This introductory Course offers students the unique opportunity to participate in live cooking demonstrations by Sheri Demaris over Skype and participate in practice cooking experiences with feedback and discussion complementing each class. Classes will be comprehensive in nature and the Course consists of a ten week program with video, handbook, and live sessions. Topics covered include setting up one's kitchen, choosing the best quality ingredients, menu planning tips for saving time in the kitchen, and simple meal preparation. The Macrobiotic Online Cooking Course will provide all the tools needed to establish a strong foundation of macrobiotic cooking with confidence.
Skype Session Times: 2 hours
Materials for Class: Cookbook: Macro Magic for Kids and Parents by Sheri Demaris
Session 1
Setting Up Your Intention in the Kitchen
Readings: Chapters One, Two and Three
Skype Cooking Session
In this interactive show and tell, Sheri will discuss setting up the kitchen and getting ready to cook.
Skype Follow Up Discussion
The Magic Begins: Setting Up Your Intention in the Kitchen/Food Choices
The Magic Wand: Your Kitchen Equipment/Sharpening Knives
True Alchemy: Styles of Cooking
Session 2
Beginning the Meal with Soups
Readings: Chapter 4: TheRecipes and Simmering Soups
Skype Cooking Session
Fundamentals of making good quality miso and other soups.
Skype Follow Up Discussion
Review of Student Soup Dishes
Types of Soups (Creamy, Savory, Grain/Bean, Broths and Stocks)
Session 3
Setting Up Your Plate: Planning Your Meal Around Whole Grains
Readings: Chapter4: Magical Main Courses
Skype Cooking Session
Fundamentals of cooking whole grains, preparing a balanced brown rice and other whole grain dishes in the kitchen.
Skype Follow Up Discussion
Review of Student Grain Dishes
Types of Grain Dishes
Menu Planning
Using Leftovers
Session 4
Complementing Your Plate
Readings: Chapter 4: Sensational Salads
Skype Cooking Session
Styles of Cooking Vegetable Dishes
Skype Follow Up Discussion
Review of Student Vegetable Dishes
How to Incorporate Vegetables in Soups, Salads, Side Dishes, and Appetizers
Session 5
Basic Sea Vegetable Dishes
Readings: Chapter 4: Mystical Mini Courses
Skype Cooking Session
Getting Familiar with Sea Vegetables
Skype Follow Up Discussion
Review of Student Sea Vegetable Dishes
How to Incorporate Sea Vegetables in Soups, Salads, Side Dishes, Appetizers, and Condiments
