Portland Home Cooking

 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.

Not only are theme parties and team building events educational, they're interesting. 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 theme parties and team building workshops are a hands on experience, carefully facilitated by an assistant cook and myself.  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? 

We bring personal kitchen assistance  to your own home. I'll evaluate your kitchen problems and tools, introduce you to seasonal shopping, easy gourmet comfort recipes and simple kitchen organization. I'll help you prepare some meals and even take you out for those cooking tools you lack. With the right tools, easy seasonal gourmet recipes, and everything in an accessible place - organized - your cooking experience will change. And you'll become a seasonal home gourmet.

Judi Yamada

Celebration & Holiday Themes include: 

(menu for holiday parties will vary, based on host's requests)

• Christmas
• Solstice
• Chanukah
• Kwanzaa
• New Years Brunch
• Mardi Gras
• St. Patrick's Day
• Easter
• Cinco de Mayo
• Mother's Day
• Father's Day
• Independence Day
• Halloween
•  Bachelorette Party
•  Anniversary Party
• Graduation
• Promotion
• Birthdays
• Retirement
• Celebration
• Team Building

Do you have another party theme or type of event in mind? We're open to suggestion and will work with you to make the theme your own. Contact us anytime. Judith@portlandhomecooking.com

Food Themes include:

• Cookies
• Appetizers/Tapas
• Pizza
• Cupcakes
• Gluten-free or vegan treats
• Incredible Egg dishes
• Variety Pancakes or crepes 
• Quick Breads & Spreads
• Traditional Tea Party
• Simple Supper (traditional, vegan or vegetarian)
• Game Day Fare
• Cooking with kids
• A Week of Suppers
• Fabulous Brunch