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private cooking lessons

In your 3 Hour Beginner Lesson you will learn:

  • To prepare delicious meals that focus on nutrient dense foods

  • About healthy fats and why they are essential to your diet

  • How Macronutrients affect fat loss, muscle gain, and performance

  • Knife skills for quick prep (including the only 3 knives you will ever need)

  • Various cooking techniques

  • About basic cooking equipment

  • Proper food storage for safety and longevity

  • Strategies for eating out and entertaining that won’t sabotage your goals

other cooking classes

Three hours each:

  • Special Diets

  • Paleo

  • Westin A. Price

  • Ketogenic

  • GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome)

  • Atkins/Low Carb

  • Gluten Free

  • Pregnancy Nutrition

I am also offering virtual cooking classes through Zoom. You can invite up to 30 guests for one flat fee. A shopping list and recipes will be provided prior to class. This fun option makes it possible to share celebrations with friends and family no matter where they live. Great for BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, AND ANY SPECIAL OCCASION!

 
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cooking techniques

  • Stir-Fry

  • Braising

  • Saute

  • Roasting

  • Baking

  • Grilling

specific foods

  • Fermented Foods (Sauerkraut, Kim-chee, Yogurt)

  • Wild Seafood/Shellfish

  • Pastured Meats

  • Vegetables

  • Bone Broths and Soups

  • Healthy Fats (EV Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Coconut Oil, Lard, Ghee)

  • Snacks/Beverages/Homemade Protein Bars (Adults & Kids)

Pantry Essentials and Organization Class

Learn which items to purchase for stocking your pantry (and why), and how to store them, such as:

  • Healthy Fats

  • Vinegars

  • Spices (anti-inflammatory promoting)

  • Dry Goods (including Gluten-Free and/or Low Carb Flours)

  • Canned Goods

This class may include a shopping trip to your local store and a total clean out of your current pantry

international cooking

  • Mediterranean (Italian, Greek, Spanish)

  • Asian (Japanese, Korean, Chinese)

  • Latin American

  • Southeast Asian (Thai, Vietnamese)

Cooking Styles

  • Meal Planning (Cooking for the Week)

  • Budget Friendly

  • Quick & Easy

  • One Pot

  • Freezer Meals

  • Slow Cooked

  • Pressure Cooked

  • Seasonal/Local

Public Classes

Besides teaching privately, I also offer classes through these organizations:

Sierra College Community Education, Roseville (virtual classes only until further notice)

Select Area Del Webb Communities for residents only (please contact your activities director)

Check current class listings and if you would like to register for a class, please do so through the specific website.