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I have heard a lot about the South Pasadena Farmer's Market but have never had the opportunity to stop by and see what everyone's raving about.

Tomorrow, Thursday, April 14, I plan to rearrange my schedule to visit this farmer's market as they will welcome Toyota's Farm to Table Tour. Select local talented chefs will demonstrate how to use what's available fresh at the farmer's market to create delicious dishes. Complimentary samplings are a huge plus!

Three tents will feature three chefs each:
Tent 1- 4 to 5 p.m. Kyu Yi from Gus's Barbecue
           5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Sally Cook of Heirloom Bakery & Cafe
           6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Susan Feniger of Susan Feniger's STREET (as well as Ciudad and Border Grill)
Tent 2: 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Tim Guiltinan of The Raymond Restaurant
           5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jennifer Kreft and Derrick Shields of Nicole's Gourmet Foods
           6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Bill Disselhorst of Fiore Market Cafe
Tent 3: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Erica Lins of Mike & Anne's Restaurant and Bar
           5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Paul Rosenbluh of Firefly Bistro
           7 to 8 p.m. Luis Alfonso Ortega Banuelos of Shiro Restaurant
For more details, visit www.farmtotabletour.com or the South Pasadena Farmer's Market site at www.southpasadenafarmersmarket.org.

Williams-Sonoma is offering free technique classes and demonstrations throughout the month of May at select stores. The hour-long technique classes are dedicated to a specific topic led by culinary experts. Class size is limited and early reservations are strongly recommended. Demonstrations are regularly scheduled focusing on seasonal foods and entertaining, also led by culinary experts.

Visit the store's website for a full calendar and to locate your nearest store.

Upcoming demonstrations include:

Friday, May 14, 11 a.m. - Panini Perfection

Saturday, May 15, 11 a.m. - Backyard Suppers

Upcoming technique classes include:

Sunday, May 16: Backyard Braising

Sunday, May 23: Better Burgers

Sunday, May 30: Memorial Day with Michael Symon, a James Beard Foundation Award-winning American chef, an Iron Chef on Food Network, a restaurateur and author