Set yourself up for success! Culinary instructor and food-on-the-go extraordinaire Cat Olson will show you how to stock your fridge with jars of goodness. We'll start our time together on the 21 Acres Farm gathering a few last minute ingredients, then head into the kitchen where the humble Mason jar takes center stage in this demo class focusing on preparing healthful meals for busy days. Whether you’re trying to eat more whole foods or just want to revamp your work lunch, Cat will help you hit the ground running with tips for getting better prepared. (Your colleagues will be envious when they see the delicious creations you bring for lunch!) Students will make fresh mayonnaise and use it to create classic dips and dressings for layered salads. Cat will walk you through a week’s worth of meals and everyone will make a breakfast jar to take home. Grain and sugar-free recipes with vegetarian options.

Instructor: Cat Olson

Cat has the ability to make a spontaneous gathering of friends feel like a party planned for months. She cooks with whole foods – often plucked from her garden – and simple recipes that always impress. Cat's classes are fun and full of great ideas for feeding your family. She has been a caterer and private chef, and is now a cook-from-home mom to 2-year-old Oscar; easily her most discerning palate to date. Her greatest joy is realizing there are enough tidbits left over in the fridge to put together a meal.

Registration is required in advance for culinary programs. All proceeds benefit educational programming at 21 Acres and initiatives related to accelerating social change toward more sustainable ways of growing, eating and living that protect the environment while supporting a better quality of life.

The more the merrier! Our culinary classes are twice as much fun when they’re full. 21 Acres reserves the right to cancel any class that fails to meet the minimum enrollment numbers required for teacher participation. 21 Acres may also cancel classes due to chef illness or inclement weather. If 21 Acres cancels a class, students will be notified and a full refund will be mailed or a credit issued on the credit card used. Learn more about 21 Acres’ cancellation and refund policy.

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