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Cooking Classes

Cooling Summer Desserts

Tuesday, July 1st
5:45pm to 7:45pm
$35 per person
Summer is a great time for entertaining but no one wants to be stuck in the kitchen in front of a hot stove. Her are some really fun and delicious desserts that require effort. With an emphasis on fruit, freshness and cool textures you?ll make Espresso Granita, Fresh Strawberry Granita and Summer Berry and Citrus Salad.

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Summer Salads

Wednesday, July 2
5:45pm to 7:45pm
$45 per person
It?s hot, your hungry and you have a minimum amount of time? This is the class for you! Come and learn how to prepare simple, healthful and refreshing salads. Join us as we prepare a Classic Caesar, Pasta salad with Roasted Tomatoes, Arugula and Pear Salad and Citrus Berry Salad with Mint ?Lime dressing.

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Picnic Party for Couples

Thursday, July 3
5:45pm to 7:45pm
$125 for two
Come learn to prepare an easy do-ahead menu of take-along foods, perfect for a picnic or backyard barbeque with friends. We?ll make Easy Hummus, Garlicky Tatziki, macaroni-tuna salad with red onion, citrus salad and more?

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Weeklong Cooking Camp for Kids

Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 11
9:30am to 2:00pm
$475 per child
Send your little chef- in-training in for a week of culinary adventures. Each day will feature a new cuisine and style of preparation. You will end with a token apron and copies of all the recipes we prepare Lunch and fun are provided.!

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

All About Sushi, Part 1

Thursday July 10,
5:45pm to 7:30pm
$55 per person
Madame Saito, Reknowned Sushi Expert and
Owner, Le Champignon de Tokio Restaurant
As Philadelphia’s “Queen of Sushi”, Madame Saito has a rich background of knowledge in the art of preparing sushi and will take you on a cultural journey that begins with history and ends with making and eating several different types of sushi. Impress yourself and your friends as you master this art while enjoying the outcome. Ingredients and entertainment provided!

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Great Breakfast and Brunch Dishes

For kids ages 9-13
Saturday, July 12th
10:30 to 12
$25
Breakfast and brunch dishes are great for kids who love to cook. Here they will have a chance at trying their hand in the kitchen with these fast and fun recipes. With just a little help from adults, kids will mix, measure and cook up a yummy menu of Fresh Fruit Salad, Banana-Strawberry Smoothies, Chocolate Chip pancakes, Cheddar-cheese Scrambled Eggs and the best Hash Brown Potatoes.

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Kids Homemade Pasta

Sunday, July 13th
10:30am to Noon
$25 per person
Making pasta by hand is fun, fun, fun! In this class we?ll make a basic dough recipe and then go on to create Ravioli and Tagliatelle and yummy sauces such as Alfredo and Tomato to accompany them.

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Bicotti Unlimited

Monday July 14,
5:45pm to 8:15pm
$50 per person
Learn to make these popular cookies from classic to new wave. This class shares the techniques necessary to produce a perfect product every time; Biscotti all?Anice, Chocolate-dipped chocolate biscotti, coconut macadamia biscotti and more.

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Italian Wine & Cheese

Thursday, July 17th
5:45pm to 7:45pm
$55 per person
Cheese and wine form a natural pair but too often their flavors conflict. In this class we?ll guide you so that you can enjoy the ultimate pairings of beautiful Italian cheeses with the wines that suit them best!

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Couples Entertain In Italian

Friday July 18th
5:45pm to 7:45pm
$130 for two
Food doesn?t have to be complicated or labor-intensive to be great enough to serve to company-especially when it?s Italian. Cipriani?s bellinis, Crostini con Cannelini, Carpaccio di Zucchini con Parmigiano-Regiano shavings, Fresh Asparagus Risotto and Branzino with Olive-Caper Sauce.

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Food Network Reality Star Visits La Cucina at the Market

Chef ADAM GERTLER visits La Cucina at the Market
FREE
Saturday, July 26th at
11:30am

Holy Cannoli!

Wednesday, July 30th
5:45pm to 8:15pm
$55 per person
Join other enthusiasts in the fun of making home-made cannoli. You will make a variety of shells as well as different delicious fillings. You can them eat them or take them home!

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Drinking Beer through the Seasons

Summer, Part 1
Friday, August 1st,
5:45pm to 7:45pm
$40 per person/$75 per couple
Enjoy a guided tasting of a variety of beers with your host Bob Barrett. Learn about the history and the components that make beers ?seasonal?. Bring your significant other and you can both learn together about the rich history and cultural significance of beer all while enjoying the rich flavors.

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Summer Salads

Monday, August 4th
5:45pm to 7:45pm $45 per person
It?s hot, you?re hungry, and you have a limited amount of time?this is the perfect class for you! Learn how to prepare simple, healthful, and refreshing salads such as Classic Caesar, Pasta Salad with Roasted Tomatoes, Arugula and Pear Salad, and Citrus Berry Salad.

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

All about Wushof Knives

Wednesday, Aug 6
5:30pm to 6:30pm
FREE
Join Wusthof representative, Adam Fischer, as he teaches us all about using the proper knives and how to care for and store them.
Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Italian Wine & Cheese

Wednesday, August 13th
5:45pm to 7:45pm
$55 per person
Cheese and wine form a natural pair, but too often their flavors conflict. In this class you?ll be guided so that you can enjoy the ultimate pairings of beautiful Italian cheeses with the wines that suit them best!

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Biscotti Unlimited

Thursday, August 14th
5:45pm to 8:15pm
$50 per person
Learn to make these popular cookies from classic to new wave. This class shares the techniques necessary to produce a perfect product every time; Biscotti all?Anice, Chocolate-dipped Chocolate Biscotti, Coconut-Macadamia Biscotti and more.

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Kids! Great Breakfast and Brunch Dishes

Saturday, August 16th
10:30am to 12noon
$25 per child
For children ages 9 to 13. Breakfast and brunch dishes are great for kids who love to cook! Here they will have a chance at trying their hand in the kitchen with these fast and fun recipes! With just a little help from adults, kids will mix, measure, and cook up a yummy menu of Fresh Fruit Salad, Banana Strawberry Smoothies, Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Cheddar Cheese Scrambled Eggs, and the Best Hash Brown Potatoes!

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

All About Sushi

Tuesday, August 19
5:45pm to 7:30pm
$55 per person
Madame Saito, Renowned Sushi Expert and
Owner, Le Champignon de Tokio Restaurant
As Philadelphia’s “Queen of Sushi”, Madame Saito has a rich background of knowledge in the art of preparing sushi and will take you on a cultural journey that begins with history and ends with making and eating several different types of sushi. Impress yourself and your friends as you master this art while enjoying the outcome. Ingredients and entertainment provided!

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

Picnic Party for Couples

Thursday, August 28
5:45pm to 7:45pm
$115 for two
Come learn to prepare an easy do-ahead menu of take-along foods, perfect for a picnic or backyard barbeque with friends. We?ll make Easy Hummus, Garlicky Tatziki, Macaroni-Tuna Salad with Red Onion, Citrus Salad and more?

Please call 215-922-1170 to register

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Enjoy Live Music in the Market

From piano to jazz to a Latin beat, and more:
Here’s the current schedule of upcoming musical performances in the Market.

And best of all, it’s free! So come on down, grab a bite and have a listen.

  • The Reading Terminals perform the 2nd Friday of every month.
    12pm–2pm Center Court Seating Area
  • Guitar player: named Vicente Castaneda.
    The first & third Monday and Wednesday of every month.
    From 12 noon–1 p.m.
    Center Court Seating Area
  • Piano Playing
    Spice Court Seating Area

Market Tours

Every Wednesday & Saturday Learn the story behind cheese steaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the 114-year history of the vibrant Reading Terminal Market where they’re sold during this 75-minute, food-writer-led walking tour.

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Cooking Classes

La Cucina is proud to continue the tradition of cooking and entertaining classes at Reading Terminal Market. When taking a class, you’ll not only get to observe and sample some fine dishes, but you’ll also find great merchants from whom to purchase your ingredients year ‘round.

What makes our cooking courses the best? Our instructors are great teachers, as well as great chefs. You will receive samples of all the dishes prepared; you will take home recipes for everything; and you will enjoy the wonderful setting.

Please call 215-922-1170 to register
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