Here's What to Expect
We will explore the basics of cooking with simple tips, recipes and strategies you can use to prepare nutritious and delicious meals in minutes. The classes will also elevate these basic recipes to incorporate seasonings, spices and explore flavors and cuisine around the world.
But, there's more...
Culinary therapy introduces the practice of "mindful cooking." Val will coach you through challenging thoughts and judgements about foods, explore ways to savor the time spent chopping, shredding, mashing and mixing, and learn time-saving skills so you can feel a sense of accomplishment in the kitchen and in your relationship with food and eating.
But, there's more...
Culinary therapy introduces the practice of "mindful cooking." Val will coach you through challenging thoughts and judgements about foods, explore ways to savor the time spent chopping, shredding, mashing and mixing, and learn time-saving skills so you can feel a sense of accomplishment in the kitchen and in your relationship with food and eating.
How Does it Work?
Sign UpChoose a class from the schedule below.
Each class is $30. Class size is limited to 7 participants so be sure to sign up early! |
Get ReadyOne week prior to the class, you'll receive an email with information about the recipes, ingredient list for shopping and Zoom link
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Let's CookOn the day of the class, have your ingredients and recipes ready. Set up your digital device in a place that is convenient. Sign on and get ready to cook, chat and have some fun!
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Class Schedule
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Cooking Essentials: 15-Minute Meals
February 24, 2021 5:30 to 6:45 pm In this class, we will explore the basics of putting together a balanced meal that is easy, quick and full of flavor. We will answer common questions about prepping and cooking a protein, such as chicken or fish, while unpacking some of the basics of prepping grains, veggies and herbs to prepare a couple of side dishes. Menu: Pan-seared and roasted chicken (or fish) - your choice; Quinoa salad; Parmesan Crusted Asparagus, No-bake dessert |
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Global Cuisine: East Asia
March 24, 2021 5:30 to 6:45 pm Strong, delicious flavors abound in East Asian cuisine, so picking a menu for this class was a bit difficult! In this class, we will explore some of the basics of this region of the world (including rice, noodles, soy, and tea). Menu: Sticky sesame tofu stir fry; Rice; Vegetable; Ginger tea |
Upcoming Classes
April 28: Cooking Essentials: Exploring the Farmer's Market
May 26: Global Cuisine: Central America
June 30: Plant-Based Cooking
May 26: Global Cuisine: Central America
June 30: Plant-Based Cooking
Meet The Team
I'm thrilled to introduce Katie Henry who will be partnering with me to create a fun and engaging series of online cooking classes. Katie is a young mom with a passion for food and health and together we share a love of cooking, baking and...eating!
Val Schonberg
Owner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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Katie Henry
Pastry Chef and MS in Nutrition Student Katie Henry grew up in Maine, where she learned to love the seasons and all that the outdoors has to offer! She attended the University of Connecticut, earning her B.A. in French and International Relations, then followed a passion of baking, earning her Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Baking and Pastry from the Culinary Institute of Arts (CIA). After spending many years as a pastry chef, she has taken a career change as she is working towards her Master's in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport to bridge her two loves - food and health. Katie now lives in Decatur with her husband, one-year-old son and dog!
Check out Katie's website: KatieBemBaking.com Follow Katie on IG: @kbembakes |