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For some, cooking for a group isn't just a chore, it's a nightmare. But hosting a dinner party doesn't have to be stressful. While we can't all be a world renowned chef like on Supper Club with Tom Bergeron, a few environmentally responsible recipes can go a long way. Learning some simple techniques can make cooking what it should be, fun. Learning to cook green meals is as easy as choosing a good teacher.
Immersing yourself in an eco-foodie's lifestyle is a sure way to learn some great tips while sipping on organic Chianti at Organic Tuscany. Learning to prepare recipes that emphasize a few local high quality ingredients means that foods don’t travel far and energy use is minimized. This hands-on course in local organic cuisine guides each student through the preparation of simple but delicious green dishes. Students visit local organic farms, make farm fresh pasta, and taste delicious organic wines from the surrounding region.
It wasn't always green living for Ken Immer. As a talented chef in Charleston, S.C., Immer lived a characteristically stressful life built around the restaurant industry. Today, yoga and organic cooking have taken the place of booze and cigarettes. As the founder of Om Cooking, Immer now teaches cooking workshops built around a green yogi's way of life.
Check out Spork Foods organic vegan cooking classes. Sisters Jenny and Heather Goldberg show students inventive vegan cuisine that emphasizes organic, local, and seasonal ingredients. Classes like South American Cuisine, the Summer Sushi Party, and Vegan Italiano show students how to cook plant-based recipes made with local produce. The menus limit the impact on the planet by feeding more people with less energy than some meat heavy diets.
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