Farmhouse Corner Market, 1025 Farmhouse Lane, SLO, is cooking up a storm of classes, so you might want to follow their Facebook page. On Dec. 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., resident cheesemonger Mariah (formerly of Fromagerie Sophie) will teach a holiday cheese and charcuterie board making class. Cheese selection and wine pairing are on the syllabus. Tickets, $35 on Eventbrite, include your own cheese and charcuterie board, a complimentary glass of wine, and 15 percent off your meal if you stay after class for dinner … For the Twelve Days of Cliffsmas, the Cliffs Hotel and Spa, 2757 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, is teaching a 21-and-older Holiday Cocktail and Cooking Class on Dec. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. Pastry chef Derek Brown will walk you through the creation of the famous Yule log cake while also teaching you how to prepare his celebrated spiked cider, a Cliffs holiday tradition. Tickets, $49 on Eventbrite, include take-home goodies and a commemorative mug. For extra cheer, the Cliffs invites you to add on a three-course holiday dinner after class for an additional $26 ($75 total). Δ
Flavor writer Beth Giuffre is making her top 100 list and checking it twice. Send your favorite rankings to bgiuffre@newtimesslo.com.
This article appears in Last-Minute Gift Guide 2019.
