Cooking Classes

The Ayurvedic principles are universal and apply to any ethnic tradition including a typical American cuisine.

All of our cooking classes are based on the fundamental principals of:

Organic, seasonal ingredients, whenever possible
Cruelty-free ingredients and products
Alternatives to wheat gluten, dairy. The recipes can be adapted to dietary restrictions, food allergies and sensitivities
Low simple carbohydrates, low glycemic index foods and lots of veggies.
Traditional ethnic flavors and ingredients to build great flavor and satisfy cravings
Clean, lean proteins and healthy fats.
Easy to prepare meal ideas that taste delicious.

Our goal is to teach you how to cook, not how to follow a recipe

The following is a list of our most popular cooking classes. Please see the 'Classes' section for upcoming dates:

Ethnic Classes:

Combining Flavors: Herbs and Spices
Instructor: Gigia Kolouch
Learn how to combine the six basic tastes to excite your taste buds and help your digestion. Experiment with Mediterranean, Asian and Indian flavor combinations to create your own dishes.

Regional Italian: Beyond Pasta
Instructor: Gigia Kolouch
Discover the delicious Italian foods that lay beyond pasta and tomatoes.

Indian Cooking
Instructor: Gigia Kolouch
We will prepare a complete Indian meal including dal, chutneys, spiced basmati rice with cashews, and pistachio rose rice pudding.

Mexican/Latin American Cooking
Instructor: Gigia Kolouch
Discover the flavors of the other Americas: tropical fruits, citrus, mint, cilantro, chiles and beans.

Eastern Mediterranean Cooking
Instructor: Gigia Kolouch
Dinner includes food from Greece, Turkey, Persia and North Africa.

Back to Basics:

Meals in a Minute
Instructor: Gigia Kolouch
Fast, easy meals that take 15 minutes to make for both vegetarian and vegan cooks.

Creative Soup Making
Instructor: Gigia Kolouch
Even the beginner cook can learn the basics of experimenting with flavors and textures to become a soup master.

Wheat-Free and Dairy-Free Cooking
Instructor: Gigia Kolouch
Discover new ingredients and cooking techniques to expand your diet, not restrict it.

Tofu, Tempeh and Miso
Instructor: Gigia Kolouch
Decode the mysterious soy bean and discover the wild variety of foods and tastes based on this miraculous bean.

Creative Cooking with Salads and Grains
Instructor: Gigia Kolouch
Discover the world of grains and salads through international recipes. Create your own salad dressings.

Creative Cooking with Beans and Stews
Instructor: Gigia Kolouch
Learn everything you need to know about cooking beans and lentils while creating your own recipes, tailored to your dietary needs.