What's cooking: Local culinary events

The Utah State University Extension, 2001 S. State., is offering "MyPyramid Series: Fat, Sugar & Salt," May 20 at noon, free (801-468-3179 or extension.usu.edu/saltlake).

Zucca Trattoria in South Ogden is offering "Italian Spring Cooking With Cheese," May 15, 11 a.m., $35 (801-475-7077).

Harmons at Bangerter Crossing, 125 E. 13800 South, offers a variety of cooking classes (801-617-0133 or www.harmonsgrocery.com).

Thanksgiving Point in Lehi is offering "Cupcakes, Cupcakes, Cupcakes," May 18, 6:30 p.m., $40; "Panini Party," May 20, 6:30 p.m., $40; "Main Dish Salads & Refreshing Desserts," May 27, 6:30 p.m., $40 (www.thanksgivingpoint.com or call 801-768-2300).

U of U Lifelong Learning offers "Secrets of Salt," May 25, 6:30 p.m., at Gygi, 3500 S. 300 West, $60 (801-587-5433 or visit www.lifelong.utah.edu).

Gygi Culinary Institute, 3500 S. 300 West, offers a variety of classes (801-268-3316 or gygiclasses@gygi.com).

John & Jennie's Bosch Kitchen, 6261 S. Highland Drive, offers a variety of free classes (801-272-9922).

Sandy Bosch Kitchen Center, 8940 S. 700 East, offers free classes: "Pro-Argi 9 Heart Health Class," May 15, 11 a.m.; "Greek Spanakopitas," May 18, 3 p.m.; "When You Don't Have A Wheat Grinder," May 19, noon; "Pressure Cooking," May 21, noon; "Baked Taquitos," May 25, 3 p.m.; "Pantry-Friendly Mexican Cooking," May 26, noon (801-562-1212).

Sandy Macey's Little Theatre, 7850 S. 1300 East, offers free cooking classes:

"Kids Club Activity," May 15, 11 a.m.; "Light and Easy," May 18, 7 p.m.; "School's Out: Kid-Friendly Recipes," May 20, 7 p.m.; "Spring Dutch Oven Fare," May 25 (801-255-4888 or maceys.com)

Viking Cooking School, 2233 S. 300 East, offers a variety of cooking classes (www.vikingcookingschool.com or 801-464-0113).

Sur La Table at The Gateway offers a variety of classes (801-456-0280 or e-mail Cooking026@surlatable.com).

Marguerite Henderson, 1529 Hubbard Ave., offers a variety of classes (801-582-9204 or www.margueritehenderson.com).

For Your Kitchen, Newgate Mall, 3651 Wall Ave., Ogden, offers a variety of classes (801-866-1111 or e-mail classes@fykitchen.com).

Connie Mason, The Sun Oven Lady, 2276 Hobbs Drive, is offering free solar oven cooking demos (801-413-8914 or mysunoven.blogspot.com).

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