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YES! There will be a Summer Camp 2020! However, due to present CDC guidelines, our class size will be greatly reduced so book now before seats are gone.
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Learning how to cook is so exciting. After enough practice, you’ll whip up delicious meals for your family and friends to enjoy. Still, there are several steps that you must master before you reach your end goal. For starters, amateur cooks must learn how to handle a knife. This article will detail knife skills every beginner cook should know. (more…)
Cooking is no easy task. Few people can just walk into their kitchen blindly and whip up the perfect meal. Since cooking is such a laborious undertaking, lots of people are too overwhelmed to even get started. These four essential tips for overcoming anxiety about cooking will ease any stress you have. Soon, you’ll realize that cooking is an enjoyable experience that can help distract you from the tensions in your life.
One thing that’ll make you feel more confident in the kitchen is attending cooking classes. Cooking classes are great for individuals who stress about learning how to cook. These courses are often run by professional chefs who share their expertise with amateurs so that they can further craft their skills. Also, these professionals share tricks of the trade that you couldn’t learn anywhere else. If you want expert insight into the field and you want to try new recipes, contact The Real Food Academy today. Our team of expert chefs is incredibly supportive, and we’ll help even the most anxious amateurs get started. We also teach people how to use essential cooking tools as well as inform them about safety measures in case anything goes wrong. The Real Food Academy is genuinely one of the best cooking schools in Miami, Florida. You’ll be making a wise investment if you choose to attend some of our classes.
If you’re very worried about stepping foot in the kitchen, you should watch cooking-related shows and videos before trying anything on your own. Watching these programs will reiterate that you have nothing to worry about. Also, most of those shows are extremely entertaining. Once you get a general feel for the program, start taking notes. Try to keenly observe the person’s behavior while they’re in the kitchen. Unless they’re on a time crunch, most of the people in these videos are very serene and calm while they’re cooking. Try to emulate their behavior when you decide to venture out on your own. Also, look around at their workspace. Usually, the cleaner your workspace is, the less stressed you’ll feel. Finally, write down any tools the chef uses that you’re unfamiliar with. You may want to do a little online shopping spree before you start your solo cooking adventure.
A good rule of thumb in life is to reach out for help whenever you need it. No one should ever feel ashamed about starting something new. This sentiment holds true for people who are trying to overcome anxieties about cooking as well. If you’re nervous about starting things up in your kitchen, reach out to your family and friends for support. Speak to friends who love to cook, and explain to them why you’re overwhelmed. Perhaps you’re nervous about messing up a dish or setting things ablaze on the stove. Whatever the case may be, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. No one has ever become a master chef in one day. If you let your loved ones know that you’re stressed about cooking, you may be surprised to find that they shared similar worries. Perhaps, when you feel more confident, you can have a cooking party with all your friends and family by your side.
As with anything, practice makes perfect when it comes to cooking. If you think you’re going to make a delicious meal on your first attempt, you might be sadly mistaken. Remember, baby steps are key when starting any new hobby. Please, don’t try to make a roasted duck for an elegant dinner party on your first time in the kitchen. Instead, start small with something like a grilled chicken breast. Go easy on yourself, too! It’s okay if you mess up even a simple course. As the famous saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day. Start with simple meals, and only try harder courses when you feel that you’re ready. The more time you spend in the kitchen, the more confident you’ll be in the long run. Also, try to stick to the recipes as strictly as possible. Think of recipes as a training wheel of sorts. You shouldn’t add your own flare or ingredients into meals until you’re certain you know what you’re doing. After a few burnt dishes and maybe some shed tears, you’ll be serving everyone savory meals they can’t get enough of.
It’s perfectly acceptable to be nervous about cooking. If you’ve never made a meal on your own before, then starting from scratch can seem completely overwhelming. Yet, you must remember that there are things you can do to overcome these anxieties. First and foremost, sign up for cooking classes at The Real Food Academy. Here at The Real Food Academy, we want every single one of our customers to succeed. The professional chefs who run these courses will show you that you have nothing to worry about. These expert cooks will guide you through every step of the process. You’ll learn all about which tools to use in the kitchen, the proper safety precautions you should take, and, of course, you’ll make healthy and delicious recipes. Once you feel confident practicing your cooking with our team of experts, you should practice on your own time. You won’t believe how applicable the lessons you learn in cooking school at The Real Food Academy are to real life.
Aside from joining the cooking school at The Real Food Academy, you should also watch cooking shows and videos to help build your confidence. Hopefully, you’ll pick up a few pointers, and these programs are incredibly entertaining to watch. Finally, you should never feel embarrassed about reaching out for support when you need it. Your loved ones will talk you through your worries, and you may find that they experienced similar emotions about cooking. Once you overcome your cooking-related stress, you and your loved ones can have some fun together in the kitchen. Hey, you could even impress them by making a recipe you learned while at The Real Food Academy.
Who doesn’t want to be a whiz in their kitchen? Improving your cooking skills can save you so much money at restaurants and bars. Plus, it’s super fun to try out new recipes and eat delicious food. However, it’s tough to know where to start. These essential tips to make you a better cook will help you in your journey to becoming a master chef. (more…)
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Cooking classes are a blast. They’re a great way to interact with your loved ones, try out new recipes, and step outside of your comfort zone. After all, going to the same old dinner and a movie gets boring after a while. This resourceful guide will tell you how to get the most out of a cooking class. You must make sure you get your money’s worth and have a great time. (more…)
Some kids have no interest in cooking while others absolutely love to cook and spend time in the kitchen. Either way, your child needs to spend at least one week at The Real Food Academy's culinary camp this summer and here's why.
Let's start by stating a few things we know for sure.
Your Child's Health
First and foremost, we can all agree that there is nothing more important to a parent than the health of their child. This is a fact. It's also a fact that nothing has a greater impact on your child's health than the food they eat. When they eat the right kind of food (known as "real food" at The Real Food Academy) they will feel better, sleep better, think better, look better and ultimately reduce the chances of facing serious diseases later in life. There is no better time for your child to establish good eating habits than when they are young.
Children who develop an appetite for highly processed foods when they are young, have much greater chances of developing food addictions to those foods and will pay the price with their health later in life.
The Real Food Academy summer camp will influence your child’s eating habits in a very positive way. This can be very difficult if not impossible for parents when it comes to your child's eating habits. We know from experience that many (if not most) parents have difficulty influencing the eating habits of their child. Here's why we have succeeded where many parents have failed in the very important task.
At The Real Food Academy’s culinary camp, your child will be surrounded by other children his or her own age. When the time comes to eat, more often than not most kids will proudly proclaim "yummy, this tastes great"! Even the most picky eaters will at this point open their mind, challenge their palette and come out with a "yeah this is yummy" of their own. We have seen this phenomenon over the years and consider it to be a very powerful, yet gentle positive peer pressure. This is something that's nearly impossible to achieve it at home.
Self Esteem
Assisted by a trained chef, your child will assemble dozens of recipes over the course of the week. They will bring their own creativity to each task, work as a team, and time after time create dishes that looks great…tastes great…and most importantly will consist of healthy nutrient dense ingredients. Of course eating their creation is the best part. The immediate gratification they experience will boost their self-esteem is why our campers say that the Real Food Academy’s camp is their favorite! When you pick you child up at camp, you can expect your child to run toward you, food in hand, beaming with pride and excited to share with you their creation.
Note: When you register for camp you will receive an email from the Real Food Academy requesting some information about your child. We have found that knowing a little bit about you child ahead of time will help us give your child the very best experience possible. For example, How old are they? Are they a picky eater? Are they painfully shy, etc.?
BTW, you can assure your child that they will be seated with other kids their own age!
What if my child comes to camp for multiple weeks? Will they be repeating the same information? Absolutely not. Here's the way we do things at The Real Food Academy. Each week we change the recipes so those returning for multiple weeks will be challenged with something new. We also extend certain privileges to those coming back for a second and subsequent weeks. When your child returns for a second week they will feel special and important when they have access to the kitchen, added responsibilities etc.
What your child learns at The Real Food Academy camp can influence their eating habits every single day for the rest of their life. That’s what makes this camp unique! Your child eats every single day, right? The question is; what are they eating? Our primary goal at The Real Food Academy summer camp is to teach your child about Processed vs Real Food. This is our #1 priority because processed food is everywhere and most kids are consuming far more of it than they should.
The following schedule shows what we teach each day of the week.
Monday- All About Culinary
Tuesdays Real Food Vs Processed Foods
Wednesday Food Practice and Lab
Thursday All About Baking
Friday The World of Hospitality
Other Optional Activities These are offered to campers when they are not cooking
We are saying goodbye to our VIP Family Membership! (But not just yet so keep reading!)
We introduced this membership about one year ago and it has been a great success. This membership offers free classes for kids and adults as well as well as discounts for all of our adult and kids parties and camps. It's an outstanding value with a cost of just $89 per month.
While we have decided to discontinue new memberships, we did not feel it would be proper to shut it down without giving adequate notice to those who may already considering it. We will be accepting new enrollments for the rest of October (that will continue until cancelled). Existing members, as well as those who enroll during the month of October will have full access to all the VIP Membership perks, for as long as you continue the service.
Here is a summary of the benefits available to VIP Family Members:
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You've asked us for more dates, more times and more events. We heard you! Starting immediately, we are offering two new adult classes on Wednesday. One in the morning and one in the evening. (Details below)
Wednesday Mornings: 11am - 1pm
Wednesday Evenings: 7pm - 10pm
We'll continue to offer our regular themed menus. In this class you'll be able to take a seat, relax and whip-up an amazing meal with the guidance from our Chef. You'll learn how to prepare all your favorite meals without the guilt. Our menus are designed for any level of experience, even if you are a very beginner!
(Cuz you were thinking about it anyway!)
Once again, you asked, and we listened. We are happy to announce a new after school class.
Tuesdays from 4pm to 5:30pm
For Kids age 4 to 13.
This class will be modeled after our very popular Saturday morning class. The menu on Tuesday will NOT be the same as Saturday for those kids who will be attending both classes.
This class has been added to offer a class with a smaller number of kids to those seeking a more intimate class size than that offered on Saturday.
