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The Contemplative Cook

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

Welcome to my kitchen!

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


Join me in my sweet little kitchen, feel at home, and be inspired.

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Fall 2025 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.


Late-Fall Recipe Options:

  • Apple Cranberry Jam
  • Spiced Apple Chutney


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 + details listed below! 

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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 fall 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!


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The Art of Making Mozzarella

Starting this October, we'll roll up our sleeves and dive into the extraordinary world of cheesemaking with fresh mozzarella-making to 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!


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December Christmas Baking Dates!

December brings with it the glow of the holiday season. Let's fill up our Christmas baking tins (or to freeze!) with cookies, squares and sweet treats to share!


Children are welcome with an accompanying adult!


Class fee includes the culinary experience, the cost of all ingredients, and of course we will sample our sweet treats along with a hot cup of your favourite warm bevvie!


Reach out to book your private session for this December!


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Ravioli Pasta Making Class

Coming this winter....


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! 


Let's cook!
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Cooking Class Info

Class Dates + Times

Private classes can be booked on Mondays, Wednesdays + 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, or book a special date with your friends + family!  


Fees are per person, taxes not included.


$195 for a solo session

$175 when booked in a pair

$150 for groups 3-5 people max (My kitchen is cozy!)

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.

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


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Cooking to warm the heart.

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