I’ve had the pleasure of teaching one-on-one and group cooking classes for five years, and it has slowly become one of my favorite aspects of my work. I offer a ten class cooking curriculum which provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of cooking from knife skills and sourcing ingredients to pulling off a successful dinner party. My philosophy as a Chef is to use the senses to prepare food based off of instinct. I will provide general outlines and recipes, but ultimately, my students learn to season food and pair ingredients based on seasonality and preference, making it easy to replicate any dish they choose later in their cooking journey.
Topics covered include:
Sourcing ingredients, food safety, knife skills, mise en place, oven basics, seasoning, salad dressings
Handling meats, sautéing, stir frying, caring for pans
Soups, stews, homemade stocks
Summer staples, no cook sauces, marinating meats, creative salad ideas
Basics of Pasta
Preparing a whole roast, braising
Basics of Asian cooking
Brunch and breakfast
Vegan and vegetarian cooking
Hosting a dinner party, tips for catering
Group cooking classes are a fun way for friends, family, or work teams to bond. It also makes for a unique date night experience. I have taught ages 6 - 76, so no matter where you are in your cooking journey, I will meet you with a specialized menu for your interests and skill set.
Some popular group cooking class requests include: handmade dumplings, lumpia (egg rolls), sushi, homemade pasta, tortelli, ravioli, braised short ribs, Xiao long bao, risotto.
Please email me to inquire about private bookings, or check out my offerings at Lazy Acres Natural Market.
https://classes.lazyacres.com/classes/
