a 4-course meal paired with wine. Embracing the best of what local agriculture has to offer is inherent to any cuisine, especially the French. Inspired by the Chef Studio's annual culinary tours to France, the Studio invites you into the kitchen at Whole Foods Market to make then eat! Friday, January 18th from 6-9pm, upstairs in the Salud room. Take advantage of the special rate of $65 (normally $200 at the Chef's Studio). Limited to 10 guests. Sign up at Guest Services or by calling (503) 639-6500. On the menu: TOURIN: A soup traditional to Southwest France, made of onions and leeks. CHAPON FARCI ROTI: Roasted chicken with French "dressing". HARICOTS TAEBAIS: White beans that epitomize slow cooking and duck fat at its best. TARTE AAUX PRUNES FACON GRAND MERE: A tart made of custard and armagnac soaked prunes in the way of Grandma.