the Price of a Cooking Class

After we came back from a visit to Spain, we decided to learn more about the cuisine and we signed up for a local cooking class that we attended over a three-week time frame. Each of the three classes lasted for two hours and was taught by a chef who specialized in that type of food. The cost of the class included all of the ingredients for the meals, as well as copies of the recipes and a sheet that described some of the cooking tips that we learned.

We really enjoyed the classes and I think that, because there were only five other couples in the classes with us, we received more personal attention than in a larger class and we could ask questions and have better interaction with the chef. He taught us in a way that helped us to understand both the techniques and flavors, but also the thinking behind the combinations, so it was interesting for us. It was a lot of fun to experiment and take some risks in the kitchen to create our own dishes and try some of the results from the other people in the class. It was definitely worth the cost and it was very productive and inspiring, and we still use some of the things that we learned.

If someone wants to learn how to cook a certain type of food, they should make sure that they are really passionate and interested in that cuisine. Also, try to find a small class that gives you the opportunity to interact and ask questions of the chef so that you enjoy it more.