Culinary Adventures with Gourmet Chef Cody James

The Museum of Visual Materials and gourmet Chef Cody James announce "South Dakota Culinary Adventures," a series of cooking shows developed to highlight South Dakota tourism, agriculture, wines and other products unique to the state.

Beginning June 22, James will demonstrate different cooking techniques and recipes. The first show will kick off with Tapas, a Mediterranean finger food, at 6:30 p.m. The two-hour shows will take place at the Museum of Visual Materials, 500 N. Main St., in Sioux Falls. To register, call the Museum at 271-9500. Cost is $5 per show.

Each Tuesday through September, Chef Cody will demonstrate a different cooking technique. Following the June 22nd Tapas class, "Eggcetera" on Tuesday, June 29th will showcase Chef Cody cooking with eggs. On Tuesday, July 6th, Chef Cody will feature German Cuisine, and on Tuesday, July 13th, Chef Cody will bring the luau to South Dakota as he prepares authentic Hawaiian fare.