Yesterday I had the opportunity to volunteer at The Kitchen House & my experience was such a…read moredelight. At first I felt excited and nervous, just because it's a new experience for me.However, Nicole, Blake, Megan & even Ms. Ivann made me feel so welcome! I joined in on a culinary class based on sauces, stocks and soups and the guests did an amazing job. The concept of the volunteer is to guide the guests & just be a kind person in their culinary journey This venue is breathtaking, the kitchen is awesome and the knowledge you gain is so worth the experience. I will definitely be back to volunteer again! The guests made: mac and cheese, green bean casserole, kale soup & an awesome salad with the veggies sourced from their own garden Please take a class! I know i definitely want to!

The Kitchen House is a not-for-profit garden and cooking school that focuses on teaching healthy…read moreplant-forward recipes to adults and children. Ever since Publix Aprons Cooking School closed, I've been looking for a cooking school that has fun adult classes. The Kitchen House has just started a monthly "book club" called Plot to Plate where they feature a book that relates to or includes recipes. This month was Lessons in Chemistry so my friends and I decided to attend. We bought our tickets in advance as classes can sell out. The classes are different prices depending on what the class is. The house is in a residential neighborhood in College Park and does not have a dedicated parking lot so I would suggest getting there early as you have to find a spot along the street. When we arrived, we were greeted and given a welcome drink, in this case Cardamom Decaf Coffee because it was cold out. One of the instructors said that normally we would walk the garden at the beginning of class and also eat outdoors but since it was cold, we were going to skip the garden and eat inside. Once everyone arrived (cooking classes can have up to 20 people), we met in the lobby to start talking about different themes of the book. Then it was time to wash up and go to the kitchen. All the ingredients were set out for us and we picked the Veggie Pot Pie table with other attendees. The instructor gave us some knife skills lessons and then we all started cooking, using the recipes at our station. Each station makes one recipe so you don't get to make everything. And, the instructors and volunteers don't show you how to make everything first (like Publix Aprons used to do). But, if you just dig in and start going, it is a lot of fun. We had some questions along the way, like is there a spatula we can use? Or, is this the flour or the cornstarch? The volunteers were great and answered everything in a friendly way. As it said you could do in the welcome email we received before the class, some folks brought their own wine and the Kitchen House provided glasses and would pour for you. I think if we go back, we would definitely bring our own wine. My friends and I made the drop biscuits for the Veggie Pot Pie, which were surprisingly easy to make. We were finished early so we also make the Brownies for dessert that used olive oil and maple syrup instead of butter and sugar. When everyone was done cooking, we gathered in the lobby again while the volunteers cleaned and set up the table for dinner. Then, it was time to eat! Dinner was served buffet style and the Kitchen House split our food for people who had different dietary restrictions. For example, some of the recipes used non-dairy alternatives as some people in the class were lactose intolerant and one person had a mushroom allergy so they got a small spinach gallette instead of the mushroom Gallette for everyone else. As we sat down to eat, we discussed the book more in depth. Everything tasted great and we had a wonderful time. We received all the recipes in an email after the class so we could make the foods at home. I will definitely be looking at other adult classes here.

I was given a four hour couples cooking class as a birthday gift. On September 25th we went to…read moreLynn's home and was presented with a tour of her all organic herb garden and butterfly sanctuary. After the tour of her garden we got into and deep conversation about the proper way to stock your panty and the advantages of using organic herbs in your meals. I only had knowledge of the appetizer and was pleasantly surprised with the other three courses. Lynn's courses are great fun from beginner to advanced students. When we started preparing the meal everything was set up for us and the instructions were very prominent. Lynn is an excellent instructor and really helped my partner with her confidence in the kitchen. After we were done cooking Lynn had the table set to enjoy this wonderful and easy meal. We had more conversations about life and how she came about to start the class as well as a few more tips on making quick and healthy meals during the week. Overall I give Lynn top marks on her skills, presentation, & hospitality. From the moment we stepped foot in her home, to the time we left I felt the true warmth that you usually only receive from family. I can't wait for our next class with Lynn, which I believe will be very soon and to learn more about coking healthy meal options.

A friend purchased a cooking class for my birthday. We spent close to five hours on a Monday…read moreafternoon with Lynn. We cooked a menu that I chose from a selection that Lynn put together after asking me what I wanted to learn and my food likes and dislikes. Lynn shared some great tips and was knowledgeable about a variety of herbs and spices. My friend and I enjoyed our time and took home some great information and recipes.

I was thoroughly impressed by AJ's Kitchen Drawer. Everything was exceptional--the instruction,…read morefood, people, and ambiance. I attended a work event where we were fortunate to have Chef Keith Simpkins. It's evident that Chef Keith is passionate about his work, and his enthusiasm is contagious. Chef Keith taught us how to make tiramisu, pasta, and pesto, which are all among my favorite dishes. I'm pleased to say that I left the dinner with improved cooking skills.

The absolute best experience ever. Third time here and it just keeps getting better! Came for the…read moreValentine Date Night and it was incredible. Chef is a great teacher, helpful and funny. Food is delicious and plentiful!! Perfect night out. Will be back again soon!

my husband and I throughly enjoyed Nora's class! every thing was delicious and she was so sweet!…read morewe enjoyed her company and appreciated her cooking skills! we highly recommend and plan to take another class!

We love the teacher, her cooking style, her teaching skills and the food she taught us to prepare…read more I can't think of a more delightful time we've had than this great experience.

Went with my community vondo friends over 35! Very nice dining room opens to the kitchen. Wait…read morestaff was very accommodating - lunch choices delicious - even a lovely desert ! Try it- wonderful way to educate the students at Tarpon Springs high school.

Had a delicious 3 course lunch today. Students training in all phases of restaurant service. You…read moremust reserve seats in advance and because in a school, bring photo ID. Our server, Collin, was attentive and appeared to be well-suited to deal with the public. The food was plated well and was not what we expected. So good. Highly recommend. Kudos to the students and the teachers who make this program possible.

If I had to describe Mirko and his cooking it would be meticulous, thoughtful, and utterly…read moredelicious. He is obsessively passionate about his craft and it truly shows in his character as a human as well as in the taste and presentation of his food. He is truly an artist at what he does and will no doubt, raise your pallet for what good food is. My taste buds still long for he and his wife Vanessa to be here in LA, as my dining experiences at home or in restaurants-- have never been the same since they have left. Florida: I envy that you are now blessed with a great team of chefs to make any occasion small or large a feast to remember! Bon Appetite

Mirko is simply an excellent chef, host and teacher. Professional and enthusiastic about his art,…read morehe is as excited to serve as he is to teach you how to make one of his dishes. I asked Mirko to teach me to make his gnocchi and he spent hours explaining and helping me prepare the most exquisite dish I've ever had. Every time I've been fortunate enough to eat with Mirko it has been a memorable and rewarding experience.