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Customized Cooking Classes

Stop watching and start making!

Tired of complicated recipes and overwhelming cooking shows? Join our Appetite for Life Customized Cooking Classes—the perfect hands-on experience for two! 

You choose the month and the topic, and Jen provides the expert instruction, premium ingredients, and a fun, relaxed environment.

Whether you're looking for a unique date night, a fun parent-child activity, or a hands-on learning experience with a friend, our customized session is designed just for you and your cooking partner.

What Makes Our Classes Special?

  • Customized for Two: Each session is designed exclusively for two participants, ensuring maximum personal attention and a dedicated learning environment.

  • Your Questions Answered: Bring your specific cooking questions to the session. Have a dietary need? We can work with you to adapt recipes to meet your dietary requirements.

  • Expert Insights: Get tips and recommendations from Jen’s 30 years of experience in commercial kitchens, plus many more years of cooking at home.

  • Practical Takeaways: You won't just learn—you'll leave with everything you need to recreate the magic at home.

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Class & Event Info

Classes

Join us for interactive cooking workshops where you'll learn to create delicious dishes from scratch. Jen will guide you through each step, ensuring a fun and educational experience.

Customized Experiences

Classes focus on a topic, but can be tailored to your skill level, dietary restrictions, etc. to make it the most meaningful for you.

Details

Cost:

Number of Participants: 

Duration:

$75.00 per person

2-3 per class

2-3 hours depending on the topic

Topics

Tastings

Indulge in our tasting sessions where you'll explore a variety of flavors and textures. From wine pairings to cheese tastings, broaden your palate and enhance your sensory experience with our expert guidance.

Other Live Events

Attend our events to discover the latest food trends, taste unique flavors, and mingle with fellow food enthusiasts. From themed dinners to culinary festivals, there's always something exciting happening at Appetite for Life.

Coming in December - Cookie Classes.  Get on the Wait List

The Month's Events

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Cookie Making Class (12/2)
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Cookie Making Class (12/3)
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Cookie Making Class (SOLD OUT)
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December Community Call - Holiday Entertaining Tips
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Cookie Making Class (12/9)
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Cookie Making Class (12/10)
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Cookie Making Class (12/13)
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Cookie Making Class (SOLD OUT)
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Cookie Making Class (12/17)
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What you'll receive...

The Appetite for Life Toolkit

Every participant walks away with more than just new skills. You'll get a curated package of tools to support your culinary journey:

  • A branded Appetite for Life Folder.

  • Printed Recipes for the day's class.

  • Tools to take personalized notes.

  • An Appetite for Life Cookbook (or similar specialized cookbook) focused on the session's topic.

  • The Apetite for Life Getting Started Guide to help you master kitchen fundamentals.

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"The thought of making pasta always intimidated me – Jen made it so fun and simple to follow."

~ Virtual Pasta Making Class Participant

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About Me

Hi!  I'm Jen

Cooking is a passion passed down from my grandmothers to my mother and then to me and my sister.  

Throughout my career, I was always drawn back to food.  I've learned from experienced chefs, bakers, and coffee experts.

Today I'm sharing those experiences with you.

Good to know, I am Food Safety Certified.

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