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*** LEARN HOW TO COOK IN JUST ONE NIGHT! ***
Palo Alto Adult School offers an excellent cooking curriculum at the best prices in the area. With professionally trained chefs as our instructors, our students return each quarter to enhance their culinary repertoire.
Wed., Mar. 11. To register, please call (650) 329-3752. Have fun learning to make delicious hand-made Belgian chocolates the traditional way! Learn More and Register
Duration: One Session
Date range: Mar 11
Day(s) of the week: Wed
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Carine Vanslembrouck, cschultz@pausd.org, www.instagram.com/cocoa_mirth
Create beautiful treats the whole family and extended family will love. Learn substitutions that work to make delicious baked goods that meet your dairy free, egg free and vegan needs. Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Mar 24
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Julie Shanson, julie@findjoyinfood.com, www.findjoyinfood.com
(Belgian Chocolates Galore class will return in Fall 2026.) Have fun learning to make delicious hand-made Belgian chocolates the traditional way! Learn More
Instructor: Carine Vanslembrouck, cschultz@pausd.org, www.instagram.com/cocoa_mirth
Learn, cook, and taste Artisan pizza! Discover the joy of crafting delicious pizzas from scratch! Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Jun 2
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Vanessa Palhares Montes vpalharesmontes@pausd.org
Learn to make vegan meals the whole family will love! Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Apr 21
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Julie Shanson julie@findjoyinfood.com, www.findjoyinfood.com
Gluten-free vegetable lasagna from scratch! Each class emphasizes hands-on participation, professional kitchen techniques, and full from-scratch preparation! Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: May 26
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Vanessa Palhares Montes, vpalharesmontes@pausd.org
Chef Francisco will teach you how to make delicious Oaxacan vegetarian dishes. Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Apr 20
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Francisco Chavarria, fchavarria@pausd.org
Make handmade potato gnocchi! This class emphasizes hands-on participation, professional kitchen techniques, and full from-scratch preparation. Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Apr 14
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Vanessa Palhares Montes, vpalharesmontes@pausd.org
Learn about spices as we cook a delicious, healthy Indian meal with ingredients from your local grocery store. Learn More and Register
Duration: One Session
Day(s) of the week: Thu
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65 per session
Instructor: Jonake Bose, Jonakeandyuti@gmail.com, https://jonakeandyuti.weebly.com/
Make creamy mushroom risotto — and more! Each class emphasizes hands-on participation, professional kitchen techniques, and full from-scratch preparation. Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Apr 28
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Vanessa Palhares Montes, vpalharesmontes@pausd.org
Be a hit at your next gathering with a potluck dish everyone loves! Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: Mar 31
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Julie Shanson, julie@findjoyinfood.com, www.findjoyinfood.com
Make Spanish-style shrimp paella — and more! Each class emphasizes hands-on participation, professional kitchen techniques, and full from-scratch preparation. Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: May 12
Day(s) of the week: Tue
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Vanessa Palhares Montes, vpalharesmontes@pausd.org
Learn to make handmade tortillas, tetelas de frijol, memelas with Oaxacan Cheese and picadas de asiento — and more! Learn More
Duration: One Session
Date range: May 18
Day(s) of the week: Mon
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Price: $65
Instructor: Francisco Chavarria, franzculinary@gmail.com
Learn to create delicious and nutritious meals by reducing fat without sacrificing flavor. Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 18 | Apr 15 | May 13
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $140
Instructor: Donna Acosta (ed2go Instructor)
Discover how to put your cooking and party planning skills to work in an exciting and creative career as a caterer! Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 18 | Apr 15 | May 13
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $140
Instructor: Dawn Simmons (ed2go Insructor)
Grow delicious, nutritious fruit and vegetables in your own backyard! Learn More
Duration: 6 Wks Access / 24 Course Hrs
Day(s) of the week: Starts: Mar 18 | Apr 15 | May 13
Location: Online (recorded)
Price: $144
Instructor: Eva Shaw, Ph.D., (ed2go Instructor)
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