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“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces—just good food from fresh ingredients “
- Julia Child
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{thyme to Nourish} Eating for your mind, body & soul
{classes & training} {thyme to Nourish} offers exciting classes and workshops to help you in your journey to become more empowered about the food that you put in your body. Whether your approach is food as fuel or food as enjoyment (or hopefully both), learn ways to better incorporate healthy eating into your daily life.
Personal goal coaching An on-going plan designed to support you in your health goals. We can work together to plan your menus and investigate new options in healthier cooking. Sessions are conducted by phone and are billed at $10 per 15-minute increment.
One-on-one training We will develop a plan based on your current skill level and special interests. This is a great option for someone who is looking to master a particular meal or as an on-going plan for someone who wants to develop their skills. Add-on to a personal chef visit—$100/session. Private, one-on-one sessions, $65/hour plus the cost of groceries—3 hour minimum. Chef will provide recipes and groceries on arrival and will clean-up after the session.
Group training These sessions are perfect for a small group of friends who have similar skill sets and interests or the family who wants to learn how to cook together. This is a great way to engage your kids early in mastering healthy eating and can be a great bonding experience. Pricing is $75/hour with a 4 person maximum and 3 hour minimum; groceries are additional. Chef will provide recipes and groceries on arrival and will clean-up after the session.
Dinner party classes We plan the menu with you, do all the shopping, provide basic prep and clean-up. You and your guests help prepare the meal, enjoy a beautiful meal in the comfort of your home and walk away with treasured memories & recipes to try on your own. $350 for up to 10 participants, plus the cost of groceries. On-site time is allotted at 5 hours to include set-up, cooking & clean-up. Overtime is billable in 15-minute increments at $65/hour. Alcohol is not supplied per Washington State liquor laws, but you may choose to serve your guests— we are happy to provide pairing recommendations.
Party ideas: – A Polenta Party—learn how to make the perfect polenta, along with a meat ragu, a roasted vegetable sauce and spicy sautéed kale; we’ll end the night with fresh fruit topped with zabaglione – Oktoberfest—we’ll make grilled sausage, sweet & sour red cabbage, herbed spaetzle, caraway potato pancakes and apple strudel – A Night in Vietnam—learn to make fresh spring rolls with two types of dipping sauce, 5-spice grilled pork and a steaming bowl of Pho’; sticky coconut mango rice is a perfect ending – Grilled Pizza— enjoy a fun filled night learning to make your own crust and a bevy of toppings; antipasto chopped salad; tiramisu makes a perfect ending – A Sushi Feast— we’ll start with edamame and miso soup and then learn the perfect sushi rice for making your favorites—California roll, spicy tuna roll, assorted Nigiri; dessert is green tea ice cream – Caribbean Nights— learn to make guava & cotija empanadas, grilled guava drummettes, Mahi Mahi wrapped in banana leaves; finish with Key lime mascarpone filled cannelloni with mango sauce – The Big Easy—we’ll start with Oysters Rockefeller and then make a classic chicken & andouille gumbo, shrimp étouffée and finish with bananas foster – Fall Harvest—we’ll begin with curried butternut squash soup, mushroom barley risotto, roast chicken with lemon & herbs, sautéed Brussels sprouts with parmesan & balsamic vinegar; we’ll end the meal with pear & dry jack cheese strudel – The Basics—mastering the perfect sauce; how to make soup from scratch; knife skills 101, cooking with whole grains, fish and seafood: from the water to your plate — we’ll design a seasonal menu to help you explore these essential kitchen skills
Kitchen optimization A well organized kitchen is the foundation of many a successful meal. {thyme to Nourish} will work with you to set-up your kitchen to help get those creative juices flowing. We also provide assistance in setting up your pantry with the basics for cooking success. $65/hour plus the cost of any storage, organizing products or essential pantry items —3 hour minimum.
Navigating the market Designed for the person taking on a new cuisine or new approach to cooking. For this class we start at the store—touring the aisles and discussing essential ingredients for that style of cooking. Once our shopping is complete, we will return to your home for a cooking class utilizing the food we just purchased. Pricing is $75/hour with a 4 person maximum and 5 hour minimum; groceries are additional. Chef will provide recipes and a shopping list on arrival and will clean-up after the session. Session ideas: – SE Asian cuisine – A gluten-free meal – Indian essentials – Japanese food – Latin basics – A farmers market basket—this is an improvisational class designed for more experienced cooks
The options are unlimited! Have an idea or a theme, we can work together to design the perfect plan. Remember, cooking parties make excellent gifts and team-building events.
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