Come Back to School with a Whole New Season of Classes…
Apparently the bell now rings in August, but all the adults I know still think September is the month when school actually starts. So here we are, once again, ready to go. And this particular teacher wants to begin by reversing the custom to offer you back that nice shiny apple with tremendous gratitude for all of your eagerness and delight in the process. Thank you to my students for making this such a joy.
As we emerge from the aptly described “lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer” to the invigorating mental clarity of cool air and autumn light, it’s probably the best time of year to really learn something new before winter hibernation and then spring distractions come around again. After having spent every Wednesday evening this summer home-based at the Petaluma Farmers’ Market with all the Cooks’ Club members and good friends dropping by our Marketplace Chat Table, I feel even more connected and grateful to all the devoted farmers who work so hard to help put real live food on our tables. As a result this new season of classes goes several steps further to reflect those sensibilities.
Coming from a variety of different vantage points, we’ll focus on experiencing more direct contact with both our local and individual inner resources for the best cooking possible. It always comes back to starting with the most flavorful and nutritious ingredients fresh from farm and garden, and then learning how to encourage both our abilities and imagination to make the most of them. In an ongoing effort to respond to your requests and have enough time for the inclusion of every step and student, I’ve also expanded the classes to cover four hours of time together and have included both some Friday night and Saturday options as well. So come sharpen your skills and don’t forget your homework! This kind of assignment always earns you extra credit.
