HEALTH/VEGETARIAN
• Bethesda Co-Op
Mimi Clark, 301-320-2531
4th year. Demonstration and lecture. Low-fat vegan cooking using organic whole foods. Sunday mornings. $25 includes tastings, recipes, coupons and discount on purchases after class. Call for schedule. 6500 Seven Locks Rd., Cabin John.
• Cooking the Vegan Way
Skai Davis, 410-662-8638 (410-662-TOFU)
theyabbapot@earthlink.net
2nd year. Demonstration/some participation. Learn easy techniques to creating delicious, nutritious vegan meals. Emphasis on living a vegetarian lifestyle, meat alternatives and some raw food prep and juicing. Also, information on fasting and cleansing. Monthly classes. $30 per class. Classes located at the Yabba Pot, 2433 St. Paul St., Baltimore.
• Eating Well With Life-Challenging Illnesses
Food and Friends,
202-863-1857
www.foodandfriends.org
8th year. Participation. Classes focus on simple, nutritious and easy-to-prepare cooking for those with life-challenging illnesses, such as AIDS and cancer, and their caregivers. Supported by Capital Area Food Bank and Share Our Strength. 6-week class meets once a week 6:30-8:30 p.m. Classes held in January, April, July and October 2005. 219 Riggs Road NE (near the Fort Totten Metro).
• Fields of Plenty
Alexandra Fields, 202-667-4650
Alexandrafields@juno.com
10th year. Participation. Classes focus on healthy, naturally low-fat, high-flavor imaginative vegetarian cuisine that uses a variety of cooking techniques. Classes are evenings, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7- 9:30 p.m. $50 per class includes 5-course meal. Adams Morgan location.
• Gail's Vegetarian Catering
Gail Marie Naftalin, 301-565-0674
Gailsvegetarian@yahoo.com
www.gailsvegetarian.com
18th year. Demonstration/participation. Classes focus on preparing seasonal low-fat vegetarian (no meat or dairy) meals with fresh vegetables, beans, tofu, tempeh and natural sweeteners. Single classes include: Thanksgiving Feast, Vegetarian Sushi Workshop, Decadent Desserts, Antipasto Extravaganza. 4-session Vegetarian Fundamentals begins February. Call for prices. Maryland, Virginia and D.C. areas.
• Gourmet Vegetarian Cooking for Balancing Your Life
Heike Albers, 703-242-8937,
ext. 3
More than 20 years. Demonstration/participation. Expand your knowledge of whole grains, beans, vegetables, soy products and sea vegetables. 4-class series includes: Basic Menu for a Balanced Meal, Breakfast Ideas, Being Creative With Soy and Guilt-Free Desserts. $65 per class; $225 per series. Saturdays, Sept. 18 and 25, Oct. 16 and 23. 1:30-5 p.m. Also 4-day cooking retreat with meditation and qigong at Seven Springs, $475 all -inclusive, Oct. 8-11. Northern Va. location.
• Heide Fischer Wessels
202-829-2727
hfwessels@aol.com
8th year. Demonstration/participation. Cooking class focuses on live-foods lifestyles (a diet of uncooked foods). $25 per session. Call for schedule. Northwest D.C. location.
• Healthy Living, Inc.
Juliette Tahar, 202-337-0362
healthylivinginc@earthlink.net
12th year. Demonstration/participation. Focus is vegetarian, vegan and macrobiotic. Sundays beginning in September. Classes from $80. Washington area.
• Jam Foods, LLC
Jania Otey, 202-291-0552
jamfoodsllc@yahoo.com
2nd year. Demonstration/participation. Specializing in vegetarian/ vegan cuisine.Tantalizing tofu preparations, traditional American with a twist, tasty international cuisine and more. Classes are offered throughout the year on Saturdays. $40 per class. Classes held in Northwest D.C. Metro accessible.
• Living Whole Health
Cheryl Mirabella, 703-360-8791
cmirabella@earthlink.net
www.livingwholehealth.com
2nd year. Participation. Learn how to create healthy meals the whole family can enjoy. Emphasis on whole, healthy ingredients. Learn tips on health benefits, nutritional value of foods, where and how to shop for ingredients. Series begins in September. Prices start at $50 per class and include instruction, menu, food and wine. Led by certified holistic health counselor. Classes taught in Alexandria home or your home.
• Nourishing You
Tania Hayek, 202-363-1571
tania@nourishingyou.com
www.nourishingyou.com
2nd year. Demonstration/participation. Healthy and Vibrant International Cuisine series of classes: Tour of Asian Cuisine including Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese and Indian. Hands-on workshops also available. Sept. 8-Nov. 10. $15-$35 per class. Call or e-mail for schedule and reservations. Classes will be held at Whole Foods Georgetown 2323 Wisconsin Ave. NW.
• Opt for Success
Donna C. Osborn, 301-320-6321
optforsuccess@yahoo.com
More than 20 years. Participation. Create healthy, low-fat meals to take home. 3-session class. Call for prices. Maximum 3 students. Bethesda location.
• A Pinch of Thyme
Robyn Webb, 703-683-5034
www.RobynWebb.com
15th year. Participation. Private individual and group classes taught by nutritionist and cookbook author. Participation in your home. Quick, low-fat courses include: Introduction to Low Fat, High Flavor Cooking, Vegetarian, Italian, Chinese and Thai, Fast and Healthy Dinners, Soups and Stews, and more. Classes taught days, evenings, weekends year-round. $200 (for private or group), 2-hour courses include full dinner. Also: Culinary Travel in Europe 9-day culinary vacations. 308 S. Payne St., Alexandria.
• Vegetarian Cooking
Diane Collins, 301-735-9387
ladydi2123@msn.com
2nd year. Mostly participation. Learn to prepare dishes using soy, tofu and whole grains. Next class Oct. 1. About $40 per class. Prince George's County location.
• Veggie Gourmet
Mimi Clark, 703-643-2713
veggourmet@aol.com
www.localdc.com/cooking
14th year. Demonstration. Emphasis on organic, vegan, low-fat cooking with natural and low-glycemic sugar. Monthly classes include: Meatless Makeovers, Beans and Grains, Sea Vegetables, Meatless Holidays, Soups and Stews, Soy of Cooking, Kid Cuisine, Wok Cookery, Pasta and Pizza, Healthy Snacks and Desserts. Sundays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. beginning in September. $40 per person; $70 per couple; $35 for members of Vegtarian Society of the District of Columbia. Fairfax Station location.
• Vegetarian Nutrition and Cooking Class Series for Cancer Survivors
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
202-686-2210, ext. 318
jkeller@pcrm.org
www.cancerproject.org
4th year. Demonstration/participation. 4-class course taught by team of trained nutritionists begins with nutrition lecture followed by vegetarian cooking class and tasting. Free. Call for times and locations.
• Wisdom Path Healing Center
Na'Amana, 301-891-2488
4th year. Participation. Prepare a fresh, organic, vegetarian menu to suit your body, constitution and lifestyle. Cultivate your understanding in the healing properties of foods. No eggs, dairy, wheat or gluten. Takoma Park.
INDIAN
• Ann's Cooking School and Catering Services
Ann Chitale, 410-740-1241
annchitale@yahoo.com
2nd year. Demonstration/participation. Learn to make chutneys, salsas, sauces, appetizers, desserts, soups, salads and more from India. Lessons include instruction, recipes, hints and tips, information on spices and healthy-heart options. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., April through November. $30 per class or $100 for 4-class series includes lunch. Also personalized classes to fullfill your choices of foods from India. Minimum 4 students per class. Ann's Kitchen, 10948 Harmel Dr., Columbia. Additional classes offered through Howard Community College (www.howardcc.edu) and Howard County Recreation and Parks Department (www.co.ho.md.us/RAP/RAP_HomePage.htm).
• Bharat Cuisine
Mukesh Khanna, 202-359-0252
chefmukesh@yahoo.com
6th year. 20 years in hotel/restaurant industry. Demonstration/participation. Northern Indian classes include: Low-Fat, Tandoori, Meat and Meat Substitutes, Vegetarian and Appetizers. $45 per class (minimum 5 people). Individual classes also available.
• Indian Cookery
Jyotsna and Vijay Tonse,
301-933-3970
jyotsnatonse@hotmail.com
5th year. Demonstration/participation. Focus on authentic Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Kensington location. Call for information.
• Indian Cooking
Hardeep Kaur, registered dietitian,
703-304-3543
Indiancooking4u@aol.com
3rd year. Demonstration/participation. Group or private lessons at your home customized to individual or groups. Focus on healthy, easy-to-prepare dishes including: tandoori meat, curries, lentil soups, beans, vegetables, tofu, meat substitutes, Indian breads and Indian tapas. Diabetic meal planning also available. $45-$65 includes meals, wine pairings and recipes. Alexandria area.
• Indian Cooking for Beginners
Monica Bhide 703-869-1211
monica@monicabhide.com
www.monicabhide.com
1st year. Join Indian cookbook author Monica Bhide for hands-on cooking classes. Specially designed for beginners, these classes will enable you to explore the world of Indian cuisine. $80 per class includes tastings and recipes. Classes held in Northern Virginia. See Web site for class schedule.
• Mystic Kitchen
Pritha Mehra, Junie Nathani, 703-237-1848
mystickitchen@hotmail.com
www.themystickitchen.com
2nd year. Demonstration/participation. Learn simple, authentic techniques for creating vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals including: Indian Tapas, Summer Spreads, After Yoga (healthy fare) and Spicy Suppers. $60 per session includes meal, wine and materials. Attend scheduled classes or create your own. Available for individuals, groups and special occasions. Classes held in instructor's or student's home. Falls Church and surrounding area.
INTERNATIONAL
• Cooking With Class
Joan Nester, 703-534-3365
17th year. Participation. Mediterranean cooking from Southern France to the Middle East. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 7. $45 per class includes meal and wine. 2940 N. Westmoreland St., Arlington.
• Friends and Food International, Inc.
Chef Mark Haskell, 202-726-4616
MKHaskell@AOL.com
www.ffii.us
11th year. Participation. Learn professional culinary and presentation techniques for home cooking. Featuring Mediterranean, Asian and southern America cuisines. All classes are participatory with materials and meals included. Small group classes, series of 3 for $200. European culinary tours also available. Slow Food member discount. Northwest Washington location.
• International Cuisine
Cary D. Pollak, 703-549-7129
More than 15 years. Demonstration/participation. Single- and multiple-session courses include: Wok Cookery, French, Indian. Evenings. $35 per session. Alexandria location.
• West African Cooking 101
Karine, 571-435-4865
kwaffo@yahoo.com
1st year. Demonstration/participation. This class will familiarize you with the basics of West African cooking while preparing authentic and popular dishes. Learn how to use and combine indigenous herbs and spices to create bases for sauces and stews, marinades and spicy relishes. Classes are taught in the instructor's home. Saturday or Sunday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Classes $149 all inclusive.
ITALIAN
• Capital Cuisine
Jackie Cipriano, 301-524-6652
chefjackie@comcast.net
www.lessondujour.com
8th year. Demonstration/participation. Private lessons, specializing in Italian cuisine. In student's home/workplace and/or monthly weekends at Ocean City, Md. Classes from $80 per hour; beach weekends from $250. Also tours to Italy and Quebec.
• Delizioso! Cooking School
Eugenia Wilkie, 202-338-6580
ewilkie@mindspring.com
19 years. Participation. Classes specialize in Northern Italian cooking methods. Series of four 3-hour classes includes meal. Individual and private lessons available. Call for prices and schedules. Georgetown location, parking available.
PROFESSIONAL
• Anne Arundel Community College
866-456-4228 (866-456-HCAT)
www.hcatinstitute.org
More than 25 years. Evenings and weekends. Credit degree and certificate programs. Professional hospitality and management courses, health regulations and nutrition guidelines. From $66 per credit hour excludes credit/registration fees. (Also see listing under General.)
• Art Institute of Washington, Culinary Arts Program
Chef-director, Daniel Traster
703-358-9550
www.aiw.aii.edu
3rd year. Full participation. 2-year associate of arts degree program. Course includes food preparation, sanitation and nutrition. Job placement and financial aid available. Day and evening classes, Mondays through Saturdays. Classes are held on the Art Institute of Washington campus at 1820 N. Fort Myer Drive in Arlington, across from the Rosslyn Metro. (Also see listing under General.)
• Community Family Life Services
Jeannine Sanford, 202-347-0511,
ext. 308
jsanford@cfls1.org
13th year. Participation. Four- month culinary training program with on-the-job training at Third and Eats Restaurant (500 Third St. NW) and U.S. Tax Court. Food handler's license certification and job placement assistance. Free, includes weekly transportation stipend. Bi-monthly classes beginning in October. Applications available at 305 E St. NW.
• Food Sanitation Course
