Creating gourmet meals at home is not only a passion but often easier than a lot of people expect. With a little research and practice there is no reason you too can't enjoy an exotic meal based on the cuisines you've always believed required traveling to a fancy restaurant in a big city.  Karen teaches private cooking classes in your home. Learn recipes from menus that are customized for you and your guests.  This can be a fun dinner party, gift, or celebration.

Cuisines to choose from:

• Japanese /Sushi
• Thai
• Vietnamese
• Indian (southern India and/or vegetarian)
• Flexitarian (to meet the needs of meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans at the same meal)
• Gluten free (baking and cooking)

 

Classes are scheduled on a first come first served basis and require a deposit of $15.00 per person to be paid at least one week before the class date, with the remainder of the class fee payable at class.  Any changes, especially the number of participants or menu items, must be approved by Karen and may incur an additional charge.

Class prices- $60.00 per person (may vary depending on menu and total number of participants) taking the class. For people not participating in the class (spouses, other family members, or friends) who want to eat dinner, there is a $25.00 per person charge.  Maximum class size (including additional diners) is 10 people.  If the class location is more than 10 miles from downtown Bozeman a travel charge will be applied to the total fee.

Classes include demonstration and hands-on cooking, background information about the cuisine, resources for locating ingredients, and a printed recipe booklet.

The meals generally consist of; an appetizer, main dish, side dishes, and a dessert, there will be variations depending on the cuisine chosen.

After the meal is prepared everyone sits down together to enjoy the food.  Karen provides all food items and the host or hostess is responsible for beverages.

To discuss options and to schedule classes please call Karen weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at 406-586-9186 or e-mail karenore@bridgeband.com

Bio

• Bachelors of Science in Nutrition from Montana State University Bozeman, MT 1992
• Taught cooking classes through Bozeman Adult Continuing Education Program from 1988 to 2003
• Taught cooking classes at Bridger Kitchens Culinary Centre 2007-2010
• Private classes in people homes from mid 1990s to the present

Karen became interested in Asian foods in the 1970s with the gift of a Wok that included a small booklet of Chinese cooking, and then branched out to include Japanese, Southeast Asian, Indian and North African food. Living in Bozeman, MT without ready access to restaurants featuring these cuisines meant that learning to prepare these foods at home and helping others to learn how to cook their favorites became a passion.

 



Contact Info
406-586-9186
karenore@bridgeband.com