Winter Classes
Part l: Primary Food Groups
Be introduced to the language of cooking. A technique of cooking without recipes that is unique to the School of Natural Cookery. You will observe techniques of cooking with “whole dish grains” (millet, buckwheat, quinoa, Jobs Tears and more) plus sumptuous sauces, luscious vegetables, and both basic and elegant beans.
12 hours ( four 3 hour classes)
Dates: Th Feb 18,25, March 4,18 we will be skipping March 11th
Time: 5:00 - 8:00
Cost: $239.00
Workbook: $50.00 highly recommended
Location: The Natural Cooks Studio…Call for directions
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Stocks and Soups: Learn techniques on making Stocks and what pre-treatments and categories are needed to make different styles of soups, and stews.
Date: January 19th
Time: 5:00 - 8:00
Cost: $59.00
Fish: Learn about different pretreatments and cooking methods for fish. Fish is very delicate so proper cooking technique is necessary. First we explore the characteristics of different fish, then which cooking methods work most successfully for them.
Date: February 16th
Time: 5:00 - 8:00
Cost: $75.00
Alternative Sweeteners and Simple Desserts: I was taught that with fat, sugar and a binder you can hardly go wrong. Learn about different characters of whole food sweeteners and the functions of each category in making desserts.
Date: March 16th
Time: 5:00 - 8:00
Cost: $59.00
Part III: Improvisation
Become fluent in the language of cooking. Improve your skills through hands-on improvisational cooking. The unique techniques of the School of Natural Cookery will make cooking easy, fast and precise while supporting your Spirit. Take this part over and over again to explore new horizons. Prerequisite Part I
Dates: January 16th - February 20th - March 20th
Time : 10:00 - 4:30
Cost: $100.00 single $175.00 double (signing up together)
Part II: Balanced Meals
Employ the language of cooking. You will study technique and theory of cooking soups, proteins, (vegetarian or animal based) and simple desserts with unrefined sweeteners. Learn meal composition with focus on balancing nutrition, energy and aesthetics.
Dates: Tuesdays, February 10, 17,24 March 2,
Time: 5:00 - 8:00
Cost: $239.00 for vegetarian + depending on protein choices.
Location: The Natural Cooks Studio in Bend…Call for class availability and directions.