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A Very Bourbon Thanksgiving: A Cooking and Tasting Experience
When: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Where: Grovestone Gourmet Foods & Gifts, 2419 Village Green Pl., Champaign, IL, 61822 — Champaign, IL
Price: Free
Join Registered Dietitian Chef Kristina Adams-Smith for an unforgettable evening where the bold richness of bourbon meets the comforting flavors of Thanksgiving. Think warm autumn spices, savory roasted dishes, caramelized sweetness, and cozy harvest-inspired flavors that bring everyone together around the table.
From bourbon-glazed pork loin to smoky bacon, roasted sweet potatoes, and a playful twist on a cinnamon-sugar classic, this five-course experience celebrates everything we love about Thanksgiving with a little extra spirit!
With her culinary expertise and nutrition-forward background, Chef Kristina will guide you through each course, sharing delicious techniques, creative flavor combinations, and ways to bring a little bourbon magic to your own holiday table.
Menu Highlights:Pecan Pear Cheese Ball Bites Chopped Brussels Sprout Salad with Bourbon Bacon DressingBourbon Bacon Onion Roasted Sweet PotatoesBourbon-Roasted Pork LoinSnickerbourbondoodlesThree cocktail tastings
Tickets $45 per person
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