Ready, Set, Slice!
with
Jenny Urban
TOP RATED
47 Have Dabbled
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category
Food & Drink
Event Overview
Anybody can pick up a knife and cut vegetables or meat, but knowing how to use a knife properly can have a big impact on food. In addition to safely shaving valuable minutes off of meal prep time and showcasing your passion and talent for cooking when entertaining guests, knife skills make the difference between chunky home fries and crispy, restaurant-style French fries, ensure succulent, evenly cooked meat and even turn a basic side of vegetables into a plated work of art.
In this hands-on workshop, new cooks and seasoned amateur chefs alike will prepare and eat a vegetarian meal designed to highlight how the perfect cut can enhance the taste, texture and creative presentation of food. Also, attendees will learn about knife safety, sharpening techniques and overall skills to improve accuracy and speed. Among the cuts Dabblers will learn include:
• Slice
• Dice
• Mince
• Julienne
• Batonnet
• Chifonade
Upon completion of the class, Dabblers will receive a recipe packet, resources for knife maintenance and a newfound confidence in the kitchen. Bring in your chef’s knife for a free consultation!
Minimum age
All ages welcome
Cancellation PolicyLocation
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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST
Jenny Urban
TOP RATED
Jenny Urban’s passion for teaching culinary arts has helped hundreds achieve success in the hospitality industry. Focusing on social service settings, she has worked with refugees, the homeless and underemployed, senior citizens, and the LGBTQ community.
In 2008, she opened the Urban Café, tapping into her love of Tex Mex and strong coffee. Urban Café was awarded “Best Neighborhood Spot in Lakeview” in 2008 by The Chicago Free Press.
Urban has been profiled in The Wall Street Journal, The Chicago Tribune, Windy City Times, Time Out Chicago, and A Recipe for Hope, by Karen Skalitzky, as well as on PBS NewsHour. She was named one of “30 under 30” by Windy City Times and “30 women to watch under 30” by The Chicago Sun-Times.
EXPERIENCE REVIEWS
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Maria K.Reviewed on 10/20/14This was my first Dabble class and it was a blast! It has changed the way I think about and prepare meals. This course was fun and inclusive to participants of all skill levels. In closing we shared a meal that the class collectively had prepared together.
This was my first Dabble class and it was a blast! It has changed the way I think about and prepare meals. This course was fun and inclusive to participants of all skill levels. In closing we shared a meal that the class collectively had prepared together.
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Bo S.Reviewed on 03/30/14
This class was really fun and even more informative! It was great to get hands on and practice the knife techniques we were learning. Then we were able to eat the fruits of our labour! Highly recommended!
This class was really fun and even more informative! It was great to get hands on and practice the knife techniques we were learning. Then we were able to eat the fruits of our labour! Highly recommended!
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Megan P.Reviewed on 03/11/13
This class was so much fun! Jenny is an amazing instructor, personable, extremely informative and thorough. Highly recommend anything she teaches. Great time.
This class was so much fun! Jenny is an amazing instructor, personable, extremely informative and thorough. Highly recommend anything she teaches. Great time.
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Christina R.Reviewed on 03/11/13Jenny ROCKS! This class was AWESOME! She has so much patience and is a very skilled teacher.
Jenny ROCKS! This class was AWESOME! She has so much patience and is a very skilled teacher.
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Barbara H.Reviewed on 02/18/13
This class was an excellent class for anyone who is wanting to learn basic knife skills for cooking. We learned all of the basic cuts (dice, brunoise, batonnet, julienne, etc.), and we were taught the proper way to handle the knife, carry the knife, sharpen and hone the knife. Jenny was an excellent teacher, she was very patient, encouraging, and made sure that everyone felt comfortable with what we were learning before she moved on. Jenny was also able to answer all of our questions—and we had them—everything from types of cutting boards, to how to buy the perfect knife. To make the class even more perfect, Jenny cooked up the food we cut, and we had a great dinner afterwards. I would highly recommend this class.
This class was an excellent class for anyone who is wanting to learn basic knife skills for cooking. We learned all of the basic cuts (dice, brunoise, batonnet, julienne, etc.), and we were taught the proper way to handle the knife, carry the knife, sharpen and hone the knife. Jenny was an excellent teacher, she was very patient, encouraging, and made sure that everyone felt comfortable with what we were learning before she moved on. Jenny was also able to answer all of our questions—and we had them—everything from types of cutting boards, to how to buy the perfect knife. To make the class even more perfect, Jenny cooked up the food we cut, and we had a great dinner afterwards. I would highly recommend this class.
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Taylor B.Reviewed on 02/05/13
Even though I'm decently handy with a chef's knife, the instruction was fine and informative. I learned how to truly wield a knife. I would highly recommend to anyone learning to fine tune or even get good basics.
Even though I'm decently handy with a chef's knife, the instruction was fine and informative. I learned how to truly wield a knife. I would highly recommend to anyone learning to fine tune or even get good basics.
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Emily H.Reviewed on 02/04/13
This class is great! Who knew I had using a knife incorrectly for so many years! Jenny is a funny, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. Her approach to teaching made what could have been an extremely intimidating subject approachable and fun. I recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn hone in on their technique and learn how to be more efficient and safe in the kitchen.
This class is great! Who knew I had using a knife incorrectly for so many years! Jenny is a funny, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. Her approach to teaching made what could have been an extremely intimidating subject approachable and fun. I recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn hone in on their technique and learn how to be more efficient and safe in the kitchen.
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Laurie S.Reviewed on 02/03/13
This knife skills class was great! The instructor, Jenny, was very skilled, a good teacher, patient and funny. I left looking forward to trying out the skills she taught us in my own kitchen. I really enjoyed the class and highly recommend it!
This knife skills class was great! The instructor, Jenny, was very skilled, a good teacher, patient and funny. I left looking forward to trying out the skills she taught us in my own kitchen. I really enjoyed the class and highly recommend it!
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