SAMPLE CLASS SYLLABUS
I. Basic Kitchen Blessing Philosophy
A. To educate people on the benefits of food as our life force, cooking for yourself and your family, as well as making healthier food choices.
B. To create and prepare wonderful meals in your home, and transmit your loving energy into the foods you cook to feed yourself and your family. Sharing meals together.
C. To use seasonal, local farm fresh, organic or biogenic foods, grown locally and purchased at the Farmers Market, or a sustainable market.
D. To simplify your lives by shopping 1 time a week, saving you time, your energy, and your money!
E. Blessings to show gratitude and acknowledge the universe for all our blessings, especially our food and where it came from.
F. To transition slowly, be patient, so as not to create imbalance within yourself and your home.
G. Every day is a work in progress. No judgment, no guilt, everyday is a new beginning.
H. By becoming mindful, and being mindful, we create harmony, healing, and love. We nourish all people, our planet, and ourselves.
II. Why Are You Here?
A. Motivation
1. To eat healthier, but don't know where to begin.
2. You want to be good mothers / providers, to ourselves and our families.
3. FEAR - Too much disease in our lives today.
B. What is stopping us?
1. Too much work.
2. Too confusing to plan meals/ fussy eaters.
3. The "almighty" Fast Foods - CONVENIENCE - it's easier, they're on every corner, and it's what they want!
4. Healthy foods don't taste as good, or as flavorful.
5. The list is endless. What's your excuse?
C. What are your priorities in your life?
1. #1 - YOU! To be a good provider you must be in good running condition, i.e. happy, healthy, and have the ability to be and stay calm under any circumstances.
2. #2 - Is it work, play, spouse, or children, friends? You decide.
3. If it's one or all of the above all you need to do is: gain an understanding and some knowledge and, prioritize by planning and organizing
4. Market Day becomes a day you won't want to miss!!!
D. How to create a healthy body
1. Attitude is everything. What you think so shall you become.
2. Moderation is the key
3. Eliminate toxic foods that contain harmful food additives and chemicals, hydrogenated oils, old oils, MSG, dyes, etc.
4. Recognize food allergens, eliminate them or use sparingly - determine which foods work for your body. Get to know your body, listen and respect it!
Note: This does not mean you can never eat those foods again, it simply means to eat them on occasion or special times, not daily.
5. Create a pH balanced system within your body by eating foods that help sustain the balance. See acid / alkaline food list.
III. Tools of The Trade
IV. Proper Cleaning and Storage Methods
A. Storage
1. Pantry
2. Leftovers
3. Refrigerator
4. Freezer
B. Containers
V. The Well Stocked Pantry
A. What to have on hand both in your pantry and your refrigerator
B. Staple foods, fresh and canned
VI. Seasonal Produce
A. What's in season. Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
B. Cutting Techniques
C. What fresh produce to have on hand
D. Cooking out of the pantry
SEASONAL SAMPLE MENU
A. Fresh-ground, whole grain oatmeal
B. Fresh Salad dressings
1. Caesar
2. Balsamic
C. Brown rice, Quinoa, and roasted sunflower seeds
D. Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
E. Fresh Basil Pesto, with seasonal vegetables and homemade pasta
F. Stir-fry / Tofu
G. What to do with cooked chicken
1. Soup
2. Wraps
3. Pasta
4. Plain, with veggies, dipped in BBQ or Ranch
5. Chicken salad, Chinese, or simply added to a salad
6. Fajitas
7. Enchiladas
H. Seasonal Fruit Crisp
All menus subject to change through the seasons.
