Develop Culinary Confidence at Home

If you're new to cooking, an online culinary workshop can set you up for success! Whether you're an adult who claims they can't cook or you've resolved to cook more and order takeout less often, understand the basics of making simple, straightforward meals that taste good and nourish you with this virtual workshop!In this 4-session series, paced for beginners (or those who simply aren’t comfortable in the kitchen), participants develop culinary confidence while learning and practicing basic cooking techniques. Learn in a supportive environment where we encourage all of your questions and grow from our mistakes.Concepts that will be covered:

• Roasting
• Braising
• Sautéing
• Seasoning and Flavor Development
• Cooking Grains
• Pan Sauces, Spreads, and Vinaigrettes
• Menu planning
• Improvisational cooking
• Shopping for ingredients
• Choosing the proper tools & equipment
• Seasonality of ingredients
• Time Management
• Kitchen safety and sanitation
• Knife skills (cursory only, we recommend our separate Knife Skills classes for a deeper dive)

By the end of this course you will have:

• Created at least 4 nourishing delicious meals from scratch.
• Practiced 8 basic cooking techniques.
• Chosen the proper tools and kitchen equipment for the job.
• Applied the concepts you learned to a wide variety of ingredients and recipes.
• Increased your confidence as a cook.
• Built a community with other beginner and hesitant cooks.

Culinary Confidence is:1. Teaching Table’s 4-session Series focused on Culinary Basics and Simple meals for adults who are hesitant, beginners, or simply claim they can’t cook;2. The mindset you will develop from participating in Teaching Table’s Culinary Confidence series;3. The ability to cook a meal without hesitation or fear;4. The belief that you are capable of feeding yourself and others.The entire course is $110. You can drop in to one session for the single session price of $33.

No existing skills needed!
 

• You will procure your own ingredients and materials: A detailed list of ingredients is provided at least 1 week before each class session.
• 4 LIVE sessions via Zoom. We will meet [roughly] every other week on Mondays starting September 23rd. Other dates: October 7th, October 21st, and November 11th.
• Lifetime access to all course materials and recipes.
• Recordings of each live session.
• Personalized on-demand cooking coaching throughout the course. Your chef is easily accessible via email.
• Priority for registration into other Teaching Table classes and events (virtual and in-person).

This class series runs over 4 consecutive days.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom or gift for couples.