The way to your sweetie's heart is through the stomach, my friends! Here I'll show you delectable, delicious, succulent foods that will knock their socks off (and more!) How you can have fun in the kitchen and feed your objets d'amour aphrodisiacs that they'll never forget. They knew you were sexy, but did they know you were so talented?
So you loved a romantic dinner for two, but now you need to change the repertoire to keep the love flowing. This menu will guarantee your continued success!
Yipes! Your place is a mess, you're a wreck and someone's coming to dinner? How to whip up a thoughtful meal while scrubbing the toilet and fixing your hair. They'll never know that this elegant dinner took you minutes to prepare! vegetarian? we can accommodate you....see below
Just like you, right? Here I offer two variations on healthy food for everyday eating. These dishes are so scrumptious and fresh that you and your friends won't notice you're being health conscious!
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OK, So you loved Healthy, Fresh and Zingy 1! Would you like to learn more dishes like these that burst with flavor, crunch and health? This menu is as easy as it is delicous. A sure-fire winner at any dinner party. Afraid of scallops? come to this class and be amazed!
Healthy, Fresh and Zingy 3 - Supersize me!
You guys can't get enough of the delicious, colorful healthy stuff, huh? "Supersize me" gives you more, more, more! One of the most fantastic menus we've had yet. (Including two raw food items to start!)
Una Noche en España- a Tapas Class
Si Si Si Let Hipcooks transport you to Sevilla as we prepare all kinds of gorgeous Spanish nibbles, Ole!
Let's make Paella as part of this lovely three-course treat in Spanish foodmaking
Break out the chopsticks and let's roll out the Sushi! In this class we prepare Sushi rice, learn new knife techniques with fish and veggies, and all the tricks to make gorgeous sushi rolls! And just how do they get the rice on the outside?? Guess what? - I show you!
Are you intimidated by everyone�s favorite summertime stove? No need! Let's cook a delightful and delicious meal as yummy and flavorful as summer itself. It's a snap!
Yep, Thrill of the Grill 1 was amazingly delicious. Let's fire up that grill again for some more amazing summertime delights!
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An elegant, intimate dinner party
Dinner for four, six, or eight? Want to wow them with a gorgeous meal that you can effortlessly serve without spending all your time in the kitchen? Okay!
A Moroccan feast for 15 people, OMG!
Breathe in, breathe out! Yes, you can cook a beautiful dinner for all your friends and be the talk of the town! It is all in proper planning and organization. (We teach you all the restaurant tricks.) Fifteen, shmifteen, soon you'll be cooking for 20 with a mere wave of the hand.
Ooooh la la! Strolling along the Siene, kicking the leaves. Time to duck into a warm French bistro for a hearty meal? Here is a French menu that is as easy as a breeze that whispers Louise.
My Big Fat Greek Cooking Class
Can you say, "Mmmmmmmmmm - Meze"? This is my fave class to teach, and is reserved only for FUN! people. The food is outrageous, the flavors full and the work plentiful....good thing we have ouzo for sustenance!
Crack open a Singha and let's get to work! This enterprising menu is delish.. *Note* this class is not suitable to strict vegetarians as there is fish sauce in everything! I have denoted items that do not contain animal products other than fish sauce with a (v)
I am most excited to offer an exotic class on Iranian food, hurrah! Think Sherezade, 1001 Arabian nights, gorgeous and sexy dishes fragrant with sweet and sour flavors to delight your friends.
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The Indian food class you have been asking for. Non-stop, straight all-India karma. (the name of this class is inspired by an amazing documentary - www.melafilms.com) *This class can be modified for vegetarians, just let me know in advance
Sick of eating yucky, bad for you & expensive cafeteria food? I'll shop the farmer's market for ingredients and we'll meet on Sunday to cook what will feed you lunch for the rest of the week! I'll supply the containers, you bring the willpower not to eat all your lunches before Friday! *PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS WILL HAVE A $5 MATERIALS FEE IN ADDITION TO THE CLASS COST
Attention Hipsters! Let's get together for an evening of creative and fun nibbles perfect to effortlessly throw an outrageous cocktail party.
Crunch Crunch! Faster than you can say "rabbit rabbit" we'll throw together dazzling salads. It will be a colorful feast for the eyes and a treat for the taste buds. Just about any of these salads make a fabulous main course! This class is vegetarian and can be very easily modified for vegans, if you let us know.
pasta from scratch, with sauces! Not for the carb-faint at heart! Class first, nap later...hang in there, because it is too delish for words * this class is suitable for vegetarians
I really wanted to call this class "Packin' Heat", but well, you know. This is the first Hipcooks Picnic Class! With summertime and the Bowl season here, let's learn how to pack a delightful picnic. We'll do two kinds: rustic and extra-fancy. In the instruction: how to prepare, how to pack, what to bring, what to thinka bout....all that good stuff
Title says it all, yes? This lovely salty brunchy-time class is all chinese, but with Hipcooks twists.
The osso-yummiest of Italian classes. A meal you cannot refuse.
Stressing out because you want to throw the perfect holiday party? Look no further! This class continues where Cocktails 1 left off to offer you more fun and exciting drinks, perfect for the holiday season and festive nibbles to match.
Did you love our original brunch class? Well, we decided to trump ourselves. Don't you just love brunch?
yes, we call them the Prada of Knives. Find out why. Find out how. How to: choose your weapon sharpen care for and of course cut ... ...with a whole range of kitchen knives. This will be given by regional manager Kyle from Wustof at Hipcooks. Kyle is da bomb. No minors. $35
Light the candles on the deck, pick some wildflowers and delight your beloveds with this gorgeous summer menu
Alyson herself created this wonderful menu, as fresh as she is! Ole!
This is the follow-up to Veni, Vedi Vici...another wonderful Italian-inspired menu
Hipcooks West Knife Skills Workshop
Wusthof yes, we call them the Prada of Knives. Find out why. Find out how. How to: choose your weapon sharpen care for and of course cut ... No menu for this class, NO FOOD TO EAT! ...with a whole range of kitchen knives. This will be given by regional manager Kyle from Wustof at Hipcooks. Kyle is da bomb. No minors.
The menu for this class will be Cocktails, so please see that class description. Also, I'll keep a running count of gender on this class description, so that we have a totally balanced class! As of now, we have: 3 lovely lads signed up....
The menu for this class will be Cocktails, so please see that class description. Also, I'll keep a running count of gender on this class description, so that we have a totally balanced class! As of now, we have: 2 Gents and 2 Lasses
We're reading "Heartburn" by Nora Ephron, discussing and cooking it up! Menu TBA as soon as I get my hands on the book and gobble it up
Hey! This class is set up so that our uber-cool and rockin' web Master of the Universe, Ian, can test our site. So don't be signing up for this one, yo! Here i am testing a paragraph and here I am testing a paragraph again
Have your cake, decorate it, and eat it, too! This two-class series offers all you need to know to create a truly splendid occasion cake. Now with summer upon us, what a lovely thing! Class 1: Learn the basics of cake assembly and decoration. In this class you'll all have your own cake to layer and frost with buttercream. You'll also learn how to make a ganache to pour over a cake. Lovely, sexy, delicious. Class 2: Cake decorating. Now that you've got the cake-basics down, learn to decorate. How to create a multitude of flowers, basketweave and piping techniques to make a cake that will stop them in their tracks. These series comes with a recipe book and decorating kits, as well as a take-home cake to enjoy.
Have your cake, decorate it, and eat it, too! This two-class series offers all you need to know to create a truly splendid occasion cake. Now with summer upon us, what a lovely thing! Class 1: Learn the basics of cake assembly and decoration. In this class you'll all have your own cake to layer and frost with buttercream. You'll also learn how to make a ganache to pour over a cake. Lovely, sexy, delicious. Class 2: Cake decorating. Now that you've got the cake-basics down, learn to decorate. How to create a multitude of flowers, basketweave and piping techniques to make a cake that will stop them in their tracks. These series comes with a recipe book and decorating kits, as well as a take-home cake to enjoy.
Healthy, cheap, quick and easy (just like you, right? just kidding!) Meals that you can make for just you. Of course, they could also be made for two – you singles can mingle in this class! A barrage of items on the menu!
Oh yes, it is cold outside! Learn how to make healthy, gorgeous and oh-so satisfying soup for your soul. This is one of my most intense knife-skills classes, where we really get chopping!
Invite your mother, your boyfriend, your friends! Learn how to cook a spectacular brunch - nothing will win their heart more. We'll put out all the stops and fill the table with gorgeous treats that you can prepare individually or at a brunch party.
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Okay, you may not be a tart, but after this class you will surely want to eat one! Here I show you the tricks for a no-fail pastry dough (both sweet and savory)which you can freeze and use on any occasion! Nothing is more delightful than homemade baked quiches - and real men sure will eat them!
This is the first of the Hipcooks cake decorating classes! So, we'll make several batches of yummy cakes (different flavors of course)and spend the class on different decorating techniques. We'll make buttercream and use pastry bags to create flowers, leaves, and beauty of all sorts
Sweets for your Sweet? Tooth that is?
What a singles class means: you are single & want to meet other hip singles at a cooking class. The menu? Cocktails! Wheee! At the very least, you will have had an amazing & yummy & fun time while learning cool stuff! See, A cocktail party on the class descriptions to get the full low-down.
This class is a class organized with Hipcooks for a group of friends. The menus are chosen by the group. Please do not sign up for this class unless you have been invited by the organizer! To read more about private classes, please click on "private classes" under the "classes" menu.
Private - Here comes the Bride
A Hipcooks Bridal Shower class and party This is a private class, invitees only, for a Bridal Shower party. You bring the mimosas, I teach the crepes! We set up crepe-making stations with all the fixins' for delicious sweet and savory crepes. There is time in this session to open presents and socialize, as well as cook to your heart (and belly's) content! Please email me for more info on this fun and delightful class
Hipcooks Spring into Life! A lifestyle-series at Hipcooks for a healthier, happier you Each class will consist of tons of information. We’ll print everything out, and give it to you in a folder. Each session will include a portion of cooking time, so there will be cooking prep and lessons, as well as feasting! Also, the recipes will be handed out The series will consist of 4 five-hour workshops. They will all be unique and will build upon each other. We are making a commitment to you, by getting to know you in class, and building on what you bring to the session. In turn we hope to get a commitment from you for a healthier you – so we ask that you sign up for the entire series. (If you cannot, we understand and will make accommodations for you to join session by session) The cost per session will be $130 per person for the 5 hour session. That will include materials, ingredients, food to eat, beverages and handouts. There is nothing to bring but a pen for note-taking. Wear comfy clothes and shoes. Aprons will be provided. To sweeten the pot, if you would like to take the whole 4-course series, we are offering a reduced price of $ 450 for the whole series (a $70 savings). The series will meet once a month over 4 consecutive months in April, May, June and July. We are scheduling the series from 10am to 3pm on Saturdays beginning in April. If there is enough interest, we will open up Sunday from 10am to 3pm as well. We will also potentially open new dates throughout each month. Class sizes will be small, with 12 people in each class.
Spring into Life! Class 1:Eating for Energy
Hipcooks Spring into Life! A lifestyle-series at Hipcooks for a healthier, happier you Each class will consist of tons of information. We’ll print everything out, and give it to you in a folder. Each session will include a portion of cooking time, so there will be cooking prep and lessons, as well as feasting! Also, the recipes will be handed out The series will consist of 4 five-hour workshops. They will all be unique and will build upon each other. We are making a commitment to you, by getting to know you in class, and building on what you bring to the session. In turn we hope to get a commitment from you for a healthier you – so we ask that you sign up for the entire series. (If you cannot, we understand and will make accommodations for you to join session by session) The cost per session will be $130 per person for the 5 hour session. That will include materials, ingredients, food to eat, beverages and handouts. There is nothing to bring but a pen for note-taking. Wear comfy clothes and shoes. Aprons will be provided. To sweeten the pot, if you would like to take the whole 4-course series, we are offering a reduced price of $ 450 for the whole series (a $70 savings). The series will meet once a month over 4 consecutive months in April, May, June and July. We are scheduling the series from 10am to 3pm on Saturdays beginning in April. If there is enough interest, we will open up Sunday from 10am to 3pm as well. We will also potentially open new dates throughout each month. Class sizes will be small, with 12 people in each class.
Spring into Life! Class 2: I'm Freeee!
(See Class 1 for a full description of the series. Click here to purchase the entire series.) THIS CLASS COSTS $130 to attend! (the website may prompt you incorrectly)
Spring into Life! #3: Healing, cleansing, juicing and raw
(See Class 1 for a full description of the series. Click here to purchase the entire series.)THIS CLASS COSTS $130 to attend! (the website may prompt you incorrectly)
Spring into Life! #4: The Healthy Sweet Tooth
(See Class 1 for a full description of the series. Click here to purchase the entire series.)THIS CLASS COSTS $130 to attend! (the website may prompt you incorrectly)
A Father's Day class! Bring your Daddy dearest, I'll polish the grill, and we'll cook a delicious meal on everyone's favourite summertime stove! See Thrill of the Grill for menu description
Gobble Gobble! Holidays are coming, and you want to host a fabulous meal? Invited somewhere and want to bring a creative, out-of-the-ordinary side dish? Join this super-fun class, where we take the classics and give them a modern Hipcooks twist!
Let's make confections perfect to bring to a Holiday party or to give as yummy gifts.