Dallas College Cooks

Dallas College Cooks is back at A Tasteful Place on Monday, November 9, as part of a series that pairs a cooking demo with a stroll through the gardens. This one is led by Chef Daniel Alvarenga, who comes in with Dallas College to walk you through a seasonal dish you can actually make and eat at home. The whole thing is built around healthy, seasonal cooking, so it's more of a practical lesson than a performance—you'll see how the dish comes together and get a taste of it before you head out.

The session is designed as a relaxed hour of cooking and tasting, meant to be the first part of your visit. Once the demo wraps, you've got the rest of the day to wander the grounds of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. It's a nice way to spend a Monday morning: start with something to eat and then spend a few hours outside. If you're into cooking but don't usually get out to the Arboretum on a weekday, this is a good excuse to make the trip.

It's part of a recurring series, so if you miss this one, there are more on the calendar. The demo runs from 11 AM to 12 PM at A Tasteful Place, inside the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden in Dallas. You'll have Chef Daniel Alvarenga and Dallas College leading the way, with a seasonal recipe on the table and the gardens waiting for you right afterward.