Human Systems
DISCOVER THE DYNAMIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOUR BODY AND THE FOODS YOU EAT
Basic Nutrition & the Benefits of a Whole Food Diet
- the human system is a complex integration of multiple systems. Learn about the basics of human physiology and nutrition and the ways in which cooking a whole food diet can support your human systems.
Making Senses of Senses
- Become a better cook with a tasting and guided tour through the power of our senses. Discover how smell, taste, touch and even sound, can make you a more discerning and confident home cook.
Food Systems
UNDERSTANDING WHAT FOOD IS, WHERE IT COMES FROM AND HOW IT SHAPES OUR LIVES
Seasons, Sourcing and Sustainability
- Learn about the transformative power of embracing seasonal cooking, sourcing quality ingredients and adopting sustainable practices in your kitchen practice. Each merits a full course on their own but this holistic approach is where Open Kitchen believes true integration can occur.
An Introduction to Whole Foods Cooking
- This course covers the basics of whole foods cooking and its benefits to your health and cooking skills. Topics include sourcing, prepping, effective cooking methods, meal planning and prepping and building flavor.
Vegetables & Fruits
- discover the amazing bounty of plant based nutrients that have nourished and sustained humans since the dawn of time. Topics include raw and cooked consumption of plants, agriculture & evolution with an emphasis on genetics, seasonal consumption and ways to preserve and transform these essential ingredients into delicious nutrient dishes.
Kitchen Systems
ORGANIZE AND OPTIMIZE YOUR KITCHEN FOR SUSTAINABILITY, FUNCTION & FLOW
The Whole(some) Kitchen
- the modern kitchen often possess enough equipment and space to open a small restaurant. Open Kitchen helps you create a purpose driven kitchen, organizing your physical space to support healthy, functional and productive home cooking. Edit every drawer, shelf and cabinet, reinvent your refrigerator & freezer and learn the essential equipment you need to make great food and save yourself time, money and headaches.
The Whole(some) Pantry
- our pantries often become a catchall of single use ingredients, expired products and duplicate & withering spices. Organize and edit your pantry, learn to determine quality, shop and store ingredients in bulk and, most importantly, make your pantry the first step in creating meals & developing flavor.
The Whole(some) Plan
- Work with Jason to assess your food system, reorganize your kitchen and pantry and create a weekly meal planning template that supports your goals, abilities and available time. Part coaching, part intuitive cooking, all organized for function and flow.
The Whole(some) Makeover
- If the idea of organizing your kitchen is immediately overwhelming and would rather leave it to the professional, Jason is happy to spend a day working on your kitchen for you. After an initial meeting, Jason will inventory, edit and organize your kitchen leaving you with the essential tools, equipment and ingredients to support your intuitive home cooking.
Intuitive Cooking
GOOD COOKING BEGINS WITH INTENTION, GREAT COOKING BEGINS WITH INTUITION
The Foundations of Intuitive Cooking
-Explore your relationship to the ingredients and cooking techniques. Jason guides you through the basics of knife skills, cooking techniques and flavor profiles to craft seasonal healthy dishes packed with nutrition and flavor.
A Winter Vegetable Primer
-Winter Vegetables are brimming with color, flavor, and possibility. This course covers the bounty of this oddly productive season including the stars of the various dominant families. Learn the fundamental cooking techniques to transform these quiet storage friendly crops into dishes packed with color , flavor and nutrition.
The Sustaining Simplicity of Grains & Legumes
- Throughout history, whole Grains and Legumes have sustained humans more than any other food group. They are a perfect Winter staple, offering richness, depth of flavor and versatility to any meal. This course introduces you to both common and lesser known varieties as well as cost and time saving ways to introduce them into your weekly home cooking repertoire.
Other Offerings
Nutritional Coaching
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS OR START YOUR HEALTHY FOOD JOURNEY WITH KNOWLEDGEABLE, EXPERIENCED SUPPORT
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Whether you are working with a certified nutritionist or just need to make some changes to you food system, Jason can support you in your food journey. Let your food work for you! Topics may include: Goal setting, basic nutrition, making and managing a food diary, seasonal meal planning, diet and exercise, navigating restaurant menus and navigating nutritional labels, intuitive eating and more!
An Open Kitchen Dinner
BRING THE OPEN KITCHEN EXPERIENCE TO YOU HOME
Gather friends for an evening of inspired Intuitive Cooking. Part demonstration, part conversation, An Open Kitchen Dinner is an opportunity to learn, share and experience the simplicity of Intuitive Cooking. Jason will cook a three-course meal, inspired by the day, and share it and the story and lessons behind Open Kitchen with your guests. The host receives a free Whole(some) Kitchen Course prior to the dinner so guests can see their kitchen in all its function and flow. Due to the unique nature of this offering, An Open Kitchen Dinner has a minimum of 6 people and a maximum of 12 people including the host.
