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.
NOTE: Our classes vary from minimal to extensive hands-on preparation. Cleanup is minimal. Food fees are included in the registration fee, so don’t come full! No refunds will be given for missed classes. Classes are listed in date order. Bring containers for possible leftovers.
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All of Julie’s classes begin with fresh vegetables and dips. Then we break into groups to prepare some of the recipes chosen for the evening.
Duration: One Session
Date range: January 17
Day(s) of the week: Thursday
Hour: 6:30–9 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $60
Instructor: Julie Shanson julie@findjoyinfood.com www.findjoyinfood.com
In this informative class, students will gain practical knowledge on what kind of food (fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, dairy, meat, herbs and spices, etc.) can affect and prevent cancer growth.
Duration: Two Sessions: January 22 & January 24
Day(s) of the week: Tuesday, January 22 / 6–7 p.m. (Lecture Only); Thursday, January 24 / 6–8:30 p.m. (Cooking Class)
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $75
Instructor: Chen Ben Ascher contact@mor-nutrition4life.com
Zaida’s calm demeanor can put anyone at ease in the kitchen and it’s wonderful to learn from someone that was born and raised by amazing cooks in Oaxaca.
Duration: One Session
Date range: January 23
Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
Hour: 6:30–9 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $60
Instructor: Zaida Soriano oaxacankitchenmarkets@gmail.com www.oaxacankitchenmarkets.com
We’ll explore the basics of melting chocolate for dipping, then dip strawberries, bananas and dried fruits in dark chocolate, plus make other things to dip as time allows.
Duration: One Session
Date range: February 7
Day(s) of the week: Thursday
Hour: 6:30–9 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Quarter: Winter 2019
Price: $60
Instructor: Julie Shanson julie@findjoyinfood.com www.findjoyinfood.com
Learn the special art of authentic tamale-making in this hands-on class.
Duration: One Session
Date range: February 13
Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
Hour: 6:30–9 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $60
Instructor: Zaida Soriano oaxacankitchenmarkets@gmail.com www.oaxacankitchenmarkets.com
Learn to prepare a delicious feast that will transport you to Italy’s Amalfi Coast where the stunning beaches of Sorrento, Positano, and Capri are bursting with sunshine, breathtaking views, and epicurean delights.
Duration: One Session
Date range: February 28
Day(s) of the week: Thursday
Hour: 6:30–9 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Quarter: Winter 2019
Price: $60
Instructor: Michelle Greenebaum michelle@togetherinthekitchen.com
Oaxaca is known as the Land of the Seven Moles because of the seven versions of mole sauce.
Duration: One Session
Date range: March 6
Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
Hour: 6:30–9 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $60
Instructor: Zaida Soriano oaxacankitchenmarkets@gmail.com www.oaxacankitchenmarkets.com
We’ll explore the basics of tin-less pies like hand pies, galettes, and upside-down pies.
Duration: One Session
Date range: March 14
Day(s) of the week: Thursday
Hour: 6:30–9 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $60
Instructor: Julie Shanson julie@findjoyinfood.com www.findjoyinfood.com
Learn how to throw your own vegetarian Sushi and Spring Roll Party!
Duration: One Session
Date range: March 19
Day(s) of the week: Tuesday
Hour: 6:30–9 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $60
Instructor: Michelle Greenebaum michelle@togetherinthekitchen.com
The traditional food of India has been widely appreciated for its fabulous herbs, spices, pulses and legumes. The Joshis will teach you how to prepare aromatic, mild, low fat and nutritious Indian cuisine by demonstrating their techniques.
Duration: One Session
Date range: March 20
Day(s) of the week: Wednesday
Hour: 6:30–9 p.m.
Address: Palo Alto HS Rm 103
Quarter: Winter 2019
Prerequisite: None
Price: $60
Instructor: Ramesh and Bharati Joshi
