May
May 4th - No classes!
Go to Vegan Beer Fest at the Roxy http://lavbf.tumblr.com/
May 5th – (Sunday classes only)
CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA CLASS!
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday known for parties, bright colors, pinatas, food, and more food! Let's celebrate by giving our favorite Mexican dishes a vegan twist! We'll create recipes that you will crave all year round, and use to impress all your amigos!
This week's menu!
- Home-made Creamy Tomatillo Salsa with Jicama Chips
- Tempeh Tequila Tacos with House Pickled Purple Onions
- Smoky Tomato Rice with Black Beans and Corn
- Mexican Chocolate Almond Butter Brownies
May 11th (Saturday classes only)
ULTIMATE VEGAN BRUNCH CLASS, (GLUTEN-FREE!)
Whether you want to treat Mom to a Mother's Day brunch she will never forget, or treat yourself, you have to come to this class! These brunch recipes can be adapted in so many ways and can be whipped up in less time than it takes to wait for a table at your local brunch spot!
This week's menu!
From Scratch Bloody Marys with a Fixin's Bar
Baked Tofu Omelet with Heirloom Greens, Feta and Pine Nuts
Crispy Parmesan Lemon Hash Browns
Walnut Sausage Patties
May 18th (Saturday classes only)
LIGHT ITALIAN COMFORT CUISINE CLASS!
When it comes to eating Italian cuisine, nothing is better than making it at home! That is how your Nonna does it and that is how we're going to do it! Only we will use some tricks and tweaks to lighten up some traditionally fattening comfort food dishes. Don't worry, the flavor will still be molto delizioso!
This week's menu!
Breaded Tofu Fillet Over Spinach Pesto Citrus Cream
Crispy Tomato Tart with Almond Ricotta and Herbs
Eggplant Caponata
Italian Florentine Lace Cookies
May 19th - No classes!
Check out Worldfest! LA's biggest vegan festival! http://worldfestevents.com/index.php
May 25th & 26th - No classes!
Join us in Portland, Oregon at Vida Vegan Con, a Vegan Lifestyle Blogger Conference! http://vidavegancon.com/
June
June 1st (Saturday classes only!)
HANDS-ON SUSHI PARTY! (GLUTEN-FREE!)
Let's get our hands moving, rolling some sushi! There’s so much more to vegan sushi than good ol’ cucumber rolls. Join us to create fun, colorful, and delicious sushi, and finally learn what to do with that bamboo sushi roller you've had hiding in the kitchen drawer!
This week’s menu!
Spicy Avocado Crispy Rice Rolls
Seared Shiitake and Vegetable Roll with a Creamy Sesame Drizzle
Sake and Garlic Glazed Edamame
Home-made Sweet Peanut Butter Mochi Rolled in Toasted Coconut
June 8th and 9th
TEXAS BBQ!
It’s time for Barbecue y’all! Let’s get saucy, and put together a tasty Texas-style meal full of some traditional gut-busting classics - with a lighter twist! This meal will be so good you might even be inspired to two-step your way home.
This week’s menu!
Pulled BBQ Jackfruit
Crunchy Peanut Coleslaw
Maple "Bacon" Cornbread
Fresh Sweet Cherry Shortcakes
June 15th (Saturday classes only!)
LIGHT FRENCH CUISINE FOR SUMMER!
Come explore this lighter side of French cooking. There is so much more to this amazing cuisine than butter and cream! We'll show you how to create dishes that are easy to make at home and will spice up your repertoire!
This week’s menu!
Roasted Cauliflower Au Poivre
Warm French Lentil Salad
Pan Seared King Oyster Scallops with a Light White Wine Herb Sauce
Mini Lemon Olive Oil Bundt Cakes
June 22nd and 23rd - No classes!
No classes
June 29th and 30th
MEXI-CALI CUISINE (GLUTEN-FREE)!
We love being from California! We appreciate so much about this warm little paradise, including the sun, beach, abundance of great produce, and the influences of Mexican cooking on Cali cuisine. In this class, we’ll have so much fun with this type of fusion – and best of all, you’ll learn some great recipes, and then eat!
This week’s menu!
Black Bean and Grilled Corn Tamale Pie
Avocado & Hearts of Palm Ceviche
Cheesy Tortilla Soup with an Ancho Cream Topping
Mexicali Chocolate Date Bars
July
July 6th and 7th
No classes! Happy 4th of July!
No Classes!
July 13th and 14th
PIZZA PARTY! (Partially Hands-On)
Put on your fake curly mustaches for this class, because by the end you'll be ready to head to Italy and toss dough with the big boys! We will knead, stir, and chop our way to creating amazing homemade vegan pizzas that will truly be edible works of art.
This week’s menu!
Home-made Herb Pizza Dough
From-Scratch Quickie Tomato Sauce
DIY Mini Pizza Pies with Assorted Toppings
Fully Loaded Greek Salad
Neapolitan Cream Cheese Bon Bons
July 20th and 21st
TROPICAL PARADISE COOKING CLASS! (Gluten-free)
There’s no better time than summer for a taste-bud trip to the islands. In this class, we’ll bring home the refreshing flavors of the Caribbean. These recipes are surprisingly easy and will impress any guest, from Montego Bay to West LA.
This week’s menu!
Tangy Lime Jerk Tempeh “Wings”
Jamaican Bammy (Cassava Coconut Bread)
Bahamian Pineapple Coleslaw
Cuban Mojito Cupcakes
July 27th and 28th
SUMMER FANCY PANTS!
Sometimes you want recipes that really let you strut your stuff! This class is full of extra-special dishes that you can create for parties, special occasions, or if you feel like treating yourself to a super-elegant meal.
This week’s menu!
Truffle Parmesan and Herb Risotto Balls
“Sausage,” Peppadew and Seasonal Greens Quiche
Baby Green Salad with Candied Walnuts, “Bleu Cheese” Crumbles and a Tangy Green Apple Vinaigrette
Mini Peanut Butter and Jelly Swirl Cheesecakes
Our cooking class themes change on a weekly basis! Each weekend, classes are offered at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. We offer the same class 4 times per weekend, so that we can keep the class size intimate. Each class is $70 per student. To sign up for class please call us at (323) 512-5544 or e-mail jenny@sporkfoods.com.
To sign up for a class via e-mail, please let us know the class of your choice, number of attendees, date and time that you prefer. We will get back to you confirming availability, and we will e-mail you a payment link to confirm your booking. You're spot will not be held unless you have received payment confirmation from Google Wallet.
Once you have completed signing up, we will e-mail you details and driving directions one week prior to your class. For a refund you must cancel 3 business days in advance of your cooking class. Students who cancel less than 3 days in advance will be responsible for the full amount.
All cooking classes are approximately 2 – 2 ½ hours in length. Space is limited, so reserve your spot as soon as possible. We recommend booking about 1 month in advance, as classes do sell out.
Come meet like-minded new people or bring along a friend to share your experience! These classes are designed for people of all cooking levels. You'll learn how to care for your health, and prepare delicious food for those you love. We will give you the knowledge and skills to be a confident cook!
At the end of class you will sit down together and enjoy the meal we prepared. After each class you'll take home a thoughtfully prepared packet of original recipes as well as the skills to show off your own delicious culinary creations!
*Menus are subject to slight changes based on seasonality and availability of organic products. Classes are mostly demonstration-based. All cancellations purchased via credit card are subject to a processing fee. If recipes are lost they can be mailed to you for a $10 service charge per packet.
Single class- $70
Package of three classes- $195 (savings of $15)
Package of five classes- $325 (savings of $25)
*Packages must be used within one year of purchase and are intended for one person only. All class packages must be paid up-front, no refunds or exchanges.
Gift Certificates are available for any occasion, e-mail (jenny@sporkfoods.com) or call us (323) 512-5544 to give the gift of cooking! To order, please provide recipient's name, number of classes you wish to give, occasion (if applicable), mailing address to send the certificate, purchasers name, phone and e-mail address. We will e-mail you a payment link where you can make the purchase on-line or you can call us and we can take payment by phone. If you are in a rush, we can e-mail you the gift certificate so you can print it out!
