Cooking Classes

This past Sunday I taught a cooking class through the Co-op's classes program. This one was an introduction to cooking with greens. The class was well attended, and it was a lively group with lots of questions and information sharing. I had a great time teaching and I felt really proud of myself. Speaking in public has always been challenging for me, but when it involves teaching people about something I really believe in-healthy eating- it is totally worth the discomfort. This time I felt less nervous than usual, and for once I was more excited than afraid to stand in front of a group of people for two hours. I made four greens-based dishes as well as two flavors of kale chips. The food was awesome and I felt like a total badass for helping people get excited about eating greens! Teaching classes is so good for me. It pushes me to confront my fears, it increases my self-esteem, and it is a great way for me to make a positive contribution to the health of my community. So this week I make Goal #13: to teach at least four cooking classes a year.