Classes are taught in your home, as well as in local stores and markets, by Chef Shawn Sisson. Classes can be either private, 1-on-1 classes with me, Chef Shawn, or you can make it an event with several of your friends. One-on-one classes are $100.00 per single class, $80/each for 2 classes, $60/each for 3, and $50/each for 4 or more. Or, get a group of 6 to 8 of your friends together, and pay just $20/each per class. For 8 to 10 people, pay just $15/each per class!
Saving Money & Eating Right Series:
Class 1: Nutrition & Meal Planning 101. This class is designed to help make cooking for a family easy and fun. We’ll talk about nutrition and how it relates to cooking, how to balance meals, what ingredients to stay away from, and what ingredients are good for the whole family. I’ll also show you how to do professional meal planning to trim and stay within a budget,while eating healthy. We’ll talk about batch cooking, re-purposing leftovers, and food storage. We’ll also begin diet and nutrition discussions, and planning your menu accordingly. Parenting tips for picky eaters will also be discussed if participants have children. You will end the class with a full two-week meal plan and grocery list.
Class 2: Food Preparation and Intuitive Cooking. This class builds on techniques learned in the first class. I’ll teach you the basics of fast, safe, easy food preparation for your meals, including various cooking techniques, batch preparation, and storage. We will experiment with spices and ingredients, focusing on learning how to put them together to create fun, exciting flavors. You will leave class with two packages of dry spice mixes you put together using intuitive techniques, and an “emergency spices” list to help you spice up your meal!
Class 3The Best Secret Ingredients!< This class will cover some key ingredients to healthy, frugal eating that will add fun and flavor to your menu, but that you may not know how to find or cook. We’ll also talk about stretching proteins in a healthy way, how to amend recipes to cut costs and add flavor and nutrition, and using up those leftovers! You’ll leave with a package of your own homemade baking mix.
Class 4: Organizing Your Kitchen, Organizing Your Shopping, and Creating a Budget. I’ll show you how to organize your kitchen to get the most from the space you have, and how to organize your shopping to get the most done with the least time and money spent. We’ll talk about the best and worst times to shop, the best and worst kitchen appliances/gadgets, the best and worst grocery stores, and how to organize your grocery list to get in and out in a flash. We’ll discuss budgeting, and how to tailor your meal plan to your financial needs. You’ll leave with a monthly food budget, and organization form for your grocery lists.
Classes Outside the Home:
Class 5:Shopping and Portions. We’ll hit the local grocery store to comparison shop. Reading labels is a big part of getting the most for your money, and we will spend much of the class learning what different ingredients are, why prices aren’t always what they seem, how nutritional values compare, and how to put together a price book to help you get the best deal in the least time. We will also discuss proper portioning for meats, vegetables, starches, and grains. You will leave class with your own price book, and a guide to selecting the best store produce and meats.
Class 6:To Market! We’ll take some time to visit either markets or farms (seasonal), meet farmers, and learn about their products. We’ll compare different products, discuss how to incorporate fresh produce and local meats into your diet to enhance flavor and nutrition without breaking the bank. You will learn how to select quality produce, and we’ll discuss the confusion that surrounds terms like “free range,” and “pastured,” to help take the mystery out of shopping.
Other Classes :
-Cooking with Kids: Kids will make better eating choices if they help in the kitchen. This class is tailored to your child or children’s age group, and will help parents and children work together to create fun, healthful meals for the family.
Farm-to Fork: If you want to eat more local foods, but have problems knowing where to find it and what to do with it, this is the class for you. We’ll talk about how to find local farms, what questions to ask farmers, how to determine cost and value, and what to do with the types of local meats, cheeses, and produce you’ll find in this area. Learn to create amazing, fresh, healthful meals from some of the best ingredients!
Vegetarian for Meat Eaters: Whether you’re considering switching to a vegetarian lifestyle, or just want to trim the budget a bit, this class will help you take your vegetarian meals out of salads and into something the whole family can enjoy!
A Holiday Feast to Remember: Seasonal dishes for the upcoming holiday that will become new favorites for your family (holiday will be the next major calendar holiday).
A Night to Remember: Let me teach you a complete meal, start to finish, that will wow your guest(s). This is a perfect way to celebrate an anniversary, pop the question, or just surprise someone! The meal will be tailored to your abilities and tastes!
A Stress-Free Party: From appetizers to the main course, this class shows you how to plan, time, and cook for a party while still allowing you to enjoy yourself!
-Healthful Eating: This three-part series class focuses on real nutrition and science, weight management that works, and how to prepare flavorful, healthful meals.
-Customized classes. I can customize classes to fit your needs, from learning to cook a specific dish or cuisine to creating foods for a special or restricted diet.
Contact me today to book your class! Gift certificates are available.
