LAKEPORT, Calif. – Cooking classes will now be offered at The Kitchen Gallery in Lakeport.

The culinary program will kick off on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. with a class on local fall bounty taught by Esther Oertel, personal chef, culinary instructor, and “The Veggie Girl” columnist for Lake County News.

Oertel will demonstrate the preparation of a butternut squash soup with pears, a mixed olive risotto and a rustic pear tart.

Ingredients sourced from Lake County farms include squash, pears, olive oil, walnuts and wine. The class is vegetarian friendly.

To sign up for the class, contact The Kitchen Gallery at 707-262-0422. A class fee of $25 includes the cooking demo, servings of each dish and a recipe booklet.

Space is limited so please reserve you spot early.

The Kitchen Gallery is located at 301 N. Main St. in Lakeport.