After that last blog, I am ready to talk about something a bit happier. I sure didn't mean to get everyone in such a tizzy! I guess that's the beauty of a blog though.

Ok ok, on to bigger and better things.

Today, I want to tell you about a place that I love. I don't get to go often because it's in Franklin and schedules don't always mesh. It is also a bit on the expensive side, yet completely worth every dime.

It's The Viking Cooking School. Viking offers all kinds of class that interest just about every taste out there. They range from Southern foods, French, Grilling, knife skills, all the way to Japanese and desserts. It's pretty much like being in the middle of the Food Network. So far, I have only taken a Japanese Steak House class and Advanced Cake decorating. In May, my dad and I are going to celebrate his birthday with a sushi workshop.

Most, but not all of the classes are hands on. The Japanese steak house class was conducted in a large cooking "theatre." A group or 7 of us sat around a large counter with a hibachi grill in front of us. The chef taught us how to make the ginger dressing for the salad, that fantastic fried rice, Kobe steak, grilled vegetables and all of the dipping sauces. Not only did we learn how to make the meal, but we got to eat it too! That class would be perfect for a date night. The Advanced cake decorating class was held in my dream kitchen. That part feels like Food Network. You get to work in such a nice kitchen with everything at arms reach. I have to say that the absolute best part did not have to clean up after myself!

It's really a great experience. If you have a little time and would like to learn more about gourmet cooking, I highly recommend taking a class. Check it out: http://www.vikingcookingschool.com/hc-cg...