At the bottom of the last two posts I mentioned I’m offering a free 10-day mini-course in cooking basics. Those of you who take me at my word when I say “that’s it” and stop reading might be wondering what I’m talking about. So I thought I would explain: I’m offering a free 10-day mini-course in cooking basics.
Registration doesn’t officially open until the 23rd, but if you drop me an email at basic-course@cooklikeyourgrandmother.com with “Register me for the free mini-course” in the subject line, and your name in the email, I’ll sign you up myself as soon as all the technical details are worked out.
Registration is open! Enter your name and email in the form at the top of the column on the right.
This isn’t going to be like most cooking classes, where all you get is a collection of recipes. No, this is packed with the kind of tips and techniques that take years to pick up along the way to learning how to cook. Things most people learn through trial and error, or by watching a more experienced cook doing it.
These lessons will improve the recipes you already have. They’ll make your favorite foods better, because you’ll know the “why” behind what you’re doing. You might even find that new recipes aren’t as intimidating as they once were.
Starting on the 23rd, you’ll get one lesson in your inbox each day for 10 days. Each self-contained lesson will make it just a bit easier for you to tell yourself:
“You know what? I think I really can cook from scratch.”
And that’s really my goal here. I can’t reach through the internet and cook for you. But I’ll bet I can convince you that old-fashioned, from scratch cooking is completely within your reach.
If you’re willing to believe in yourself long enough to try it, send me an email today at basic-course@cooklikeyourgrandmother.com and reserve your place on the list.
Want more like this? For more recipes like this, that you can hold right in your hands, and write on, take notes, tear pages out if you want (Gosh, you're tough on books, aren't you?) you might be interested in How To Cook Like Your Grandmother, 2nd edition, Illustrated. Or to learn your way around the kitchen, check out Starting From Scratch: The Owner's Manual for Your Kitchen.
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My Grandmother chopped her own wood & cooked on a wood-burning stove. We aren't going to do that, are we?
What wonderful cooks those women were when you think about them baking cakes & cornbread on wood-fired stoves/ovens.
Nan
Son’t worry, Nan. We won’t do that until the summer.
Although if you wanted some wood-fired stove cooking, go check out Kristin’s site.
Would this be good for absolute beginners too? =) My knowledge of cooking doesn't go beyond macaroni & cheese, and grilled cheese sandwiches. I love your blog though!
EmJ, it’s perfect for beginners. And I see a “cheese” theme running through your current skills. Maybe you should look into these things called “vegetables”?
Hah! Yeah, that’s a great idea.. considering I’m a vegetarian (that lives on cheese).
And thanks, I’ll send an email right now!