all of my February cooking classes
see you in class!
The week the LA fires began, I was on the phone with my mom and questioning whether I should cancel my upcoming class that weekend. “Who cares about gravy?” I said to her. Her response was simple and heartening: “it’s good to be together,” she said.
If you’ve been in my classes this month, you’ve heard me navigate this. What I’ve come to realize is what I’ve always known about my cooking classes: they’re an opportunity for so many of us, all in so many different places, to be together at the same time doing something tangible. For some, class is a reset button. For others, it’s more of a catalyst. For many, including myself, it’s a chance to feel simultaneously connected to others while also feeling firmly rooted at home.
None of this is life-changing, but it helps build a steady rhythm of caretaking and community. The more we get together to cook, the less cooking for each other feels daunting. The more bolstered and supported we feel, the more bolstering and support we can provide.
I am really grateful to all of you who are regulars and those who come just once or twice to try it out.
Plus, now instead of doing occasional fundraising classes, I now give a portion of proceeds from every single class to a different meaningful organization. This means just coming to class, in and of itself, is a way to give back to groups making a difference in our communities.
In the last few months we have given thousands of dollars between the following organizations:
Below are the three classes I’m teaching in February and a bit more about the organization each class is supporting.
Hope to see you there! All FAQs about my classes are here (including what to expect during class, how to gift my classes, etc.). Remember if you want to attend class and money is a barrier, just drop me a note and we’ll work something out!
And don’t forget: all of my previous classes are available in my video library! There are a whopping 115 classes to choose from! When you purchase these you get the class recording and class PDF of recipes, grocery list, etc.
DEMYSTIFYING FRYING!
Sunday Feb. 9, 2p - 3:30p EST / sliding scale starting at $40
Benefitting The Sato Project, which is dedicated to rescuing the abused and abandoned dogs of Puerto Rico. Both of our dogs are from The Sato Project!
Scared of frying at home? Love crispy stuff? Join me for this 'Frying 101' class and leave feeling confident to fry anything. We will make HOMEMADE FRENCH FRIES WITH GARLIC + HERBS, CRISPY FRIED FISH, and TARTAR SAUCE. We will talk all things oil (which types to use, how to dispose of it, etc.) and more. As always, lots of tips and tricks offered along the way and TONS OF FUN! A percentage of class proceeds will go to THE SATO PROJECT.
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A QUICK + SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER
Friday Feb. 14, 6p - 7p EST / sliding scale starting at $25
Benefitting CORE, a humanitarian organization that brings immediate relief and recovery to underserved communities across the globe.
Join me at 6p EST on Friday Feb. 14th for a quick and special Valentine's Day Dinner. We'll make Cosmos (N/A option given) and Steak Diane (chicken + veg option given). A great activity to do with someone you love (partner, friend, family member, yourself!). Also a really nice activity to do with someone you love who lives far away -- you can both take class and cook, then eat together over FaceTime or Zoom (or whatever you use!). A portion of proceeds will go to CORE (a humanitarian organization that brings immediate relief and recovery to underserved communities across the globe).
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Want to make Valentine’s Day even more special? Order a signed/personalized copy of my latest cookbook WHAT GOES WITH WHAT by tomorrow from Oblong Books, my local bookstore, and they’ll ship it to you by the 14th! A great gift would be a book + this class!!!
JULIA’S CAESAR!
Sunday Feb. 16, 2p - 3:30p EST / sliding scale starting at $40
Benefitting God’s Love We Deliver, which cooks and home-delivers nutritious, medically tailored meals for people too sick to shop or cook for themselves.
Join me for this celebration of JULIA'S CAESAR! (say it out loud to get the joke). We will be making CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD WITH CRUNCHY CROUTONS, VEGAN KALE CAESAR, AND CAESAR SPAGHETTI. In this celebration of Caesar, we will show a variety of ways to make and enjoy Caesar dressing. This one is going to be fun and kind-of funny. Caesar! Why not?! A portion of proceeds will go to GOD'S LOVE WE DELIVER.
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Quick reminder! Tomorrow is the last day to get 15% off of WHAT GOES WITH WHAT at bookshop.org when you use the code: LOVEBOOKSELLERS
see you in class friends! xooxoxo julia
Definitely signing up for the frying class. What a good idea.
If we can't make the exact time for the valentines one, is there a recording?