Learn to Cook Smarter & Eat Better. GOOD LIFE KITCHEN CLASS CATALOG JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2013 UPCOMING CLASSES A TASTE OF THAILAND HANDMADE PASTA Gluten-Free Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner FREE COOKING CLASSES IN JANUARY & FEBRUARY EXPERIENCE AN EXCITING, HEALTHY APPROACH TO COOKING
GOOD FOOD, GOOD HEALTH, GOOD LIFE. GOOD LIFE KITCHEN SPONSORS WELCOME TO THE GOOD LIFE KITCHEN! GOOD LIFE KITCHEN offers a facility for culinary enthusiasts to explore the arts of cooking and healthy living in an atmosphere that fosters creativity and the development of relationships. JANUARY & FEBRUARY SERIES SESSIONS CAKE DECORATING MORNING Jan 29, Feb 5 10:30-12:30 PM THREE EASY WAYS TO SIGN UP! ONLINE @ GOODLIFEKITCHEN.COM Register for our courses online and check class availablity. Learn more about our other events and catering options. You can also purchase gift certificates online. BY PHONE (781) 659-COOK (2665) We accept MasterCard, Visa and DIscover. Please have your credit card or gift certificate information and the course you are interested in ready when you call. All transfer, credit, and withdrawal requests must be made in person or by phone. COME SEE THE KITCHEN @ 433 WASHINGTON ST NORWELL, MA 02061 Our office is open Monday Friday 9:00 am -5:00 pm. Swing by, we would love to show you around! Our kitchen has the very latest in high-tech appliances and is an innovative teaching and learning space. The descriptions and course information on our website is the most accurate & up to date. Delight your family and friends with a beautifully decorated cake. You will learn the basic skills such as leveling and frosting a cake, drop flowers, borders and basket weave. Instructor: Sandy Abrams Series Fee: $50/Person, $15 Materials ADVENTURES IN COOKING SERIES: GROW YOUR SKILLS MORNING Jan 9 & 16 9:30-12:00 PM EVENING Jan 9 & 16 6:30-9:00 PM Do you have an understanding of the basics and want to grow your skills? Enhance your culinary repertoire with creative prep, recipes and formulas that will make weeknight cooking enjoyable. Roast, Braise and Steam your way to tasteful meals. Create and enjoy four recipes per session! & Culinary Staff Series Fee: $90/Person, $25 Materials HANDMADE PASTA EVENING Jan 7, 14 & 21 6:30-9:00 PM Chef Tony Rinella from Tosca Restaurant is instructing a class series about how to make your own homade pasta! Join us and learn how easy it is to make pasta from scratch! Instructor: Chef Tony Rinella Series Fee: $105/Person, $20 Materials CONDENSED CULINARY BASICS: TWO CLASS SERIES EVENING Feb 8 & 15 6:30-9:30 PM Our staff will guide you through a crash course in the basic techniques of cooking. This is a great class for beginners. Students will learn knife techniques, sautéing, sauces, steaming and seasoning touches for the perfect meal. All students walk away with five delicious recipes! & Culinary Staff Series Fee: $100/Person, $25 Materials
JANUARY - FEBRUARY CLASSES JANUARY - FEBRUARY CLASSES FREE COOKING CLASS! Jan 3 10:30-11:30 AM Jan 4 7:00-8:00 PM A hands on session featuring: How to plan, produce and prepare a tasteful three course meal to delight any palate. Recipes are created from scratch and featured ingredients are seasonal. Fee: Complimentary, Limited to first 16 guests PIZZA WITH PIZZAZZ Jan 8 10:00-12:00 PM From Tasty Crust to the Freshest Toppings: Learn Quick to Gluten Free crust, fresh Tomato sauce and the ultimate Provencal Pizza. Your class will create up to five recipes; learn creative short cuts and how to win over your guest with the ultimate Pizza party. Fee: $38/Person, $12 Materials A NIGHT IN PARIS Jan 10 6:30-9:00 PM Participate in making a fine Parisian meal! Savor Scallops le Orange, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Arugula Salad with Bleu Cheese Dressing and Vanilla Yogurt with Caramelized Grand Marnier Sauce! Instructor: Chef Steve Sullas Fee: $45/Person, $18 Materials COOKING TOGETHER: A CREATIVE MENU FOR ARTISTIC COUPLES. IT S YOUR NIGHT OUT! Jan 11 7:00-9:15 PM Enjoy working side by side as we prepare our bold menu of: Hot and Mild Beef Quesadillas, Fresh Guacamole, Salsa and Fresh Tortilla Chips, Southwestern Style Rice, and Fresh Fish Tacos with spicy cabbage slaw. Fee: $95/Couple, $25 Materials HEALTHY IN A HURRY Jan 15 9:30-12:00 PM Jan 25 6:30-9:00 PM Learn weeknight No Fuss recipes for every foodie! From meatless meals to everyday dinners that provide balance and energy for the day. This class covers 5 recipes and generous options designed to make you look like a culinary genius. Instructor: GLK Culinary Staff Fee: $40/Person, $12 Materials DESSERT MAKING Jan 17 7:00-9:15 PM In this introduction to dessert making, students will learn how use a variety of tools and techniques to make the following desserts from scratch: apple pie, lemon tarts and chocolate crinkle cookies. Instructor: Pastry Chef Jennifer Ladd Fee: $35/Person, $15 Materials A TASTE OF THAILAND Jan 18 7:00-9:00 PM Enjoy experimenting with Thai cuisine, as we infuse the most authentic, aromatic spices of Thailand. You will learn how to make a Thai beef salad, you will also be learning the art of poaching halibut in a coconut curry broth. Finally, for all the vegetable lovers out there, we will be making Thai Tempeh! Instructor: Chef Christopher Fornaro Fee: $40/Person, $15 Materials CLASSIC ITALIAN MADE LIGHT Jan 23 6:30-9:00 PM Feb 12 9:30-12:00 PM Enjoy fresh wholesome and low fat versions of your classic Italian favorites! In this class, we will explore: Tasteful Turkey Meatballs with Fresh Pasta, Easy Tomato Sauce, Eggplant Rollatini and the Classic Caesar Salad. Instructor: GLK Culinary Staff Fee: $35/Person, $15 Materials COOKING TOGETHER: COLD NIGHT Feb 1 7:00-9:15 PM Create a beautiful meal together: Fresh Vegetable Spring Rolls, Dijon Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Apple Stuffing, Parsnip Puree, Roasted Onions and Pot Au Chocolate-Coconut Cakes. Fee: $90/Couple, $25 Materials ASIAN DELIGHTS Feb 4 9:30-12:30 PM Learn the best way to make your favorite Asian food. In this class, we will be making Vegetable Dumplings, Spring Rolls and Chili Sauce, Sesame Beef and Broccolini, and Stir Fried Rice with Crisp Vegetables. Fee: $38/Person, $18 Materials Mediterranean Delights! Feb 7 7:00-9:00 PM Learning the basics of Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy Moussaka, a traditional meat lasagna with eggplant, white béchamel, Spanikopita, and with some traditional Lebanese delights! Instructor: Chef Christopher Fornaro MEXICAN FIESTA SINGLES NIGHT Feb 9 7:00-9:15 PM Say Hola to new friends and elegant fare! Mingle with other singles. Make Spicy Guacamole and Mango Salsa with Fresh Tortillas, Fish Tacos, Petite Pulled Chicken Burritos, Mexican Bulgur and Vegetable Salad as well as Individual Flans! Fee: $35/Person, $18 Materials SAY CHEESE CAKE! Feb 11 9:30-12:15 PM Savory, Sweet and Gluten Free! Our session explores multiple ways to create the ultimate treat we all crave. Fee: $35/Person, $12 Materials BEST INGREDIENTS, SIMPLE RECIPES Feb 13 6:30-9:00 PM Love the taste of healthy ingredients simply made right! We ll be making Barley Vegetable Soup with Garlic, Slow Moroccan Chicken and Vegetables, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and for dessert, Hazelnut Torte with Chocolate Ganache! (PRE) & TEEN CUISINE SESSIONS AGES 9-12: Feb 16 2:00-4:30 PM AGES 13-16: Feb 16 6:00-8:30 PM Enjoy Burger Heaven! Develop kitchen skills and food safety techniques. Create the best (beef, turkey or veggie) burgers, along with classic onion rings and fabulous fries. Plan to make a few toppings that always complement your taste buds. Fee: $45/Person, $12 Materials FREE COOKING CLASS Feb 23 2:00-3:00 PM A hands on session featuring: How to plan, produce and prepare a tasteful three course meal to delight any palate. Recipes are created from scratch and featured ingredients are seasonal. Fee: Complimentary, Limited to first 16 guests GLUTEN-FREE COOKING CLASS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER Feb 21 6:30-9:00 PM Create your own glute-free menu full of protein, grains and vegetables and most importantly flavor. Join Nicole Cormier, RD, LDN to enjoy 3 different, exciting glute-free recipes. Instructor: Nicole Cormier, RD, LDN Register for classes online:
EVENTS @ GOOD LIFE KITCHEN GOOD LIFE KITCHEN CATERING DINNER PARTIES Break away from a traditional dinner party and bring your guests to an elegant and educational dining experience. During our hands-on cooking class, guests are guided through the preparation of a creative and seasonal three-course menu. Breaking into small groups allows friends and family the chance to interact while preparing their meal. CHEF & THE NUTRITIONIST: Bring our Healthful Lunch & Learn Demonstration Programs to your Employees Today, more employers consider health and wellness programs an important benefit to offer their employees. Our Chef and Nutritionist program presents an hour long Lunch & Learn cooking demonstration, which explores the dietary importance of healthier food habits. We provide recipes, cooking techniques and the nutritional information to help you and your team start eating healthier and smarter with ease! TEAM BUILDING Good Life Kitchen events are perfect team-building opportunities; they are a sophisticated yet fun way to bring down the silos. Lead by our noted professional chef instructors, your team will be divided into small groups and guided through the preparation of multiple culinary courses from start to finish. When the cooking is complete, your group will relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor. If you don t think your group is ready to sauté and stir, then consider our Chef Demonstration Session. Every step of the meal preparation is done right in front of you, and participation is optional. BIRTHDAY PARTIES Birthday Parties at the Good Life Kitchen are a fun and memorable experience for kids of all ages. The birthday child and each guest will leave with recipes and a special GLK gift. All parties include: A 2 hour Hands-on cooking session by a professional instructor A thorough review of kitchen safety, cooking techniques and three recipes crafted for each event Supervision and preparation of three recipes customized for the event. A Simply Decorated and Tasteful Birthday Cake and a Chef hat as a gift for each child Parties are $450 for 16 children. Each additional guest is $20.00, limited to 22 students per session. On his birthday, a participant impresses friends. CATERING Let Good Life Kitchen cater your next event! From intimate gatherings to the largest of affairs, our expert chefs are here to help you create the perfect menu for any occasion. Your vision is our mission. Our commitment to using only the finest local ingredients is culminated in a flawless presentation, entirely unique to your needs. We pride ourselves in our attention to detail and the impeccable service we bring to every event. And if you find yourself overwhelmed by the task of hosting at home, The Good Life Kitchen is the perfect venue to accommodate your guests in a truly unique and fun atmosphere. GLK Catering will take care of everything, so you can focus on the Good Life! We look forward to serving you! GOOD LIFE KITCHEN GIFT CERTIFICATES Give the gift of the Good Life. Do you have a friend or relative who enjoys cooking? Perhaps a coworker who has shown an interest in learning more about food and cooking techniques? Our diverse collection of culinary classes provides you a solution! A Good Life Kitchen gift certificate is the perfect gift for a birthday, anniversary, engagement or thank you. Purchase in any denomination or for a specific cooking session. Call (781) 659-COOK or visit for details.
LOOK WHO S COMING TO GLK CHEF TONY RINELLA Tony Rinella s culinary experience is from traveling and working at multiple restaurants throughout the country. He started working at Tosca Restaurant in December of 2005 and soon after became the Executive Chef at Cafe Tosca. After five years, he returned to Tosca Restaurant. His passions are cooking and spending time with family. CHEF CHRISTOPHER FORNARO Christopher Fornaro has been in the culinary field for a total of eighteen years. He has worked in large hotel chains in the South Shore and Boston areas, such as the Weston at Copley Place, where he was a banquet chef. NICOLE CORMIER, RD, LDN Nicole Cormier is a Registered Dietitian and local food enthusiast. She is the founder of Delicious Living Nutrition, Inc., host of Radio Brunch (live every Sunday on WVBF 1530 am at 11 am) and author of The Everything Healthy College Cookbook, The Everything Guide to Nutrition and co-author of The Everything Juicing Book. CHEF BRIAN JENKINS Brian Jenkins has extensive culinary experience from working all over the country in places like the Four Seasons in Chicago, Top of the Hub in Boston, the lodge at Koele in Lanai City, Hawaii, Fava in Needham, MA the Sports Club LA restaurant and finally opened Sintra restaurant 10 years ago in Braintree. SANDY ABRAMS Sandy is owner of Special Cakes LLC, a former baker for Blue Hill Country Club, and has taught cake decorating for Quincy College and Sharon Public Schools. PASTRY CHEF JENNIFER LADD Jennifer Ladd is a pastry chef and farmer. She has filled a wide variety of culinary roles from working in restaurants to catering to private homes for over 18 years from New York to California. Jennifer has recently added farming to her unique pastry and chef services to allow her to use the freshest, purest ingredients possible. GOOD LIFE KITCHEN 433 Washington Street Norwell, MA 02061 DISCOVER THE GOOD LIFE KITCHEN IN THE KITCHEN 433 Washington Street Norwell, MA 02061 BY PHONE (781) 659-COOK ONLINE