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KIDS COOKING CLASS - Stuffed Pretzels
Apr
7
6:00 PM18:00

KIDS COOKING CLASS - Stuffed Pretzels

Calling All Inspired Young Chefs to LOVE PRETZELS!

Every chef will make his own pretzel with vary of ingredients.

We will learn the origin of the pretzels, learn a language and do a dance.

Price: $35 All ingredients and supplies are included.

RSVP with a payment by April 3rd.

Payment methods: Venmo/Sofya Stearns or PayPal/Izabella’s Gourmet Chow or Zelle

Address: Gibsonia (exact address will be provided per registration)

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KIDS COOKING CLASS - Stuffed Pretzels
Apr
9
5:30 PM17:30

KIDS COOKING CLASS - Stuffed Pretzels

Calling All Inspired Young Chefs to LOVE PRETZELS!

Every chef will make his own pretzel with vary of ingredients.

We will learn the origin of the pretzels, learn a language and do a dance.

Price: $35 All ingredients and supplies are included.

RSVP with a payment by April 3rd.

Payment methods: Venmo/Sofya Stearns or PayPal/Izabella’s Gourmet Chow or Zelle

Address: Gibsonia (exact address will be provided per registration)

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ETIQUETTE CLASS FOR KIDS 7+yo
Feb
28
6:00 PM18:00

ETIQUETTE CLASS FOR KIDS 7+yo

How well does your child know the ETIQUETTE?

ETIQUETTE is not just about using a fork and a knife. ETIQUETTE is a proper way to carry yourself around other people, carry a conversation, have proper manners at the table and treat others.

SO, does your child know ETIQUETTE?
If you had to think for a moment, I would say, probably not.

And this is where I come in.
During this class, guests will be served a 3-course meal with a drink. I'll teach each guest how to set up the table, properly sit and what manners to use at the table, what utensils to use for each dish, how to pass food around the table and how to carry a conversation with others at the table.

During this experience, we will "travel" around the globe and learn various culture's etiquette and play international food trivia.

Dress code: Royal Chic!
Price: $60
Location: Gibsonia
Payment: Venmo/Sofya Stearns or PayPal/Izabella's Gourmet Chow
RSVP with your email and the payment by February 24th. Space is limited.

Please keep in mind, registration is complete only upon received payment.
Once the class is sold out, you will be placed on the wait list.
Upon received payment, each participant will receive a menu with choices for dinner and a drink.

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GREEK COOKING CLASS WITH A TURKISH FLAIR for 21+yo
Feb
27
6:30 PM18:30

GREEK COOKING CLASS WITH A TURKISH FLAIR for 21+yo

Join our third Greek Cooking Class. This time we will travel to Santorini with a quick stop in Turkey.

Foodies will be making Santorini - Oia & Fira faves - Greek Salad, Fried Zucchini, Dolma and Mousaka with lamb & Turkish dessert - SURPRISE! while sipping on wine.
It's Awesome timing for networking.
It's Awesome place to meet foodies.
It's Awesome class if you love Greek food.
It's Awesome event if you love bubbly and wine.

Price: $115 includes all ingredients, supplies, bubbly and wine.
RSVP with a payment by February 24th. Please include your email.
Venmo/Sofya Stearns OR
Paypal/Izabella's Gourmet Chow OR
Zelle
Address will be given upon received payment

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THAI COOKING CLASS FOR ALL SINGLES
Jan
30
6:30 PM18:30

THAI COOKING CLASS FOR ALL SINGLES

CALLING ALL SINGLES!!!


Our FIRST class for ALL SINGLES.
*If you are single and have passion for cooking, this class is for you!
*If you are single and have passion for Thai Cuisine, this class is for you!
*If you are single and always wanted to master Thai Cuisine, this class is for you!!!
*If you are single and want to meet other singles, this class is for you!!
*If you are single and love bubbly, wine and good food, this class is most definitely for you.

Participants will learn how to master
1. Tom Yum Soup with Coconut Milk (Tom Kha)
2. Bangkok-style 'Drunken Noodles' with Shrimp or Chicken
3. Thai Mango Sticky Rice Dessert (Khao Niaow Ma Muang)

All dishes come with wine!
Once all dishes are prepared, participants will enjoy the dinner all together at the communion table!!

Price: $100
All ingredients, supplies and wine are included!!
RSVP with the payment by Jan 27th.
Venmo/Sofya Stearns
PayPal/Izabella’s Gourmet Chow
Zelle

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INTERNATIONAL COOKING CLASS
Nov
7
6:30 PM18:30

INTERNATIONAL COOKING CLASS

Join us for International Cooking Class with faves from France, Italy and Brazil.

If you love French Food this class is for you.

If you love Italian Food this class is for you.

If you love Brazilian Brigadeiros, this class is for you.

If you love to Cook, this class is for you.

If you love to meet other foodies, this class is for you.

If you love networking with other professionals, this class is for you.

Foodies will be making French Onion Soup, Chicken Parm with a Twist and Brigadeiros, AKA Chocolate Truffles, while sipping on wine.

Once all the dishes are done, chefs will be enjoying food and wine at the communion table.

Price: $115 Includes all supplies, ingredients and wine.

RSVP: By November 4th with a payment via Venmo/Sofya Stearns or Zelle. Please include your email.

Location: Gibsonia. (Address will be disclosed upon received payment.)

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GREEK COOKING CLASS WITH A TURKISH FLAIR
Oct
30
6:30 PM18:30

GREEK COOKING CLASS WITH A TURKISH FLAIR

Join us for our Greek Cooking Class Part II.

If you love Greek Food this class is for you.

If you always wanted to travel to Greece and taste their cuisine, this class is for you.

If you love to Cook, this class is for you.

If you love to meet other foodies, this class is for you.

If you love networking with other professionals, this class is for you.

Foodies will be making Santorini – Oia & Fira faves - Greek Salad, Fried Zucchini, Dolma and Mousaka with lamb while sipping on wine.

Once all the dishes are done, chefs will be enjoying food and wine at the communion table.

Price: $115 Includes all supplies, ingredients and wine.

RSVP: By October 27th with a payment via Venmo/Sofya Stearns or Zelle. Please include your email.

Location: Gibsonia. (Address will be disclosed upon received payment.)

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SUSHI, SPRING ROLLS AND PIZZELLES COOKING CLASS
Sep
25
6:30 PM18:30

SUSHI, SPRING ROLLS AND PIZZELLES COOKING CLASS

Join Chef Sofya, other foodies and inspired chefs for Japanese with Italian Flair COOKING CLASS!
If you love SUSHI this class is for you.
If you always wanted to learn how to make SUSHI from scratch this class is for you.
If you always wanted to make SPRING ROLLS AND SUSHI but felt intimidates this class is for you.
If you love to Cook, this class is for you.
If you love to meet other foodies, this class is for you.
If you love meeting other professionals, this class is for you.
Lucky guests will be making SUSHI, SPRING ROLLS AND PIZZELLES while sipping on Prosecco, Sake, Wine!!
Once all the dishes are done, chefs will be enjoying food and wine at the communion table.

Price: $115 - Includes all food and drinks.
RSVP: No later than by September 22nd with a payment via Venmo/Sofya Stearns or Zelle. Please include your email.
Location: Gibsonia. (Address will be disclosed upon received payment.)

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PIZZA/COLZONE COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS
Sep
6
6:00 PM18:00

PIZZA/COLZONE COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS

Calling all kids who love food, love pizza, playing trivia, dance and learning Italian.
*Each participant will create his own pizza or calzone with any ingredients of their choice.
*Make his own mocktail from a wide variety of ingredients.
*Play Trivia with Prizes.

PRICE: $45 (Includes all ingredients and supplies)
RSVP with a payment by September 4th. Venmo/Sofya Stearns, Zelle or PayPal/Izabella's Gourmet Chow

Location: Gibsonia. (The exact location will be given once the payment is received.)

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SERIES OF CLASSES - WONDERS OF GREEK FOOD for 21+yo
Jul
25
6:30 PM18:30

SERIES OF CLASSES - WONDERS OF GREEK FOOD for 21+yo

If you love Greek Food these classes are for you. If you would love to “travel” with me to various parts of Greece, these classes are for you. If you enjoy Ouzo, these classes are for you. In this series of classes, we will be making food from different parts of Greece. The reason I know they are the staple of Greek cuisine is because I just spent 2 weeks in Greece, travelling to different islands, meeting amazing chefs and enjoying their food and wine.

FIRST STOP - NAXOS! They are known for its high-quality agricultural products including Olives, Wine, Cheese, Potatoes, Traditional Pies, Stuffed Zucchini and Tomatoes.

During this class, you will enjoy making TZATZIKI, SEAFOOD SAGANAKI, TIROPITA, STUFFED TOMATOES and GREEK POTATOES from scratch, while sipping on wine, meeting new people and listening to Greek music.

Price: $110. Includes all supplies, ingredients and wine.

RSVP with a payment by July 23rd. Payment can be done via Venmo/Sofya Stearns or Zelle.

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SPRING COOKING CLASS FOR 21yo+
May
16
6:30 PM18:30

SPRING COOKING CLASS FOR 21yo+

CALLING ALL FOOD LOVERS!!!

If you love CREPES, this class is for you!!

If you love PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE (Eggplant Parmigiana) with a Twist, this class is most definitely for you.

And then if you love PAVLOVA, well then, you simply cannot miss this class.

Bring a friend! Bring a spouse! Bring whoever you love to cook, eat and sip wine with.

It's a hands-on class. Every dish will be made from scratch. Once all dishes are made, all participants will be dining together.

All supplies, ingredients and wine are included in the price of the class.

PRICE: $100

LOCATION: Wexford

RSVP by May 13th with a Payment: Venmo/Sofya Stearns or PayPal/Izabella's Gourmet Chow

With a payment, please include names and emails of the participants.

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INTERNATIONAL COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS
Apr
18
5:30 PM17:30

INTERNATIONAL COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS

Calling all inspired chefs who love to cook!

Each participant will make various Spring Rolls.

We will also take a quick "trip" to China. Learn Chinese, do a dance and will play international trivia.

Please RSVP by April 12th with a payment, email and child's name.
Price: $35. All ingredients and supplies are included.
Location: Wexford
Venmo/Sofya Stearns or PayPal/Izabella's Gourmet Chow

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INTERNATIONAL COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS
Apr
17
6:30 PM18:30

INTERNATIONAL COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS

Calling all inspired chefs who love to cook!

Each participant will make various Spring Rolls.

We will also take a quick "trip" to China. Learn Chinese, do a dance and will play international trivia.

Please RSVP by April 12th with a payment, email and child's name.
Price: $35. All ingredients and supplies are included.
Location: Wexford
Venmo/Sofya Stearns or PayPal/Izabella's Gourmet Chow

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ETIQUETTE CLASS FOR KIDS 7+yo
Apr
12
6:30 PM18:30

ETIQUETTE CLASS FOR KIDS 7+yo

How well does your child know the ETIQUETTE?

ETIQUETTE is not just about using a fork and a knife. ETIQUETTE is a proper way to carry yourself around other people, carry a conversation, have proper manners at the table and treat others.

SO, does your child know the ETIQUETTE?
If you had to think for a moment, I would say, probably not.

And this is where I come in.
During this class, guests will be served a 3-course meal with a drink. I'll teach each guest how to set up the table, properly sit and what manners to use at the table, what utensils to use for each dish, how to pass food around the table and how to carry a conversation with others at the table.

During this experience, we will "travel" around the globe and learn various culture's etiquette and play international food trivia.

Dress code: Royal Chic!
Price: $60
Location: Wexford
Payment: Venmo/Sofya Stearns or PayPal/Izabella’s Gourmet Chow
RSVP with your email and a payment by April 8th. Space is limited.
Once the class is sold out, you will be placed on the wait list.
Upon received payment, each participant will receive a menu with choices for dinner and a drink.

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INTERNATIONAL COOKING CLASS - FRENCH, ITALIAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN
Mar
14
6:00 PM18:00

INTERNATIONAL COOKING CLASS - FRENCH, ITALIAN AND MIDDLE EASTERN

Join Chef Sofya and master the most loved International dishes.

Participants will make French Starter - Puff Pastry with Mushrooms in a cream sauce, Italian Main Course - Pasta Bolognese and Middle Eastern Dessert - Baklava! 

Price: $100

Price includes ingredients, supplies and wine.

Location: Wexford

Please RSVP with a payment by March 10th.

Venmo/Sofya Stearns

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FRENCH COOKING CLASS
Feb
8
6:30 PM18:30

FRENCH COOKING CLASS

Join Chef Sofya in her the first 2024 3 course cooking class.
Participants will make everyone's favorite Soupe a l'Oignon Gratinee, Coq Au Vin and Madeleines.

Each dish will be accompanied with wine.

Bring your significant other, a friend, a sibling and enjoy making these infamous French delicacies.

Location: Wexford

Price: $100
Price includes all ingredients, supplies and wine.
Please RSVP with a payment by February 6th.
Venmo/Sofya Stearns

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COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS 3+yo - Chicken Pot Pie with a Twist
Jan
24
5:15 PM17:15

COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS 3+yo - Chicken Pot Pie with a Twist

Join Chef Sofya in a class making Chicken Pot Pies with a Twist!!!
Each chef will be making his own pie with ingredient of his choice.
Each dish will be made from scratch.

The dish will be tried on the spot.
During the class, we will also play international trivia.

Location: Wexford

Price: $35. All ingredients and supplies included.
Please RSVP with a payment by Jan 19th including your child's name and age.
Venmo/Sofya Stearns

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COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS 3+yo - Chicken Pot Pie with a Twist
Jan
22
6:00 PM18:00

COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS 3+yo - Chicken Pot Pie with a Twist

Join Chef Sofya in a class making Chicken Pot Pies with a Twist!!!
Each chef will be making his own pie with ingredient of his choice.
Each dish will be made from scratch.

The dish will be tried on the spot.
During the class, we will also play international trivia.

Location: Wexford

Price: $35. All ingredients and supplies included.
Please RSVP with a payment by Jan 19th including your child's name and age.
Venmo/Sofya Stearns

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HOLIDAY COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS
Dec
11
6:00 PM18:00

HOLIDAY COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS

Don't miss out on this scrumptious cooking class.

Nop, we won't be making holiday cookies, that can easily be done at home, HOWEVER, we will be making individual CRUMBLE CAKES with persimmon & apples topped with lemon curd whipped cream!

As always, the cake will be made from scratch by each participant.

In addition, each participant will get a Holiday goodie bag.

LOCATION: Wexford

PRICE: $35

Venmo/Sofya Stearns

Please RSVP by Friday December 8th. Please include your email, name of the participant and age.

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SUPPLI ALLA ROMANA - INTERNATIONAL COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS
Oct
17
6:00 PM18:00

SUPPLI ALLA ROMANA - INTERNATIONAL COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS

Kids, don't miss out on making, ONLY the most popular starter in Rome - Suppli!!!!

Each Suppli will be made from scratch. Each participant will make more than one Suppli.
All ingredients and supplies are included into price.
We will "travel" to Rome and “visit” its most infamous sites.
I have been to Rome many, many times and the last time I was there was in beginning of this September.
PRICE: $35
Venmo/Sofya Stearns
Please RSVP with a payment by October 14th. With the payment, please include your email.

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SUPPLI ALLA ROMANA - INTERNATIONAL COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS
Oct
16
6:00 PM18:00

SUPPLI ALLA ROMANA - INTERNATIONAL COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS

Kids, don't miss out on making, ONLY the most popular starter in Rome - Suppli!!!!

Each Suppli will be made from scratch. Each participant will make more than one Suppli.
All ingredients and supplies are included into price.
We will "travel" to Rome and “visit” its most infamous sites.
I have been to Rome many, many times and the last time I was there was in beginning of this September.
PRICE: $35
Venmo/Sofya Stearns
Please RSVP with a payment by October 12th. With the payment, please include your email.

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SUPPLI ALLA ROMANA - INTERNATIONAL COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS
Oct
11
5:30 PM17:30

SUPPLI ALLA ROMANA - INTERNATIONAL COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS

Kids, don't miss out on making, ONLY the most popular starter in Rome - Suppli!!!!

Each Suppli will be made from scratch. Each participant will make more than one Suppli.
All ingredients and supplies are included into price.
We will "travel" to Rome and “visit” its most infamous sites.
I have been to Rome many, many times and the last time I was there was in beginning of this September.
PRICE: $35
Venmo/Sofya Stearns
Please RSVP with a payment by October 7th. With the payment, please include your email.

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ETIQUETTE CLASS FOR KIDS 7+yo
Oct
6
6:00 PM18:00

ETIQUETTE CLASS FOR KIDS 7+yo

How well does your child know the ETIQUETTE?

ETIQUETTE is not just about using a fork and a knife. ETIQUETTE is a proper way to carry yourself around other people, carry a conversation, have proper manners at the table and treat others.

SO, does your child know the ETIQUETTE?
If you had to think for a moment, I would say, probably not.

And this is where I come in.
During this class, guests will be served a 3-course meal with a drink. I'll teach each guest how to set up the table, properly sit and what manners to use at the table, what utensils to use for each dish, how to pass food around the table and how to carry a conversation with others at the table.

During this experience, we will "travel" around the globe and learn various culture's etiquette and play international food trivia.

Dress code: Royal Chic!
Price: $60
Location: Wexford
Payment: Venmo/Sofya Stearns
RSVP with your email and a payment by September 24th. Space is limited.
Once the class is sold out, you will be placed on the wait list.
Upon received payment, each participant will receive a menu with choices for dinner and a drink.

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INTERNATIONAL COOKING SUMMER CAMP
Jun
19
to Jun 23

INTERNATIONAL COOKING SUMMER CAMP

  • Izabella's Gourmet Chow (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Italia, France, Brazil, Vietnam & South Africa - here we come!!

Calling all inspiring chefs who want to explore and discover 4 continents and 6 countries through its cuisine.

By traveling around the world, I was privileged enough to try the most authentic dishes. And now, I want to share my knowledge and recipes with dedicated inspiring chefs.
I want inspiring chefs to expand their palate.
I want inspiring chefs to feel that they had a chance to travel around the world without leaving Pittsburgh. During each lesson we will "visit" infamous sites of dish's origin, "travel" to various destinations, learn a language and its culture.
I want inspired chefs to feel they have traveled to the best cooking school without leaving Pittsburgh. We will be making 16+dishes.
In addition, making every dish from scratch, inspired chefs will learn to make each country’s mocktails.
Sign up and indulge in food.
Every dish will be prepared individually by each chef.
All ingredients and all supplies will be provided. At the end of the camp, every participant will receive recipes for all dishes made.
PRICE: $500
TIME: 9AM-NOON, MONDAY - FRIDAY
LOCATION: WEXFORD.
THE CAMP WILL BE OUTSIDE.

RSVP BY JUNE 1st with a payment.
Venmo/Sofya Stearns.

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