For $149, today's side deal gets you an expert cooking class for up to four people (a $350 value) from Ivy & Devine.

The chef trio behind this mobile culinary school is committed to helping chef wannabes of all levels reach their gourmet goals with interactive cooking classes in the comfort of their very own cozy cookeries. They'll arrive at your door carrying all the herbs, spices, ingredients, and recipes for the delectable dishes set to unfold. All you need to supply are the regular old kitchen appliances, a beverage of your choice, and a pet monkey for intermission entertainment. If perfectly boiling lava and other cooking basics need refreshing, Water Boiling 101 helps debutantes acquire the grace of a butcher knife and the principles behind planning a party, and the more-advanced Wild Game class can produce a feral feast using the duck or venison occupying your freezer space, accompanied by sautéed spinach with bacon and roasted garlic and pears simmered in port wine.

Note that there is a 30-mile travel range from the downtown Jackson area, with additional travel subject to fees. Also, though classes normally accommodate up to six people, this Groupon is for up to four people.