Where do classes
take place?
Classes
most often take place in the client’s
home. This is preferred, as I believe it makes it easier
for the clients to reproduce the same results. If necessary,
classes can take place at the home of our chef, Shana
Larsen. This will be considered on a case by case basis.
How long are the classes?
This depends
on the client, how fast they pick up the information,
etc. However, most classes run between 2-3 hours.
What are the class styles?
We believe
that hands-on practice is worth so much more than demonstration.
When you can actually get your hands on the ingredients
and practice, it’s
much easier to master them. Practice doesn’t
always make perfect, but it will get you pretty darned
close!!
What types of classes are available?
Why not get together with your friends this holiday
season, but have someone else plan the party? Are you
interested in learning easy tips and techniques to make
your holiday party a success?
Choose from the following themes:
Appetizers 101… Easy and Simple
Show-Stopping Ideas
Using some easy ingredients from the grocery store,
produce beautiful and tasty appetizers quickly!
Holiday Sides… Not Just Yams
and Green Bean Casserole Anymore
Updated side dish recipes or completely new options
for your next get-together
The Beginner’s Holiday… How
Do I Put It All Together?
The basics for a new cook, entertaining for the first
time. Get some practice before the big day!
Make Ahead Favorites: Actually Enjoying
Your Celebration!
Make ahead your entire menu, so that when the big day
comes, you are set!
LIMITED SPACE IS AVAILABLE, CALL 503-515-1439
TODAY!
Pantry Stocking
and What To Do With It:
This class
goes over the importance of having a stocked pantry,
so that when you get home at 7pm and need to whip up
a dinner for your family, you have the necessary on-hand
ingredients to make that happen. The class might involve
a grocery shopping trip to help pick out the best ingredients.
Knife Skills
101:
These are so important! Good knife
skills can make your life in the kitchen so much easier!
We will learn how to effectively dice, mince and julienne.
Other cuts are also available, depending on the client’s
skill level. A few simple recipes will be made with
the ingredients we practice upon.
Methodology101:
How do I effectively braise? Roast?
Pan fry? Sauté? Two to three methods will be
chosen to focus upon, and then recipes that are tailored
for those cooking methods will be made together.
Recipe Makeovers:
How do I make over my favorite recipes
so that they are healthier? Small, simple things can
be done to eliminate calories and fat, yet retain flavor.
Recipes need to be supplied to Shana Larsen ahead of
the cooking instruction appointment so she can analyze
them.
What is Dim Sum? Garam Masala?
Epazote? Ethnic Cuisines:
Choose a different region per class! Learn techniques
particular for certain type of regional cooking, while
making 2-3 different dishes. Offerings do depend on
the skill sets of our chef, Shana Larsen. Check to
verify region of interest.
These are just a small offering of the classes that
are available.
Ask Shana if you have a particular interest.
What about the food? Do I need to supply that?
Ready, Set, Eat! Inc. will give you the option. You
may purchase groceries yourself and receive a discounted
class rate, or you may choose to have Shana purchase
the groceries. Please see the rates below for more specifics.
How much do the classes cost?
All classes are $65/person, which includes the cost
of groceries. If you choose to purchase the groceries
yourself, (a complete list of ingredients will be supplied
to you at least three days ahead of time), the cost
is reduced to $50/person. There is a four person minimum
for a class to take place. Have more than four people
in your group? Call or email
Shana for more details.
For more information or to answer any
other questions, please contact Shana Larsen at 503-515-1439
or at shana@readyseteat.net.
Thank you!
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