To get the new year off to an educational start, take a spin down to Providence for a tutorial with Farmstead and la Laiterie’s Matt Jennings. The jovial chef and cheese expert has all sorts of informative tastings and classes coming up in 2013. There’s the Fondue Fiesta, which may be more of a party than a class but we’re sure you’ll manage to learn something (like how to not to burn your tongue on molten cheese). Or reserve a spot for the Celtic Cheese and Whiskey Tasting to get schooled in the ways of whiskey and the cheeses that go with them. Go to the Farmstead’s new website to see all your options and to get all the details (including dates, price info and directions) or call 401.274.7177.