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COOKING CLASSES

Bellingham Technical College, 752-8350, www.btc.ctc.edu, click on "Continuing & Community Education."

Co-op Connection, 734-8158, www.communityfood.coop, click on "Classes."

MORE LINKS

Looking for more resources and information on food, wine and beer? Here's our menu of options:
- Online Dining section provides restaurant reviews by The Bellingham Herald's John Stark and a list of restaurants in Whatcom County.
- A La Carte blog is an online discussion about recipes, ingredients, cooking techniques, kitchen gadgets and all things food related. Staff writers Robert Mittendorf and Laura Steiger share tips and information to make getting meals on the table a bit easier.
- Online Wine & Beer section samples the best of the Northwest and beyond from local wine expert Dan Radil and beer lover Caleb Heeringa.
- Our annual Dining Guide, available in print only, features a directory of Whatcom County restaurants, cafes and bars, plus coupons.

Cuisine by Claire, 305-2475, www.cuisinebyclaire.com.

In The Kitchen, 733-1267, www.inthekitchenbellingham.com.

LifeQuest, 738-6720, www.peacehealth.org/Whatcom/LifeQuest.

Master Food Preservers, WSU Whatcom County Extension, 676-6736 www.whatcom.wsu.edu. Volunteer training in canning, freezing, drying and storage and free classes on food preservation.

Whatcom Community College Community Education Program, 647-3277, www.whatcomcommunityed.com.

LOCAL GROWERS

Bellingham Farmers Market: 647-2060, www.bellinghamfarmers.org. Fresh-off-the-farm produce, plants, arts and crafts, and prepared foods. Downtown at Depot Market Square, Railroad Avenue at Chestnut Street, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, April to Christmas.

Fairhaven on the Village Green: 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, June through September. Whatcom Farm Map: Sustainable Connections, 647-7093, www.sconnect.org. Find out where to buy directly from local growers and food producers with the annual Farm Map and Guide. Think Local, Buy FRESH, Be Local campaign.

Summer U-pick and Berry Festivals map: The Bellingham Herald publishes this map annually in June. It includes information and locations for local berry and produce stands and festivals.

WINERIES

Chuckanut Ridge Wine Company, 3211 Chuckanut Drive, Bow, (360) 766-4336. By appointment only.

Dakota Creek Winery, 3575 Haynie Road, Blaine, 820-4752. Open 1 to 5 p.m. daily, but call ahead to confirm.

Mount Baker Vineyards and Winery, 4298 Mount Baker Highway, Deming, 592-2300. Tasting room open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, closed Mondays during winter months.

Samson Estates Winery, 1861 Van Dyk Road, Everson, 966-7787. Tasting room hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, June 1-Sept. 30; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 1-May 31.

CAFE CULINAIRE

Bellingham Technical College, 3028 Lindbergh Ave., Building G, 752-8347, www.btc.ctc.edu/general/culinary/cafeculinaire.

The cafe is open to the public and offers an outstanding menu of entrees and desserts, created and prepared by students in the culinary arts program. Hours: 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (last seating) Tuesday-Thursday. Call for session dates.

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