SEASONAL COOKING CLASSES:
One Saturday a month, Virginia demonstrates how to prepare a seasonal meal, from start to finish. Ingredients, preparation, methods of cooking, and the logistics of creating a sumptuous meal are all covered in this three hour class, $40 suggested donation per person.                   

We all know that seasonal cooking is a basic tenet of the Macrobiotic Lifestyle. These classes teach how different body systems are affected through the seasons and what you can do through cooking and food preparation to support yourself during every season for a more complete feeling of wellness. Whether it is to add some variety to your recipes or simply to enjoy someone else's cooking, seasonal cooking classes provide a wealth of information and inspiration. Of course the class will get to enjoy the meal and fellowship after the demonstration. Check out our menus and recipes page for some of our past delicious meals.

Classes include:

-Instruction and demonstration on preparation of macrobiotic meals.
-Recipes and menus for proper balance
-Necessary kitchen tools unique to macrobiotic cooking
-Opportunity for discussion and questions

BASIC & ADVANCED
MACROBIOTIC COOKING TECHNIQUE CLASSES:
(Series of 4 classes)

BASIC COOKING TECHNIQUE I:
Includes an Introduction to Macrobiotics, (What is Macrobiotics?); Food Energetics, (How do foods affect my day-to-day life?); Cooking (Why proper cooking helps our digestion and how to cook grains, greens and beans); Cutting Methods, (Why is this important?); Menu Planning, (The nuts-an-bolts for a successful Macrobiotic practice); Medicinal Recipes (How and why do these change my condition?); and Snack Foods (Learn how to make fun, quick wholesome snacks).

$160.00 suggested donation per person for a series of 4 classes.

ADVANCED COOKING TECHNIQUE II:
The purpose of these classes is to expand what you have learned in the Basic Technique Class series. The classes will deepen and expand your ability, knowledge and confidence in cooking, as your body changes and you will learn how to adapt your cooking to enhance continual healing at the correct progression for the body’s systems. This is a major turning point in healing naturally. How to become aware of, and cook for the seasonal changes that are necessary for health is emphasized, as well as listening to your body’s messages to further your path toward greater complete nourishment and well-being.

$160.00 suggested donation per person for a series of 4 classes.

*Both group class series include lectures and cooking demonstrations. Day and evening classes are available subject to enrollment.

PRIVATE COOKING – THE PERSONAL TOUCH

Is getting a wholesome, healthy, tasty and nourishing meal on the table again tonight a challenge for you? Now you can hire a ‘Ki of Life Learning Center’ Private Chef.

All private cooking classes taught at the Ki of Life Learning Center are structured to give you "hands-on" experience in the preparation of macrobiotic meals that focus on whole grains, vegetables, beans and soy foods, or to provide you with a
nourishing meal.

In your own home or at the center kitchen, the Private Cooking is designed to direct healing or gourmet cooking on a personal level, whether that is by cooking specific remedies or a full course meal.

The meals are designed to nourish you and support you, even if you cannot participate in the teaching, with the finest quality of healing food, tailored to your specific needs. Either way you will enjoy having a fresh, delicious, prepared meal appropriate for you and/or your families needs ready to eat!

Please call the center at (615) 646 - 2841 to discuss your cooking schedule.

$100, suggested donation for a 3 hour session.