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LITTLE ROCK — COOKING CLASSES

Winthrop Rockefeller Institute’s Saturday Chef’s Series cooking classes, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2-5 p.m. at the Rockefeller Institute on Petit Jean Mountain, include:

Back to the Basics with Chef Will Hutchison of Pulaski Technical College, Oct. 2 and Oct. 23

All Appetizers with Chef John Leonardis of Gourmand Guru Group, Nov. 6 and Nov.

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Dessert First with chefs from Winthrop Rockefeller Institute’s River Rock Grill, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 (The Dec. 11 class is kidfriendly and ideal for children 10 and over.)

Soup Du Jour with Chef Jason Neidhardt of Boulevard Bread Company, Jan. 8 and Jan. 22

Dinner Times Two with chefs from Winthrop Rockefeller Institute’s River Rock Grill, Feb. 5 and Feb. 19

Rolling in the Dough with Chef Sonia Schaefer of Boulevard Bread Company, March 5 and March 12

Each half-day class is $69 and includesthe cost of food items prepared in class.

Registration is required. To register or for more information, call (501) 727-5435 or visit LiveTheLegacy.org.

CONTESTSw

Hungry Jack Use Up The Box recipe contest is accepting entries through Dec. 17.

The grand prize winner in each category will receive $6,000; two runners-up will receive a basket of Hungry Jack products.

For more information or to enter, visit useupthebox.com.

Smucker’s is accepting entries in its Spreading Smucker’s Traditions recipe and essay contest through Dec. 10.

Recipes must be original, contain at least 1 /4 cup of Smucker’s jam, jelly, preserves or fruit butter and have been passed down for at least two generations. In addition, the entry must include an essay about how the dish makes family celebrations special.

The grand prize winner will receive $20,000 for a family reunion.

For more information or to enter, visit smuckers.com.