Christine Manning of Manning Canning at 105 Vanderhoof Ave. will host a “knife skills class” on Wednesday May 11, 2016 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This hands-on class teaches an understanding of the knives you need in your home “arsenal” and how to use them like a chef. Christine is the maker wonderful and savoury condiments and sauces right in Leaside. The teacher is Chef Cheryl Torrance. She will guide the evening class in how to properly cut an onion and julienne vegetables. Then Chef Cheryl will incorporate the food you have prepped into appetizers you can sample and enjoy. Class size is 10-12 participants with a minimum of 7 to have the class run and the price is $65 per person.