Workshops
CuttiNg 101, Essential Knife Skills and Much More
Kitchen Confidence for the Creative Soul for Fast and Flavorful Cooking in 1 hour
Mastering Knife Skills
Unlocking Culinary Confidence and Creativity
This 1-hour workshop, designed for creative professionals, teaches essential knife skills for efficient, flavorful meal prep as well as tapping into your culinary intuition which make your cooking an expressive, confident experience for yourself and your guests.
Beyond technique, you'll learn to trust your instincts in the kitchen—turning everyday cooking into an art form that’s both satisfying and inspired. Perfect for those looking to boost their culinary skills, save time, and cook with a “sixth sense.”
the bewitching hour workshops
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Cutting Edge 101 Essential Knife Skills to build Kitchen Confidence
Foundational knife skills, slicing dicing, grating, & peeling and kitchen cleanliness.
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The primary skills and knowledge the participants will gain by the end of the series will be focused attention as one’s knife skills improve, confidence, creativity and trust in one’s intuition.
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Hands-On Knife Practice with Real-Time Feedback
Start with setting up the cutting board followed by a brief discussion about the ingredients & tools we’ll be working with. Then into a close up demo of each essential knife skill, then guide the participants as they practice the cuts individually as I give real-time feedback and small adjustments on their grip, angle, and speed which can make a huge difference in how they advance with this new skill. Then back to a wide shot which will be much more interactive as we get into the specific cooking technique(s) to set expectations for a dynamic learning experience.
We’ll make Carrot, Apple, Ginger soup.
Soups ON
Different knife skills will be demonstrated and taught as well as ingredient selection & spices in a very personal and personable way
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Mindfulness, the importance of preparation to help heighten one’s intuition.
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Video. Demonstration and interactive
The format of this workshop will begin with a brief discussion about the ingredients & tools we’ll be working with then right into close up shots of hands-on knife skills then back out to a wide shot which will be much more interactive as we get into the specific cooking technique(s) for a dynamic learning experience. -
Hearty Veg Stock & Minestrone - Working with beans and various vegetable to learn more knife skills.
Vegetarian French Onion Soup in one pan - slicing onion & making a roux.
Creamy, savory, Hungarian mushroom soup. - Specific knife skills & Seasonings
Pot Luck
Curry, Stir-fry and Tagine
Working with common cultural spices, sauces & ingredients
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The primary learning goals of this workshop will be to learn more knife skills and working with different cultural spices, sauces & ingredients.
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Video demo & interactive
The format of the sessions will be a brief discussion about the ingredients & tools we’ll be working with then right into close up shots of hands-on knife skills then back out to a wide shot which will be much more interactive as we get into the specific cooking technique(s) to set expectations for a dynamic learning experience. -
Red lentil Dahl, Sweet Potato & Tomato - cumin & ginger
Chinese Stif-Fry -No fail, making rice. Working with Tamari, garlic, scrambled egg, scallions
Vegetable Tagine - Chic Peas, Sweet Potato, Red Pepper & Dried Fruit.
Eat like Henry the VIII or the Pilgrims - Heritage Dishes
Coming Soon!
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This workshop will delve deeply into the research and findings of working with heritage recipes as well as learning about old English and maybe even Italian.
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The format of the sessions will be a brief discussion about the ingredients & tools we’ll be working with then right into close up shots of hands-on knife skills then back out to a wide shot which will be much more interactive as we get into the specific cooking technique(s) to set expectations for a dynamic learning experience.
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Cider & Mulled wine
Sallet - Salad - I’ll talk about the philosophers and authors that touted the importance of a having a garden. We’ll make a great salad & a simple, versatile dressing.
Pottage of Cabbage, Leeks & Onions
Stew’d Pompion - Pumpkin/Squash
Why Seafood vs Meat - Mussels w/Parsley & Beer & Fricassee of Fish- MINUTAL MARINUM - recipe via pompeii.org
Sweet pudding of Native Corn
It isn’t a Dinner without Dessert
Coming Soon!
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How to properly measure flour. Creaming butter. Discussing the best tools for baking for instance, a wooden spoon, parchment paper, and a spatula.
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The format of the sessions will be a brief discussion about the ingredients & tools we’ll be working with then right into close up shots of hands-on knife skills then back out to a wide shot which will be much more interactive as we get into the specific cooking technique(s) to set expectations for a dynamic learning experience.
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Week 1 - Creme Brulee
Week 2 - Chocolate or Lemon MOUSSE
Week 3 - Orange Marmalade tea loaf
Week 4 - Traditional Apple Pie & no fail pie crusts - This will be a 2 hour workshop
Private Workshop
Divining Your Signature Meal
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To come up with a three course Signature dish that represents one's multi faceted personality.
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30 min. discovery/consultation call & a Three Tarot card spread reading to ascertain ingredients that best represent you from which a three course menu will be designed and then instruction on how to make each of these courses.
This course will run over four weeks.
INTERCOURSES
Bring your sex appeal to the table
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Aphrodisiac & Infusion Cooking
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30 min. Discovery call. 3 course menu confirmed. 1 three hour zoom session or three, one hour zoom sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You’ll learn essential knife skills, including proper handling, sharpening basics, and key cutting techniques like slicing, dicing, and mincing.
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Our resource is the best place to work with to be prepared for our class but always best to work with what you have at home.
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The workshop is 1 hour, with Close Up demonstration of particular cuts, then hands-on practice with further instruction as needed.
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Yes, each workshop will be recorded.
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Not at all! This class focuses on building foundational knife skills to boost your confidence in the kitchen and beyond. You’ll hone more than just knife skills in this one hour workshop.
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