Learning to cook or bake can be a daunting task for the uninitiated. But practicing new culinary skills in a relaxed, supportive and fun atmosphere can turn the experience into a party. 

The variety of tasks involved in these cooking and baking adventures, require many levels of expertise. And anyone can be successful trying their hand in the kitchen at whatever feels most comfortable. 

The patience, enthusiasm, organization, creativity, sense of humor - and laughter shared in this communal activity makes it fun for all.

Remember times preparing new recipes or holiday meals with great family cooks or close friends? Whether you chopped celery, made cream sauce, or formed cookies, those were bonding experiences. So are our Theme Cooking Parties and Team Building Workshops.

Team building events are both educational and fun. What could be better than sitting down to the feast you've created, enjoying the meal, and discussing your experiences with friends, family or colleagues while someone else cleans up the kitchen?

Our team building events are a hands on experience, carefully facilitated by a cook and cook's helper.  A trained mediator and facilitator, I bring over a decade of interactive group experience to your event.  

We will always take into account each participant's  ability and comfort level. It's a delicious experience that you and your guests or colleagues won't soon forget.

Do you need help with your kitchen or meal planning? 

Bring kitchen coaching to your own home.

I'll evaluate your kitchen problems and tools, develop recipes specifically based on your family's food preferences, introduce you to seasonal shopping and helpful gadgets, help you schedule meals, shopping and prep work for one to two weeks and advise you regarding kitchen organization. We may prepare a meal together and can even shop for those cooking tools you lack.

With the right tools, easy seasonal personalized gourmet recipes, advance prepping and everything in an accessible place - organized - your cooking experience will change. And you'll become a seasonal home gourmet.

Judi Yamada

 Contact us anytime. Judith@portlandhomecooking.com