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The Contemplative Cook

Welcome to my kitchen!

Cooking to unwind, recentre on joy, and discover the magic of when we spend time together.


Come, join me in my sweet little ordinary kitchen, and feel at home.


Winter Classes 2026 found below, along with all booking information.

Cook With Alissa

Slow-Kitchen classes for you

One-to-One Kitchen Session

One-to-One Kitchen Session

One-to-One Kitchen Session

Feeling like you're running on empty?  


Nourishing ourselves with a slower pace to reconnect with what is most meaningful to us, might feel like a luxury, but it's an essential ingredient to creating an inspired life.


Let me help you restore and recharge with undivided attention + care, with this restful, solo cooking class experience - designed just for you.


For details + pricing click here.

Solo Sessions

A Shared Kitchen Session

One-to-One Kitchen Session

One-to-One Kitchen Session

Looking for something relaxing and fun to do with your favourite person?


Come as a pair, and join me for a cooking class experience to unwind, be creative, and to cherish precious downtime together.


The table is set, and the kettle is hot!


For details + pricing click here.

Book as a Pair

The Gathered Kitchen

One-to-One Kitchen Session

The Gathered Kitchen

An intimate small-group cooking session, designed to bring you together through the warmth and creativity of the kitchen.


So gather up all your friends + family, head to the country, and savour the sweet memories of time spent around the table.


My kitchen is ready to welcome you!


For details + pricing click here.

The Gathered Kitchen

Spending time with Alissa in the kitchen, and settling into the restful rhythm of slow cooking together, is always nourishment for my soul.


P. Clarkson, cooking guest

Each private class below can be booked tailored to you!

Solo Sessions | Book as a Pair | The Gathered Kitchen Group

Find pricing + details under Cooking Class Info.

Cooking Classes

2026 Winter COOKING Classes

Food is Art: Preserving the Season with Home-Canning

Celebrating APPLES!


Join me in my kitchen with a basket of apples and some thoughtful recipes that we'll cook up, seal with love, and preserve with care!  All homemade, all made from scratch.


Winter Preserves we'll make together:

  • Apple Thyme Jam
  • Cranberry Apple Clementine Preserve


Class fee includes the culinary experience, the cost of all ingredients, and a sample of our creations with a surprise, delectable treat.  Guests will go home with preserves to stock their pantry, or gift to those they love!


Class fees, booking times, and details found below, or click here.

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Spiced Apple Galette with Homemade Ice cream

Is there anything better than the warm scents of baked apples and pastry?  Join me to soak in the wintery season with this relaxing, hands-on sweet pastry session, spiced with love!


Class fee includes the culinary experience, the cost of all ingredients, and a relaxing sit down to enjoy a taste of a rustic galette, along with a a hot tea or latte.  Guests will go home will their galettes lovingly packaged up and ready to bake and serve, or freeze.


Reach out to book your private session for this fall!


Class fees, booking times, and details found below, or click here.

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The Art of Making Mozzarella

Let's roll up our sleeves and dive into the extraordinary world of cheesemaking with fresh mozzarella-making and inspire artisanal home cooking at its finest!  


Class fee includes the culinary experience, the cost of all ingredients, and a taste of our delectable cheese paired with a seasonal, artisanal recipe to inspire.


Reach out to book your private session for this fall!


Class fees, booking times, and details found below, or click here.

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Homemade Pierogi

There is something so restful about making with our hands and slipping into a slower, creative rhythm.  And when what we are making is comfort food?  Even better.


Let's settle into a chill groove together, preparing a large batch of homemade pierogies from scratch to finish. 


Each guest will leave with plenty to enjoy for dinner or to stock the freezer.


Class fees, booking times, and details found below, or click here.

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Ravioli Pasta Making Class

Coming in the New Year....


Inspired by my (real life!) recent trip to Italy, I'm curating for you a Ravioli Pasta Class, designed for you to stay creative, connected, and well-fed during the colder season! 


Handmade pasta, stuffed with fresh ricotta and spinach (yes, we'll make cheese!), served with a a butter sage sauce.  Sound delightful?  Reach out to pre-book your spot!


Class fees, booking times, and details found below, or click here..

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Book A Slow-Kitchen Experience

Cooking Class Info

Class Dates + Times

Private classes can be booked on Mondays + Fridays, 1pm-3:30pm.

Prefer a different time?  Reach out to discuss.

Class Size + Fees

All sessions are booked privately with time set aside just for you. So carve out some creative downtime for yourself with a solo session, or book a special date with your friends + family!  


Fees are per person, taxes not included.


Solo Session: $250

Book as a Pair: $175/person

The Gathered Kitchen: $150/person for groups of 3-4 people 

Class Location

Cooking classes are held in my sweet little kitchen in my country home near Dunedin, Ontario, outside of Creemore, and about 20 minutes south of Collingwood.  Serving locals and visitors in the Creemore, Collingwood, Mulmur & the South Georgian Bay area.

Host in Your Kitchen!

Interested in gathering your friends and family for an intimate class in your home?  Reach out to learn more!

Thank you!

Each time you book with me, you are supporting my small business and for this I am very grateful! 

Cancellations

Class bookings are non-refundable. You are welcome to send someone in your place if you are unable to attend, we'd love to host them! 

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Cook with Alissa

Celebrating beautiful food that captures the flavours, colours and spirit of Ontario seasons.

Cooking to warm the heart.

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