Key contact: Simple Abundance at simple.abundance@acfb.org

Click here to view the schedule of upcoming classes, where you can use our easy online registration process to sign up for one of these exciting events.

What is it?

Learn to cook in a state-of-the-art teaching facility as the finest chefs in Metro Atlanta donate their talents, time and ingredients. During the two-hour sessions chefs prepare, on average, three recipes and share samples with participants.

Participants patiently wait for the chef to finish a demonstration before they dive into their dishes.

From Chef Pano Karatassos of Kyma to Kevin Rathbun of Rathbun's and Krog Bar get insiders' tips from the best of the best and try their recipes at home!

Where and When

Classes are held in four locations, The Cook's Warehouse in Brookhaven, The Cook's Warehouse in Midtown, The Cook's Warehouse in Decatur and The Kroger School of Cooking in Alpharetta.

Directions are available for The Cook's Warehouse and The Kroger School of Cooking in Alpharetta.

Cost/Tuition

Costs vary depending on level of participation, ranging from $40 to $150.

One-hundred percent of class tuition benefits Atlanta's Table, a project of the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Registration

Chef Jonathan St. Hilaire cuts phyllo dough at a Simple Abundance class at The Cook's Warehouse.

To register, please scroll down to class schedule and click on the link to our secure site. Please have your credit card information handy.

Questions?

Email simpleabundance@acfb.org or call (404) 892-3333 ext. 1444.

Testimonials

"It's the tricks of the trade that you learn in class that make it worth the price of admission." -- participant

"What a great and creative way for us to give back to the community. I can't wait to come back. " -- participating chef

Class Schedule

To view details of a class or to register, please click on the link in the name of the class. Please have your credit card information handy.

All classes include door prizes provided by: Bella Cucina Artful Foods, Via Elisa Fresh Pasta, and Atlanta Beverage Company.

• July 14
  Traditional North Indian Cuisine
  Chef Archna Becker of Bhojanic
  The Cook's Warehouse - Decatur
  ($50, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)
  
  Experience the culinary world of delicious Indian cuisine. Students will learn how to prepare a traditional North Indian meal including Bengan Bharta - roasted eggplant, Alu Gobhi - potato and cauliflower with ginger, Saag Paneer - creamed spinach with Indian cheese, Chicken Tikka Masala - Tandoori chicken in a tomato cream sauce, Peas Pullao - Basmati rice with peas and whole spices, Raita - cucumber yogurt sauce, and Chapati - whole wheat flat bread. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by Sherlock's Wine Merchant and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods, Cabot Cheese and Via Elisa Authentic Fresh Pasta.
  Location: The Cook's Warehouse - Decatur: 180 West Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur GA 30030
  
  Click here to register and pay online for Traditional North Indian Cuisine class.
  
  
• July 21
  Bon Appetit Y'all
  Chef Virginia Willis
  The Cook's Warehouse - Midtown
  ($60, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration, Tasting & Booksigning!)
  
  Join French-trained chef and cookbook author Virginia Willis as she features seasonal, fresh recipes from her new cookbook, Bon Appétit Y'all: Recipes and Stories from Three Generations of Southern Cooking. Publishers Weekly says, "Magnificent color photos; detailed, helpful tips; and Willis's cheerful, trustworthy guidance makes this an original and welcome newcomer to a classic cookbook library." You'll enjoy great recipes, tips, and classic technique as Virginia demonstrates what critics are calling "refined Southern cuisine." Students will enjoy Corn Soup with Heirloom Tomato Garnish, Black Eyed Pea Salad, Pulled Pork Sandwiches on Brioche with Mama's BBQ Sauce, and Georgia Peach Souffles for dessert. Cookbooks will be available for purchase and Virginia will be available to sign them. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by National Distributors and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods, Cabot Cheese, Via Elisa Authentic Fresh Pasta, and a personalized signed cookbook by Virginia!
  
  Location: The Cook's Warehouse - Midtown: 549-1 Amsterdam Avenue, Atlanta GA 30306
  
  Click here to register and pay online for The Bon Appetit Y'all class.
  
  
• August 4
  South City Cooking
  Chef Chip Ulbrich of South City Kitchen
  The Cook's Warehouse - Brookhaven
  ($55, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)
  
  Known for its contemporary Southern cuisine and use of fresh ingredients, Chef Ulbrich shows you how to bring that same delicious sophisticated southern flair of South City Kitchen to your own table. Tonight's local and sustainable menu includes Pimento SGD goat cheese on buttermilk corn crackers, Poached Shrimp and Crab with Georgia watermelon relish, Enchanted Spring Trout with heirloom tomato vinaigrette and summer squash casserole; and Carolina Rice Pudding with fresh berries and cream. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by Sherlock's Wine Merchant and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods, Cabot Cheese and Via Elisa Authentic Fresh Pasta.
  
  Location: The Cook's Warehouse - Brookhaven: 4062 Peachtree Road, Atlanta GA 30319
  
  Click here to register and pay online for South City Kitchen class.
  
  
• August 18
  Relish Heats Up the Grill
  Chef Ignacio Barquera of Relish
  The Kroger School of Cooking - Alpharetta
  ($40, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)
  
  Relish, from the creators of The Fickle Pickle and ASHER, dishes up delicious "new Southern" cuisine in historic Roswell. Now, with Chef Barquera's help, you can relish and recreate some of those dishes. Class menu includes Jalapeno Poppers stuffed with pimiento cheese; Smoked Trout Salad with garden greens, apple, fennel, spiced pecans and Vidalia onion dressing; Hot Dogs with a Relish twist: red pepper relish; Bar-B-Q Pulled Pork Sandwich with Coca-Cola barbecue sauce; and a Surprise Summer Sensation Dessert. Evening includes wine tastings and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods, Cabot Cheese and Via Elisa Authentic Fresh Pasta.
  
  Location: The Kroger School of Cooking - 12460 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta GA 30004
  
  Click here to register and pay online for Relish Heats Up the Grill class.
  
  
• September 15
  New Flavors from the Old Fourth Ward
  Chef Jay Swift of 4th & Swift
  The Cook's Warehouse - Midtown
  ($55, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)
  
  Chef Swift's passion and creative interpretation of seasonal comfort food is absolutely contagious. It's evident at his new restaurant and in tonight's menu of The Crab Cake with crackers, ripe tomato and chive remoulade, Arugula Salad with parmesan beignets, braised beets and white balsamic vinaigrette, Seared George's Bank Diver Scallops with Spring pea risotto and ginger-carrot broth; and Cream Puffs with vanilla ice cream and chocolate cognac sauce. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by National Distributor's and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods, Cabot Cheese and Via Elisa Authentic Fresh Pasta.
  
  Location: The Cook's Warehouse - Midtown: 549-1 Amsterdam Avenue, Atlanta GA 30306
  
  Click here to register and pay online for New Flavors from the Old Fourth Ward class.
  
  
• September 22
  The Craft of Pickling, Curing and Preserving
  Chef Linton Hopkins of Restaurant Eugene and Holeman & Finch Public House
  The Cook's Warehouse - Brookhaven
  ($55, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)
  
  Whether you're a pro, novice our just curious about how each is done, tonight's class will definitely prove to be quite informative as Chef Hopkins instructs the class in not only how to pickle, cure and preserve certain food items but also how to incorporate those items into final dishes. Students will learn how to pickle vegetables to prepare Old Fashioned Chow Chow for Heirloom Tomato Salad with Chow Chow and Fresh Chevre; cure hog jowl to make Italian guanciale for Late Harvest Sweet Skillet Corn with Guanciale and Charred Onions; and preserve peaches for Brandy Preserved 'End of Summer' Georgia Peaches with Shortcake and Clabbered Cream. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by Sherlock's Wine Merchant and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods, Cabot Cheese and Via Elisa Authentic Fresh Pasta.
  
  Location: The Cook's Warehouse - Brookhaven: 4062 Peachtree Road, Atlanta GA 30319
  
  Click here to register and pay online for The Craft of Pickling, Curing and Preserving class.
  
  
• October 6 Autumn Welcome
  Chef Gregg McCarthy of Murphy's
  The Cook's Warehouse - Decatur
  ($60, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)
  
  Chef McCarthy, of everyone's favorite neighborhood restaurant Murphy's, is back to help you welcome fall flavors with a menu of Roasted Acorn Squash and apple salad with spiced walnuts and warm Maytag blue cheese soufflé, Cracklin' Pork Shank with orange liquor with braised red cabbage and roasted garlic jus; and White Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding with macadamia nut crust and Meyer's rum cream anglaise. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by Sherlock's Wine Merchant and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods, Cabot Cheese and Via Elisa Authentic Fresh Pasta.
  
  Location: The Cook's Warehouse - Decatur: 108 West Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur GA 30030
  
  Click here to register and pay online for Autumn Welcome class.
  
  
• October 13
  Buon Appetito II
  Chef Martin Burge of Lola Bellini Bar & Restaurant
  The Cook's Warehouse - Brookhaven
  ($50, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)
  
  There's just something special about Italy's fall flavors. Tonight's class lets you experience those delicious flavors all without leaving the state of Georgia. Chef Burge is back with his popular and delicious mix of Italian and American fall flavors. Tonight's menu consists of Sweet Corn Soup with jumbo lump crab, Braised Veal Breast with Tuscan kale, and Sage Scented Creamy Polenta. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by Sherlock's Wine Merchant and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods, Cabot Cheese and Via Elisa Authentic Fresh Pasta.
  
  Location: The Cook's Warehouse - Brookhaven: 4062 Peachtree Road, Atlanta GA 30319
  
  Click here to register and pay online for Buon Appetito II class.
  
  
• October 27 New Orleans Style
  Chef Tim Magee of Parish Foods & Goods
  The Cook's Warehouse - Midtown
  ($50, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)
  
  The Creole and Cajun cuisines the blend delicious French, Spanish, French Caribbean and African flavors is what New Orleans food is all about. Chef Magee brings his high level of commitment and passion to New Orleans style cooking to Simple Abundance with a menu of Sunflower salad with Bibb lettuce, sunchokes and baby corn vinaigrette; Andouille crusted catfish with julienne vegetables, chive aoli and crystal butter; and Pecan-peach bread pudding with caramel anglaise. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by National Distributor's and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods, Cabot Cheese and Via Elisa Authentic Fresh Pasta.
  
  Location: The Cook's Warehouse - Midtown: 549-1 Amsterdam Avenue, Atlanta GA 30306
  
  Click here to register and pay online for New Orleans Style class.
  
  
• November 3 Straits
  Chef Tyson Wong Ophaso of Straits
  The Cook's Warehouse - Midtown
  ($50, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)
  
  For almost 200 years Singapore has been at the crossroads of Southeast Asia and thus its cuisine reflects the combination of many culinary cultures and cooking styles-Maylaysian/Indonesian, Thai, Chinese, Indian, and Nonya. Chris "Ludacris" Bridges and Chef/Owner Chris Yeo partnered together to bring this delicious blend of exotic flavors and spices to Atlanta with their new restaurant, and tonight Simple Abundance helps you bring them to your kitchen. Join us on a culinary journey unlike any other. Menu includes Kung Pao Chicken Lollipop, Banana Blossom Salad, Spicy Basil Chicken, and Chocolate Samosas. Evening includes wine tastings sponsored by National Distributor's and a chance to win tasty door prizes provided by Atlanta Beverage, Bella Cucina Artful Foods, Cabot Cheese and Via Elisa Authentic Fresh Pasta.
  
  Location: The Cook's Warehouse - Midtown: 549-1 Amsterdam Avenue, Atlanta GA 30306
  
  Click here to register and pay online for Straits class.
  
  

The Cook's Warehouse classes also include wine tastings/pairings, sponsored by Sherlock's, Purveyor of Fine Wines at Brookhaven and Decatur and National Distributing Co., Inc. at Midtown.

Some of the past Simple Abundance classes have been taught by the following chefs:

• Kevin Rathbun, Rathbun's
• Elisa Gambino, Via Elisa Fresh Pasta
• Sarah Scott, Robert Mondavi Winery, Napa Valley
• Scott Crawford, 101 Concepts
  
  
• Pano Karatassos, Kyma
• Jimmy Meas, Goldfish
• Eddie Hernandez, Taqueria del Sol
• Michael Tuohy, Woodfire Grill
• Richard Holley, Cabernet
• Chris Kinjo, MF Sushi Bar
• Dennis Lange, Five Seasons Brewing
• Ricardo Ullio,Sotto Sotto & Fritti
• Gerry Klaskala, Aria
• Scott Peacock, Watershed
• Marvin Woods, Turner South's "Home Plate"
  
  

Partnerships

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