True Benefits of the In-Person Courageous Cooking School Experience
Cooking courses, classes, masterminds, seminars, and schools are all lovely ways to get to know your way around a kitchen. Whether you are revving up for a career in the food world, or simply trying to learn some tried and true recipes to tickle your tastebuds and impress your friends, cooking opportunities are everywhere. Now, we have the luxury of not only enjoying the in-person learning experiences, but proudly tuning in on digital learning platforms, or learning with hybrid options.
But the Courageous Cooking School experience is so vastly different in so many ways from other programs you may come across. Our agenda is to immerse you in a world where you trust your own intuition and taste. Yes, there are some very important lessons to be learned - like how to hold a knife, mise en place, and other kitchen tricks - but we focus, at our core, on the feelings and emotions associated with our time in the kitchen. Embracing your senses. Enjoying your prep time. Basking in the afterglow of a beautiful meal.
While we are very proud of what we have cookin’ for the digital platform and online learning experience, the in-person Courageous Cooking School program we have curated over the years is our favorite. No, you aren’t just at La Peetch all the time. You are visiting local markets, learning how to spot exceptional products, and engaging with the delights of Provence and beyond.
“The focus is on cooking French food, for sure, and really, on the Julia Child way of cooking: The no-holds-barred, ‘Look at that omelet!’ style of cooking,” Makenna says. “Our goal is to really take out some of the anxiety that comes with big messes, especially for new-ish cooks.”
While it is still an educational experience, there are perks to being here, on the ground, in France. “You are eating multiple meals a day that you made in the kitchen that Julia built,” explains Kendall, who is just as enchanted by this idea as the day she started working with La Peetch. In fact, basking in the glory of the property is a huge part of the experience. You get to enjoy an array of house perks, which include using the property as your own vacation space. The saltwater, patio space, and insanely gorgeous views simply serve to amplify the experience.
“The Courageous Cooking school was a fantastic experience, start to finish,” Courageous Cooking School alumnus Barby White enthused. “The team was such fun and provided a very intentional and well-thought-out program. The instruction was both fun and informative, neither too serious nor not serious enough, so to speak. I feel like I left with more confidence as a cook, not just more recipes to add to my repertoire. We were very well fed with excellent wines and delicious meals, 3 meals a day!”
Where else could you find community, growth, learning, friendship, inclusivity, diversity, and more, all in the same place? An experience that builds a deeper appreciation for food, transforms your relationship with the act of cooking, and initiates friendships while creating memories that will last a lifetime… that’s a true game changer.
