A reader sent news of soba cooking classes in Santa Monica.  Soba is my go-to noodle of choice.  Whenever I return from 99 Ranch Market or the Japanese supermarkets on Sawtelle, inevitably I bring back a supply to last a few months.  It’s earthiness stands up to heavily flavored sauces (such as a curry) and sparkles in lighter soy-bases sauces.  Or try substituting it for the traditional pizzoccheri in an Italian pasta of cubed and sautéed potato, cavolo nero, butter, parmesan, red pepper flakes, and toasted bread crumbs.  If you’ve every had the opportunity to have had fresh soba, then you know that these classes are a great opportunity.  They even offer vegan soba cooking classes!

Soba and Japanese Home Cooking Workshops:
Beginner to expert soba noodle classes with gluten-free offerings, Japanese market tours, knife skills, vegan dining, and more.

Locations and tickets online at mazumizu.com.