Laurence Hoban's Market Forays are a hidden treasure not to be missed; anyone from a kitchen novice to the aficionado is in for a culinary treat. The day begins in the early morning and ends in the late afternoon with participants feasting on the fabulous food they prepared....with wine, of course!! Laurence's classes are small, conversational and everyone participates in... more

Santa Barbara is indeed a jewel, but the glow surrounding 'wanna-be' chefs after a full day with Laurence Hauben, renowned chef and food editor, is reason enough to look into this wonderful, well-planned day. Beginning with our trip to the warf to select our own fresh-off-the-boat catch, and a jaunt through the Santa Barbara Farmers Market, and a tasting frenzy... more

A buddy and I wanted something fun and unique as a Christmas present for our respective spouses. We enjoy travel and food. I did some research and ran across the website for Laurence Hauben’s Saturday Market Forays in Santa Barbara, CA. I emailed her about unique cooking class and adventure. It was the perfect gift. I built a weekend around... more

I don’t remember how I found Market Foray by a French woman named Laurence Hauben, a cooking class that takes you to a local harbor for the freshest seafood, to the farmer’s market to shop for all the groceries we need for the class, to a cheese store to taste what we like before we buy, and then go to... more