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A Very Bourbon Christmas! A Fireside Cooking and Tasting Experience

Grovestone Gourmet Foods & Gifts

2419 Village Green Pl.

Champaign, Illinois 61822


(217) 239-2700


Category

Food & Drink

Hours

December 10, 2025

6:30pm - 8:00pm

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Get ready to jingle, mingle, and sip your way through a merry bourbon-infused Christmas feast!
Join Registered Dietitian Chef Kristina Adams-Smith for an unforgettable night
where the richness of bourbon meets the magic of the holidays, warm spices,
cozy aromas, and festive flavors that feel like Christmas by the fireplace.

With her culinary expertise and nutrition-forward background,
Chef Kristina will guide you course by course, showing how indulgent holiday dishes
can still be thoughtfully balanced, incredibly flavorful, and totally festive.

Perfect for date night, a night out with friends,
or anyone who loves the holidays with a little…  spirit. 

Menu Highlights:
Pecan Pear Cheese Ball Bites - 
Creamy, nutty, lightly sweet, and kissed with bourbon warmth. A festive bite-sized starter.

Chopped Brussels Sprout Salad with Bourbon Bacon Dressing -
Crisp Brussels, smoky bacon, and a silky bourbon-kissed dressing for the perfect seasonal crunch.

Bourbon Bacon Onion Roasted Sweet Potatoes -
Sweet potatoes roasted with bacon, onions, and a touch of bourbon for caramelized, cozy comfort.

Bourbon-Roasted Pork Loin -
Slow-roasted, deeply savory pork with a rich bourbon glaze and holiday spice.

Snickerbourbondoodles -
A boozy twist on a Christmas cookie classic. Soft, cinnamon-sugar, and irresistibly warm.

Cocktail/Wine Tasting

Reserve your seat early, this event is sure to sell out fast

Each class teaches tasty techniques and food preparation along with providing a tasting of each dish prepared.
We will also provide wine tastings with selected dishes.
Must be 21 years of age.

Each guest will receive 20% off Olive Oils & Balsamics!

Category

Food & Drink

Hours

December 10, 2025

6:30pm - 8:00pm

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