After her travels and training in France, Amy Tornquist always returns to her roots in Old Durham. She skillfully translates the traditional techniques she learned abroad using fresh produce from local farmers’ markets to give Southern classics an upscale and often whimsical twist. She and her staff invite you behind the scenes at Watt’s Grocery where you can observe how they weave seasonal ingredients into a mouthwatering four-course meal. AMY TORNQUIST is a Durham native with more than 20 years of culinary experience both locally and abroad. She has built her reputation using seasonal and local ingredients to create dishes that give a fresh spin to North Carolina favorites. She is the President of the Board of Directors at SEEDS and has been featured in national publications such as Food and Wine, Country Home and others  Offered by Academy Nights. Preregistration required. To register, call 493-5250,9-noon. For more information, www.da.org/academynights.