Mission
Statement
Hipcooks
is a Los Angeles-based cooking school that feeds the minds, imaginations &
tummies of Hip Angelinos. Hipster pupils
are taught how to impress future guests with dinner party techniques. Hipsters love to entertain at home: they get
to show off their fabulous place & amazing culinary talents in a setting
that is much more fun & relaxed than a restaurant.
Yet the idea of entertaining will stress the
novice! How to cook without Stress is
the key! At Hipcooks we do this by
having FUN in the kitchen. How? Well, let’s see:
Free yourself from the Recipe
Tease
out your inner chef, trust your instincts & create! Think outside the cookbook! At Hipcooks we talk
about flavor combining (what goes with what) and every time we make a meal
here, it is different, depending on the seasons, likes, whims of the
participants.
Throw away the tablespoons!
Who needs measuring implements?! Add a swirl of Olive Oil, a toss of salt from
high, a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of cilantro. Of course, measure when it
is necessary, but most of the time, you know how much to add.
Slice and dice like a Pro
Sure,
rapid-fire cutting with an 8 inch chef’s knife sure looks cool, but when you do
it properly it is super-efficient.
Also: How to flip ingredients in
a sauté pan, to know when meat is ready to take off the grill, etc. Using the proper technique is always taught.
Why add the butter before the eggs?
Ah
yes, when you understand the reasons behind doing things, you are liberated
& can trust your innovative spirit!
Cooking mysteries are unraveled at Hipcooks!
All different types of cuisines & techniques are addressed in a fun series of classes with snappy dinner party themes like:
A Romantic Dinner for Two
How you can have fun in the
kitchen & feed your objects d'amour unforgettable aphrodisiacs
The Surprise Guest
Yipes! Your place is a
mess, you're a wreck & someone's coming to dinner? How to whip up a
thoughtful meal while scrubbing the toilet & fixing your hair
Healthy, Fresh & Zingy
Just like you, right? Variations on healthy food for everyday eating
Oh My God, Dinner for 15 People?
Breathe in, breathe out! Yes,
you can cook a beautiful dinner for all your friends & be the talk of the
town! It is all in proper planning & organization. Fifteen, shmifteen, soon
you'll be cooking for 20 with a mere wave of the hand.
With a little instruction,
anyone can be a Hipcook – and that’s what we’re all
about. We’re empowering Hipsters to take
up the spatula and reclaim cooking for the 21st century. And we have a blast doing it, too!