Kitchen Fundamentals

Every great meal starts with a handful of core skills — and this class covers the ones that matter most. Whether you're new to cooking or just tired of feeling unsure at the cutting board, Kitchen Fundamentals will build the foundation everything else is stacked on.

We'll start with knife skills: how to hold a knife, break down vegetables efficiently, and cook with more speed and confidence. You'll also learn how to sharpen and maintain your knives at home, so they stay in good working condition long after class ends. From there, we'll move to the stove, covering how to read pan heat and get a proper sear — the difference between food that browns beautifully and food that steams. You'll whisk together a vinaigrette from scratch and learn the seasoning principles that take a dish from flat to balanced.

By the end of class, you'll have the fundamentals to cook with more control, more confidence, and better instincts in the kitchen — no recipe required.

What you'll learn:

• Knife skills and technique

• Sharpening and maintaining knives at home

• Making vinaigrettes from scratch

• Reading pan heat and searing properly

• Seasoning dishes to taste