Melissa is delighted to speak to your group about healthy meal preparation in this hectic world of ours. She has presented to such groups as the Charlotte Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners, Charlotte Professional Sales Executives, and Mothers and More - Huntersville Chapter. References are certainly available.
She can also provide interactive hands-on cooking classes in the privacy of your home for your next company retreat, baby shower, or family reunion.
Small Groups facilitate…
v A Comfortable Learning Environment
v A Hands-On Experience
v Increased Fun and Participation
These cooking classes would be taught in a participant's home or other suitable location with the students helping to prepare menu items; participating in discussions; and finally eating the meal jointly prepared.
Subject matter might include:
Dinner Tonight and Dinner Tomorrow: How to select and prepare a menu that allows for two or more meals with a variety of fresh ingredients. Meat and Vegetarian options will be discussed.
One Sauce and Four Ways: Using a simple White Sauce to create a variety of dishes from the easy to the elegant. Appetizer, Soup, Entrée, and Dessert options will be discussed.
The Secrets of Garnishing: Using simple techniques and tools plus readily-available ingredients the class will create several garnishes designed to add color and beauty to their next party tray or elegant dinner.
The Art of Small Foods: The History and Development of Appetizers will be discussed. A variety of small foods, including Canapés, Tapas, and Savory Tarts will be included.
The Comfort of Childhood Food: Discussion of “comfort” foods and the importance of food at family gatherings. Insider tips will be included to make those foods lighter in calories and fat grams without sacrificing taste. Menu items might include Potato Soup, Fried Chicken, Chicken Pot Pie, Macaroni and Cheese, Southern-Style Green Beans, and Chocolate Chip Brownies.
Life is Uncertain, Eat Dessert First: Discussion will include Desserts throughout history. The group will prepare several desserts from the easy to the elegant. Diabetic, Dairy-Intolerant, and Low Fat options will be included.
Ø The cost of these sessions would include labor, food, and any supplies in addition to any costs for use of space, i.e. a clubhouse or corporate kitchen.
Ø Groups who would benefit from these classes might include: Dinner Clubs, Family Reunions, Corporate Teams, Garden Clubs, Retirement Communities, Newlyweds, New or Soon-To-Be Parents, and, especially, Groups who like to get together to have fun and laugh out loud!
