Individual Classes

Enjoy the convenience and privacy of learning in your own home.

Private Group Classes

Share a class with family or friends.

Argyle Food Tour

A vibrant neighborhood of Thai, Vietnamese, and Cambodian culture and food.

Devon Food Tour

Enjoy authentic Indian & Pakistani food, learn about cooking with the spices.

Chinatown Food Tour

A jam-packed tour of history, architecture, shopping, and amazing food.

Cooking Class Parties

Authentic friends and authentic food is a perfect pairing.

Grow Your Love of Food

I've traveled the world in search of authentic culinary experiences, and nothing makes me happier than sharing the treasures of my explorations with you. Whether it's in a customized, private cooking class or on one of my food tours in some of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods, my deepest desire is to give you a fun, personal learning experience. Take a look around. I hope to hear from you soon!

- Rebecca Wheeler

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Food Tour Dates:

Below are the next food tour dates. Other dates/times available by request!

Sat, Jun 8, 2013 at 10am [Argyle]

Sat, Jun 22, 2013 at 10am [Devon]

Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 10am [Argyle]

Sat, Jul 6, 2013 at 10am [Chinatown]

Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 10am [Devon]

Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 10am [Chinatown]

Sat, Aug 24, 2013 at 10am [Argyle]

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Blog Updates:

I forgot to save some strawberries for garnish, as I always do.

Simple and good: Vanilla Rice Pudding with Wilted Strawberries

June 3, 2013

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Adventures in Eating in Chicago (my favorite ethnic eats around town)

May 26, 2013

That's my mom in the striped shirt on my Chinatown tour!

Give Mom A Special Experience this Mother’s Day

May 1, 2013

You Grow Your Love.
I Share The Love.

Every time you grow your love of food with a cooking class or food tour, I share the love by purchasing a flock of chicks for an impoverished family in the developing world through Heifer International.

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* Praise for Rebecca Wheeler *

"I left the tour with the same open-minded, fulfilled feeling I get when I've been traveling."

- Emily Q.

"Our book club spent the afternoon with Rebecca, and loved it! It wasn't only food tasting, but much more."

- Barbara D. (Douglas, MI)

"Rebecca was the perfect tour guide. She was able to provide a lot of information and introduce us to amazing restaurants and bakeries."

- Melissa H. (Chicago, IL)

"As a local I went on the Argyle food tour with out of town family and was totally impressed."

- Mike (Chicago, IL)

"Argyle is a fascinating little section of Chicago and this tour is so much more than just the food (which is terrific)."

- Warren S. (Vernon Hills, IL)

"Fabulous & fun! Excellent way to experience the city!"

- Kay T. (Dallas, TX)

"Devon Indian/Pakistani Food Tour - FABULOUS!!"

- Melanie B. (Chicago, IL)

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