Holistic Cooking Classes
IN-HOME CLASSES:
Looking to gain confidence in the kitchen, feed yourself nourishing meals, and get excited about vegetables? Join Chef Melissa for a fun and educational experience that will inspire you to find joy in the kitchen while prioritizing wellness.
Get empowered to nourish yourself!
In-person cooking classes are available in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a travel fee for cities outside of the East Bay.
Kitchen Confidence Classes
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Knife Skills Basics
1.5 - 2 hours
Learn to slice, dice, julienne, chiffonade, and mince like a pro!
Individualized feedback helps you learn to cut safely and efficiently, making time in the kitchen more enjoyable!
Virtual offering also available.
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Knife Skills + Soup & Salad
2.5 - 3 hours
Learn the proper way to handle a chef knife, then use your cut produce to practice some foundational culinary techniques.
Together we’ll gain confidence in balancing flavors as we craft a satisfying soup and salad using a variety of seasonal produce!
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Grain Bowls
3 - 3.5 hours
My signature offering combines knife skills and the building blocks for plant-based cooking.
Learn a mix-and match-formula for meal prepping flavorful and nourishing grain bowls using a variety of seasonal vegetables and plant-based protein.
THESE CLASSES ARE FOR YOU IF:
You want to eat well but aren’t sure where to start
You avoid recipes that include too much knife work
You’re curious about incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet
You’re looking for real, practical lessons to add ease to everyday life
You’re ready to invest in your wellbeing
You’re excited to feel more confident in the kitchen
You want to eat more vegetables
You’re looking to empower yourself and your loves ones
Fill out the below form to receive more detailed class information, book a class, and/or schedule a time to chat.
Testimonials
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“Chef Melissa planned a terrific cooking class and dinner to help our family celebrate my son's birthday. Melissa was a patient and knowledgeable teacher as she led us through knife skills and taught several cooking methods for mushrooms, greens and tofu. She introduced flavorful sauces & spices. The end result was a delicious grain bowl with an assortment of toppings…the night was educational, fun, and just delicious.”
Marion
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“I highly recommend Chef Melissa. She gave my 20 yr old son, my husband and I a private class in our kitchen. This was to celebrate my birthday and I wanted to concentrate on knife skills and easy vegan bowls. Even though I have been cooking for over 45 years, I learned a lot, starting with the knife skills! We all gained much appreciated confidence in how to adjust flavor and how to combine ingredients.”
Elisabeth
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“Melissa taught us a delicious menu that satisfied our foodie wants! She was a delight to have in our home because she was easy to talk to, and an effective teacher…The entire evening was fun and insightful to learn how to prepare new recipes and to learn the proper technique for different types of cuts…She also was happy to accommodate our dietary needs with the menu she created.”
Sarah
Celebration Classes
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Plant-Based Tacos
Let’s have a taco fiesta! Try your hand at making tortillas from scratch and we’ll fill them with a variety of colorful and seasonal ingredients!
This class will include:
- Make an easy and delicious plant-based taco filling
- Cook homemade corn tortillas on the stove
- Enjoy freshly made guacamole
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Galette Extravaganza
Learn the basics of making pie dough and fill it with delicious seasonal fruits and vegetables!
This class will include:
- Make a basic pie dough (dairy-free and gluten-free available)
- Work with seasonal produce to make delicious fillings
- Learn to roll dough and shape galettes
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Veggie Sushi
Learn to make sushi rice, capture unique flavors and textures using plant-based ingredients, and roll your own sushi!
This class will include:
- Cook an easy stovetop appetizer
- Learn to roll sushi using a bamboo sushi mat
- Make plant-based fillings like tofu “crab” and eggplant “unagi”
Create memories with those you care about - perfect for your next birthday, anniversary, holiday gathering, team building day, or other special occasion!
Children are welcome to participate as well!
Fill out the below form to receive more detailed class information, book a class, and/or schedule a time to chat.
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VIRTUAL CLASSES:
Virtual demos, cook-alongs, and webinars are available over Zoom for groups of all sizes. Perfect for corporate wellness initiatives and unique team building opportunities! Ingredient lists are provided in advance for cook-a-long experiences.
WHO ARE THESE CLASSES FOR?
Corporate teams seeking unique ways to boost morale and support wellness
Communities wanting to stay connected virtually
Sample Virtual Class Offerings:
Happy Hour Celebration (cook-a-long featuring a seasonal snack and non-alcoholic beverage)
Introduction to Plant-based Eating (webinar style with demo)
Sauerkraut and Vegetable Fermentation 101
Fill out the below form to submit an inquiry and/or schedule a time to chat.
PUBLIC CLASSES
Chef Melissa shares her passion for nourishing plant-based cooking and mindful fermentation with these free on-demand classes for you to watch any time! Her gift to help support your wellness journey!
