classes


"One class with Spork and your life will never be the same!" -Rory Freedman, coauthor of NY Times best sellers Skinny Bitch and Skinny Bitch in the Kitch

February

4th (Saturday Classes Only: 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.)
SUPER BOWL SNACK-A-THON!

Watching football is the ultimate All-American pastime, and even though we don’t really follow sports (and probably won’t know who’s playing), we love an excuse for a party.  In this class, we’ll make incredible foods you can bring to a potluck, tailgate party, or make any night of the week.

This week’s menu!

- French Dip Seitan Sliders

- Oven-Roasted Potato Wedges with a Ranch Drizzle

- Warm Spinach Artichoke Heart Dip

- Tangy Lemon Squares

11th and 12th
APHRODISIAC FOODS FOR V-DAY- ITALIAN STYLE!! (SOLD OUT)

Valentine’s Day is one of our favorite holidays.  Not because of the heart-shaped boxes of chocolates or stuffed teddy bears, but because it’s your chance to cook with foods that are proven aphrodisiacs!  If Aphrodite had written a cookbook, these recipes would be front-and-center! *P.S. Wine is an aphrodisiac, so feel free to bring a bottle to this class!

This week’s menu!

- Pesto-Stuffed Pan-Seared Mushrooms

- Eggplant Parmesan

- Truffle-Scented Flatbread with Black Olive Tapenade

- Rich Fig Ice Cream

18th and 19th
NON-DAIRY DAIRY CLASS! - NEW D.I.Y. TECHNIQUES

Discover how to create a variety of dairy alternatives that you can make in your own home kitchen!  You’re guaranteed to never miss the dairy once you taste how incredible these vegan counterparts can be!

This week's menu!

- Tangy Macadamia Sour Cream Dip with Crudites

- Home-made Brie En Croute with Preserves and Slivered Almonds

- Sweet Tofu Ricotta Pancakes

- Almond Milk

25th and 26th
SPORKIE’S CHOWDER HOUSE!

Being vegan at a seafood or steak restaurant usually means a green salad with balsamic vinegar, and if you're lucky - a dinner roll.  Not in our kitchen!  We’ll show you how to make incredible alternatives to traditionally fattening and creature-heavy dishes.

This week's menu!

-Crispy Coconut-Crusted Oyster Mushrooms

- Creamy Seitan Chowder

- Wedge Salad with Tempeh Bacon Crumbles

- Root Beer Float with Home-made Ice Cream

29th 
Join us at Great News Cooking School in San Diego! www.great-news.com

This week's menu!

-Listed at the Great News Website!

March

3th and 4th No classes!

No classes will be held.

10th and 11th
No classes! - We will be at the Natural Products Expo West!

This is the largest Natural Products Expo on the West Coast! www.expowest.com.

17th and 18th
INTRO TO MACROBIOTICS! (GLUTEN-FREE)

If you have been intrigued by Macrobiotics, but it hasn't quite sunken in yet, come to this class!  We will break down some simple guidelines to living the Macro life, while, of course, preparing and incredible balanced meal. Watch out Yin, watch out Yang!

This week's menu!

-Brown Rice Croquettes with Scallions Over a Roasted Carrot Puree

- Ginger-scented Shiitake Mushrooms with Crispy Tofu

- Roasted Broccoli with a Creamy Black Sesame Miso Sauce

- Sticky Date Caramel Pudding

24th and 25th
MEXICAN FIESTA!

When you think of a fiesta, bright colors, pinatas, food, food and more food come to mind! So let's celebrate by giving our favorite Mexican dishes a vegan twist!  We will create recipes that you will crave all year round, and that you can use to impress all your amigos!

This week's menu!

-Crispy Jicama and Radish Slaw with a Tangy Lime Vinaigrette

- Melty Mexican Queso Dip with Pinto Beans and Jalapenos

- Sopes with a Smoky Potato and Poblano Topping

- Sugar and Salt Rimmed Margarita Cupcakes

31st and April 1st
BAYOU COOKIN'!

Music, food and people are what define New Orleans!  We wish more cities were centered around partying and enjoying life like they do!  Learn how to veganize these staples of Cajun and Creole cooking so you can have your own Mardi Gras party any time you want!

This week's menu!

- Warm Cajun Potato Salad

- Black-eyed Pea Jambalaya

- Green Onion Hush Puppies

- Buttery Brandy Bread Pudding



about spork classes

spork classes

 

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 $65 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 the 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 Checkout.

Once you have signed up, we will e-mail you details and driving directions about a week prior to class. For a full 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 in Spork Foods kitchen, so reserve your spot as soon as possible. We recommend booking about 1 month in advance, as classes do sell out.

Come and meet like-minded new friends or bring along a partner 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 we all sit down together and enjoy the foods we prepared. After each class you'll take home a thoughtfully prepared packet of recipes, and 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. All orders placed via Google checkout are subject to a processing fee for any cancelations or refunds. If recipes are lost we can print them and mail them to you for a $10 service charge per class.

 

new cooking class packages

3 classes for $180 (That's $60 per class instead of $65!!!) 5 classes for $280 (That's $56 per class instead of $65!!!)

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 provide, occasion (if applicable), your name, phone and e-mail address and we will get back to you asap! After we have been in touch we will e-mail you a payment link where you can make the purchase on-line. We will get the certificate out asap after order has been purchased.

*All class packages must be paid up-front and the class credits may be used at your leisure. No refunds or exchanges.

 

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