The single sessions run 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and the cost is $38. Call 956-8244 for information or 956-8400 to register.
The first class is Sept. 14, with 3660 on the Rise chef de cuisine James Gillespie presenting "More Euro-Island Cuisine," a fall menu including Herb-Seared Scallops and Pan-Seared Opah over Stir-Fried Wonbok with Pancetta Cracklin Jus.
Upcoming sessions:
Thai pupu, with "A Taste of Thailand" author Jim Smigielski, Sept. 28.
Cooking with Wine, with Hy's chef Almar Arcano, Oct. 5.
Dim Sum, with Indigo chef-owner Glenn Chu, Oct. 12.
Euro-Island Cuisine, with 3660's Russell Siu, Oct. 19.
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, with Hawaii's "Best of the Northwest" chef Alan Wong, Oct. 26.
Do-Ahead Pupus, with Sheraton Moana Surfrider chef Marty Drew, Nov. 2.
Holiday Menu by Cliquo, with chefs Bruno Chemel and Yves Menoret, Nov. 9.
Mexican Cuisine, with Arcano, Nov. 16.
Holiday Breads, with Sharon Brown, Dec. 7.
The JMD Educational Center is at 99-1269 Iwaena St.
To order: Send a 6-by-9-inch self-addressed envelope and $1.01 postage to: Chef's Pineapple and Papaya Recipes, c/o Becker Communications, 119 Merchant St., Suite 500, Honolulu, HI 96813.