Private Cooking Sessions
mindful cooking + you
Discover the joy in cooking together with curated hands-on cooking sessions, each highlighting an ingredient or approach that inspires you to slow down, celebrate the season, and savour the goodness of life.
- Seasonal Preserves: Jams, pickles, salsas, chutneys and more
- Natural Cheesemaking: Artisanal cheese, yogurt, kefir, ice cream, cultured butter (simply divine butter we think!)
- Sourdough + Sweets
- Week-day dinners for busy lives
These private sessions are held in The Contemplative Cook's cozy home kitchen.
Let's Cook! Reach out to learn more.
Spring Mindful Cooking Sessions
Brown Butter Cookies with Edible Flowers
Let's celebrate the sweet relief of spring with a batch of my Brown Butter Cookies adorned with edible flowers.
Bake together • Create • Celebrate!
Available Mondays in April - June 2025.
Wild Ramp Foraging + Spring Cheese Session
Monday, May 12th only
A peaceful walk through the forest, a deep dive into cheesemaking...Join me for an extra special session offered for a limited time only as we cook and create with the exquisite rhythm of the spring season.
In this session we'll explore the art of yogurt-making, and how that fresh yogurt can be fermented into a simple, delicious cheese, seasoned with spring's fresh, wild ramps.
Mindful Cooking Session Info
what to expect at a session
At the Contemplative Cook's kitchen we are all about creating a place and pace that helps you to slow down and disconnect from the usual busyness of the day. There will be a hot cup of tea or latte welcoming you at your arrival, along with an artisanal spread to taste and enjoy, followed by some slow and steady cooking in the kitchen. At the end of our session, we'll package up our creation to send home with you, to share with those you love.
mindful cooking session dates + fees
Private hands-on cooking sessions are held in the Contemplative Cook's home kitchen, and on various week days. Please inquire about date options. We book well in advance!
Private sessions are $149- $195 + HST per person depending, and run approximately 2.5 hours in length.
The fee includes preparation for your arrival, an artisanal snack + lunch prepared just for you, the cooking experience, the cost of ingredients, and the finished creation, lovingly packaged to take home with you.
Please review the cancellation policy below. Thank you!
what else you need to know
We look forward to having you in our kitchen!
- The theme of the sessions will vary depending on the season and your personal needs. Feel free to reach out to discuss further, and see above for recipe offerings.
- Sessions are one-to-one, unless noted otherwise, meaning the session time is carved out just for you. If you are looking for a small group event, please be in touch to discuss further.
- All ages are welcome, including children. Please tell us a bit about your child when you email us to confirm.
- No cooking experience is necessary, and the style of mindfulness practice is gentle and easy. Please reach out if you'd like to learn more.