Give a guy a fish, and he'll eat for a day; teach a guy to make perfect sushi rolls, and he'll be the culinary king of the cul de sac. With today's deal, $20, you get $50 toward any culinary class at Learning Connection. Material fees are not included.

Choose from any of Learning Connection's one- to three-hour classes to break into culinarians’ lockbox full of ways to turn simple ingredients into visually appealing, mouth-watering fare. Learn bread-making basics and experiment with take-home recipes for loaves, pizzas, and pretzels to master the art of artisan bread ($55). Vegetarian cooking for everyone ($60) shatters misconceived misconceptions that vegetarian dishes are made mainly from plants and recycled cardboard; budding chefs discover new sources of protein such as tempeh and soy. The wines of Italy course ($57) transports palates to a balmy Italian sunset with five wine tastings from regions such as Tuscany, Umbria, and Piedmont. In this class, novice and experienced tasters will pick up tips on what to look for when purchasing wine, how to serve wine, how to taste wine, and what type of nose is best for sniffing wine.

Many of Learning Connection’s courses are taught by local chefs, and each class imparts a different cuisine skill set, so choose the one that will best sauté, flambé, and sate your culinary desires. Learning Connection’s education programs are community based, so they’re designed to foster friendships and encourage bonding while exploring life skills. You'll have the opportunity to chat with fellow foodies and test the integrity of their tempeh as you sharpen culinary prowess with hands-on kitchen experience. Night and weekend sessions are available; check the schedule for class times and call ahead to check availability.